Welcome back to school – Information, you’ll need to know.
Back to School Ice Cream Social for New and Returning Families: RHS PTSA Tuesday, September 3, 6-7 PM, RHS Commons –The PTSA welcomes everyone back to school with ice cream and popsicles! Come and mingle with the PTSA Board, catch up with friends, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a cold treat on us. All students, families, and staff are welcome.
Green and Gold Day – Tuesday September 3rd – For all students -Our Green and Gold Day is fast approaching as we ready ourselves for the new year! We will see the students on Tuesday the 3rd before school begins on the 4th. This day is an opportunity to get your photo taken, check out the layout of the school, and meet some amazing staff and pick up your school district laptop. Details can be found here.
10:00 am – Freshmen
11:00 am – Sophomores
12:00 pm – Juniors
1:00 pm- Seniors
First Day of School Bell Schedule: Link Crew and 9th Grade students ONLY until lunch
| Activity | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade students arrive and meet in the Commons | 8:50 AM | 9:00 AM | 10 mins |
| 9th Grade Welcome Assembly hosted by Link Crew Leaders | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | One hour |
| 9th Grade Small Group Tour and Small Group Link Crew Activities on Campus | 10:00 AM | 12:00 Noon | 2 hours |
| **Lunch** | 12:05 PM | 12:40 PM | 35 minutes |
| Period 1 | 12:45 PM | 1:10 PM | 25 mins |
| Period 2 | 1:15 PM | 1:40 PM | 25 mins |
| Period 3 | 1:45 PM | 2:10 PM | 25 mins |
| Period 4 | 2:15 PM | 2:40 PM | 25 mins |
| Period 5 | 2:45 PM | 3:10 PM | 25 mins |
| Period 6 | 3:15 PM | 3:40 PM | 25 mins |
Important School Portrait Dates:
- Tuesday, September 3: School portraits for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 at RHS
For grades 10 and 11, this photo will be in the yearbook and will be on your school I.D. card. For seniors, this photo will only be used on your school I.D. card. After taking your school portrait, you will be given a website and an individualized code to see your photos, pick your favorite, and order copies if desired. - Wednesday, September 4 (First Day of School): School portraits for grade 9 at RHS. 9:00am – 12:30pm.
This photo will be in the yearbook and will be on your school I.D. card. After you take your photo, you will be given a website and an individualized code to see your photos, pick your favorite, and order copies if desired. - Tuesday, September 17 – Make up Portrait Day for grades 9-11
- Tuesday, October 1 – Re-take Portrait Day for grades 9-11
Seniors Only!
- You must Sign up for your senior portrait
- Here are the dates to take your senior portrait:
- Thursday, August 22 – RHS Senior Portrait Day at Rowland Studio (Avoid the line and take your photo early!)
- Thursday, October 17 – Senior Portrait Day at RHS
- Thursday, November 7 – Make up and Re-take Senior Portrait Day at RHS
- If you are unable to get your portrait taken on these dates OR just prefer to schedule an individual portrait session at Rowland Studio, be sure to contact Rowland Studio and get your picture taken before Winter Break!
Yearbook & ASB Card Sale Dates for the 2024-2025 RHS School Year:
- June 1st – September 1st 2024 – 2024-2025 RHS ASB/Activity Card Fee Early Bird Special ($50)
- September 2nd to September 22nd, 2024 – Activity Card & Yearbook Combo Sale ($65 Yearbook + $65 ASB Card = $130 Total)
- If you have already paid the 2024-2025 RHS ASB/Activity Card Fee, you can still get the combo price for the yearbook! Simply email the fiscal secretary at rcbauer@seattleschools.org with a copy of your receipt for a link to the discounted item.
- September 23rd – TBD* – 2024-2025 ASB/Activity Card Fee – Fall Sale Price ($75*)
- November 25 to December 15, 2024 – Fall Yearbook Sale ($70)
- February 17 to March 9, 2025 – Presidents’ Day Yearbook Sale ($75)
The Yearbook and ASB Card are Free for Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program participants. Please communicate with your counselor to let them know you want a yearbook BEFORE January 31, 2025.
*Roosevelt High School reserves the right to increase the ASB/Activity card price to $100 during the 2024-2025 school year – Date of increase TBD
Community Handbook 24-25 Click here
The Roosevelt Assistant Principal Team for the 24-25 school year includes:
Ms. Tami Brewer – Principal
Mr. Ivory Brooks – Assistant Principal for last names beginning with A-Gi idebrooks@seattleschools.org – Office 141
Ms. Rachel Langness – Assistant Principal for last names beginning with Gla-Nob rllangness@seattleschools.org – Office 211
Ms. Maggie Mattmiller – Assistant Principal for last names beginning with Nor-Z mmattmiller@seattleschools.org – Office 101 B
In the Main Office: For general Roosevelt questions, Marjorie Gamble can be reached by phone 206-252-4810 or e-mail mgamble@seattleschools.org
Sarah Thomas is your best contact for Athletics and Final Forms and can be reached by e-mail sathomas@seattleschools.org. Her direct phone contact is 206-252-4834. For questions regarding Activities and Athletics connect with Mr. Danny Thompson our Activities Coordinator/Athletic Director djthompson1@seattleschools.org. The entire Main Office Team are all here to support you as you prepare for your students next year of High School.
Message from the School Nurse: I am including the medication authorization forms that will be needed by the start of the school year, September 4th for all students who will have medication here at school. Please know that this is a SPS requirement. If this form (for an emergency medication) is not on file with the nurse the first week of school, your student is at risk from being removed from school. If your student is participating in any field trip and they have a life-threatening allergy/condition needing emergency medication —they Will Not be able to participate in the field trip without this form on file. Thank you in advance for your time and attention- School Nurse Enid Moore 206-252-4817
- Medication Authorization for: severe allergy, asthma, seizures, or general medications (to be given while at school or on a field trip) must be signed by both the parent and by the student’s health care provider. It must have the name of the drug given, milligram dose, how often to give (i.e.: daily or “as needed” for “headache or, menstrual cramps or, peanut allergy”) It must be signed and dated by the health care provider. It is valid for the school year (September-June)
- Diabetic Student/Student with seizures: I will need the care plan that is specific for your student by the first week of school. If your child is seen at Seattle Childrens, they have a specific care plan that they send to the school. The fax: 206-252-4811. Please make it attention: school nurse.
- Severe- Allergy-Anaphylaxis Med Order Form
- Medication Authorization
- Asthma Med Authorization Form