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We are very sorry to share that RMHS Science Teacher Amy Romanek-Sanchez unexpectedly passed away on April 12, 2021. 
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Please click on the link to a video for information on how to donate to a Memorial Scholarship Fund in Mrs. Sanchez name.

CAASPP and CAST State Testing

March 14 - March 18:  CAASPP Math for 11th graders
                                         CAST Science for 12th graders

March 21 - March 25:  CAASPP English for 11th graders

Block Scheduling for all Students grades 9-12
See schedule to the right
Wednesday will follow the regular Late Start Schedule

Pruebas estatales CAASPP y CAST


14 de marzo - 18 de marzo:
CAASPP Matemáticas para estudiantes de 11.° grad
CAST Ciencias para estudiantes de 12.° grado

21 de marzo - 25 de marzo:
CAASPP Inglés para estudiantes de 11.° grado

Programación en bloque para todos los estudiantes de los grados 9-12
Ver horario a la derecha
El miércoles seguirá el horario regular de inicio tardío

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What is Validation?
  • Completion of OLR in ParentVue is required for participation.  See more info below.
  • Students will take their ID photo which is also their Yearbook photo for grades 9-11 this year.  Seniors will take their ID photo and need to reserve a Senior Photo appointment with Cherished Memories. (see below)
  • Students may purchase PE clothes, Senior Packets, Yearbooks, and More.  Click here to view price lists:  Clothing      Senior Packages
  • 10-12th graders will need to return any textbooks or other items from last year to the Media Center.  Please keep your Chromebook.
  • 9th graders will be able to check out their Chromebook and textbooks.
  • All students with cleared Library accounts will be able to pick up their class schedule.


Summer School
Monday - Friday
​June 7, 2021 to Jun 18, 2021
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Dr. Julio Omier (jomier@psusd.us)
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Hybrid Implementation Information
For more information regarding Hybrid Instruction, click Here.
Student Hybrid A and Hybrid B groups are now available for viewing in Synergy StudentVue and ParentVue.  Click on the Student Info tab and scroll to the bottom right corner under "Cohort".  If you have questions regarding your Hybrid A or Hybrid B group, please contact the office.
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Student Support Groups: Click here to go to the counseling page for more information!
Seniors,
Order your Cap & Gown Today!
Order deadline is March 1, 2021.
Make sure to create your virtual ID card ASAP!  For all but SENIORS, this will be your yearbook pic so get it done soon to guarantee your picture in the yearbook!
Click Here for Yearbook Resources & Information
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Please visit the PSUSD website for updated information about Distance Learning
Click here for Food Services Information
Haga clic aquí para servicios de alimentación

SAT Dates
 There will be NO SAT offered at RMHS in August or September.
The information on the College Board website is incorrect.
At this time, we are uncertain when/if we will be able to offer the SAT on our campus.

​Additional Distance Learning Resources

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​School Site Council Meeting/LCAP Presentation
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
3:30 PM via Zoom
​Agenda
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Reunión del Consejo del Sitio Escolar / presentación LCAP
Martes, 9 de febrero de 2021
3:30 p.m. a través de Zoom
​Agenda

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Theatre performance tonight, 12/11/2020, at 7:00 PM.  
Click on the image below at 7:00 PM to access the show.
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School Site Council Meeting 
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM
                          Zoom Link 
​Agenda:  English     Spanish
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Reunión del consejo del sitio escolar
Martes, 10 de noviembre de 2020 a las 3:30 p.m.
                                    Zoom Link
​​Agenda:  English     Spanish
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Reunión del consejo del sitio escolar
Martes, 6 de octubre de 2020 a las 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link estará disponible aquí poco antes de la reunión.
Agenda:       Inglés                     Español
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School Site Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Zoom Link will be available here shortly before the meeting.
Agenda:        English           Spanish

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Distance Learning Form
PSUSD parents who know that they would like to keep their students in Distance Learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year regardless of when the District moves toward a hybrid schedule of partial online and partial in-classroom instruction (at a later date to be determined) should fill out form by Sept. 30. https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/distance-learning-request-form-electronic-form?token=NdNV7YSzjFj2PveixgctFq3z
 
