Rochester Community Schools

Hart Middle School Dungeons and Dragons Club Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that encourages creativity, teamwork, and imagination. All students in grades 6–8 are welcome—no prior experience needed! Meeting Schedule: Most Thursdays throughout the school year Cost: $30 Club Fee Location: Hart Middle School Band Room Contact: Amy Rever-Oberle Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Hart MS 7th grade “A Christmas Carol” Meadowbrook Field Trip 2026-2027 Our annual seventh-grade field trip to Meadow Brook Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol is just around the corner! We are so excited to offer our students the opportunity to see a live play at a local theater; it is truly one of the best productions around. Rochester Community School’s seventh-grade classes include this field trip in their fall curriculum because it so wonderfully meets our English Language Arts standards. All seventh graders must know and understand the elements of drama and exhibit active listening skills. In addition, we tie many other standards into this field trip including proving knowledge of character analysis, symbolism, narrative plot structure, and cross-text comparisons. Event Details: Date: December 15, 2026 Time: 7th grade students will depart from Hart Middle School at 9:15 AM and return at 12:45 PM Location: Meadowbrook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI 48309 Cost: $35 Deadline payment: October 22, 2026 Lunch: Please have a bagged lunch for your student for when they return to school. Limitations: Hart Middle School 7th grade students only Dress Code: Formal attire is required For questions, please contact Jennifer Purgatori Permission Slip Thank you!

Hart Middle School Ski Club 2026-2027 Come join your friends on the slopes! The Hart Ski Club will meet on Thursdays from January 7 through February 11, 2027. The RCS Club Fee is $30.00 to join and an additional registration through Pine Knob is required. Pine Knob registration opens September 14, 2026. Payment Deadline: December 1, 2026 Cost: $30 RCS Club Fee Location: Pine Knob Ski Resort – Clarkston, MI Contact: Mr.Gasior Please see the attached Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Hart Middle School Prism Club All are welcome in Hart's club for any and all LGBTQIA students, family members, friends, and allies! Meetings: Mondays, beginning September 28, 2026 Cost: $30 Club Fee Location: Hart Middle School Band Room Contact: Amy Rever-Oberle Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Reuther Middle School Culture Connection Club 2026–2027 Culture Connection Club gives students the opportunity to explore unique flavors, cooking techniques, and cultural traditions from around the world.Through cooking, tasting, and sharing stories, students will discover how connected we are while learning to appreciate and celebrate our differences. Meeting Schedule: Every other Wednesday: 11/4, 11/18, 12/1, 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17 Cost: $60.00 ($30.00 District Club Fee + $30 Materials Fee ) Location: Reuther Middle School, Room 129 Contact: Lindsey Belzyt Enrollment Limit: 25 Reuther students Culture Connection Club Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Reuther Cheer Program Donations – 2026-2027 School Year The Reuther Cheer Program is more than just a team—it’s a vibrant community where students grow in confidence, build lasting friendships, and learn the value of teamwork. Our athletes uphold a culture of excellence that reflects the proud traditions and legacy of the Rochester High School Cheer Program. Every cheerleader plays a vital role in continuing this legacy, and we’re committed to making sure every student has the opportunity to shine. To keep our program strong, inclusive, and competitive, we’re raising funds to cover essential costs that ensure all cheerleaders can participate fully, safely, and proudly. These include professional tumbling instruction and required uniforms—both critical to our athletes’ performance and safety. Your generous support will help us: • Provide expert tumbling training to keep our cheerleaders safe and skilled • Outfit every athlete with the required uniform to promote unity and school spirit • Make cheer accessible to all students, regardless of financial background We believe no student should be held back from participating due to cost. With your help, we can remove financial barriers and give every cheerleader the tools they need to succeed. Whether you’re a proud parent, alum, or community supporter, your donation—big or small—makes a meaningful impact. Let’s rally together to lift up our cheerleaders as they lift up Reuther with pride, energy, and spirit. Thank you for being part of our journey! Donation Options: $15 (covers one tumbling session) $30; $50; $100; $150 Contact: Casey Gozdor Thank you for supporting our cheerleaders!

