Rochester Community Schools

Students in Debate Club examine current world issues from all perspectives and discuss and debate. Students learn and practice valuable skills that will help in any profession they choose to work in: Developing sound and logical arguments and expressing them clearly and concisely. Speaking in front of an audience. Becoming aware of important current issues and events. Sponsored by Mr. Reed, meetings are held in B109 from 2:30-3:30. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Dungeons and Dragons club members play one of the most popular and famous tabletop roleplaying games that takes them on adventures fighting monsters and discovering treasure! Dungeons and Dragons is a social game - players work together towards a common goal. All skill levels are welcome! Sponsored by Ms. Shooks, the club meets on Mondays at 2:30 in the Media Center. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Educators Rising at RHS is a chapter of the national organization Educators Rising, focused on working with students interested in education as a profession. Open to any RHS student interested in a career in education, this club provides members with knowledge of the various positions within education, helping them to learn more about teaching and to potentially discover their own area of interest. Members work within classrooms, hear guest speakers, and help with projects throughout the district to gain hands-on experience. Members will also participate in the Educators Rising competition held in March consisting of skill-based competitive events focusing on creativity, commitment, and professionalism. Sponsored by Mrs. Miesch, meetings are held in room D103. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Register here to join the new RHS Esports team! The fall season we'll be organizing, learning, and practicing to get ready for competition through the Michigan High School Esports League in the spring. Games to compete in are Smash, Rocket League, and League of Legends. Registration fee consists only of the $30 school club fee. Membership in Michigan High School Esports League is free! (Previously a $90 fee.) The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

The FEDS on the Rochester High School robotics team compete on a global scale in the areas of engineering, business, imagery, STEM outreach and safety. Our "Agents of Change" on the Falcon Engineering and Design Solutions (FEDS) team members participate in the FIRST Robotics competition by designing, building, wiring, and programming a competitive robot built according to season rules. In addition, Agents ensure that STEM education is accessible to as many interested students as possible. Agents work with mentors who are industry leaders in an array of fields, establishing skill sets and mentoring relationships that last for years to come. The FIRST community becomes a long-lasting network of connections for students that often lead to scholarships, internships, and career guidance. The FEDS are dedicated to the FIRST values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is run solely by volunteer mentors. Parent participation is highly encouraged. Potential members are asked to complete an online application and read the additional information on participation requirements and deadlines. Submit payment on this page once you have applied and have been accepted. See the FEDS 201 website for complete information. Meetings: Returning FEDS will continue meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 pm. New FEDS: There will be an info session for parents/students on Thursday, 9/7/23, 7-8 pm, in the RHS Media Center. This is an optional opportunity for prospective students/parents to learn more about the program. All FEDS: There will be a mandatory orientation for parents/students joining the team, in which a parent is required to attend. Orientation is required for all FEDS (new and returning, without exception). Orientation will be offered twice: Thursday, September 14, from 7-9 pm and Saturday, September 16, from 1-3 pm, both in the RHS Media Center. Team fees are payable by check/cash/Venmo (@stemunited). Our team meets every Tuesday and Thursday from September – December, from 6-9pm. Starting January, we meet M-Th, and Saturday until our competition season starts in March. During competition season, we meet as needed to meet team goals. We take a break in July and begin meeting again on Thursday evenings in Aug. See our tentative team schedule here. All items subject to change. Additional fees: Paid by check/cash/Venmo (@stemunited) at or before orientation: $250 for team materials and competitions entrance fees. $50 for team uniform. Questions: Please email feds201@gmail.com.

French students have a lot of fun as they interact, take on creative projects, and celebrate French culture. Students have the option of joining Société Honoraire de Français. For membership in the honor society, qualifying students must: Be currently enrolled in French 2 or above with a grade of A- or above. Be a current member of the French Club. Have a B- grade average or better in all classes. Be an active participant in club activities. Applications for interested students are accepted at the beginning of 2nd semester through March. Submit payment on this page if you have already applied and been accepted. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Media Center. Sponsored by Mr. Arcangeli. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

German Club is all about celebrating Germanic culture, language, and traditions. Students create German-inspired art, celebrate German holidays, sing German songs, eat German food, and even watch German films. German NHS is a student-led service organization for German students in grades 10-12. Members meet monthly to discuss volunteer opportunities and community events. Members must be in German level 3 or higher with a GPA of 3.5 or above and complete a German NHS application. The club meets every other Wednesday at 2:40pm. starting Wed., Sept. 6th. Sponsored by Ms. Myers. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Girl Up was founded by the UN Foundation in 2010 and focuses on building leadership in girls, as well as self-confidence, personal accountability and long-term aspirations. Members strengthen their skills in community organizing, goal setting, and effective communication. Sponsored by Mrs. Kay. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Affiliated with the international Girls Who Code organization, Girls Who Code is on a mission to grow the number of future female engineers, encourage young women to see the field of computer science as a fun and viable career choice, and spread their love of coding and STEM fields. Club members will be introduced to various programming languages and functions and will participate in individual and group coding projects. Members will be able to create or find their own project ideas to share. In addition, members will participate in opportunities to teach code to younger students and will learn about different career paths in programming. Sponsored by RHS computer science teacher Mrs. Reckling. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

The Green Club helps RHS maintain our Michigan Green School “Evergreen status” and leads our school in environmentally-friendly initiatives. Green Club membership is exempt from the $30 club fee, however there is a $5.00 materials fee. Sponsored by Mr. Shurter, weekly meetings are on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 in his classroom, B127.