Si usted desea que su hijo(a) continúe con el Aprendizaje a Distancia por el resto del año escolar 20/21, por favor haga clic en el enlace para completar la forma. Enlace a la Forma Aprendizaje a Distancia: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/distance-learning-request-form-spanish-electronic-form?token=MtBPQy6ViRgHeoJN2f2rTfj3
​Title I Parent Meeting
Reunión de Título I para padres


At the Title I parent meeting, we will discuss our school’s Title I Budget and some of the plans that we have for the money in order to increase student achievement at Rancho Mirage High School.
En la reunión de Título I para padres, vamos a hablar sobre el presupuesto de Título I que recibe nuestra escuela y algunos de los planes que tenemos para el dinero, con el fin de aumentar el rendimiento estudiantil en la Preparatoria de Rancho Mirage.
 
Meeting Date & Time/Fecha de la Reunión y Hora

September 22, 2020 at 3:30 pm/Septiembre 22, 2020
​Zoom Link (will be active on 9/22)

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Title I Parent Meeting
Reunión de Título I para padres


At the Title I parent meeting, we will discuss our school’s Title I Budget and some of the plans that we have for the money in order to increase student achievement at Rancho Mirage High School.
En la reunión de Título I para padres, vamos a hablar sobre el presupuesto de Título I que recibe nuestra escuela y algunos de los planes que tenemos para el dinero, con el fin de aumentar el rendimiento estudiantil en la Preparatoria de Rancho Mirage.
 
Meeting Date & Time/Fecha de la Reunión y Hora

September 15, 2020 at 3:30 pm/Septiembre 15, 2020
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Thank you for participating in this year's Back to School Night.  
Back to School Night Welcome videos:  English      Spanish
Be sure to vote for our Parent/Community member for the School Site Council by 9/6/2020.  
Below are a listing of some upcoming events.  

Gracias por participar en la Noche de Regreso a Clases de este año.
Videos de bienvenida de la Noche de Regreso a Clases:   Inglés        Español
Asegúrese de votar por nuestro miembro de Padres / Comunidad para el Consejo del Plantel Escolar antes del 6/9/2020.
A continuación se muestra una lista de algunos de los próximos eventos.

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School Site Council Parent Nominations
Would you be interested in serving on the Rancho Mirage High School Site Council this year as a parent representative?  To nominate yourself or a fellow parent, you may submit your/his/her name by completing the questions below by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. 
For the coming school year, we have one parent opening.  
https://forms.gle/1pn23NMBTNcLrPTb9

NOMINACIONES DE PADRES DEL CONCILIO ESCOLAR
¿Está interesado en servir en el Concilio Escolar de Escuela Secundaria Rancho Mirage el próximo año como representante de los padres? Para nominarse a sí mismo o a un padre, puede enviar su nombre completando las preguntas al final de esta página antes del martes 1 de septiembre de 2020. 
Para el próximo año escolar, tenemos uno vacantes para padres.
https://forms.gle/1pn23NMBTNcLrPTb9

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Validation Information
This year, we will NOT be having an in-person Validation.
School will begin on August 5, 2020 with all students working virtually. There will be no students on campus at this time.
You must complete the online Validation Signature Page .
Be sure to check our website regularly for updated information.


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LCAP Input Meeting
Parents, Students, and Community Members,
Join us in room 402 on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM for our annual LCAP Input Meeting. Learn more about the district's LCAP and have the opportunity to provide input into the process.  You are welcome to stay for our School Site Council meeting which will start immediately following this meeting

​Minimum Day: Friday, May 24, 2019
Please see the schedule below for this Friday.  Students are expected to attend all 6 classes and will be released at 12:50 PM. Students attending prom that evening must attend for the full day of classes on Friday, May 24, 2019.
State Testing Announcement
April 1 through April 12, 2019
CAASPP/SBAC testing is just a few weeks away.  Please note that during the testing window, the school will be on a block schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Wednesdays will be a regular Late Start Day.
Testing will be for Juniors for English and Math. Seniors will take the California Science Test (CAST).
​Parent Input Requested
All families are asked to complete the Panorama Survey using the link that was sent home with your student on Thursday, 2/7/19.  It will provide the school with input as well as allow you to share suggestions. You may also complete the survey using the following link:  Family Panorama Survey.

