As we enter Week 4, we are continuing to build on the momentum of a strong start to the second quarter!

Families, we also encourage you to make it a weekly habit to check your child's grades and academic progress. Take a few minutes each week to review assignments, celebrate successes, and address any missing work or areas where additional support may be needed. These simple conversations at home help our scholars understand that their education matters and that we are all working together to support their success.

Thank you, families, for your continued support and partnership. When home and school work together, great things happen for our scholars! Let's keep encouraging them to show up, give their best, and make every day count.

Teacher Workday

Please be reminded that Tuesday, November 3, is a designated Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students on this day, and students should not report to the building.

Attention 8th Grade Families: High School Is Right Around the Corner!

Rams Families, can you believe our 8th graders are already preparing for the next chapter of their educational journey? High school will be here before we know it, and now is the perfect time to begin exploring the many opportunities Durham Public Schools has to offer!

We encourage all of our 8th grade families to attend the DPS Showcase of Schools to learn more about high school options and find the best fit for your scholar's interests, strengths, and future goals.

DPS Showcase of Schools

During this event, families will have the opportunity to meet representatives from DPS schools, explore traditional and specialty high school programs, and learn more about early colleges, International Baccalaureate programs, career and technical education pathways, and other exciting opportunities. District staff will also be available to answer questions about school assignments, academics, and student support services.

Students will take District Middle of Year Benchmark Assessments November 18-26. Plan to be present and come to school on time on each testing day.  The results from benchmark testing will provide teachers with information on any gaps or needed areas of focus and review from concepts and skills taught during the first and second nine weeks. Take the test seriously and do your best.

Family Safety & Concern Reporting Form

At Rogers-Herr, student safety and well-being are our top priorities. To help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive school community, we are introducing an anonymous Family Safety & Concern Reporting Form. This form allows families to share concerns about bullying, peer conflicts, inappropriate behavior, or other incidents without fear of retaliation. Our goal is to strengthen communication, address concerns proactively, and ensure every student feels safe, heard, and supported.

Your voice matters, and together we can make a difference!

***Note: This form is not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies. Immediate threats should be reported directly to school administration or emergency services.

Click Here to Submit a Concern

PTA’s Corner

Our last PTA Spirit Night for 2026 will be at Pulcinella's in the Woodcroft Shopping Center on Tuesday, November 3.  Dine-in or take-out all day from 11am to 9pm.  Pulcinella's has something for everyone!  There's pizza, pasta, salad, seafood, and even a children's menu!  And don't forget the yummy desserts!  This Spirit Night is on Election Day so go vote and go eat!  A portion of every order is donated back to the RHMS PTA.

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Character Counts

For the month of November, we are focused on the character trait Honesty/Trustworthiness:

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.

 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!!!