Veterans Day – School Closure Announcement
Dear Rock Point Community School Families,
Please be reminded that Rock Point Community School will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
On this special day, we honor and recognize all the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, service, and sacrifices to protect our freedoms.
Thank you to all our veterans. We honor you and are forever grateful for your service!
Have a safe and meaningful Veterans Day.
Rock Point Community School
Home of the Cougars!
Please meet this year's contestants for Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bich’eekę’ Yázhí and Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bich’eekę’. We are pleased that there are contestants for each of the categories. Bich’eekę’ contestants will begin this evening with the Bread Making Event at the Culture Hogan beginning at 5:00 PM. The other four contests, Impromptu Question for Modern, Impromptu Question for Traditional, Modern Talent, and Traditional Talent will all be judged on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in the Elementary Gymnasium. The Thursday event is open to the public. The purpose of this pageant is to celebrate Diné language and cultural heritage while promoting personal growth, advocacy, and empowerment. Join us in welcoming this year’s contestants. Thank you!
Photos by: RPCS IT, Erkwana Johnson
Photos by: RPCS IT, Erkwana Johnson
📣 Date Change! The 1st Quarter Honor Roll Trip for grades 3–8 has been moved to Friday, November 13, 2026. Congratulations to our scholars, and thank you, families, for supporting their success! 🌟
Welcoming Rez All-Stars
Last week we welcomed the Reservation All-Stars, the Native country’s first-ever showtime basketball entertainment. The Rez All-Stars is a basketball team showcasing an impressive collection of basketball tricks, high-flying dunks, and jaw-dropping alley-oops. The Rez All-Stars are currently on their Rock The Rez tour traveling to different reservations in the country. Their tour started in Kansas, making their way through New Mexico and Arizona reservations and soon ending it in Oklahoma.
The Rez All-Stars speak about important topics such as Anti-Bullying, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, and the importance of education, as well as aspiring to be role models to the youth. The coach opened up about hoping to be an inspiration for the native youth who are passionate about basketball and entertainment. Sharing stories of when he was a little boy dreaming about pursuing work in the entertainment field, especially when it came to basketball. Working 18 years in the basketball entertainment industry, he was featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent two times, done shows with the Phoenix Suns with the Harlem Globetrotters, and featured on NASCAR and NCAA. The team hopes to continue to inspire the youth to dream big and never give up.
The event started with a short presentation about Anti-Bullying. Then went straight into the performance segment of the All-Stars flaunting their basketball skills, such as spinning the ball on their finger, juggling basketballs, and complex dribbling and passing tricks. After the performance segment, the All-Stars engaged in a friendly shooting competition with the kids. Two teams were created with two All-Stars and two RPCS students on each team. It was a close competition when the kids started yelling and cheering hoping the ball would go into the goal. The next segment was the highlight of the show, the Cougars versus the Rez All-Stars. The Cougars team consisted of RPCS alumni, RPCS staff and current RPCS students. The game started off friendly and slowly turned into a serious competition when the All-Stars led the first half of the game. For the third-quarter, the Cougars received an advantage of every score equally double its point. The kids were excited for this advantage and started shooting 3-pointers, running up and down trying to steal the ball and frantically passing the ball down the court to score before the third-quarter ended. The last quarter became closer and closer as the timer went down but Cougars pulled through at the end and beat the All-Stars by 12 points. The kids came altogether and cheered for victory. After the game concluded, the parents received posters of the All-Stars, The kids all lined up and took turns to take pictures and get their posters signed, as well as receiving words of encouragement from the players about sports and mentality. The event was full of cheers, laughter and smiles.
By: Pasheen Johnson
Last week we welcomed the Reservation All-Stars, the Native country’s first-ever showtime basketball entertainment. The Rez All-Stars is a basketball team showcasing an impressive collection of basketball tricks, high-flying dunks, and jaw-dropping alley-oops. The Rez All-Stars are currently on their Rock The Rez tour traveling to different reservations in the country. Their tour started in Kansas, making their way through New Mexico and Arizona reservations and soon ending it in Oklahoma.
The Rez All-Stars speak about important topics such as Anti-Bullying, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, and the importance of education, as well as aspiring to be role models to the youth. The coach opened up about hoping to be an inspiration for the native youth who are passionate about basketball and entertainment. Sharing stories of when he was a little boy dreaming about pursuing work in the entertainment field, especially when it came to basketball. Working 18 years in the basketball entertainment industry, he was featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent two times, done shows with the Phoenix Suns with the Harlem Globetrotters, and featured on NASCAR and NCAA. The team hopes to continue to inspire the youth to dream big and never give up.
The event started with a short presentation about Anti-Bullying. Then went straight into the performance segment of the All-Stars flaunting their basketball skills, such as spinning the ball on their finger, juggling basketballs, and complex dribbling and passing tricks. After the performance segment, the All-Stars engaged in a friendly shooting competition with the kids. Two teams were created with two All-Stars and two RPCS students on each team. It was a close competition when the kids started yelling and cheering hoping the ball would go into the goal. The next segment was the highlight of the show, the Cougars versus the Rez All-Stars. The Cougars team consisted of RPCS alumni, RPCS staff and current RPCS students. The game started off friendly and slowly turned into a serious competition when the All-Stars led the first half of the game. For the third-quarter, the Cougars received an advantage of every score equally double its point. The kids were excited for this advantage and started shooting 3-pointers, running up and down trying to steal the ball and frantically passing the ball down the court to score before the third-quarter ended. The last quarter became closer and closer as the timer went down but Cougars pulled through at the end and beat the All-Stars by 12 points. The kids came altogether and cheered for victory. After the game concluded, the parents received posters of the All-Stars, The kids all lined up and took turns to take pictures and get their posters signed, as well as receiving words of encouragement from the players about sports and mentality. The event was full of cheers, laughter and smiles.
By: Pasheen Johnson
📣 Calling all student leaders!
Rock Point Community School welcomes surrounding schools to the 2026 Student Government Leadership Summit on Tuesday, November 17! Middle and high school student government representatives are invited to connect, build leadership skills, and explore ways to make a positive difference in their schools and communities.
For more information and pre-registration details, please contact:
📞 Ms. Gloriana Benally: 928-659-4232 📧 gloriana.benally@rpcsaz.org or
📧 Mr. Johnson Nez: johnsonnez@nndode.org
Together, we can inspire the next generation of Diné leaders! 🌟
Rock Point Community School welcomes surrounding schools to the 2026 Student Government Leadership Summit on Tuesday, November 17! Middle and high school student government representatives are invited to connect, build leadership skills, and explore ways to make a positive difference in their schools and communities.
For more information and pre-registration details, please contact:
📞 Ms. Gloriana Benally: 928-659-4232 📧 gloriana.benally@rpcsaz.org or
📧 Mr. Johnson Nez: johnsonnez@nndode.org
Together, we can inspire the next generation of Diné leaders! 🌟
SY 2026–2027 | 2nd Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s already time for 2nd Quarter PTCs! Join us Wednesday and Thursday, November 18–19, 2026, from 5–7 p.m.
Your involvement makes a difference! Conferences are an opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss concerns, and work with teachers to support learning at school and at home.
Each appointment is 8 minutes. Please arrive on time and respect other families’ reserved appointments. Thank you for helping us keep conferences on schedule!
Use the link below to reserve your time. If no appointments are available for your child’s teacher, please email or call the teacher to arrange another meeting. For questions or help signing up, please call the school @ 928-659-4221.
Questions to guide your conversation:
1. What is my child learning?
2. How is my child being taught?
3. How do you know my child is making progress?
4. What support is available if my child is struggling?
5. How can I support my child’s learning at home?
Together, families and teachers build the communication, trust, and teamwork that help students succeed.
2nd Quarter PTC Sign-Up Link: https://signup.com/go/zHCKJFF
It’s already time for 2nd Quarter PTCs! Join us Wednesday and Thursday, November 18–19, 2026, from 5–7 p.m.
Your involvement makes a difference! Conferences are an opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss concerns, and work with teachers to support learning at school and at home.
Each appointment is 8 minutes. Please arrive on time and respect other families’ reserved appointments. Thank you for helping us keep conferences on schedule!
Use the link below to reserve your time. If no appointments are available for your child’s teacher, please email or call the teacher to arrange another meeting. For questions or help signing up, please call the school @ 928-659-4221.
Questions to guide your conversation:
1. What is my child learning?
2. How is my child being taught?
3. How do you know my child is making progress?
4. What support is available if my child is struggling?
5. How can I support my child’s learning at home?
Together, families and teachers build the communication, trust, and teamwork that help students succeed.
2nd Quarter PTC Sign-Up Link: https://signup.com/go/zHCKJFF
🎓🌟 Congratulations to our Honor Roll Cougars! ❤️💛
Families, join us TODAY, November 9, at 2:30 PM in the High School Gym as we celebrate our students’ hard work, dedication, and academic achievements!
