🟠 ROCK POINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL 🟠
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
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ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Please be advised that there will be no After-School Bus Run (5:30 PM Bus Run) today.
Our After-School Program staff will be preparing for the Fall Festival, which begins at 5:30 PM in the school gym.
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🏐 Sports Schedule for Today
• Elementary Volleyball: No practice today.
• Middle School Volleyball: Home games vs. Tonalea at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
• High School Volleyball: Practice will take place after the MS games.
👉 Parents are asked to pick up their athletes after practice.
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🎃 Join us for the Fall Festival!
Fun, games, food, and community celebration begin at 5:30 PM.
Bring your family and enjoy an evening with RPCS!
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Thank you and have a great day!
— Rock Point Community School Administration
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
⸻
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Please be advised that there will be no After-School Bus Run (5:30 PM Bus Run) today.
Our After-School Program staff will be preparing for the Fall Festival, which begins at 5:30 PM in the school gym.
⸻
🏐 Sports Schedule for Today
• Elementary Volleyball: No practice today.
• Middle School Volleyball: Home games vs. Tonalea at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
• High School Volleyball: Practice will take place after the MS games.
👉 Parents are asked to pick up their athletes after practice.
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🎃 Join us for the Fall Festival!
Fun, games, food, and community celebration begin at 5:30 PM.
Bring your family and enjoy an evening with RPCS!
⸻
Thank you and have a great day!
— Rock Point Community School Administration
RPCS Hosts First in Series of Native Authors Nights
October 21, 2025 – Rock Point, Arizona
“Fall in line, Holden!” echoed through the crowd as students, families, and staff joined Navajo author Daniel Vandever during his lively reading at Rock Point Community School. Vandever was the first featured guest in a new series of Native Authors Nights, designed to bring students and their families together through the power of reading and storytelling.
During the event, Vandever was also presented with a book written by RPCS students, to which he offered thoughtful suggestions for editing and improvement. His feedback inspired many young writers to view revision as an essential and creative part of the writing process.
One of the school’s improvement goals focuses on increasing language arts achievement among students. By engaging families in reading and writing activities with their children, RPCS hopes to help establish family literacy practices that positively impact student success in language arts.
To make this effort meaningful and culturally relevant, the series highlights Native authors whose stories reflect the language, culture, and experiences of the students themselves. When students see their identities and communities represented in the literature they read, they become more engaged learners—building both skills and confidence.
At least four generations were represented at the first Native Authors Night, reflecting the strong community support for literacy and cultural pride. RPCS invites everyone to join us for upcoming Native Authors Nights as we continue celebrating stories that inspire and connect us all.
October 21, 2025 – Rock Point, Arizona
“Fall in line, Holden!” echoed through the crowd as students, families, and staff joined Navajo author Daniel Vandever during his lively reading at Rock Point Community School. Vandever was the first featured guest in a new series of Native Authors Nights, designed to bring students and their families together through the power of reading and storytelling.
During the event, Vandever was also presented with a book written by RPCS students, to which he offered thoughtful suggestions for editing and improvement. His feedback inspired many young writers to view revision as an essential and creative part of the writing process.
One of the school’s improvement goals focuses on increasing language arts achievement among students. By engaging families in reading and writing activities with their children, RPCS hopes to help establish family literacy practices that positively impact student success in language arts.
To make this effort meaningful and culturally relevant, the series highlights Native authors whose stories reflect the language, culture, and experiences of the students themselves. When students see their identities and communities represented in the literature they read, they become more engaged learners—building both skills and confidence.
At least four generations were represented at the first Native Authors Night, reflecting the strong community support for literacy and cultural pride. RPCS invites everyone to join us for upcoming Native Authors Nights as we continue celebrating stories that inspire and connect us all.
Join us on Friday, October 24th, as we celebrate Cougar Volleyball’s Class of 2026!
Our seniors will be recognized during the Varsity game—let’s fill the gym and show them how proud we are of their hard work, leadership, and dedication throughout the years.
Let’s pack Melvin Arthur Court! 🐾🏐❤️💛
GO COUGARS! WE ARE ROCK POINT!
Our seniors will be recognized during the Varsity game—let’s fill the gym and show them how proud we are of their hard work, leadership, and dedication throughout the years.
