October came and went in the blink of an eye, and it’s hard to believe we have just over six weeks remaining in the semester. It was a busy, yet productive month, and we are proud of our students who have excelled in various fall activities as their seasons conclude and they prepare for winter sports. Best of luck to our football team and Cameron Martensen, state cross-country runner, as they continue their post-season competitions.

Congratulations to the RHS Debate Team for taking first place at the Deana Butcher Classic debate tournament held at Willard High School, competing against 34 other schools.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the parents and guardians who attended our recent parent-teacher conferences. For those unable to attend, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns about their progress. Our teachers are always happy to connect with you.

November promises to be a busy month at RHS, highlighted by our annual Veterans’ Day Assembly on November 11th at 12 p.m. in the RHS Fieldhouse, where we honor those who have served our country and protected our freedoms.

On November 12th, we will host the CORE Rewards Luncheon honoring 665 students with a GPA of 3.5 or above. We are fortunate to partner with the Rolla Lions Club, whose generous sponsorship helps celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements.

Additionally, on November 18th, we will celebrate academic excellence at the CORE Honors Banquet, recognizing students who began the 2025-2026 school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. We are grateful to CORE (Champions of Rolla Education) for sponsoring this annual event.

On behalf of the entire Rolla High School faculty and staff, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Corey Ray, Ed.D.

Principal

Rolla High School

573-458-0140

Saturday, November 8 - Fall Drive-In, 6 p.m., RHS Parking Lot (see flyer below for more details)

Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day Luncheon and Assembly, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Lecture Hall and Field House

Wednesday, November 12 - CORE Luncheon, 10:30-Noon, RHS Commons

Tuesday, November 18 - CORE Honors Banquet, 6-9 p.m. RHS Cafeteria

Wednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (sophomore Kayleigh Wiggins) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. In hopes of returning home, they take the advice of Glinda the Good (senior Zelda Whitehead) and follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard (senior Ben Duckett). Along the way they encounter a Scarecrow (junior Atticus Gibbs) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (senior Louie Ahl) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (junior Jesse James) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (senior Monay Lefatshe) in exchange for his help.

Join the Rolla High School Theatre Department, along with students from Rolla Middle and Junior High Schools, as we proudly present the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz.

Performances will be held in the Rolla High School Performing Arts Center on November 14th at 7:00 p.m., November 15th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.. and November 16th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at rollahstheatre.ludus.com or at the door one hour before showtimes.

The RHS Leadership Class will hold the fall drive-in at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 8, in the high school parking lot.

The movie will be Hotel Transylvania, and concessions will be available. Admission is $5 per person.

Welcome to Rolla High School! 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!

It is that time of year again.  Any sophomore or junior students interested in leadership opportunities this summer should start watching for more information and the application processes to start.  The RHS Counseling Center will be posting more information about each leadership opportunity in Google Classroom and on our FaceBook page.  Here are a few of the opportunities available.  

The HOBY Missouri Leadership Seminar is designed to help high school students recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community.  We accomplish our mission primarily through a three day seminar, where rising juniors participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills – all while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.

Missouri Leadership Seminar  is hosted on the UCM Campus in Warrensburg, MO. Our program brings exciting panels, opportunities to meet other leaders throughout the state, and moments to think about leadership within your state and community. 

The Missouri RYLA Academy is a 4-day, 3-night leadership academy for students who exhibit a heart for community service.  Developed by some of Missouri's top professional educators and Rotarians from Districts 6040, 6060, and 6080, the curriculum is designed to identify and enhance the qualities of servant leadership for each participant, educate them on how to successfully implement a service project, and inspire them to live a lifetime of "Service Above Self."

The American Legion Boys State and Girls State Of Missouri is an eight-day hands on experience in the operation and fundamentals of government. It will be happening during the summer, in the month of June. They both draw together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through "doing," not just learning.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring a student please contact Kristi Steelman, HS Counselor at ksteelman@rolla31.org or 573-458-0141 for more information.