HOSA students work on their knowledge, technical skills, and leadership in the health sciences. Members also compete at the regional and state levels. Additional fees: An additional $20 is required for joining at the state and national level, payable on this separate payment link. An additional $35 competition entry fee will be due to attend competitions held in December and in February and compete at the regional and state level. Sponsored by Ms. Elsner, meetings are held every other Monday starting Oct. 9th at 2:35 in room B128. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

The Investment Club encourages students to broaden their knowledge about the business world and increase their financial literacy. Each week, they discuss a new topic about investing, trading, and market-related items to teach students about investing. Students hear lectures from guests in the field, and discuss establishing financial goals. Members also participate in stock trading competitions among each other using an online platform where they purchase and trade stocks. Sponsored by Mrs. Land. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Maker Club is to be a collaborative space where students bring to life their creative designs using 3D printing, electronics, and programming. Whether you want to make planes, cars, keyboards, you name it, the sky is (literally) the limit! Students spend meetings designing their projects using CAD software like TinkerCAD or Onshape, manufacture them using 3D printing, electronics, and other materials, and bring them to life using programming. Throughout the year there will also be several challenges like making the farthest traveling car, making the farthest shooting catapult, and others. Sponsored by Mr. Campbell, meetings are held in room B130 on Mondays from 2:30-3:30. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Model U.N. is the perfect club for students interested in politics or international relations. Students participate in simulations of U.N. conferences, role playing as U.N. ambassadors and researching, debating, and problem-solving current issues. The team participates in Oakland University's High School Model United Nations Conference where they are assigned a country and a relevant issue currently being discussed in the U.N. Sponsored by Ms. Frisby. Meetings are held every other Monday starting Oct. 2nd at 2:35 in room F204. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

The RHS chapter of the National Technical Honor Society strives to encourage students to think about success differently and the various what technical and soft skills that can be learned throughout their years in Kindergarten -12th grade. Opportunities will be offered for members to mentor at the elementary and middle schools, support career fairs and job fairs at the high school level, and be innovators in our school community. For more information, visit the national organization's web site, nths.org. Members are required to earn points by participating in various activities such as job and career fairs, Shark Tank competitions, tradeshows, manufacturers day, women in STEM career showcases, tech talks, Oakland Schools STEMI truck, Careers in a Box middle school program, and many more! Membership is open to students who have previously taken or are currently taking a Career and Technical Education course in business, computer science, woodworking, education, engineering, or robotics and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.Interested students can apply to NTHS online. Applications must be completed by Thursday, Oct. 5th. Submit payment on this page once you have applied and have been accepted to NTHS. An additional $30 fee for NTHS national membership dues applies and is payable at this separate link. Sponsored by Mrs. Hand, meetings will be held in her room, D118, every third Tuesday of the month. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Students joining the National Technical Honor Society can submit the additional $30 payment for national membership dues here. Sponsored by Mrs. Hand, meetings will be held in her room, D118.

Purchase a student RHS parking pass here. Student parking passes are required to park in all RHS lots and are available only to students who have a current valid driver's license. To obtain one, follow these 3 steps: Fill out an RHS Parking Pass Information form. Complete payment on this page: Full-year pass: $105 2nd semester only pass: $55 Pick up your pass in the RHS Main Office from Mrs. Kimble. Have your driver's license with you to show in order to receive your pass. Displaying Your Pass: Make sure your parking pass is displayed in your vehicle each day you drive to school. OSTC Students: Students who attend and drive themselves to OSTC do NOT need to purchase an RHS parking pass - the OSTC pass is valid at RHS for the 23-24 school year.

The RHS RATS members are an integral part of our fall and spring theater productions. They represent cast, crew, and talented performers. More information is available on the RATS web site at ratstheatre.org. Sponsored by Mr. Gollon. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

RHS Class of 2024 - Purchase your admission here for the 2024 Senior All Night Party Location: Legacy 925 925 North Lapeer Road, Oxford Thursday, May 30, 2024. 10:15 pm - 4:30 am Immediately following the commencement ceremony at Oakland University O'rena. Cost: $100 per student. Includes food, games, entertainment, and bus transportation from RHS to Legacy 925 and back to RHS. Last day to register: May 10, 2024. Additional details: Bus transportation is provided from RHS both to and from Legacy 925. All students attending are required to ride the bus. Buses will begin loading at 10:15 pm. Student ID will be required for admission. No bags or purses will be allowed. Students who are a current free/reduced lunch participant may have their same discount applied to their admission fee - see Mrs. Karwacki in the counseling office. Other students who need financial assistance can inquire with the SANP committee chairs. To register: Click "Enroll Now" to submit your payment online. Be sure to keep your payment confirmation sent to the email account used to sign in. Complete the online required student permission & waiver form. You can also pay by cash or check (payable to Rochester Community Schools) and turn it in at the RHS Main Office. Be sure to complete the online required student permission & waiver form. Donate to the Senior All Night Party! Your contribution will help make this event a night to remember for our graduates! To add a donation, click on Enroll Now and select from the amounts available to add to your cart. A donation of $125 would help to sponsor a student needing help for the entire cost of their ticket! On behalf of the graduating class of 2024, the Senior All Night Party committee sincerely thanks you!

UNICEF club is a chapter of the global organization that aims to provide humanitarian aid to children worldwide, working in over 190 countries. Our student chapter aims to bring the efforts of UNICEF closer to home and broaden the scope of community service. Meetings focus on awareness and education of global humanitarian issues affecting children. Sponsored by Mrs. Bettes. Meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 2:30 in room D106. The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.