School News
Learning Update Information (Formerly called Report Cards)
As mentioned in earlier notices, all Learning Updates (what used to be called report cards) will be posted and accessed online. Parents will need to log onto the Greater Victoria... Read more
Santa’s Workshop
We have a couple of very important traditions at Rockheights that allow students and families to explore the spirit of giving and sharing with those less fortunate. The first is... Read more
Wed, Dec 6th Winter Music Concert
On Wed, Dec 6th at 7pm, music students will be performing in our Winter concerts in the Rockheights Gym.
All music students will be performing in our holiday-themed concerts. You can... Read more
CC Afternoon – Mon Nov 27
Three times a year, we have a “Curriculum Catch Up Afternoon” in which students who are all caught up on their work are dismissed early, while those that are missing... Read more
Purdys Chocolate PAC Fundraiser
From now until November 27, 2023, you can order Purdys treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Christmas chocolates online. Shop gifts for... Read more
Spirit Wear Orders Due Nov 19th
SPIRIT WEAR!
We are very excited to offer Spirit Wear for purchase this year. The order window is tight as we want the spirit wear to be ready before the winter... Read more
Robotics at Esquimalt
Robotics at Esquimalt High - Friday, November 3 at Esquimalt High School. There is no cost associated with the program (all free) as it is funded through CanCode to put... Read more
Fri Nov 10 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Rockheights Middle School will be having our annual Remembrance Day assembly on Friday November 10 starting at 10:30am (the gym will be open by 10am). Family and guests are welcome... Read more
Rockheights fundraiser – Refire Kitchen
Help support the Rockheights PAC and help take the pressure off of your meal preparation by ordering meals from Refire Kitchen (www.refirekitchen.ca). Please see the attached flyer for the details... Read more
Basketball Sign-up
Basketball sign-up was last week but students are still able to join. Please see Mr. Snider or listen to the announcements.... Read more
Pre-ordered Subway starts Thurs Oct 12
This is a PAC sponsored fundraiser. Lunches will start to arrive Thursday, Oct. 12th. Pre-ordered only. The next session will be in the winter.... Read more
Oct 25 Photo Retake Morning
Photo retakes will be during the morning on Wednesday, Oct 2th.... Read more
Oct 18 & 19 Parent Teacher Interviews
The week after Thanksgiving, students will be sent home with forms to book your parent/teacher interview.... Read more
PAC Community Engagement Evening
Come & learn about some of the different community resources available to you and your children on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30pm in the library learning commons... Read more
Ravens Afterschool Club
Starts Wed, October 4th at Rockheights. Staff from the Esquimalt Parks & Rec will be running games, activities, providing snacks and more! This will be a drop-in club to provide... Read more
Gr 6 Immunization
Friday morning, Oct 6th is immunization for grade 6 students. Please return signed consent forms to the office.... Read more
Subway Forms – Return by Oct 5th
Subway forms were emailed to families and students took home last week. if you haven't received your copy, please ask your student or contact the office at 250-384-7125.... Read more
No School Mon, Oct 2 & Mon, Oct 9
School will be closed for the next two Mondays for statutory holidays: October 2 is for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, and Oct 9 for Thanksgiving Day.... Read more
Weekly Pizza Orders
To order pizza, please use www.schoolcashonline.com (or find the link on our website). There are two options available for ordering – families can place a weekly order by Sunday at... Read more
Back to School BBQ Thurs., Sep 21
Back to School BBQ & Meet the Teacher Night will be on Thursday, September 21st. The BBQ will be held between 5:00 & 6:00pm, and Meet the Teacher will be... Read more
Pro-D Day Fri., Sep 22
No school for students as staff participate in professional development activities on Friday, September 22. Enjoy your long weekend!... Read more
School Opening Tues, Sep. 5th
The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 5th at 9:30am until 11:30pm. Students don't need to bring school supplies or a lunch on the first day; although, they... Read more
Registration For September 2023
If you would like to register at Rockheights Middle School, please read the guidelines and register online at the Greater Victoria School District's website: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/
Confirmation will be given by... Read more
Activities for Last Week of School
Monday, June 26: Grade 8 Recognition & Celebration BBQ (rest of students on field trips); Tues. 27 & Wed. 28: Rockheights Royale; Thurs., June 29: Last day of... Read more