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Parents and Staff attend the 2018 CABE conference
SAT Prep Classes
SAT prep classes are available for free to RMHS seniors on November 3, 10, and 17. Each class will be from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM in the 600 building.  Classes will focus on English and Math skills, so students are asked to bring their PSAT results to help identify areas of focus.  All classes will be taught by RMHS teachers and students should bring their Chromebooks.
RCOE Academic Awards Dinner

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Top seniors scholars from Rancho Mirage High School were recognized at the 13th annual Riverside County Student Academic Awards Dinner. Students from 60 Riverside County High Schools were recognized for their GPA, SAT, and Extracurricular accomplishments. RMHS student scholar was also recognized as the top scholar in PSUSD.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
College Kick-Off Day
Our students will be participating a variety of activities to prepare for college. We will be on a Late Start Day modified schedule. Therefore, we will not be able to call students out of class during the 9:35 AM to 1:15 PM block. 
Please encourage all students to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Free breakfast is available daily in the cafeteria.
All students need to arrive to school before 9:30 AM so PSAT exams may begin on time.
Back to School Night
Thursday, 8/23/18
Parent Presentation: 6:00 PM in the HGPAC
Classroom visits: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

School Site Council Elections
If you are interested in holding a Parent/Community member position on School Site Council, please submit your name and a brief statement to Cecilia Valdez (cvaldez@psusd.us) by August 20, 2018.  Elections for Parent/Community members will be held at Back to School Night.
Seniors: Check out the ASB web page for important dates and information. Remember your Senior Clearance form must be completed by 3:30 PM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
AP and CAASPP Testing
May 7th begins two weeks of exams for RMHS students.  Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be held during either morning or afternoon sessions. Please follow this link to the AP exam schedule.
All Juniors will be taking the English Language Arts and Mathematics SBAC exam during one of their classes. During this time, the whole school will be on block schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday will a regular Late Start Day.
1:1 Chromebook Checkout Begins
Juniors--
Chromebook policy forms are due by
Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
​You must have this signed and turned in to check out the required Chromebook next week.
1:1 Chromebook Informational Meeting
Parents/Guardians of all current freshmen and sophomores are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding the 1:1 Chromebook checkout that will occur for students at the end of April.
Wednesday, 4/18/18
5:00 PM
Room 402/403

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Information Session for Junior Parents
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
5:00 PM in room 402/403


Parents of current 11th grade students,

Please join us for an information session regarding the student Chromebook distribution that will occur before Spring Break.

(Sophomore parent meeting/student Chromebook distribution will occur in April. Freshman parent meeting/student Chromebook distribution will occur in May.)
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SSC
May 17, 2016
​September 6, 2016, Training
October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016 - Spanish Translation
November 15, 2016
​November 15, 2016 - Spanish Translation
February 21, 2017
February 21, 2017 - Spanish Translation
​April 25, 2017
​April 25, 2017 - Spanish Translation
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LCAP Survey
Parents and Community Members, 
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to provide your voice regarding the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan for the LCFF state-funding model.
One-Of-A-Kind Video Scoreboard Lighting Up Rancho Mirage HS
http://www.kmir.com/story/33098367/one-of-a-kind-video-scoreboard-lighting-up-rancho-mirage-high-school

Judge Otis Sterling

On Tuesday, October 25th, RMHS was honored to have Judge Otis Sterling III of the Superior Court of Riverside county speak to our Junior and Senior students. What a great message and RMHS appreciates Judge Sterling taking his time to share his story.
Judge Sterling received his undergrad and JD from Brigham Young University. He was a public defender and has served as a supervising district attorney in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Judge Sterling was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2011.
harassment.pptx
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Principal Wagner and Officer Decker talked with all RMHS students on 9/21/16 regarding the spread of rumors, bullying, and the dangers of social media. The following are the videos shown and powerpoint guiding the discussions:
Dangers of Social Media For Teens Video | RaffertyWeiss Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sop5MN7Ilfw&feature=em-share_video_user
Cyber Bullying - Stop and Prevent!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXCu8MUpOLQ&feature=em-share_video_user
Facebook : Thinking before post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5XZp-Uyjsg&feature=em-share_video_user
Who are you really talking to?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ_f7yOAzPU&feature=em-share_video_user
The Dangers of Sexting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuBxI5OGdlw&feature=em-share_video_user
5 Social Media Rules for Teens & Tweens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYqodXdf5YU&feature=em-share_video_user

