School News

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a federal holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to announce the end of the civil war and the effective end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed freedom for many Black Americans and also an opportunity for everyone to identify ways to ensure the country continues to realize its founding principles of liberty and justice for all. This year's theme is Wave of Freedom, and there will be celebrations throughout the month.

The deadline to change your payment plan for the 2023–2024 school year is Monday, June 12. Please note, payment plan changes cannot be made after the deadline. If you have questions regarding your contract, please email Mary Anne Wetzel.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of ongoing efforts to secure LGBTQ+ rights. To learn more about the month and to see a curated list of books at both of our libraries, please visit our website. 

There is SO MUCH lost and found! If you think you might have any items left at school that you have hope of seeing again, please come check before June 30 when all items still here will be donated to charity. Reach out to Laura or Rebecca if you want us to look for anything.

Summer is a great time to get lost in books! Check out this list of titles recommended by our librarians, teachers, and recent reviews. Have a vacation without leaving home!

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

There is SO MUCH lost and found! If you think you might have any items left at school that you have hope of seeing again, please come check before June 30 when all items still here will be donated to charity. Reach out to Laura or Rebecca if you want us to look for anything.

Youcubed is the online home for an approach to mathematics teaching and learning developed by a team of educators at Stanford University, led by Professor Jo Boaler. The goals of Professor Boaler’s team are to engage and inspire mathematical thinking and competency in students of all ages by educating and empowering teachers to transform the latest research into accessible and practical resources and strategies. Read more HERE.

Summer is a great time to get lost in books! Check out this list of titles recommended by our librarians, teachers, and recent reviews. Have a vacation without leaving home!

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

Thank you to everyone for another memorable school year with a special shout out to our 8th grade class for their positivity and leadership throughout the year. Here is a year end, commemorative video  put together by Yearbook Editor, Emery Liberman, showcasing our 8th grade graduates!  On behalf of the Middle School, have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you in August!

Please be aware the Middle School office hours during the summer will be as follows: June 19 – July 28, Tuesday – Thursday from 9 – 3. 

Final report cards will be available for viewing or printing in the portal starting on June 16th at 3:30. They will be only be available in the portal from June 16 to June 27 so please make sure you check them during this timeframe. If you miss accessing the report cards during this timeframe you will need to contact Caitlin Kennedy, the Registrar, for assistance in viewing your student's final report card. 

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

Summer Reading

While we believe in the importance of play, we also know that middle school students need to continue to build their brains twelve months a year, not just during the school year. The more students read, the more their reading skills improve and their vocabulary grows. However, that is not the only benefit of reading. Reading has been shown to reduce stress, improve creativity, improve the brain’s flexibility and memory, and promote lifelong learning. Therefore, all students have grade level summer reading and assignments which are expected to be completed prior to the first day of school. Please read the grade level welcome letter which includes the assignment.

• 6th Grade Assignment

• 7th Grade Assignment

• 8th Grade Assignment

We have also put together a series of formal and informal resources for mathematics, critical thinking, logic, coding and more so students can keep their math muscles fit by engaging them in mathematical thinking and play whenever possible.

And, a reminder of the summer math camp Inspired by Jo Boaler and the youcubed team out of Stanford University. Here are additional details and how to register.

Parents and Caregivers, 

If you have not collected your student's medications from the Grade 8 and Grade 6 trips please stop by the Middle School office between the hours of 9 – 3, Tuesday – Thursday to do so. 

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

Please click below for a copy of the email sent to students this week that will outline the information needed to know for the last days of class, the finals schedule, special schedules, and senior celebrations, as well as introductions for cleaning your lockers and turning in your laptops.

Assistant Principal's Email to Students May 19

Rowland Hall's Upper School is hosting an Academic Summer Bridge program for rising 9th graders who would benefit from support with the transition into high school. Please use this form to register your student for the program. Spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis.

The goals of the program are to teach and review language arts, math, and executive function skills, all geared toward student success in the fall semester.  Each class is limited to 12 participants.  We will offer Math and Executive Function sections on August 9,10, 11, and will offer Language Arts sections on August 14 and 15.  We have classes planned in either morning and afternoon time slots. We will provide a lunch break from 11:30-12:30 on class days so there will be time to mix and mingle with incoming grade level peers. Registration is limited to one class for each subject (Math, Executive Function and Language Arts) per student. Classes will be free to all participants based on a one time grant that makes this opportunity available. 

Please check out the attached informational flyer about a filmmaking course offered at Rowland Hall this Summer for students in grades 8-12! 

Summer Filmmaking Opportunity

There is SO MUCH lost and found! If you think you might have any items left at school that you have hope of seeing again, please come check before June 30 when all items still here will be donated to charity. Reach out to Laura or Rebecca if you want us to look for anything.

Summer is a great time to get lost in books! Check out this list of titles recommended by our librarians, teachers, and recent reviews. Have a vacation without leaving home!

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a federal holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to announce the end of the civil war and the effective end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed freedom for many Black Americans and also an opportunity for everyone to identify ways to ensure the country continues to realize its founding principles of liberty and justice for all. This year's theme is Wave of Freedom, and there will be celebrations throughout the month.

The deadline to change your payment plan for the 2023–2024 school year is Monday, June 12. Please note, payment plan changes cannot be made after the deadline. If you have questions regarding your contract, please email Mary Anne Wetzel.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of ongoing efforts to secure LGBTQ+ rights. To learn more about the month and to see a curated list of books at both of our libraries, please visit our website. 

