Spotswood High School

SHS is looking for help announcing and keeping score/time for soccer matches this week and next. Please see the flyer from Mr. Rhea.

Are you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students. https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

SHS Spirit Store is open until 11:59 pm on 3/17/24 Spotswood Clothing Online Store New to the store: Class of 2024 logo option New SHS design Returning: The option to add a specific Sport or Activity to one of the logo options. It is open until March 17, 2024 (11:59 pm) Here is the link to the site: https://spotswood-high-school-spirit-wear-spring-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/ It is good to see more and more families in Blazer Blue.

Rockingham County will be holding a DUAL Party Primary on Tuesday, June 18, so please assist me in placing this information on your website, office bulletin board, or town newsletters. Specifically for Rockingham County, this is expected to include a Republican Party Primary (U.S. Senate) and a Democratic Party Primary (U.S. House of Representatives). Winners in these primaries will secure a spot to have their name listed on the November 5 ballot for their respective political party. (Also, if we use your facility as a polling location, would you please secure that space for us starting the day/afternoon before through the evening of June 18. Certainly, it would be fine if you would do the same for November 4/5!) As a reminder, voters will have to ‘choose’ which party’s ballot they wish to receive: Democratic or Republican. In person absentee voting will occur at my office starting May 3 at (8 AM-4 PM). Additional hours include: Saturday, June 8th and Saturday, June 15 (9 AM – 5 PM both days). Of utmost importance, voters will need to go to their normal polling location on Primary Day (June 18) as ALL voting precincts will be open that day just like they were on March 5. Lisa B. Gooden, VREO/CPGR Director of Elections/Voter Registrar State Certified General Registrar Rockingham County 20 East Gay Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802-4108 540.564.3056

As Principal of Spotswood High School, I am in constant awe of what our students choose to undertake outside of the classroom setting. We are blessed with a supportive community that encourages its students to look into the greater community to make a difference. Additionally, we have staff members willing to work long hours outside of school to help our students achieve. On March 3rd, 2024, Pria Dua and Elizabeth Kidd were presented with the Inaugural Barbara Johns Youth Change Agent Award by the Virginia Council for Social Studies. To be eligible for this award, students needed to demonstrate how they took informed action to inspire their peers and adults through civic participation, community service, or philanthropic efforts. Pria and Elizabeth were chosen in part for their Knocking Down Walls Documentary film that debuted at Court Square Theatre in May of 2023. However, it was their continued efforts to create a historical marker on the grounds of the Harrisonburg Federal CourtHouse that ultimately secured the award. Both students were joined by Joan Johns Cobb, sister of Barbara Johns, to receive their award. Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth and Pria.

Dear Parents & Families, We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities. As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals. While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!

Due to the impending weather on Saturday, 1/6/2024, all RCPS events are canceled for tomorrow. Enjoy the snow, and please be safe!

How does RCPS help students prepare for their next steps after high school? In this special episode of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, student host Leo Johnson talks with two RCPS seniors about their plans after high school. Leo, Clayton, and James reflect on their time in RCPS, share what helped them along their current paths, and provide tips for students and parents looking to get more involved. https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

Character Counts in RCPS! Congratulations to Jocelyn Alvarez and Aidan Cahill who were recognized as the 2023 Brittany Lam - Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts Award winners from Spotswood High School!

VHSL Events for the week of 12/4/23

You are invited

I hope that everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Break. The winter season starts in full force this week. Good luck to all of our winter sports/activities participants.

Regional Semi-Final Football Information Update Due to unhealthy air quality, the football game between Turner Ashby and Spotswood has been postponed until Saturday 11/18/23 at 7:30PM! The game will take place at Turner Ashby High School. All other outside activities have been canceled for today.

Please share the annual Spotswood High School Veterans Day Ceremony with those interested in joining our students as we honor local Veterans.

PM MTC will operate as normal. Students will need transportation to PM MTC. We can offer Transportation home in the Afternoon from SHS. The normal bus routes will operate this afternoon.

SHS. MTC will operate a normal schedule. Students that have the ability to be transported to MTC are welcome to attend. We will have a bus to take any bus riders to AM MTC. We WILL NOT bring students back to SHS at 11:20

Spotswood High School will be closed today, Monday, October 23. They are without power this morning due to a blown transformer.

Due to an electrical issue, Spotswood High School (only Spotswood High School will be closed today). Buses will return students and I am sending drivers home. If you dropped off your student they will remain in the large commons. Rad

SHS Events for the week of 10/23/23

Today was the first of a two day field trip for 9th grade Environmental Science students. Students visited Grand Caverns Park to test the quality of the South River by completing a water testing lab and searching for macroinvertebrates in different parts of the river. Students also toured Grand Caverns. A big thank you goes to Ms. Swartzentruber and Mrs. Crannell for putting this experience together for our students.