Important Dates

​5/25: Seniors Last Day
5/30: No School--Memorial Day
​6/1: Graduation
6/1-6/3: Minimum Days for Fin
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5/18 - 6/11: Digital At-Home AP Testing
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5/3-5/17: In-Person AP Testing
5/26: Last Day for Seniors
6/4: Last Day of School
6/4: Virtual Graduation & Virtual Scholarship Celebration

​2/8 - 2/11: Class of 2022 Counselor Conferences

2/8-2/19: Course Selection Forms 21-22 completed by students (makeup)
2/9/21: School Site Council @3:30 PM
2/12/21: No School
2/15/21: No School

2/16 - 2/19: Class of 2023 Counselor Conferences
2/22 - 2/26: Class of 2024 Counselor Conferences

​11/6/2020: 
AP Exam Order Deadline
11/10/2020: School Site Council Meeting 3:30 PM via Zoom
11/11/2020: No School--Veteran's Day
​10/12/2020: Non-Student Day (Teacher Inservice)

​10/14/2020: Regular Day (no longer minimum day)

​9/4/2020: Quarter 1 Progress

9/8/2020: ELAC Meeting @ 5:30 PM
9/15/2020: Title I Parent Meeting
​                           @ 3:30 PM
​10/2/2020: End of 1st Quarter
​3/16 - 6/19:  
School is Closed
4/6 - 4/24: Digital 9th course selection
5/11:  ​Cap & Gown Pickup
5/11 - 5/22: At-Home Online AP Exams
5/18 - 5/22: 20-21 Add/Drop Requests
5/25: Memorial Day - No School
5/27: Last day for seniors
6/1 - 6/5: Makeup Online AP Exams
6/3: Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation
6/5: Last day of school
​6/8 - 6/19: Digital Summer School
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1/23 and 1/24: Club and Course Rush
1/25/20:  Winter Formal
2/3-2/13: Course Selection for 2020-21
2/11:  School Site Council Meeting in Room 402 at 3:30 PM
​2/14 and 2/17: President's Weekend--No School
​1/13/20:  Second Semester Begins

       Students check StudentVue for Schedules
1/16/20:  Senior Panoramic Picture
1/20/20:  MLK Day--No School
​12/10/19: AP invoices sent out via e-mail​

12/20: End of Semester Minimum Day
12/23/19-1/10/20: Winter Break
             Office will be closed 12/23-1/3
    Office hours 1/6-1/10:  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
​12/13-12/15: 
High Schooler's Guide to the Galaxy
12/17-12/19: Minimum Days for Final Exams
12/17/19: "Under New Management" Band Concert
12/19/19: Winter Choir Concert
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11/6-11/8: Senior Yearbook Photos after school
11/8/19: Deadline for AP exam deposit and exam   order
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11/11/19: Veteran's Day, No School
11/12/19:  School Site Council room 402 at 3:30 PM
                    ELAC meeting room 402 at 5:30 PM
11/25-11/29: Thanksgiving Break

​9/23/19 to 9/27/19  
HERO Lessons
     Family information guides
10/3/19 Regional College and Career Fair:
     Agua Caliente Resort
10/4/19  Quarter One Ends
10/4/19  Fee Waiver documents due to 
     Ms. Ballard's office
10/7/19 Non-Student Day (Professional Development for Staff)
10/8/19 School Site Council Meeting @            3:30 PM in room 402
​8/17/19: Welcome Back Dance

