Rogers-Herr Middle School -

Principal’s Update Week of: 8-17-25

Wow, can you believe we’re only 5 weeks away from intersession?! We are absolutely breezing through this first quarter, and our students are on fire with their effort, growth, and determination. Every day, we see them setting goals, working hard, and making us proud.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our team.  Your support, encouragement, and partnership make all the difference. Together, we’re creating a school year full of wins for every child!

"Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement, and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent." – Bob Keeshan

We’re on a roll. Let’s keep pushing forward and making every week count as we head toward intersession.

Thank You, PTA!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for providing a delicious lunch for our staff on Early Release Day last week. Your thoughtfulness and generosity truly made the day extra special for our team. We are so grateful for your continued support and all you do to make Rogers-Herr a great place for students and staff alike!

Character Counts

Character Counts at Rogers-Herr and for this month of August and September we are focused on the character trait Self-Discipline.

Self-Discipline means showing:

·       Self-control

·       Self-restraint

·       Self-reliance

·       Independence

·       Being Punctual to class

·       Having a Personal commitment to excellence

·       Abiding by rules

·       Completing assignments and tasks to the best of your ability and on time

·       Following rules and procedures (without reminders)

As a family, discuss the importance of exhibiting self-discipline daily.

Calendar Notice

·       August 20 - Required Teacher Workday- No students in the building

·       August 22 - Progress reports go home

·       August 21, PTA General Body Meeting @6:30

·       September 3, Picture Day Do not send money.  A proof will be sent home.

·       September 3, Showcase of Clubs - 5:30 - 6:30

Miss RHMS

We are excited to share that the RHMS We Are Queens program is now accepting applications! This program is designed to empower girls of color throughout the district to become allies, advocates, agents of change, and co-conspirators in improving their schools and communities.

The application is open now until Friday, August 22, 2025. To learn more, please join us for an interest meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 4:15 in the RHMS Auditorium. We encourage both parents and students interested in We Are Queens to attend.

To access the application, visit the link below or go to the Rogers-Herr website and find “We Are Queens” under the student tab:

https://sites.google.com/dpsnc.net/rhms-we-are-queens/home?authuser=0

For questions, contact Dr. Shyquel Allison at shyquel_allison@dpsnc.net.

Fall Sports Tryouts

·       Football and Cheer will have tryouts the week of 8/18

·       Boys Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country will have tryouts the week of 8/26

·       Team rosters will be finalized by the end of each week of tryouts 

o   Coaches may choose to do daily cuts or cuts at the end of the week. More information about selection process will be provided by coaches

·       Tryouts Time: Afterschool (3:30-5:30pm)

·       Students may be picked up in the front the school at the conclusion of tryouts each afternoon

·       Families will be informed at a later date if there are specific items students may need to bring to tryouts.

Please contact Athletic Director, Ms. Nichelle Randolf with questions regarding athletics (Nichelle_Randolp@dpsnc.net).

Effective Communication

Strong and consistent communication between home and school is key to every child’s success. If you have an immediate question or concern, we encourage you to first reach out to your child’s teacher, as they are the primary point of contact and best equipped to address classroom-related matters.

If further support is needed after connecting with the teacher, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s grade-level administrator. We are confident that by following these chains of command, your concerns will be addressed and resolved. We value our partnership with you and are committed to working together to ensure the best possible experience for your child.

·       6th Grade Admin Support: Jasmine Adams- Jasmine_Adams@dpsnc.net

·       7th Grade: Assistant Principal: AmberSomone Haigler  - AmberSomone_Haigler@dpsnc.net   

·       8th Grade: Assistant Principal Duane Roberts        Duane_Roberts@dpsnc.net

Thank you for making Rogers-Herr an extraordinary place to learn, work and grow! We are looking forward to seeing all of our Ram Scholars on Monday morning. As always, Rams ROCK!!!