Let’s pack Melvin Arthur Court! 🐾🏐❤️💛
GO COUGARS! WE ARE ROCK POINT!
🍂 Fall Festival + Red Ribbon Week Kickoff! 🎗️
Tomorrow, we invite families to join us for our Fall Festival and the start of Red Ribbon Week! 🌟
Kick off the evening with Mr. Alfonso Nez Jr. and his special presentation “Sparing the Life of Monsters” — a powerful exploration of Navajo culture and tradition. In Navajo teachings, “monsters” symbolize struggles like hunger for drugs or alcohol, and through stories and community, we learn how to overcome them. 💛
Afterwards, enjoy family-friendly games, pumpkin carving, music, and treats! 🎃🎵
Tomorrow, we invite families to join us for our Fall Festival and the start of Red Ribbon Week! 🌟
Kick off the evening with Mr. Alfonso Nez Jr. and his special presentation “Sparing the Life of Monsters” — a powerful exploration of Navajo culture and tradition. In Navajo teachings, “monsters” symbolize struggles like hunger for drugs or alcohol, and through stories and community, we learn how to overcome them. 💛
Afterwards, enjoy family-friendly games, pumpkin carving, music, and treats! 🎃🎵
🌟 Red Ribbon Week Starts Tomorrow! 🌟
Tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week, a time to celebrate making healthy, safe, and positive choices! 🎉 This year’s Spirit Week is full of fun dress-up days and presentations to help students learn about living a drug-free lifestyle. 💪
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and get ready to show your school spirit while learning something meaningful!
Tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week, a time to celebrate making healthy, safe, and positive choices! 🎉 This year’s Spirit Week is full of fun dress-up days and presentations to help students learn about living a drug-free lifestyle. 💪
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and get ready to show your school spirit while learning something meaningful!
Thank You for a Successful Evacuation Drill
Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Guardians,
Thank you for your cooperation and support during today’s off-site evacuation drill. We appreciate everyone’s calm participation and teamwork in ensuring the safety of our school community.
The drill has now been successfully completed, and the campus is open and operating as normal. Exercises like these help us stay prepared and strengthen our emergency response procedures.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and commitment to keeping our school safe.
Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Guardians,
Thank you for your cooperation and support during today’s off-site evacuation drill. We appreciate everyone’s calm participation and teamwork in ensuring the safety of our school community.
The drill has now been successfully completed, and the campus is open and operating as normal. Exercises like these help us stay prepared and strengthen our emergency response procedures.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and commitment to keeping our school safe.
ATTENTION RPCS PARENTS & GUARDIANS
RPCS is currently carrying out an off-site evacuation drillprocedure as part of students and staff safety. Please note that the campus is closed temporarily as we complete the drill. Thank you.
RPCS is currently carrying out an off-site evacuation drillprocedure as part of students and staff safety. Please note that the campus is closed temporarily as we complete the drill. Thank you.
📚✨ Join Us for a Special Evening with Native Author Daniel Vandever! ✨📚
We’re so excited to welcome Daniel Vandever, author of Herizon, Fall in Line, Holden, and We Weave, to our high school library tomorrow evening! 🌾
Bring the whole family to enjoy storytelling, culture, and inspiration! ❤️
🎟 Students who attend can earn a “Caught Reading” ticket for a chance to win a Book Fair prize — and teachers may even offer extra credit for attending and writing a short summary! 😉
Don’t miss this special event celebrating Native voices, creativity, and community! 💛
#NativeAuthorVisit #FamilyEngagement #ReadingTogether #CougarPride
We’re so excited to welcome Daniel Vandever, author of Herizon, Fall in Line, Holden, and We Weave, to our high school library tomorrow evening! 🌾
Bring the whole family to enjoy storytelling, culture, and inspiration! ❤️
🎟 Students who attend can earn a “Caught Reading” ticket for a chance to win a Book Fair prize — and teachers may even offer extra credit for attending and writing a short summary! 😉
Don’t miss this special event celebrating Native voices, creativity, and community! 💛
#NativeAuthorVisit #FamilyEngagement #ReadingTogether #CougarPride
🏐 Middle School Volleyball Game in Shonto!