8/19/19 - 8/23/19: Spirit Week
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8/7/19 First Day of School
     All students should be on campus by 
     9:30 AM for Opening Day Activities
​7/31/19: 
Validation
   Seniors 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
   Juniors/Sophomores 1:00 PM to
   4:00 PM
  Closed from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
8/1/19: Validation
​    Freshmen 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
8/2/19: Freshman Orientation 
     8:30 AM in the Gym
8/2/19: Freshman Parent Orientation
​    8:30 AM in the HGPAC6/5/19 to 6/7/19: Final Exams (minimum day schedule)
​5/29/19: Senior's Last Day

6/3/19: Graduation
​5/13/15/21/19 and 5/22/19: Band Concert

5/24/19: Minimum Day (students released at 12:50 PM) 
5/24/19: Prom
​9 to 5/17/19: Last chance to change 
course selections for 2019-20
5/3/19 to 5/5/19: Just Another High School Play in the HGPAC
5/6/19 to 5/17/19: AP Testing
5/9/19 and 5/10/9: Idols and Icons Spring Dance Show
​5/13/19 Senior Awards Night
5/17/19 and 5/18/19: Dinner Theater3/22/19: Quarter 3 Ends
3/23/19: Spring Fling
4/1/19-4/12/19: CAASPP all 11th graders, CAST all 12th graders
4/9/19: Frosh Night at 6:00 PM in the Gym for incoming Rattler Athletes
2/21/19 
AP Exam Fees due 
1/28/19-3/8/19 Panorama Survey open
3/15/19: "This I Believe" Writing Competition presentations
3/15/19: Principal for the Day​12/19/19: School Site Council and LCAP Stakeholder's meeting (3:30 PM in room 402/403)
​2/19/18 Choir December Dinner Concert. A collaboration between Choir and CAFE.  Tickets may be purchased on the 
HGPAC website.
​12/14/18 - 12/16/18 A Wonderful Carol, a production by the RMHS Theatre department. Tickets may be purchased on the HGPAC website.
​12/6/18 and 12/7/18  Frostbite Winter Dance Show @ 7:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased on the HGPAC website.
12/11/18 Senior Karaoke Night
11/8/18: Last day to commit to AP exams

11/12/18: No School, Veterans Day
11/13/18: School Site Council @ 3:30 PM
​10/10/18: PSAT/College Kick-off Day

10/18/18: Homecoming Festival
10/19/18: Homecoming Football Game
10/20/18: Homecoming Dance
10/16/18: School Site Council Meeting9/5/18: AP Parent Informational Meeting 5-6 pm in HGPAC
9/11/18: School Site Council Training
3:30 PM in room 402/402
​9/11/18: Title I Parent Information Meeting  4:15 PM room 402/403

6/11 to 6/22 Session One of Summer School--Credit Recovery

7/5 to 7/18 Session Two of Summer School--Credit Recovery
​6/11 to 7/25 Summer School Enrichment
8/1 and 8/2  Validation for 2018-2019
​8/8/18  First Day of School6/8/18 Last Day of School​
6/6 to 6/8  Final Exams (Minimum Days)
6/4/18  Graduation
5/30/18  Seniors Last Day
5/28/18  Memorial Day--No School
5/25/18  Prom
3/6/18 Student Safety Presentations
   Principal's Memo
   RCSO presentation3/26/18 to 4/6/18 Spring Break
​3/23/18 Last day to register for AP Exams3/9/18  "This I Believe" Essay contest presentations
3/7/18 Junior Parent Chromebook Information Meeting10/28/17 Homecoming Dance
​10/27/17 Homecoming Football Game
10/26/17 Homecoming Festival--Outside Basketball Courts 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
10/17/17 School Site Council Meeting: Room 402 at 3:30 PM9/13/17 Galen Committee Meeting
​9/5/17 - School Site Council Training 3:30 PM
9/4/17 - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
8/9/17 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
8/2-3/17 - Registration / Validation
7/26/17 - College & Career Planning for freshmen 6:00 PM
7/25/17 - High School Planning for freshmen 6:00 PM
​7/4/17 -  4th of July, NO SCHOOL
​6/9 - Minimum Day, Per 3/6

6/8 - Minimum Day, Per 2/4
6/7 - Minimum Day, NO LATE START
6/5 and 6/6 - Regular schedule
6/1/17 - Graduation, 8:00pm
​5/30/17 - Senior Grad Night