There is SO MUCH lost and found! If you think you might have any items left at school that you have hope of seeing again, please come check before June 30 when all items still here will be donated to charity. Reach out to Laura or Rebecca if you want us to look for anything.

Youcubed is the online home for an approach to mathematics teaching and learning developed by a team of educators at Stanford University, led by Professor Jo Boaler. The goals of Professor Boaler’s team are to engage and inspire mathematical thinking and competency in students of all ages by educating and empowering teachers to transform the latest research into accessible and practical resources and strategies. Read more HERE.

Summer is a great time to get lost in books! Check out this list of titles recommended by our librarians, teachers, and recent reviews. Have a vacation without leaving home!

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a federal holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to announce the end of the civil war and the effective end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed freedom for many Black Americans and also an opportunity for everyone to identify ways to ensure the country continues to realize its founding principles of liberty and justice for all. This year's theme is Wave of Freedom, and there will be celebrations throughout the month.

The deadline to change your payment plan for the 2023–2024 school year is Monday, June 12. Please note, payment plan changes cannot be made after the deadline. If you have questions regarding your contract, please email Mary Anne Wetzel.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of ongoing efforts to secure LGBTQ+ rights. To learn more about the month and to see a curated list of books at both of our libraries, please visit our website. 

Thank you to everyone for another memorable school year with a special shout out to our 8th grade class for their positivity and leadership throughout the year. Here is a year end, commemorative video  put together by Yearbook Editor, Emery Liberman, showcasing our 8th grade graduates!  On behalf of the Middle School, have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you in August!

Please be aware the Middle School office hours during the summer will be as follows: June 19 – July 28, Tuesday – Thursday from 9 – 3. 

Final report cards will be available for viewing or printing in the portal starting on June 16th at 3:30. They will be only be available in the portal from June 16 to June 27 so please make sure you check them during this timeframe. If you miss accessing the report cards during this timeframe you will need to contact Caitlin Kennedy, the Registrar, for assistance in viewing your student's final report card. 

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

Summer Reading

While we believe in the importance of play, we also know that middle school students need to continue to build their brains twelve months a year, not just during the school year. The more students read, the more their reading skills improve and their vocabulary grows. However, that is not the only benefit of reading. Reading has been shown to reduce stress, improve creativity, improve the brain’s flexibility and memory, and promote lifelong learning. Therefore, all students have grade level summer reading and assignments which are expected to be completed prior to the first day of school. Please read the grade level welcome letter which includes the assignment.

• 6th Grade Assignment

• 7th Grade Assignment

• 8th Grade Assignment

We have also put together a series of formal and informal resources for mathematics, critical thinking, logic, coding and more so students can keep their math muscles fit by engaging them in mathematical thinking and play whenever possible.

And, a reminder of the summer math camp Inspired by Jo Boaler and the youcubed team out of Stanford University. Here are additional details and how to register.

Parents and Caregivers, 

If you have not collected your student's medications from the Grade 8 and Grade 6 trips please stop by the Middle School office between the hours of 9 – 3, Tuesday – Thursday to do so. 

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a federal holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to announce the end of the civil war and the effective end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed freedom for many Black Americans and also an opportunity for everyone to identify ways to ensure the country continues to realize its founding principles of liberty and justice for all. This year's theme is Wave of Freedom, and there will be celebrations throughout the month.

The deadline to change your payment plan for the 2023–2024 school year is Monday, June 12. Please note, payment plan changes cannot be made after the deadline. If you have questions regarding your contract, please email Mary Anne Wetzel.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of ongoing efforts to secure LGBTQ+ rights. To learn more about the month and to see a curated list of books at both of our libraries, please visit our website. 

Please consult the Health Forms webpage to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the forms that apply to your student(s), then return them to us.  In some cases, we require a new health form each school year. Completed documentation is due by Aug 11, 2023. 

Please click below for a copy of the email sent to students this week that will outline the information needed to know for the last days of class, the finals schedule, special schedules, and senior celebrations, as well as introductions for cleaning your lockers and turning in your laptops.

Assistant Principal's Email to Students May 19

Rowland Hall's Upper School is hosting an Academic Summer Bridge program for rising 9th graders who would benefit from support with the transition into high school. Please use this form to register your student for the program. Spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis.

The goals of the program are to teach and review language arts, math, and executive function skills, all geared toward student success in the fall semester.  Each class is limited to 12 participants.  We will offer Math and Executive Function sections on August 9,10, 11, and will offer Language Arts sections on August 14 and 15.  We have classes planned in either morning and afternoon time slots. We will provide a lunch break from 11:30-12:30 on class days so there will be time to mix and mingle with incoming grade level peers. Registration is limited to one class for each subject (Math, Executive Function and Language Arts) per student. Classes will be free to all participants based on a one time grant that makes this opportunity available. 

Please check out the attached informational flyer about a filmmaking course offered at Rowland Hall this Summer for students in grades 8-12! 

Summer Filmmaking Opportunity

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a federal holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to announce the end of the civil war and the effective end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of delayed freedom for many Black Americans and also an opportunity for everyone to identify ways to ensure the country continues to realize its founding principles of liberty and justice for all. This year's theme is Wave of Freedom, and there will be celebrations throughout the month.

The deadline to change your payment plan for the 2023–2024 school year is Monday, June 12. Please note, payment plan changes cannot be made after the deadline. If you have questions regarding your contract, please email Mary Anne Wetzel.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of ongoing efforts to secure LGBTQ+ rights. To learn more about the month and to see a curated list of books at both of our libraries, please visit our website.