On January 29 RRHS launched "Talk About It". Click "Learn More" below to get additional information about this program.

Announcements

DRAGON BASEBALL

The Varsity Baseball team won its series with the Klein Bearkats after a really late night (early morning) win in game 1, losing game 2 and coming from behind in game 3 to win the series. We play the Woodlands Highlanders this week in a best of 3 series. Friday night's game has been moved back to Rudder High School in Bryan.

Game 1 - Thursday at 7:30 (L 0-4)
Game 2 - Friday at 7:00
Game 3 (if necessary) - Saturday at Noon
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, and $3 for students.

You can watch these games, as well as past Dragon baseball games via Webcast links available on the Dragon Baseball Web site.

TEXTBOOKS DUE

You may now begin turning in textbooks in room 106. Avoid the long lines and get it done early! All textbooks and calculators are due no later than May 31st. Late textbooks will incur a $5 late fee PER book. Seniors will not be able to pick up diplomas or transcripts until all obligations are cleared.

YEARBOOK DELIVERY

Yearbooks will be handed out on Wednesday during all lunches in the 100 building student center. Students MUST have a picture ID to pick up their book. If students miss the lunch time distribution, they may pick up their book in room 124 for the rest of the school year.
Some extra books are still available. They are $70 until Wednesday and then the price goes up to $80. Checks should be made payable to RRHS and brought to room 124. Books are available on a first come, first come basis.

GOLF PARENT MEETING

There will be a parent meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the golf team on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm. We will go over the tryout format for next year and answer any questions that parents may have.

FINAL EXAMS AND EXEMPTIONS

The school year is drawing to a close so final exams are quickly approaching! Check out the links below to see the final exam schedule as well as instructions for exempting classes.

• Final Exam Schedule
• Exemption Instructions

SENIOR INFORMATION

PROJECT GRADUATION FUNDRAISERS

"FLOCK" a Friend with Flamingos
Flock a friend with maroon flamingos and support Project Graduation PG 13. For a donation of $25, a volunteer will place 8-10 birds in the yard of your choice for 48 hours. Photos of the flocking are available. Anyone that attends or works at RRHS can be flocked. Click here for the order form. Direct questions to Heather Holt at Heather@sth2.com or (512) 658-2251.
Volunteers Needed for Event
Parent volunteers are needed to help work the Project Grad celebration from 10pm to 5am. Parents can sign up for one or more shifts. Junior and other underclass parents are encouraged to sign up and get a bird’s eye view of what this celebration is all about. Direct questions to Sally, cotton.mom@sbcglobal.net or Heather, Heather@sth2.com
Sign up here.

PROJECT GRAD 2013-2014

Junior parents interested in getting a start on next year are invited to gather and start planning. We need to fill the executive spots: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising and single events (Mums, Poinsettia/Tamale) etc. Spread the word. If you haven't made a meeting but are interested in chairing a committee or a onetime event please email Heather Holt at Heather@sth2.com.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Click here for up to date information and news from Round Rock Student Council! Information for all students is included here, including upcoming school-wide events, Student Body elections with candidate speeches, and much more. Stay informed, and get your voice heard!

DRAGON EXPLOSIVE POWER CAMP

Does your student need something to do this summer? Here's an option - Round Rock High School's annual Summer Dragon Explosive Power Camp registrations are now being accepted through May 24th. Cost is $125. Camp begins June 10th - July 25th (Monday - Thursday) with the exception of July 1st - 4th.

Session I (7:00 - 9:00 a.m.) - Incoming 10th - 12th grade
Session II (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) - Incoming 7th - 9th grades

Click here for a registration form. Questions - please call athletic office at (512)464-6120.

FRESHMAN LAPTOP INITIATIVE

View the information below to find out the facts about this exciting new opportunity.

• Google Apps for Education Accounts for Grades 9 - 12 Parent Notification
• Laptop Initiative Information Meeting 11-28-12
• RRISD High School Laptop Initiative Website

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

Welcome new Dragons to the 2013-2014 school year. Registration for new students has begun. Please check the registration information link for times and dates.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Click here to learn more about the classes offered, eligibility and registration fees.