Reuther Cross Country End-of-Season Celebration Celebrate the end of a great Cross Country season with your teammates and coaches! Date: October 22, 2026 Time: 2:30–3:30 PM Location: Reuther Middle School Cafeteria Cost: $5 Contact: Hannah Schneider and Lindsey Belzyt Participation Limit: Reuther XC members only Please see the attached Flyer for more information Thank you!

Reuther MS 7th grade “A Christmas Carol” Meadowbrook Field Trip Our annual seventh-grade field trip to Meadowbrook Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol is just around the corner! We are so excited to offer our students the opportunity to see a live play at a local theater; it is truly one of the best productions around. Rochester Community School’s seventh-grade classes include this field trip in their fall curriculum because it so wonderfully meets our English Language Arts standards. All seventh graders must know and understand the elements of drama and exhibit active listening skills. In addition, we tie many other standards into this field trip including proving knowledge of character analysis, symbolism, narrative plot structure, and cross-text comparisons. Event Details: Date: December 1, 2026 Location: Meadow Brook Theatre Cost: $35 Deadline for payment: November 10, 2026 Limitations: Reuther 7th grade students and chaperones only Dress Code: Formal attire is required For questions, please contact Matt Kerstein Please see the Consent Form for your reference. Thank you!

Reuther MS Ski and Snowboarding Club 2026-2027 Join the ski and snowboarding club this winter and hit the slopes with us on Wednesdays at Mt. Holly. An informational meeting will be held in December—more details coming soon. Dates of Event: Wednesday evenings Fee: $30 Club Fee Payment Deadline: January 23, 2026 Location: Mt. Holly – 13536 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442 Contact: Eva Hensley Eligibility: Reuther Middle School students only Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Makerspace Monday – Fall & Winter Sessions Makerspace Monday is an after-school program that fosters student curiosity and hands on learning. We do projects ranging from making instruments to Lego mazes to dumplings and DIY ice cream. Meeting Dates: Day: Mondays Time: 2:30–3:30 PM Location: Reuther Middle School Media Center Fall Session 8 Monday meetings – Maximum 15 students September 28 October 5, 19 November 9, 16, 23 December 7, 14 Winter Session 8 Monday meetings – Maximum 15 students January 11, 25 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 12, 19 Cost: $70 ($30 Club Fee + $40 Materials Fee) Location: Reuther Middle School Media Center Enrollment Limit: 15 students per session. Students may only sign up for one session, not both. Contact: Jen Lin Makerspace Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Reuther Middle School E-Sports Club - 2026-2027 The Reuther Middle School E-Sports Club is a competitive team that will play Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. Club members will have the opportunity to compete in two tournaments against students from other middle schools. Weekly club meetings will focus on teamwork, strategy, and improving gaming skills. Club Details Meeting Day: Mondays, beginning September 28, 2026, through May 2027 Time: 2:30–3:30 PM Location: Media Center Tryout Date: September 21, 2026 Cost: $70 ($30 club fee + $40 materials) Location: Reuther Middle School – Media Center Registration & Payment Deadline: October 12, 2026 Maximum Capacity: 25 students Contact: Nick Ontiveros Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Reuther Middle School 2026–2027 Yearbook To purchase the Reuther Middle School 2026–2027 Yearbook, click the Enroll Now button on the right side of this page. Cost: $30 The payment link will close on January 29, 2027. After this deadline, the yearbook price will increase (new price to be determined). Questions? Please contact Eva Hensley Thank you!

VH Dance Club – Game Day Team Payment Team Fee: $155 per Dancer The $155 Game Day Team fee includes: Club fee Jersey Pants Team T-shirt Poms Team accessories Shoes: Dancers are responsible for purchasing their own shoes. The required shoes are New Balance 740 in White/Silver. Please note that by paying the team fee, dancers are committing to the Game Day Team expectations that were shared with the team. See coaches for a copy of expectations if needed. Payment Deadline: October 31, 2026 Location: Van Hoosen Cafeteria Contact: Amanda Martin Important: Please only submit payment if your student has already been selected for the Game Day Team and has been fitted for their uniform. Thank you!

Van Hoosen Middle School – Fall Cheer Tumbling Tumbling Lessons: $15 per session × 6 sessions Total Cost: $90 Payment Deadline: October 15, 2026 Location: Van Hoosen Gym/Cafeteria Contact: Lori Walker Important: Payment is only for students who have already been selected for the VH Sideline Cheer Team. Thank you!

VH Talent Show 2026-2027 This registration fee is for students selected to perform in the talent show. Tryouts: November 5, 2026 Performance Date: December 8, 2026 Cost: $20 Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026 Location: Van Hoosen Cafetorium Contact: Lisa Mele Thank you!

Van Hoosen D&D Club – 2026–2027 Season Interested in TABLETOP GAMES? This is the club for you! Bring your favorite games, show off your miniature collections, and try out new games hosted by our club leaders! Meeting Dates: October 2026 – May 2027 Meeting Time: TBD Location: VH Room 134 Cost: $30 Club Fee Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026 Contact: Ryan Grabowski Please see the attached Flyer Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Van Hoosen FTC Robotics – Competition Teams Van Hoosen FTC Robotics is a competitive program for students in grades 6–8. Students work together as a team while learning cooperation, collaboration, programming, robot design, and building. Teams are guided by adult coaches and Adamsbot mentors (Rochester Adams High School students), providing students with a fun and rewarding hands-on robotics experience. Important: The Competition Teams are currently FULL for the 2026 FTC Robotics season. Please only pay the Eleyo fees if your student has already been confirmed and placed on a team. Club Details Dates: September–December, unless a team qualifies for additional competitions beyond the regular season. Meeting Schedule: Days, times, and locations vary depending on team placement. All teams meet twice per week. Cost: $30 club fee; a $200 materials fee will be payable during club meetings. Location: Van Hoosen STEM Room# 132 Payment Deadline: October 15, 2026 Contact: Susan Myers Important Information The program is closed to new members for the 2026 season. Please only pay the Eleyo fees if your student has already been placed on a team. Thank you!

Van Hoosen Green Club: 2026–2027 Calling all Van Hoosen Vikings! Interested in making Van Hoosen, the community, and the world a greener place? Want to help the environment, but not sure how? Join the Van Hoosen Green Club! Club Details: Meeting Time: Mondays after school until 3:10 PM Club Fee: $45 ($30 club fee + $15 for materials, supplies, and prizes) Payment Deadline: October 29, 2026 Important Information: Please do not pay until your student has turned in an application and been accepted We are only accepting 20 students this year. Applications can be picked up and returned outside Room 105 (Mrs. Smiler’s room). Please turn in your application by Tuesday, October 13th to apply to be a member of the VH Green Club Membership will be confirmed through homerooms on Monday, October 19. Families may register at that time. First club meeting: Monday, October 19. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Students must apply and be accepted. Acceptance letters will be sent on October 19. Contact Information: Mrs. Stacy Smiler Mrs. Wendy Graves Thank You! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Van Hoosen Middle School – 7th Grade Field Trip “A Christmas Carol” at Meadow Brook Theatre Event Details: Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI 48309 Cost: $28 Schedule: Depart Van Hoosen by bus at 9:15 AM Performance: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Return to Van Hoosen at 12:30 PM for lunch in the cafeteria Dress Code: Students should dress as if attending a nice restaurant while following the school dress code. No denim, please. Important Information: Permission slip and payment due: No later than Thursday, October 2, 2026 If the payment is made online, the signed permission slip must still be returned to your child’s language arts teacher by the deadline. Eligibility: Open to 7th grade Van Hoosen Middle School students only Contact email for questions: Mr. Jacobson Thank you!

Van Hoosen Middle School - Mario Kart E-Sports Club FLOOR IT! Join the Van Hoosen MS Mario Kart Club! Got what it takes to dodge a red shell, master a drift boost, and dominate the track? The Van Hoosen Middle School Mario Kart Club is launching, and we're looking for racers of all skill levels to join our team! This is where competition is fast, the chaos is high, and the teamwork is essential. Why You Should Race With Us: Competitive Racing Skill Sharing Build Community Regular Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Meeting Dates: October 28 November 11 December 16 February 10, 24 March 10, 24 April 14, 28 May 12, 26 End-of-Year Celebration: June 2 Location: Media Center Cost: $65 ($30 Club Fee + $35 Materials Fee) Capacity: Limited to 16 students Payment Deadline: Until Full Contact: Mrs. Hawkins Don’t wait for the green light — start your engines and join the fun! * No tryouts/experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.