Today's away games are starting at 4 PM and 5 PM, not 3 PM and 4 PM as listed on the upcoming event flyer.
Good luck to our Cougars! 💛❤️
Today's away games are starting at 4 PM and 5 PM, not 3 PM and 4 PM as listed on the upcoming event flyer.
Good luck to our Cougars! 💛❤️
ELEMENTARY COUGAR VOLLEYBALL FANS
Come join us as the Elementary Cougar Volleyball joins the St. Michael League. This year, the elementary volleyball will be Co-Ed. There will be three games each, JV, Varsity Maroon, and Varsity Gold. Support our Cougar Cubs as they develop their fundamentals. Your support is appreciated.
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoibt
COUGAR VOLLEYBALL FANS
RPCS Middle School Volleyball is here! Come join us as our MS Lady Cougars enter their NAIC Quarter Season.
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint
RPCS Middle School Volleyball is here! Come join us as our MS Lady Cougars enter their NAIC Quarter Season.
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint
📅 This Week at Rock Point Community School!🏫✨
We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead!
🍩 Donuts with Dads – A sweet morning to celebrate our awesome dads and father figures!
📚 Native Author Night – Join us for an inspiring evening of stories and culture.
🏐 Volleyball Games – Come cheer on our Cougars! Let’s show that maroon and gold spirit! 💛❤️
🔥 Fire Safety & Bus Evacuation Drills – Keeping our students safe and prepared! 🚒🚌
It’s going to be a great week full of learning, connection, and Cougar pride! 💪🐾
We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead!
🍩 Donuts with Dads – A sweet morning to celebrate our awesome dads and father figures!
📚 Native Author Night – Join us for an inspiring evening of stories and culture.
🏐 Volleyball Games – Come cheer on our Cougars! Let’s show that maroon and gold spirit! 💛❤️
🔥 Fire Safety & Bus Evacuation Drills – Keeping our students safe and prepared! 🚒🚌
It’s going to be a great week full of learning, connection, and Cougar pride! 💪🐾
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO COUGAR FOOTBALL FANS
Greetings Cougar Football Fans who are planning to travel safely to support MS Cougar Football Team in the NAIC Football Championship Game on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This game will happen at Fighting Scouts Stadium on the Window Rock High School Campus in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM.
What to Expect
Gates open at 5:00 PM. The higher seed Rock Point will be considered the home team and will take the home bench on the west side of the field. Dennehotso will take the visitor bench on the east side of the field. Concession will be onsite, and it is cash only. A map is provided for your reference. Dress accordingly as the sky will be clear and air temperature at kickoff time will be 61° with a slight NW breeze at 8 mph. Temperatures will drop to 51° by end of game time.
Tickets for Admission
Admission price is $10.00. Cash is accepted at the admission gate. Tickets can also be purchased in advance using the GoFan link here: https://gofan.co/event/5066942?schoolId=AZ100621. Re-entry will be $5.00. Children 4 and under are free with an accompanying adult.
Sportsmanship
This event is an extension of the classroom and lessons are best learned when respect is given to all. Your attendance is a privilege and comes with it is responsibility. Fans are expected to model appropriate conduct that follows our community's and our school's norms. Be a good sport and show your sportsmanship during the game. Sportsmanship is included when we say, "We Are Rock Point!"
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint #Sportsmanship
Greetings Cougar Football Fans who are planning to travel safely to support MS Cougar Football Team in the NAIC Football Championship Game on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This game will happen at Fighting Scouts Stadium on the Window Rock High School Campus in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Kickoff is at 6:00 PM.
What to Expect
Gates open at 5:00 PM. The higher seed Rock Point will be considered the home team and will take the home bench on the west side of the field. Dennehotso will take the visitor bench on the east side of the field. Concession will be onsite, and it is cash only. A map is provided for your reference. Dress accordingly as the sky will be clear and air temperature at kickoff time will be 61° with a slight NW breeze at 8 mph. Temperatures will drop to 51° by end of game time.
Tickets for Admission
Admission price is $10.00. Cash is accepted at the admission gate. Tickets can also be purchased in advance using the GoFan link here: https://gofan.co/event/5066942?schoolId=AZ100621. Re-entry will be $5.00. Children 4 and under are free with an accompanying adult.