Gr 8 Celebration Day June 26th
10:30am Recognition Ceremony in Gym for families/guardians (doors open at 10:00am). And a BBQ & rollerskating celebration for students ONLY in the afternoon at Archie Browning Centre from 12 to... Read more
Order School Supplies Monk Online
PAC sponsored/fundraising event: order school supplies online via Monks UNTIL July 19th. Details attached (our school code is at the top).2023_PAC WELCOME LETTER_Rockheights... Read more
Library & other School Resources
All school library books, technology & athletic uniforms need to be returned asap.... Read more
Fri., June 16 – CC Afternoon
Early dismissal at 11:35am for students who have completed all assignments. Students who have not completed assignments will remain at the school. Forms will be coming home from teachers which... Read more
Athletic Leadership Applications 2023-24
Athletic Leadership application: If your child is interested in being a part of Athletic Leadership next year here at RMS, please encourage them to see Mr. Roy for application information.... Read more
May 19 & May 22 – No School for Students
Friday, May 19th is a professional development day for staff and students do not attend school. Monday, May 22nd is Victoria Day and the school is closed for the statutory... Read more
Tues., May 9 – Class Photo Morning
Please arrive on time so you don't miss being in your class photo.... Read more
May 3 – Showcase of Learning
Between 1-3pm (early dismissal at 2pm). Drop-in open-house style tour the school with your child, see the class abnd share in some of the learning progress made so far.
... Read more
April 23 – Gr 8 Bottle Drive
10:00-1:00pm Archie Browning Sports Centre (in the parking lot between the Sports Centre & the Fire Hall).... Read more
April 19 Earth Day Activities
Students will be going to Highrock Park throughout the day to participate in community-led Earth Day activities.... Read more
Easter Weekend April 7 to 10
School is closed on Good Friday, April 7 and on Easter Monday April 10. Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 11th.... Read more
Subway Order Forms Term 3
Deadline to return forms with payment is Monday, April 17th. Forms will go home the week of April 3 to 6. Term 3 is 8 sessions for $48. Note: The... Read more
CC Afternoon – Fri., March 3
Early dismissal at 11:25am for students who have completed all their work. Teachers will advise which students need to stay and complete missing assignments. Report cards for Term 2 go... Read more
Feb 28 Gr 9 Esquimalt Course Selection
On Feb 28th, grade 8 students attending Esquimalt High School will complete their grade 9 course selection forms. They will be assisted by Esquimalt counsellors and the forms will be... Read more
Family Day Mon., Feb 20th
School is closed for BC's Family Day on Monday, Feb 20th.... Read more
Pro-D Fri., Feb 17th
No school for students as staff participate in professional development activities.... Read more
February is Kindness Month
In conjunction with our school goals around Social Emotional Learning and Connection to place, February is Kindness month. As part of that we are challenging all of the classes to... Read more
K-12 Student Transfer Process Feb 6-10
If you would like your child to attend a different school for the 2023-24 school year, please complete a student transfer application form and submit the form to your current... Read more
Subway starts Jan 26th
PAC sponsored pre-ordered Subway lunches start on Thursday, Jan 26 until Thursday, March 16th (8 sessions)... Read more
Mon, Jan 23 – Pro-D Day
There is a pro-d day for all middle schools on Monday, Jan 23. No school for students while staff participate in professional development activities.... Read more
PAC Family Game Night Fri., Jan 20th
6:00-8:30pm Food, fun and friends 7 Krispy Kreme fundraiser! See the Spotlight section of this website for more details.... Read more
2nd Subway Session order by Jan 16
PAC is organizing the 2nd session of Subway lunches. Orders must be in to the office by Monday, January 16th.... Read more
Fri., Dec 16th – Winter Break
Winter break is from Monday, December 19th to Monday, January 2nd. Students return on Tuesday, January 3rd. We wish you a happy, relaxing and safe winter break. See you in... Read more
Fri, Dec 16th – Report Cards
Term 1 report cards will be handed out at the end of the school day!... Read more
Gr 7 Entrepreneur Fair – Wed, Dec 14th
Our grade 7's will be hosting their annual Entrepreneur Fair in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 14th. Please support our students by dropping by and picking up some stocking stuffers.... Read more
Winter Music Concert – Wed, Dec 7th
Please join us for our annual Winter Music Concert on Wed, Dec 7th at 7pm.... Read more
SPIRIT WEAR NOW ON SALE!!!
