Each month of the school year is filled with various activities and responsibilities, but October always feels especially busy—and it will be over before we know it.

This October marks our Homecoming month, and it has certainly been a journey trying to organize our traditional football game and festivities. Our original homecoming opponent, Springfield Central, canceled their entire football season. Finding a replacement mid-season is extremely difficult, but our activities director, Mr. Caballero, did an outstanding job securing a rare opportunity with Christian Lighthouse Academy. Unfortunately, they too had to cancel due to numerous injuries among their varsity players. The timing of this cancellation created an almost impossible challenge for hosting a viable Homecoming event.

Thanks to the leadership of our senior varsity football players, Student Council, and homecoming queen candidates, we have developed an alternative plan to ensure this year’s Homecoming celebration remains meaningful for our students. Your support in making this celebration successful will be invaluable.

Our annual Homecoming parade will take place on Thursday, October 16th, starting at 6 p.m. With 41 entries registered so far, we look forward to a fantastic event.

The Homecoming celebration will follow on Friday, October 17th, beginning at 7 p.m. We will recognize our fall sports teams, honor returning alumni, and enjoy performances by our band and cheerleaders. In place of the varsity football game, we will host the annual Powder Puff Football game, where senior varsity players will coach senior girls as they compete against junior girls for Powder Puff bragging rights.

The Homecoming dance will be held as scheduled on Saturday, October 18th, at 8 p.m. in the RHS Fieldhouse. It’s always a joy to see our students dressed up and enjoying this special evening.

Finally, parent-teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, in the RHS cafeteria, starting at 4 p.m. We hope you can attend, as your involvement is a vital part of your student’s success at RHS.

Wishing you a wonderful October,

Corey Ray, Ed.D.

Principal

Rolla High School

573-458-0140

Friday, October 3 - Leadership Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., PAC Lobby

Monday, October 6 - NO SCHOOL, PD Day

Wednesday, October 8 - NHS Spring Induction, 6 p.m., RHS Library

Thursday, October 9 - College Fair, 9-11 a.m., RHS Fieldhouse

Friday, October 10 - Picture Retakes, 8 a.m.-noon, PAC Lobby

Thursday, October 16 - Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., downtown Rolla

Saturday, October 18 - Homecoming Dance, 8-11 p.m., RHS Fieldhouse

Wednesday, October 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7 p.m., RHS Cafeteria

Friday, October 24 - NO SCHOOL

RHS Student Council presents “A Night Under the Lanterns” as the theme for Homecoming 2025!

The Homecoming Parade will be Thursday October 16, 2025, at 6 p.m., and a copy of the parade route is included below.

Queen coronation will take place on Friday October 17, during festivities at the high school football field. The Homecoming Dance will take place on October 18 from 8-11 p.m. in the high school field house, and the King coronation will take place at the homecoming dance at approximately 10 p.m.

Parade Registration: bit.ly/RHSHOCO25

For more information, contact Rodger Bridgeman at rbridgeman@rolla31.org

Welcome back to Rolla High School and the new year! As you are planning visits to the building, please note that we have three entrances to help best serve your needs.

** Main Office Entrance -- Located near the Fieldhouse, this entrance should be used if you wish to visit with assistant principals Dr. Grisham, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Kolbe, or the Counseling Center.

** Attendance Office Entrance -- Use this entrance in the lower parking lot to visit with Principal Dr. Corey Ray or the school nurses, and to check students in/out of school.

** Athletic Office Entrance -- Located on 10th Street, this entrance should be used for all things athletic related.

For additional safety of our students and staff, please press the call button and wait to be admitted into the building.

We look forward to seeing you!

RHS Leadership is hosting a Blood Drive on October 3rd!

Students 16 years and older can participate. Sign up with a Leadership student during lunch. 

Rolla High School welcomes parents to attend the upcoming parent teacher conferences from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the RHS Cafeteria. Be sure to stop in, visit with your child's teachers, and see what's happening at RHS!

Each month, the Counseling Center hosts a different topic for our Family Info Series. October has a lot to offer! If you are a Senior or a parent/guardian of a Senior, make plans to join us either in person, on October 7, or virtually, on October 8, to make sure you have the information you need to help connect to federal financial aid a little more easily.

On October 14, we invite families of students in grades 9-12 to join us as we explore what SchooLinks is and how it can be helpful to your student as they plan for their future here at RHS and beyond.

You can register at bit.ly/FamilyInformationSeries

Other upcoming topics include:

December - Summer Opportunities

January - Scheduling Advice: A Path to Graduation

February - Making the Most of Dual Credit

March - College Planning: Where to Start

Seniors and Senior Parents - Make plans to join us for the Financial Aid Workshop on October 7 in the Performing Arts Center. Bridgette Betz, financial aid specialist from Missouri S&T, will be joining us to explain all the ins and outs of federal financial aid, including the FAFSA, and will also be answering any other questions you may have. She will be sharing her information from 6-6:30, and from 6:30 until 7, Ms. Betz, along with our RHS counselors, will be available to help you begin the process of completing your FAFSA documents, so bringing your school Chromebook will be helpful. 

If you cannot make the in-person event, a virtual option of the information portion of the workshop will be available on Wednesday, October 8. 

You can register at bit.ly/FamilyInformationSeries

Order your yearbook today at bit.ly/Growler26! 

Take $10 off with the code OCTOBER and take 10% off Senior Dedications with the code SENIORS10

Growler Yearbook is offering senior dedications. They can be purchased at https://bit.ly/Growler26.

A 1/8 page dedication costs $50 and includes one picture. A 1/4 page dedication costs $100 and includes up to four pictures. A 1/2 page dedication costs $200 and includes up to six pictures. A full page dedication costs $400 and includes up to 12 pictures. Use the code SENIORS10 for a 10% discount. If you have questions, please email Janice Webb at jwebb@rolla31.org.