Principal’s Update Week of: 10-18-26
RHMS Families,
We are officially entering Week 2 of Quarter 2, and what a great feeling it is to have our scholars back in the halls of Rogers-Herr Middle School! We hope everyone had a wonderful first week back and is settling into the routines of learning, growing, and achieving greatness!
As we move forward, our focus is on building momentum, staying consistent, and making every instructional day count. Quarter 2 is an opportunity for our scholars to continue strengthening their skills, taking ownership of their learning, and pushing themselves to reach new heights. We encourage our families to continue partnering with us by having conversations about academic progress, celebrating successes, and encouraging scholars to give their very best each day.
Attendance and On-time Arrival Matter
Families, we want to remind everyone of the importance of having all scholars on campus no later than 8:15 a.m. so they are settled and ready to begin Discovery at 8:30 a.m. Discovery is an important part of our instructional day, providing scholars with targeted remediation to strengthen skills where additional support is needed or enrichment opportunities to extend their learning. When scholars arrive late, they miss valuable instructional time designed to support their academic growth and success. We appreciate your partnership in making on-time arrival a priority each day. Every minute matters, and we want every Ram to have every opportunity to be successful.
Durham Public Schools School Improvement Plan Stakeholder Feedback
During the week of October 19 - 30, please review our school's improvement plan at www.indistar.org, using the login information found at this site: https://www.dpsnc.net/page/school-improvement-plans/. Guest login information may also be found on your school's website.
After viewing the school improvement plan, please select your school and answer all questions on the survey using this Universal Form.
Thank you in advance for providing feedback on our School Improvement Plan.
RAMily PTA Corner
Get ready for some fun, Rams! Our PTA School Dance will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM! We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help chaperone the dance floor and make this a fun and safe evening for our scholars.
Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Calling all creative Rams! The PTA Reflections Arts Competition is a wonderful opportunity for our scholars to showcase their creativity and artistic talents! Whether you enjoy drawing, writing, photography, or other forms of artistic expression, we encourage you to participate!
All entries are due Friday, October 23, 2026! Don't miss your chance to let your creativity shine!
Click here for competition details and submission information!
Athletic Update
Our RAM athletes have been working hard, and championship season is here! We are excited to cheer them on as they compete in the following events:
Cross Country Championships: Congratulations to both boys and girls for playing 4th.
Boys Soccer Semifinals: Monday, October 19 – Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Middle School (HOME).
Volleyball Semifinals: Monday, October 19 – Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Middle School (AWAY).
Let's show our RAM pride and support our student-athletes as they compete for championship titles! Go Rams!
Mental Health & Crisis Support Resources
At Rogers-Herr, the well-being of our students and families is important to us. We want to make sure our families are aware of resources available when someone may need additional emotional support or help during a difficult moment. Please save and share the following information as needed.
To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 or text HOME to 741741 and To reach the NC Peer Warmline, call 855‑733‑7762.
Para comunicarse a la Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis, llame al 988 o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “HOME” al 741741 y Para comunicarse con la Línea de Apoyo “Entre Compañeros” de Carolina del Norte, llame al 855-733-7762.
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
7th Grade: Assistant Principal: AmberSomone Haigler AmberSomone_Haigler@dpsnc.net
8th Grade: Assistant Principal Duane Roberts Duane_Roberts@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!!!