Spirit wear with our new logo has gone on sale. All orders must be made by Wednesday, November 30th. Two t-shirt options in red & grey, and two hoodies options... Read more
Fri., Dec 2 – Curriculum Completion Afternoon
Early dismissal at 11:25am for students who have completed all their work. Teachers will advise which students need to stay and complete missing assignments.... Read more
Fri., Nov 25-Twin Day
Another fun Spirit Day will be on Friday, November 25th - Twin Day. (Dress alike with someone else or with a group.)... Read more
Friday, Nov 25
Gr 6 Immunizations will be happening first thing in the morning.... Read more
No School Nov 11 & 14
Friday, Nov 11 is Remembrance Day & Monday, Nov 14 is a District Pro- day for staff.... Read more
Nov 4th – No Stone Left Alone
Rockheights Middle School will be participating in a special pre-Remembrance Day Ceremony in collaboration with the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation at Veterans’ Cemetery on Friday, November 4, at... Read more
Nov 1 – PJ Day
Students can wear their pajamas on Nov 1st.... Read more
Oct 31st – Halloween
Students can wear costumes to school, but NO masks, weapons or derogatory costumes.... Read more
Pro-D Day Fri., Oct 21
School is closed for students while staff participate in professional development activities.... Read more
Tues., Oct. 25 Photo Retakes
Photo retakes will be on Tuesday morning On October 25th.... Read more
Early dismissal Thurs, Oct 21st
On Thursday, October 20th, there is an early dismissal at 1:50pm for all students. Parent Communication Days are on Wed, Oct 19 & Thurs, Oct 20. Forms went home and... Read more
Ravens Club Wed afterschool
Drop-in program in the Ravens Nest 3-5pm sponsored and facilitated by Esquimalt Parks & Rec.... Read more
No School – Mon, Oct 10
Thanksgiving weekend. Have a safe, happy long weekend.... Read more
Fri, Sep 23 – Pro-D Day
No School for students as staff participate in professional development activities.... Read more
Thurs., Sep 22 Meet the Teacher Night
Join us between 4-6 pm. More details to follow.... Read more
School Opening Tues., Sep 6
School Reopens Tues., September 6 at 9:30am until 11:30am on the first day. Students do no need to bring their school supplies, just a snack. Grade 8 students meet in... Read more
Registration for Sep 2022
If you would like to register at Rockheights Middle School, please read the guidelines and register online at the Greater Victoria School District's website: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/
Confirmation will be given by... Read more
Activities Last Week of School
Monday, June 20: Grade 8 Recognition & Celebration BBQ (rest of students on field trips); Tues. 21 & Wed. 22: Rockheights Royale; Thurs., June 23: Last day of... Read more
June 13 CC Afternoon
Students who have completed work for term 3 will be dismissed at 11:36am. Students who still need to complete assignments will remain at the school until 2:50pm. Forms requiring guardian... Read more
May 26 – Strings Concert
7:00pm SD61 Strings Finale Concert, McKinnon Gym at UVIC... Read more
May 25 – Year End Music Concert
7:00pm, Rockheights Gym (Music students to arrive at 6:30pm)... Read more
May 20 & 23 – No Classes for Students
May 20 Pro-D day for staff. May 23 is Victoria Day stat holiday.... Read more
May 19 – Transition Afternoon
Gr 8 students will tour their GVSD61 High school. Gr 5 students will come to Rockheights for a tour.... Read more
June 4th – Gr 8 Bottle Drive
At the Cask & Keg, Saturday, June 4th between 12-3 pm. Volunteers needed.... Read more
May 4th – Gr 7 Entrepreneur Fair
Afternoon during Showcase of Learning 1:00 - 2:30pm... Read more
May 4th – Showcase of Learning
Between 1:00 and 2:30pm.... Read more
PAC Bottle Drive – March 12
Cask & Keg is hosting a PAC sponsored bottle drive on Saturday 12th from 12 to 3pm.... Read more
Save your Country Grocer Receipts
The PAC has started a new fundraiser called Save a Tape Program with Country Grocer. We are asking all students to bring in their Country Grocer receipts to the school... Read more
Report Cards – March 18
Term 2 Report Cards go home on the last day before Spring Break.... Read more
CC Afternoon-Mon, March 7
Students who have completed all term 2 assignments and have returned permission forms can be dismissed at 11:30am. Students with missing assignments will be required to stay for the remainder... Read more
Wed, Feb 23 – Pink Shirt Day
Students and staff across the District will be wearing pink on Wednesday, February 23rd for Pink Shirt Day.... Read more
Mon. Feb 21 – Family Day
Statutory holiday - school is closed.... Read more
Fri. Feb 18 Pro-Day
Students stay home while staff participating in professional development activities... Read more
Mon. Feb 14-PJ Day
Wear your PJ's on Monday.... Read more
K-12 Student Transfer Process for Sep 2022
Annual Process Feb 4 to 11. Go to the district's website for more information.... Read more
Jan 24th Pro-D Day
No School for students. Staff attending Professional Development activities.... Read more
Volleyball Intramurals start
Sign up now for Volleyball. See Mr. Snider.... Read more
Winter Break Dec 20 – Jan 3
Students return on TUESDAY January 4th. See you in 2022!!!... Read more
Dec 17 – Report Cards go Home
Term 1 report cards will be sent home on Friday, December 17th. We wish you a safe and happy Winter Break. See you in 2022!... Read more
Winter Festive Week
Mon-Cosplay, Tues-Twin Day, Wed-Jolly hat Thurs-Holiday Sweater, Fri-PJ Day... Read more
Wed, Dec 8 – Jolly Good Times! Music Concert
2 shows at 6pm & 7pm Rockheights Gym. Must RSVP to attend in person. Can watch via Zoom. More info on website under Programs, Music Program.... Read more
Sunday, Dec 5 Choir Sings at Esquimalt Celebration of Lights
5pm at Archie Browning Rec Centre with professional singer Lorrain Nygaard.... Read more
Dec 6 – CC Afternoon
Early dismissal at 11:55 for students who have completed all their assignments for Term 1. Remaining students will stay and work in a supervised location until 2;50pm. Forms will be... Read more
Mon, Oct 25 – Photo Retakes
Morning only for photo retakes... Read more
Fri., Oct 22 – Pro-D day
No school for students.... Read more
Basketball Sign Up Week
Students can sign up with Mr. Harris.... Read more
Photo Retakes Mon Oct 25
Morning only.... Read more
No School Fri, Oct 22
Pro-D day for Staff - no school for students... Read more
Family-Teacher Communication Days
Wed, Oct. 22 & Thurs, Oct 21. Early dismissal at 1:50 each day. Registration Info will be sent home from teachers.... Read more
No School Monday Oct 11
Thanksgiving Day - no school... Read more