5/29/17 - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
5/26/17 - Senior's Last School Day
5/25/17 - Senior BBQ
5/22/17 - Senior Awards Night
5/21/17 - Senior Brunch
5/2-19/17 - SBAC Testing
5/2-12/17 - AP Testing
​4/28/17 - Minimum Day

4/28/17 - PROM!
4/25/17 - School Site Council Mtg
4/10-21/17 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
​4/6-8/17 - MTU presents,
SWEENEY TODD

4/4/17 - Senior Meeting for End of the Year Activities and Graduation
3/31/17 - ASB: Prom Fashion Show
3/30/17 - Pep Rally
3/27-27/17 - CAST Science Testing, Block Schedule
3/23-24/17 - RMHS Dance presents, KALEIDOSCOPE SPRING DANCE SHOW
3/21/17 - SSC Mtg - Cancelled
3/18/17 - RMHS Choirs presents, MAGIC, MUSIC AND MYSTERY 2.0
3/17/17 - End of 3rd Quarter
3/3/17 - Rattler Awards Assembly
​2/24-26/17 - RMHS Performing Arts 
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
2/21/17 - School Site Council Mtg
​2/20/17 - Presidents Day, NO SCHOOL
2/17/17 - Presidents Day, NO SCHOOL
2/11/17 - Winter Formal
2/10/17 - PLUS Forum
2/6-10/17 - Spirit Week
2/3-5/17 - MTU presents, WEST SIDE STORY
​1/26/17 - Blood Drive
1/23/17 - Every Student Succeeding Event at Palm Springs HS Auditorium
1/20/17 - PLUS Forum
1/19/17 - Senior Panoramic Picture
1/16/17 - MLK Day, No School
1/9/17 - Welcome Back!
​12/19/16 - 1/6/17 - Winter Break

12/16/16 - End Semester 1
12/15-16/16 - RMHS Theatre presents,
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
12/14-16/16 - Minimum Days
​12/10/16 - Winter Formal, School Dance
12/9/16 - RMHS Choirs presents, 
Reflections Show Choir December Variety Show - 7pm
12/8/16 - RMHS Choirs presents,
DECEMBER CLASSICS - 7pm
12/3/16 - CIF Finals Football Game @Arroyo HS 
11/25/16 - Home Playoff Football Game

​11/21-25/16 - Thanksgiving Break
11/18-20/16 - MTU Presents,
​DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
11/15/16 -SSC/ELAC Meeting
11/12/16 - UCLA Trip
11/11/16 - CIF Finals Tennis​
11/11/16 - Veteran's Day, No School
11/10/16 - Home Playoff Football Game
11/9/16 - Home Playoff Tennis
11/4/16 - Galen Committee Mtg​
​11/3/16 - 9th Gr. Anti-Bullying presentation by "The Center"
11/1/16 - Rattler Awards Assembly​
​10/27-28/16 - 
FRIGHT NIGHT, RMHS Performing Arts Collaborative
​10/26/16 - Blood Drive

​10/25/16 - Judge Otis Sterling III presentation to 11th and 12th graders.
10/22/16 - ACT Test - Register here
10/20-21/16 - FAFSA Workshop, 3:10pm in room 402
​10/20/16 - Great American Shakeout
10/19/16 - PSAT - ALL 10th/11th Grade Students to participate for FREE!
10/18/16 - SSC/ELAC Meeting
10/14/16 - Football versus 29 Palms HS
10/14-16/16 - PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, MTU Performance​
10/11/16 - Regional College and Career Fair at "The Show" at Aqua Caliente
10/10-10/11, 2016 - District In-Service Days, NO SCHOOL
10/8/16 - Homecoming Dance
10/7/16 - Homecoming Football versus Coachella Valley HS
10/6/16 - Homecoming Festival
10/5/16 - FAFSA Parent Information Presentation, 6:00 pm, HGPAC
10/1/16 - SAT Test - Register here
9/13/16 - School Site Council Training
9/5/16 - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
9/2/16 - Home Football Game vs SHHS

