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School Office Hours for the Summer

The school office is closed for the summer and will re-open on Monday, August 18th between 9:00-3:00pm.  All registration details and school supply lists are on this website. We hope... Read more

School Opening 2025-26

The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 2nd at 9:30 to 11:30 am (2 hours only). The rest of the week is regular schedule 8:40am-2:50pm.  Check out this... Read more

Learning Updates & Last Day of School

Final Learning Updates will be uploaded to Parent Connect at 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 25th.  The last day of school for students is on Thursday, June 26th with a 2:50pm... Read more

Gr 8 Recognition Assembly

10:15-11:30 in the Gym.  Afterwards, the Grade 8s will go to Memorial Park in the afternoon for their Year End Celebration.... Read more

Last days for Pizza & Subway

Reminder there is no pizza or Subway during the last week of school.  The last day for Pizza is on Tuesday, June 17th and the last day for Subway is... Read more

Wed., May 28 Year End Band Concert

Please join us for the final Band concert of 2024-25 on Wednesday, May 28th in the school gym at 7:00pm.   Band students must arrive, in uniform, by 6:30pm and go... Read more

Class Building for Next Year

For families of our grade 6 & 7 students, please email Mr. Maxwell before May 30th if you have placement requests for your child for next year.    Please advise... Read more

Friday, May 15 & Monday, May 19

There is no school for students on Friday, May 15th as staff will be participating in professional development activities.  School is closed for both staff and students on Monday, May... Read more

May 15 Transition Afternoon

We are excited to welcome the Grade 5 students who will be joining Rockheights in September, and to support our Grade 8 students as they take their next steps toward... Read more

Gr 8 fundraiser Buccaneer Days May 8-11

Buccaneer Family Music Bingo When: Friday May 9th 7pm to 9pm Where: Curling Rink Lounge Grade 8 Rockheights Students and parent/caregivers are operating the concession at this fun family event to raise funds... Read more

Cool Stuff Show and Community Market

Please join us on Friday, April 11th from 6-9pm for our Cool Stuff Show (talent show), and a community market (a variety of local artists & artisans).  This is a... Read more

Spring Break March 17-28

School is closed between Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 28.  School reopens on Monday, March 31.  We hope you have a safe and rejuvenating spring break.... Read more

Feb 26 – Pink Shirt Day

In September of 2007, two students in Nova Scotia took a stand against bullying that initiated a national, and international, movement against bullying.  We know that bullying is something that... Read more

Human Library Wed., Jan 29

The “Human Library” is an activity where people are the books and students get a chance to meet some adults that are willing to share some of their experiences. It... Read more

PAC Family Fun Night – Friday, Jan 31

On January31st from 6-8:00pm, there will be a special event for all families from Rockheights. The RMS PAC will be hosting a Family Fun Games Night with food, fun, and... Read more

Winter Break

School will be closed for the Winter Break from Monday, December 20 to Friday, January 3.  Students return on Monday, January 6th.   We hope you have a wonderful, happy and... Read more

Learning Updates (report cards)

Learning updates have been available since December 9th.  We hope you were able to access the information via https://parentconnect.sd61.bc.ca/Identity/Account/Login    For instructions on creating an account, visit our school district... Read more

Tues, Dec 10 – Young Entrepreneur Fair

During the afternoon on Tuesday, December 10th, our Grade 7 students will be participating in our annual Young Entrepreneur Fair for our school community.  Please drop by and see all... Read more

Winter Music Concert Wed, Dec 11 @ 7pm

All music students will be performing in our holiday-themed concert on Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00pm in the Gym.  You can find more information on www.rockheightsmusic.com... Read more

Nov 21st – Curricular Catch Up Day

Curricular Catch Up Day is on Thursday, November 21st. Students who have completed all assignments for Term 1 will be dismissed at 11:35am. Students who need to complete assignments will... Read more

Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget

Rockheights Middle School will be having our annual Remembrance Day assembly on Friday November 8 starting about 10:15am (the gym will be open by 10am). Family and guests are welcome... Read more

PAC Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser

Calling All Chocolate-lovers! Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdys chocolates from our fundraiser! This year, we’re hoping to raise $1000 for Rockheights Middle School PAC,... Read more

Oct 30 – Nov 1- Spirit Days

There are 3 days to participate in Spirit Activities this week: Wed, Oct 30 - Black and Orange Day - students are to wear either black and/or orange for the day Thurs,... Read more

Pro-D Fri., Oct 25th

On Friday, October 25th, there is no school for students as staff participate in professional development. Hope you have a safe and happy weekend.  ... Read more

Parent Teacher Interviews Oct 23 & 24

Early dismissal at 1:50pm on THURSDAY 24th. Parent Teacher Interview forms went home last week and are to be returned to classroom teachers by Friday, Oct 18th.  If you didn't receive... Read more

Thurs Sep 29 – Meet the Teacher/BBQ

This Thursday we will be having our “Meet the Teacher Night”. It will start with a BBQ, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, in which the Esquimalt Lions will be preparing hamburgers... Read more

PAC Subway Order Online until Sep 23

The RMS PAC will be once again offering Subway lunches through a pre-order system for 12 weeks from Sept 26 until Dec 12. Orders can be submitted online through www.schoolcashonline.com... Read more

PAC meeting – Tues, Sep 10

The first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting is on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm in the school library.  Parent involvement and student success are strongly connected. One of the best... Read more

School Opening – Tuesday, Sep 3

New Registrations:  please register by clicking on the red "School Registration" button on the website. School Opening is on Tuesday, September 3rd for 2 hours only.  Students should arrive at 9:30am... Read more

School Supplies

A copy of the school supply list can be found under the Parent Info tab at the top of this website.  ... Read more

School Office Hours

The office is open from July 2 to 5th between 9:00am & 2:30pm, then closed for the summer. The office reopens on Monday, August 19th at 9:00am (until 3:00pm). New Registrations:  please... Read more

Curriculum Catch-up Friday, June 14th

Each term we set aside time for students that need additional one on one support to get caught up on their curricular learning tasks. Forms will be sent  home so... Read more

June 19 Final Strings/Choir Concert

Please join our Strings and Choir students for their final concert on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00pm in the Rockheights gymnasium. The concert will also include special guests Grade 5... Read more

Class Building for Next Year

There is a lot of input that goes into class building and we try to create classes that will provide the support and social attributes that are best for each... Read more

Are you Moving?

It is that time of year when we are preparing school set up for next year.  Please let us know if your family is planning on moving away from Rockheights... Read more

Thurs., May 16 – Transition Afternoon

All new students attending Rockheights in September plus grade 5 Macaulay and Vic West catchment students will be visiting Rockheights for a middle school tour between 1:00 & 2:00pm on... Read more

Subway delayed 1 week

Start up will be Thursday, April 25th.  An email went home explaining the delay. Students should bring lunch from home on Thursday, April 18th.... Read more

Spring Planter Basket Pick up

If you participated in the PAC's fundraiser, the planter baskets can be picked up during Student Led Conferences on Wed., May 1st.... Read more

Order Now – Spring Subway Session

The PAC is sponsoring Thursday Subway lunch again for the spring session. There are 10 sessions for $65 starting Thursday April 18 to June 20. Deadline to purchase is Friday, April 12th. Purchase... Read more

Spring Break Dates

Spring Break is from March 18th to April 2nd.    Students return WEDNESDAY, April 3rd. As Easter long weekend is at the end of March this year, spring break will be... Read more

Wed., Feb. 28 – Pink Shirt Day

On Wednesday, Feb 28, we ask students to wear pink shirts as a reminder to stand up against bullying.  There will also be a kindness assembly as well. In September of... Read more

Reminder – Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter is sent out each Friday and posted on the website each Monday.  We know families may have more than one school so we condense the week's information into... Read more

No School on Fri., Feb 16 & on Mon., Feb 19

On Friday, Feb. 16th, schools will be closed for students as staff attend Professional Development activities.  On Monday, February 19th, all schools will be closed for the annual Family Day... Read more

Feb 12-16 Annual K-12 Student Transfer Process

Annual K – 12 Student Transfer Process The annual K-12 Student Transfer Process facilitates requests from students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 to transfer to schools outside of a designated catchment.... Read more

Pizza Sales Back for January 16th

We will be setting up the Bulk and weekly Pizza sales on CashOnline that will be available as of Thursday this week so that “Pizza Tuesdays” will return next week on... Read more

Human Library Event Fri., Jan 31

Do you have a unique hobby or an interesting job? Are you an entrepreneur, an artist, or do you have a fascinating life story that you would be willing to... Read more

PAC Family Game Night Fri., Jan 19

On January 19 from 6pm until 8:00pm there will be a special event for all families from Rockheights Middle School. The RMS PAC will be hosting a Family Fun Games Night... Read more

Winter Break Dates

Last day of school - Friday, Decmber 22nd           Winter Break:  Monday, December 25th to Friday, January 5th              Students return Monday,... Read more

Winter Festivities Week Dec 18-22

Each day the students will be participating in a Winter Festivity for the week of Dec 18-22 as we get ready for the Winter break.  More details to follow.  ... 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

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

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