Weekly Principal's Update - Week of August 30

Rogers-Herr Middle School

August 28, 2026

Principal’s Update Week of: 8-30-26

Can you believe it? We are just THREE weeks away from our first intersession! Time is moving, and so are our Rams! 

As we head toward our first intersession, let’s make these next four weeks count; strong attendance, strong effort, and strong finishes! 

Families, thank you for continuing to partner with us as we help every Ram reach their potential. 

PTA Fundraiser

We're halfway through our biggest fundraiser of the year!  We're doing something different this year and challenging our Rams to spread kindness everywhere they go - at home, at school, and throughout our community.  It's not too late to donate...any amount, big or small, is appreciated.  Let's raise funds AND spread kindness at the same time!  Remember - IT'S COOL TO BE KIND!  

RaiseAboveIt.com/RogersHerr

NJHS

Please join the Rogers-Herr National Junior Honor Society as they support Welcome Baby’s 3rd Annual Socktember Sock Drive!

Our Rogers-Herr community is collecting children’s socks (sizes Newborn through Children’s 9) to help Welcome Baby reach their goal of collecting 6,000 pairs of socks for local families.

Donation boxes will be located in each grade level hallway.

Collection dates: September 1 – September 16

Thank you in advance for coming together as a community to support both NJHS and Welcome Baby. Your generosity makes a big difference!

For more information about Socktember and Welcome Baby, please visit: https://welcomebaby.org or reach out to Cindy K Riley @ ckriley@dconc.gov 919-560-7319.

Showcase of Clubs

Looking for a way for your scholar to get involved at Rogers-Herr? Join us for our Showcase of Clubs on Tuesday, September 1, from 5:30–6:30 PM! Families will have the opportunity to explore the many clubs offered at RHMS, meet club advisors, ask questions, and learn how to get involved. From academics and leadership to music, technology, culture, and more, there is something for everyone.

Come discover where your scholar can connect, explore, and get involved this school year!

Picture Day is Coming

Get those smiles ready, Rams! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 2! Come dressed and ready to show your best smile. 

Athletic Update

Our New Athletics Website Is Live!

This will be your go-to place for all things Rams Athletics; including team information, schedules, important announcements, athletic forms, and updates throughout the year.

We encourage all of our student-athletes and families to bookmark the site and check it regularly so you don’t miss what’s happening with Rogers-Herr Athletics.

https://www.rogersherrathleticzone.com/news/77944fb7-37b8-4a8d-9a5d-8e4980603909 

Please note what is happening in sports this week:

  • Soccer Final day of try-outs August 25th Parent meeting August 26th 5:00pm auditorium 

  • Volleyball Try-outs August 25th , 26th Parent meeting August 27th 5:30pm 

  • Football Practice 3:30pm -6pm 

  • Cross Country 3:30-5:15pm 

  • Cheer 3:30-5:30pm 

Academic Requirements:

  • Must pass at least 5 out of 6 classes during the previous semester.

  • Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward meeting school and state requirements.

Attendance Requirements:

  • Must have at least 85% attendance during the previous semester.

  • All absences count, regardless of the reason (cannot be made up).

  • Must be present for a full school day to participate in practices or games.

Other Requirements:

Must have current physical uploaded through Dragonfly.

Please contact Athletic Director, Mr. Nicholas Tabron with questions regarding athletics Nicholas_Tabron@dpsnc.net. 

Effective Communication 

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

Should additional support be needed after speaking with the teacher, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s grade-level administrator. We are here to partner with you to ensure the best possible experience for your child.

  • 6th Grade Admin Support: Jasmine Adams

 Jasmine_Adams@dpsnc.net 

Problem solving early and often are among our top priorities. If you need help navigating this process, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at any time by dialing 919-560-3970.

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 Monday morning. As always, Rams ROCK!!!