JUNIORS – SAVE THE DATES!!!!

August 1, 2013 Colleges and universities begin accepting submission of applications for the fall of 2014 through www.applytexas.org. Begin working on the applications now so you can submit your applications in early August.
August 10, 2013 CTCL – Colleges That Change Lives – 43 private, well known colleges and universities from around the country – Free of charge -7:00 p.m. at Hilton Austin – for more information and a complete list of colleges participating visit www.CTCL.org.
August 12, 2013 College Summer Boot Camp – Round Rock High School 12:30 p.m.  This is an opportunity for seniors to have a hands on workshop for the Enrollment Process. Please note that students need to show up at 12:30 and plan to stay until 4:30. The program does not last until 4:30, but it allows time for anyone who has questions. The schedule will include an Application Workshop (students will fill one application out at a minimum), an Essay Writing Workshop, and a Financial Aid Workshop.
Students need to bring at least one essay and their Social Security Number. There will be six university recruiters helping students, regardless of the university the student is applying to. They will, however, be giving a 5 minute presentation each to give a small bit of information about their individual institutions. Students who plan to attend, please email Lead Counselor, Kathy Hernandez at Kathryn_hernandez@roundrockisd.org.
September 21, 2013 RRISD College Fair - Round Rock High School 6:00 p.m.
February 11, 2014 NACAC Central Texas College Fair - Austin Convention Center

KEEDJIT GALLERY LINKS & ORDER FORMS

Keep It Digital prom and senior awards galleries are now live. You can purchase these digital items (KeedJits and pictures) to have as a keepsake forever! Please click on the links to the order forms to make one of these pictures or KeedJits your own! Keedjit | Keedjit Diploma If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Navarrette (x6056) or Michael McLennan at Keep It Digital, mike_mclennan@keepitdigital.com .

HOME ACCESS CENTER

For help with Home Access, please contact your ALPHA/GRADE LEVEL OFFICE (see below). Thank you!

9th grade

Jill Bunnell

464-6012

10-12 grade:

A-G Office	JoNora Mallory	464-6044
H-O Office	Jennifer Navarrette	464-6056
P-Z Office	Maria Hernandez	464-6061

RRHS E-News

Stay current on all the happenings at RRHS through E-news. Click here to sign up on the district's web site. Be sure you choose one of the Round Rock High School checkboxes to receive RRHS specific information.

Contact Us

Do you have questions or comments about the Web site? Contact the Web site coordinator at jean_zajicek@roundrockisd.org.

 

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Find out the latest academy news in the Round Rock High School Academies Newsletter

Class Council

Congratulations to the newly elected 2013-2014 Class Council Officers:

SENIOR CLASS

President - Eric Su
Vice President - Austin Vu
Parliamentarian - Michelle Bui
Treasurer - Isaiah Ahn
Secretary - Sarah Hibbard
Historian - Kathy Park

JUNIOR CLASS

President - Maddie Keist
Vice President - Jenny Xu
Parliamentarian - Monica Mueller
Treasurer - Tina Yousefy
Secretary - Hannah Daniel
Historian - Sarah Trcka

SOPHOMORE CLASS

President - Annie Lyons
Vice President - Rebecca Nam
Parliamentarian - Adria Lee
Treasurer - Christina Su
Secretary - David Cox
Historian - Sabira Ahmed

Fine Arts

The Art Department would like to congratulate David Min for receiving a $ 500. Scholarship from RRAEA, Round Rock Art Education Association. David competed against other RRISD senior art students and won the top honor. Funds were raised through the sale of faculty 5 x 5 canvases. Please congratulate David on his accomplishment. His work, along with other student work will be displayed in the student center beginning on May 9 and will remain for the next week.

Congratulations to the following RRHS Art & Photography students for their awards in the 13th Annual RRISD District Art Show. All entries will be displayed at the PAC through Tuesday.

