A Letter from Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner Dear RCS Families, Since last fall, the district has been actively evaluating the traffic flow around Adams High School to address community safety concerns. We would like to share our ongoing plans for improvement. In cooperation with traffic and safety consultants and our partners at the City of Rochester Hills, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and the Road Commission for Oakland County, we have … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Schools Awards $46M for Construction Projects
Rochester Community Schools Bond Project Update Six Rochester Community School District summer bond construction projects are wrapping up in time for students to return to school on September 5. Summer construction projects benefit Baldwin, Hamlin, Hugger, and Musson Elementary Schools, Rochester High School, and West Middle School. Construction at Adams High School is also underway, and the district is looking to break ground in September for the ACE, Adult Special Education, and Adult … [Read more...]
Members of the DSO Hold a Master Class at Adams High School
Enjoy an Evening of Musical Majesty In memory of Jessica K. Rogers, the Rochester Schools Foundation proudly presents the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) wind and brass quintets on Tuesday, April 25, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Adams High School auditorium, 3200 Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. Musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be playing two concerts and holding master classes. The wind quintet will perform at 7:00 p.m., followed by master classes for … [Read more...]
Adams and Stoney Creek Lacrosse teams Battle to Support Suicide Prevention
Lacrosse Teams Battle to Support Suicide Prevention The Stoney Creek High School Lacrosse Team is holding their inaugural fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) during the March 29 game against Rochester Adams. The game will be played in honor of Andy McGill, Class of 2016. The goal is to increase the awareness of suicide and the means of suicide prevention. It will also spread the excitement of this high energy sport that Andy loved. All proceeds from this … [Read more...]
Adams Booster Club Hosts Comedy Night
The Adams Booster Club, in support of the athletic department, is hosting the 4th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 6th at 8:00 pm. Mike Bonner is the headliner and has performed nationally, including appearances on HBO, Showtime and BET. Mike hails from Detroit and his act focuses on the humor surrounding family life with his wife and three kids. Please join us for some mid-winter fun which will include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a rousing introduction and performance … [Read more...]
Don’t Drill the Hills Responds to Rochester Hills’ City Planner Anzek’s Claims
Don’t Drill the Hills, Inc. (DDH) is responding to the October 26, 2015 press release issued from the City of Rochester Hills’ city planner, Edward Anzek - claiming that DDH has made “false allegations.” Oil lease contracts filed with the county are not allegations, they are legal documents. Oddly, the city’s press release does not address the lease discoveries DDH announced last week. Instead, Mr. Anzek addresses the city’s oil lease of public parks and includes a comment from the company … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Schools Congratulates 2016 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Rochester Community Schools is pleased to recognize their National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists who scored in the top one percent of approximately 1.5 million students from more than 22,000 schools nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “We are proud of the academic accomplishments of our National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists,” said Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner. “We congratulate the students, along with the dedicated … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Taking Applications for Junior Ambassador Program
Rochester Area Neighborhood House announced they are currently in the process of accepting applications for their Junior Ambassador Program. Each year, a Junior Ambassador who oversees an Executive Youth Board, represents Neighborhood House throughout the service area. In an effort to help prepare area youth to become future leaders and responsible, caring citizens, the Rochester Area Neighborhood House offers local students the opportunity to apply for the position of Junior Ambassador or to … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Schools Congratulates its National Merit Scholars
Rochester Community Schools is pleased to recognize its National Merit Scholars who scored in the top 1% of 1.5 million students nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “We are proud of the academic accomplishments of our National Merit Scholars,” said Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner. “We congratulate the students, along with the dedicated parents, teachers, and administrators who continue to support their educational … [Read more...]
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Wind and Brass Quintets to Give Concert at Adams High School
Join the Rochester Schools Foundation for an evening of music on Wednesday, January 21 from 7–9 p.m. at Adams High School, 3200 Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI. Musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be playing two concerts as well as holding master classes. The Wind Quintet will perform at 7 p.m., followed with master classes for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. The Brass Quintet will hold master classes for trumpet, French horn, trombone, and bass trombone from … [Read more...]