Sportsmanship
This event is an extension of the classroom and lessons are best learned when respect is given to all. Your attendance is a privilege and comes with it is responsibility. Fans are expected to model appropriate conduct that follows our community's and our school's norms. Be a good sport and show your sportsmanship during the game. Sportsmanship is included when we say, "We Are Rock Point!"
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint #Sportsmanship
UPDATE
The NAIC Semifinal football playoff game will be held in Rock Point, AZ on Wednesday October 15, 2025. Gametime will be at 6:00 PM. West #1 Cougars host East #2 Tsehootsooi Scouts. Come on out and support the football teams!
Admission $10 Cash/GoFan, $5 Readmission, 4 & Under Free.
COUGAR FANS!
HS Volleyball: Rock Point vs Rough Rock
Home Game TUE OCT 14 2025 Melvin Arthur Court
Game Agenda
4 PM - JV
5 PM - Varsity
Come and support your Lady Cougars as they host the Lady Sundevils. Admission is $5 Cash Only. No large bills for admission, no refunds.
#GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint #YéegoNáshdóíítsoh
🐾 Spirit Week is here, Cougars! 💛❤️
We’re kicking off a week full of pride, fun, and community!
✨ Monday – No School (Honoring Indigenous People’s Day — we’re proud to celebrate!)
🏐 Volleyball Games
🏈 Football Playoff
💪 Fall Health Fair
🔥 Bonfire & Tailgate Party
🎉 Pep Rally
Let’s show our Maroon & Gold spirit all week long! Go Cougars! 💛❤️
We’re kicking off a week full of pride, fun, and community!
✨ Monday – No School (Honoring Indigenous People’s Day — we’re proud to celebrate!)
🏐 Volleyball Games
🏈 Football Playoff
💪 Fall Health Fair
🔥 Bonfire & Tailgate Party
🎉 Pep Rally
Let’s show our Maroon & Gold spirit all week long! Go Cougars! 💛❤️
🔥 **Thursday Bonfire & Tailgate Party!** 🔥
End the week with **school spirit, music, food, and fun** as we get ready to cheer on our **football and volleyball teams!** 🏈🏐
Bring your friends, wear your school colors, and let’s light up the night with pride! 💛🖤
#GoCougars #SchoolSpirit #BonfireNight #WeAreRockPoint
🍁 Fall Festival Family Engagement Night! 🍁
Join us for an evening full of fun activities, music, pumpkins, games, presentations, and more! 🎶🎯🎃
Bring the whole family and celebrate the season together! ❤️
Concessions will be available, provided by our 9th grade class.
#FallFestival #FamilyEngagement #CommunityFun #AutumnVibes#WEAREROCKPOINT
Join us for an evening full of fun activities, music, pumpkins, games, presentations, and more! 🎶🎯🎃
Bring the whole family and celebrate the season together! ❤️
Concessions will be available, provided by our 9th grade class.
#FallFestival #FamilyEngagement #CommunityFun #AutumnVibes#WEAREROCKPOINT
🧠 Be Strong Minded! 💚
Our Health Fair is coming up next week!
Students will participate in group sessions, and parents are welcome to join.
Hot food sales will be available for lunch.
Let’s promote a healthy, strong-minded community!
Our Health Fair is coming up next week!
Students will participate in group sessions, and parents are welcome to join.
Hot food sales will be available for lunch.
Let’s promote a healthy, strong-minded community!
📢 NOTICE: LATE START SCHEDULE
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to expected muddy road conditions and for the safety of our students and staff, Rock Point Community School will be on a Late Start schedule tomorrow.
• School will begin at 10:00 AM.
• Buses will pick up students two hours later than their regular schedule at designated inclement weather stops. Should families encounter impassible roads to designated bus stops, please do not cross washes or questionable road conditions, please call the school.
• Breakfast will be served beginning at 9:15 AM; lunch will be provided as usual.
Administration is aware staff members may also encounter impassible road conditions. Please check in with your department supervisors for your expected arrival. Otherwise, Please use caution while traveling to school for an 8:30 AM arrival and thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping everyone safe.
Respectfully,
Rock Point Community School Administration