Your presence and encouragement make a difference in your child's educational journey. Let's celebrate their success together! 🐾📚
We Are Rock Point! ❤️💛
Families, join us TODAY, November 9, at 2:30 PM in the High School Gym as we celebrate our students’ hard work, dedication, and academic achievements!
Your presence and encouragement make a difference in your child's educational journey. Let's celebrate their success together! 🐾📚
We Are Rock Point! ❤️💛
🍂 Welcome back, Cougars!
After a difficult week of flooding, we look forward to being together again. Thank you, families, for your patience and support. ❤️💛
We understand that flooding and unsafe road conditions may continue to prevent some students from returning. Absences related to these conditions will be excused. Please notify the school if your family is affected.
See our November 9–14 events below. We Are Rock Point!
After a difficult week of flooding, we look forward to being together again. Thank you, families, for your patience and support. ❤️💛
We understand that flooding and unsafe road conditions may continue to prevent some students from returning. Absences related to these conditions will be excused. Please notify the school if your family is affected.
See our November 9–14 events below. We Are Rock Point!
🏃 Elementary Cross Country will continue as planned tomorrow, Thursday, November 5! Girls start at 3 PM and boys at 3:30 PM. Come cheer on our runners! 💛🐾 We Are Rock Point!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SCHOOL CLOSURE
Rock Point Community School will remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 5–6, 2026, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, November 9, 2026.
Following the recent flooding, many roads remain unsafe or inaccessible to school buses. Some families continue to recover from property losses, while others remain without running water. Portions of our school facilities also require attention before students can safely return.
This additional time will allow for continued recovery efforts, road assessments, and preparations for a safe return to school.
We recognize that some families may still be unable to send their children to school when classes resume. Students affected by flooding or unsafe road conditions will be exempt from attendance. Families are asked to notify the school of their circumstances.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work toward safely welcoming our students back to school. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.
Deana Dugi, RPCS Superintendent/Incident Commander
We Are Rock Point!
Rock Point Community School will remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 5–6, 2026, with classes scheduled to resume Monday, November 9, 2026.
Following the recent flooding, many roads remain unsafe or inaccessible to school buses. Some families continue to recover from property losses, while others remain without running water. Portions of our school facilities also require attention before students can safely return.
This additional time will allow for continued recovery efforts, road assessments, and preparations for a safe return to school.
We recognize that some families may still be unable to send their children to school when classes resume. Students affected by flooding or unsafe road conditions will be exempt from attendance. Families are asked to notify the school of their circumstances.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work toward safely welcoming our students back to school. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.
Deana Dugi, RPCS Superintendent/Incident Commander
We Are Rock Point!
🌎🎶 Our Cultures, Our Stories! ❤️
Every culture has a story worth sharing, and every tradition brings us closer together!
Join us for a fun evening celebrating the cultures, talents, and traditions that make our school and community special! 🏀🎨🎶
❤️ Bring your family, learn something new, and celebrate what makes us unique while discovering what connects us!
🐾 Stronger families, stronger connections, stronger community!
We hope to see you there! ✨
Every culture has a story worth sharing, and every tradition brings us closer together!
Join us for a fun evening celebrating the cultures, talents, and traditions that make our school and community special! 🏀🎨🎶
❤️ Bring your family, learn something new, and celebrate what makes us unique while discovering what connects us!
🐾 Stronger families, stronger connections, stronger community!
We hope to see you there! ✨
ROCK POINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – School Closure Notice
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, due to continued road conditions and bus route washouts. Several roads remain saturated and unsafe for bus travel.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our highest priority. School bus routes will continue to be assessed daily to determine when safe passage can be restored. Today's route assessments indicate that four bus routes remain impassable.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued communication with the school during this time. Your feedback and local knowledge of road conditions are valuable in helping us make informed decisions that prioritize everyone's safety.
If you have concerns or information regarding road conditions in your area, please contact the school. We encourage all families to check the school app and our social media pages regularly for updates and further announcements.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and for helping us keep our students and community safe.
Rock Point Community School Administration
👑 Celebrate Diné language, culture, and Cougar pride! RPCS students in grades 1–11 are invited to apply for our SY26–27 Pageant. Families, encourage your child to share their strengths and represent our school!
📌 Applications due November 4 by 4 PM.
📍 Parent Orientation: November 4 at 5 PM in the Parent Center.
Contact Jennifer Brown at 928-223-3563 for an application.
📌 Applications due November 4 by 4 PM.
📍 Parent Orientation: November 4 at 5 PM in the Parent Center.
Contact Jennifer Brown at 928-223-3563 for an application.
🎓🌟 Congratulations to Our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Cougars! 🌟🎓
Rock Point Community School proudly recognizes our Kindergarten–12th Grade Honor Roll students for the 1st Quarter of the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️💛🐾
📚 Academic success comes from hard work, dedication, and perseverance! Keep setting goals, working hard, and striving for excellence!
❤️ Families, your involvement makes a difference! Continue encouraging your children, celebrating their achievements, and staying connected with their education. Together, we build a strong foundation for student success!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for your continued dedication!
🌟 Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining, Cougars! 🐾❤️💛
Rock Point Community School proudly recognizes our Kindergarten–12th Grade Honor Roll students for the 1st Quarter of the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️💛🐾
📚 Academic success comes from hard work, dedication, and perseverance! Keep setting goals, working hard, and striving for excellence!
❤️ Families, your involvement makes a difference! Continue encouraging your children, celebrating their achievements, and staying connected with their education. Together, we build a strong foundation for student success!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for your continued dedication!
🌟 Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining, Cougars! 🐾❤️💛
📢 RPCS Families: Tomorrow’s flu clinic, November 4, has been postponed. Our nurse encourages families to seek flu shots elsewhere. Call the local clinic at (928) 659-4282 to ask about vaccine availability. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
🏀🏐 Two great events, one evening at RPCS!
Although there is no school for students today and flooding challenges continue, tonight’s Rez All Stars event will move forward for students and families who can safely attend. Join us for basketball and positive messages about preventing bullying and staying drug free!
Our Lady Cougars also host Round 1 of the 1A Volleyball State Championships tonight! Cheer on the Lady Cougars! Both events happen at the same time, as this was the Rez All Stars’ only availability.
Whichever event you attend, let’s support our students and community! ❤️💛 Please put safety first and avoid flooded roads.
FLOODING UPDATE: ROCK POINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLOSED TOMORROW
Attention Rock Point Community School Families and Staff,
Due to the new wave of flooding impacting our area this evening, Rock Point Community School will CANCEL ALL CLASSES tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our absolute highest priority. Moving water and severe road conditions make travel extremely hazardous tonight and tomorrow morning.
Please stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and monitor official school channels for further updates regarding delays or closures later in the week.
RPCS Administration
Urgent School Closure Notice: RPCS Closed Monday November 2, 2026 Due to Flooding
Subject: URGENT: RPCS Closure and Safety Notice
Dear RPCS Staff, Parents, and Families,
RPCS will be closed Monday, November 2, 2026 for the safety of all staff and students due to current flooding in Rock Point and surrounding communities.
Please stay home or seek a safe area if you are affected by the floods. We urge everyone to remain where they are and avoid any unnecessary travel. Crucially, do not attempt to drive through flowing or standing water. The ground is heavily saturated, making road conditions unpredictable and dangerous.
We want to ensure all of our families are secure. Please send a message to your child’s teacher on Thrillshare to let the school know about your family's safety. If you can safely assess your immediate surroundings without driving, please also include an update on the road conditions around your location.
Please continue to monitor the RPCS app and our official school Facebook page for further updates.
Stay safe,
RPCS Administration
🍂 Welcome, November, Cougar families! Check out this week’s events and join us in supporting our students! 🐾💛
📌 NO SCHOOL for students Monday, November 2.
With another flood warning today, please stay safe, avoid flooded roads, and watch for local updates. We’re thinking of our families and community—let’s keep looking out for one another. ❤️
📌 NO SCHOOL for students Monday, November 2.
With another flood warning today, please stay safe, avoid flooded roads, and watch for local updates. We’re thinking of our families and community—let’s keep looking out for one another. ❤️
🏀 Calling all basketball alumni, staff, and community volunteers! Ready to challenge the Reservation All-Stars?
Join us November 3, 2026, in the Elementary Gym for a FREE evening promoting drug-free living and standing against bullying!
⭐ Presentation: 5:30–6:15 PM
🏀 Community vs. All-Stars: 6:30 PM
With basketball season starting November 2, student athletes cannot play in the community game. Alumni, staff, and community members—come take the court!
To play, contact Ms. Gloriana Benally: 928-659-4232 or gloriana.benally@rpcsaz.org
Join us November 3, 2026, in the Elementary Gym for a FREE evening promoting drug-free living and standing against bullying!
⭐ Presentation: 5:30–6:15 PM
🏀 Community vs. All-Stars: 6:30 PM
With basketball season starting November 2, student athletes cannot play in the community game. Alumni, staff, and community members—come take the court!
To play, contact Ms. Gloriana Benally: 928-659-4232 or gloriana.benally@rpcsaz.org