Rochester Community Schools

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.

Van Hoosen Orchestra – Field Trip to Urban Air Orchestra students are invited to enjoy a fun, no-school day at Urban Air Adventure Park in Oxford! Event Details: Date: November 3, 2026 Location: Urban Air, 925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371 Cost: $25 Payment Deadline: October 9, 2026 Eligibility: Van Hoosen Orchestra students in grades 6–8 only Contact: Sarah Maurice Important Information: Transportation is not provided. Parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their student at Urban Air. Thank you!

Van Hoosen Robotics FTC Club 2026 - 2027 The Van Hoosen Robotics FTC Club is an 8-week after-school skill-building club for hands-on robotics. Students will connect with FIRST Tech Challenge–style robotics through building, programming, driving, strategy, and reflection. This club is a student opportunity where teams design, build, program, and operate robots, while developing STEM skills and practicing engineering principles. Club Details Dates: Tuesdays OR Wednesdays, September 15/16 through November 3/4, 2026 Time: 2:45–4:45 PM Cost: $30 Club fee (materials fee of $200 payable during club meeting dates) Location: Van Hoosen STEM Room# 132 Payment Deadline: September 20, 2026 Contact: Susan Myers Enrollment Limit: 15 students per day Important Information Students will attend one day per week—either Tuesday or Wednesday—for 2 hours per session, for a total of 8 sessions. There are 15 spots available on Tuesdays and 15 spots available on Wednesdays. Students may choose either Tuesday or Wednesday, but the same student may not attend both days. Thank you!

Van Hoosen STREAM Leaders – 2026-2027 STREAM Leaders gives students the opportunity to engage in hands-on environmental science while making a positive impact in our community. Students will learn how to conduct chemical and macroinvertebrate tests, analyze water-quality data, and assess the health of a local stream. In late May, when all 8th-grade students participate in a field trip to conduct water-quality testing, STREAM Leaders will take on leadership roles by training their peers, organizing materials, and leading groups at the stream site. Meeting Schedule: Meeting Schedule: Late October through late May Location: Room 131 (Science Room) Eligibility: 8th-grade students only Club Fee: $30 (covers district registration) Field Trip Fee: Approximately $60, collected at a later date Contact: Mrs. Myers Membership: Students must apply and be accepted into the club. Maximum of 26 students will be selected. Important: Please do not pay the club fee unless your student has applied and been accepted as a STREAM Leader. Selection will take place in October. Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

POWER UP Your Afternoons: Join the Van Hoosen Super Smash Club! Love Super Smash Bros.? Whether you're a seasoned veteran who knows every recovery trick or you just enjoy picking up a controller for a few quick matches, the Van Hoosen MS Smash Club is the place for you! This is a fun, inclusive club where we celebrate the best fighting game ever created. What We Do: Casual Gaming Skill Sharing Build Community Come hang out, meet new friends, and show off your skills! All skill levels are highly encouraged to join. No tryouts needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Regular Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Meeting Dates: October 21 November 4, 18 December 2 February 3, 17 March 3, 17 April 7, 21 May 5,19 End-of-Year Celebration: June 2 Location: Van Hoosen Middle School Media Center Cost: $65 ($30 Club Fee + $35 Materials Fee) Contact: Mrs. Hawkins Enrollment Limit: Maximum of 24 students Thank you! The $30 club fee is a non-refundable district fee.

Van Hoosen Viking Ski and Board Club 2026-2027 The Viking Ski & Board Club meets on Friday evenings at Pine Knob! Join us for a fun winter season on the slopes. Registration – 3 Required Steps All three steps must be completed by December 1, 2026. Step 1: Log into Eleyo to register VH students for the club, and (coming soon) order optional club hoodie (you are on Step 1) Step 2: Register with Pine Knob using our private club link to order discounted club lift tickets, lessons, etc. for your family. MUST DO THIS STEP TO BE FULLY REGISTERED! Use this link: PINE KNOB SKI AND SNOWBOARD SCHOOL Step 3: Join the club group in Parent Square for communication by clicking this link: Parent Square Club Dates Fridays: January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, 19, and 26 Ticket Pickup: 4:00–7:00 PM Members will pick up their tickets and other add-ons from Mrs. Graves or Mrs. Schymick at Ski Club on these nights in The Pinery Room any time between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Members may use their membership card on other nights of the week for discounts as well! Please refer to Viking Weekly for full details. Details Location: The Pinery Room, Pine Knob Cost: $30 club fee payable on Eleyo, plus discounted lift tickets payable to Pine Knob Please see the Flyer for additional information. Contacts: Wendy Graves or Sara Schymick Ski you soon!