Ms. Syler

Katie Hagemeier	Photography	Division V	1st
Kaely Wilding	Photography	Division V	Honorable Mention
Aesha Patel	Photography	Division V	2nd
Lauren Pulley	Photography	Division V	3rd
Alissa Godina	Photography	Division V	1st
Gabi Tinker	Photography	Division V	Honorable Mention

Ms. Carson

Rachel Haver	Photography	Division I	2nd
Katelyn Salinas	Watercolor	Division II	1st
Isabella Puhala	Mixed Media	Division V	3rd
Sarah Drake	Color Drawing	Division VI	1st
Brianna Zawadki	Color Drawing	Division VI	Honorable Mention
Jessica Wetli	Color Drawing	Division VI	3rd
David Min	Mixed Media	Division VI	2nd
Alex Shaulis	Photography	Division VI	3rd

Mr. Jackley

Alisha Watson	Painting	Division III	1st
Angie Mendoza	BW Drawing	Division IV	Honorable Mention
Callie McKean	Mixed Media	Division IV	Honorable Mention

Ms. House

Elora Pankey	Mixed Media	Division IV	1st
Jessica Oh	Watercolor	Division IV	Honorable Mention

Mr. Sutherland

Eunice Jeong	Ceramics	Division VI	3rd
Jacob Barker	Color Drawing	Division III	3rd

Water Polo

The Girls and Boys Water Polo teams qualified for the State Tournament in Southlake Carroll to be held the first weekend in May. Congratulations to both teams and good luck at State!

Student Council

Congratulations to our new 2013-2014 Student Body/Student Council Officers:

• President - Leo Xia
• Vice-President - Alyssa Wilkerson
• Parliamentarian - Grace Nam
• Treasurer - Connie Kao
• Secretary - Alexandra Brock
• Historian - Lahari Gaddikoppula
• At-Large Representative - Thomas McGowan

Dragonettes

Following a long week of tryouts, the RRHS Dragonettes are proud to welcome their new drill and social officers! Congratulations!

Drill Officers:
Colonel - Madeline Borel, Lt. Colonel - Alyson Lauron, Major - Meghan Haecker, Captains - Shannon Bravo and Paige Dudley, Lieutenant - Marlena Brudeseth

Social Officers:
President - Kate Jones, Vice President - Savannah Bridges, Treasurer - Stacey Diep, Secretary - Madi Teggeman, Historian - Natalie Ward, Parliamentarian - Emma Brackmann

Golf

Please congratulate Barton Cheatham on a job well done in the Regional Tournament. Barton finished in the middle of the pack after two grueling rounds of play. There was a ton of competition as we're in the most competitive region in the state. Barton was up against numerous division one commits and a large number of other collegiate level golfers. He did a great job and it's all attributable to the effort and hard work that he's put in over the last few years.

Orchestra

The Round Rock High School Orchestra has competed in the National Youth Concert and has been accepted and invited to perform in Carnegie Hall, New York, New York on March 25, 2014. This is a truly prestigious honor and we are extremely proud of our orchestra program.

Congratulations to both the Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra that competed in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest on April 17th. They received straight Superior First Division ratings and won a Sweepstakes trophy.

Congratulations to the Round Rock High School Orchestra who competed in the Ozark Showcase of Music Festival in Branson, Missouri on Saturday, April 13th. The orchestra received straight superior first division ratings won Outstanding in Class and Overall Outstanding Orchestra.

Softball

Congratulations to Lady Dragon Softball for beating Cedar Ridge to clinch their 3rd straight District title! Way to go ladies!

HOSA

Congratulations to the following HOSA students who competed this past week at the HOSA State Leadership Conference and Competition in Galveston:

Chelsea Clark - Nutrition
Uday Dutt - Medical Math
Reagan Hahn - Extemporaneous Health Poster
Nazifa Ibrahim - Dental Spelling
Allison Tooms - Researched Persuasive Speaking
Jonathan Yoder - Medical Math

They served as great ambassadors for the field of medicine and did a wonderful job in representing Round Rock High School with their professionalism! Special congratulations to Uday Dutt who received 2nd in Medical Math earning him the right to compete at the National HOSA competition in Nashville in June!