8/26/16 - Home Football Game vs BHS
8/25/16 - Back to School Night / 
School Site Council (Parent) Elections
8/10/16 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
8/3-4/16 -
Registration / Validation
7/18-22/16 - ELL Summer Institute
​7/11/16 - Last Day of Summer School
​7/4/16 -  4th of July, NO SCHOOL
6/28-30/16 - AVID Summer Institute
6/13/16 - First Day of Summer School

Graduation Luxury Boxes

Class of 2016 graduation, we have the unique opportunity to offer Private Luxury Boxes for the price of $400.00. If you are interested in purchasing one of the Private Luxury Boxes for graduation or for more information, please visit the ASB webpage and follow the procedures.
​Deadline for request is Friday, January 29,2016
Back to School Night
September 9, 2015
Helene Galen Theatre and Classrooms
6:00-6:30 pm, Informational Meeting in the Theatre 
6:30-8:00 pm, Classroom Visits                                


School Site Council (SSC) Elections
We will hold our annual SSC parent elections at Back to School Night. If you are interested in being on the ballot please contact Cecilia Valdez at (760)202-6459 or cvaldez@psusd.us

RMHS Choir
Professional Collaboration

E! TV recording for their new reality show about the Stewart Family; Ruby Stewart and Alyssa Bonagura in collaboration with RMHS Choir as backup vocals.
http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/education/2015/04/23/rancho-mirage-students-sing-charity/26238821/
RM Writers Festival held in the Helene Galen Theatre, RMHS. Students experienced acting from Laurence Luckinbill and interviews with Anne Rice, Christopher Rice, and Victoria Wilson.

RMHS Choirs in Chicago

RMHS "Reflections" Show Choir performs at the State of the City event at the Aqua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage!
Extend learning through the summer
RMHS in the news! Check out the article at:  http://www.pe.com/local-news/coachella-valley/coachella-valley-headlines/20140425-school-extend-learning-through-the-summer.ece
​6/9/16 - Last Day of School!
6/7-9/16 - Minimum Days
6/2/16 - Graduation
5/30/16 - Memorial Day-No School
5/27/16 - Last Day for Seniors
5/20-22/16 - MTU Presents,  
LES MISERABLES, THE MUSICAL Get your tickets at hgpac.org 

5/15-21/16 - Classified Employee Week
5/17/16 - School Site Council Meeting
5/16/16 - Senior Scholarship Awards Night, Class of 2016
5/12-31/16 - SBAC Testing

5/2-6/16 - Week of the Teacher
5/2-13/16 - AP Testing
4/30/16 - RMHS Choirs, MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND MUSIC
4/29/16 - PROM, Aqua Caliente Casino
4/27/16 - College Decision Night at UCR Palm Desert
4/22-24/16 - RMHS Theatre presents, ANYTHING GOES, THE MUSICAL
4/19/16 - School Site Council Meeting
4/15/16 - Final AP Payment Due
4/14/16 - RMHS POPS CONCERT
4/9/16 - Rattler Golf Scramble
4/7/16 - PSUSD SONGFEST
​3/14/16 - Prom Tickets on Sale
3/19/16 - Bilingual “College Dream-College Making it Happen” Event - CSUSB PD Campus
3/14/16 - Pi Day...3.14
​3/14/16 - Prom Tickets on Sale
3/10/16 - Deadline for seniors to submit Pathways to Success Scholarship App.
3/4/16 - ASB, Movie Night
3/2/16 - FAFSA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED!
3/1/16 - Rattler Awards Assembly
2/25/16 - RMHS Choir, 
LOVE Concert
2/18-21/16 - MTU presents, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE MUSICAL
2/16/16 - School Site Council Meeting
2/6/16 - Relay for Life
​2/1-5/16 - Spirit Week
1/29-31/16 - RMHS Performance, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.
1/29/16 - LCAP Survey Ends!
1/23/16 - Winter Formal, School Dance
1/21/16 - Senior Panoramic Picture
1/19/16 - School Site Council Meeting
1/18/16 - MLK Day, No School
1/15/16 - Lunchtime Pep Rally
1/14/15 - