Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe that May is already upon us! As we prepare for graduation and the end of the school year, things are moving at a rapid pace. Our calendar is filled with Advanced Placement testing, End of Course Exams from the Department of Education, and preparations for final exams.

RHS recently celebrated the senior awards ceremony, where students were awarded an impressive $2.4 million in scholarships for their post-secondary education. Additionally, our local community generously contributed over $572,000 in scholarships. You will not find a more supportive educational community than ours, and I assure you that the investment made in these students will yield significant returns.

The last day for seniors will be May 13, with an early dismissal at 12:30 PM. On that day, seniors will begin by returning their Chromebooks at 7:15 AM in the fieldhouse. It is important that all seniors bring their Chromebook, charging cord, and case for return. Those wishing to purchase their Chromebook may bring $25 on May 13. Students who purchased their Chromebook may pick it up from the RHS Counseling Center in June when they come to pick up their diploma in June. Following the return, seniors will practice the graduation lineup at approximately 8:00 AM. They will receive their first RHS Alumni shirt and have the chance to visit their respective elementary schools for a final farewell before heading to the Lions Club Park for some fun activities and lunch.

Graduation is scheduled for May 17 at 2:00 PM in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, with doors opening at 1 PM. Please note that attendees must have a graduation ticket for entry into the ceremony; forged tickets will not be accepted. An overflow location in the recreation center will broadcast the ceremony on a screen, and no tickets will be required for this area, which is air-conditioned.

I am looking forward to a fantastic conclusion to the year. Please pay close attention to the daily announcements for upcoming events, and feel free to call my office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Corey Ray, Ed.D.

Principal

Rolla High School

573-458-0140

Friday, May 1 - Leadership's Safe & Sober Prom, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., RHS Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 2 - Junior/Senior Prom, 8-11 p.m., Havener Center, Missouri S&T

May 4-15 -- AP Testing

Thursday, May 7 - Senior Sunset, 6 p.m., Rolla Church of Christ

Friday, May 8 - A Night of Theatre, 6:30 p.m., RHS Performing Arts Center

Monday, May 11 - Spring Band Concert, 7 p.m., RHS Performing Arts Center

Monday, May 11-Tuesday, May 12 - SENIOR FINALS! (See schedule in this newsletter)

Wednesday, May 13 - LAST DAY FOR SENIORS! (See more information in this newsletter)

Thursday, May 14 - Spring Choir Concert, RHS Performing Arts Center

Sunday, May 17 - Commencement, 2 p.m., Missouri S&T Gale Bullman Multipurpose Building

Tuesday, May 19-Thursday, May 21 - FINALS!

Thursday, May 21 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 1:00 dismissal

The Junior Class of Rolla High School is proud to announce Prom 2026!

Congratulations to this year's King and Queen candidates, pictured above. Pictured, front row from left, Haylee Hodges, Bridgette Starns, Ava Cavender, Macy Wassilak, and Kiara Sederberg. Back row, from left, Keaton Renaud, Isaac Brooks, Ruger Covey, Wyatt McDonald, and Beau Heese.

Prom will be held from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Havener Center on the Missouri S&T Campus. Coronation will take place at 9:30 p.m. and parents of the candidates are welcome to attend.

Join the RHS Theatre Department on May 8th for our annual Night of Theatre!

Awards and recognitions begin at 6:30 p.m. with performances at 7:15 p.m. in the RHS Performing Arts Center. Come support our students as they perform a selection of scenes, improv skits, and our award winning district competition one-act. The 2026 fall musical will be announced live at the end of the night!

Admission is free with donations supporting our International Thespian Troupe.

The RHS Bands present the annual Spring Concert, to be held beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the RHS Performing Arts Center.

Performances will include musical selections by the RHS Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic bands.

A special tribute and recognition will also be made in honor of RHS Band Director John Slowensky, who is retiring from Rolla Public Schools at the end of the school year.

Graduation Practice and Chromebook Return at RHS Fieldhouse

Graduation Ceremony

Doors will open an hour and a half before the ceremony begins.

 

Graduates must arrive one hour before the ceremony begins.

 

Each graduate will receive 10 foil embossed tickets for guests. Duplicated or unofficial tickets will not be accepted.

 

Overflow seating does not require a ticket and is located in the lower gym where the ceremony is streamed.

 

Guests without a ticket may view the ceremony on the district YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@rollapublicschools766

 

No seat saving allowed. Guests wishing to sit together should arrive together.

 

What to wear:

Boys: collared shirt, slacks, dress shoes. (No flip flops)

Girls: dress or pant suit, nice shoes. (No flip flops)

What not to wear:

        Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, flip flops, tennis shoes, sunglasses, etc.

        Caps & Gowns: Decorating caps is not allowed. Students are encouraged to 

        hang their gowns to help with wrinkles.

Pictures:

       Please do not leave your seat to take pictures.

       Two pictures will be taken of each student. One will be taken as they are on 

       stage. This picture will be given to each student free of charge. The second pic

        ture will be taken as each student leaves the stage and may be purchased

        online the following week. Information will be sent home about how to order this 

       picture if you would like to purchase it.

 

Please stay until the ceremony is complete out of respect for all involved.

 

The seniors will be taking finals Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12.

On Monday, finals for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th hour will be given. Tuesday, finals for 2nd, 4th, and 6th hour will be given.

On Wednesday, May 13, seniors will report to the fieldhouse at 7:15 a.m. for chromebook return and graduation practice. Following practice, seniors will visit their respective elementary schools for a graduate walkthrough, and then on to Lions Club Park for lunch and fun activities.

Seniors will return to RHS at 12:30 p.m. and will be dismissed for the remainder of the day.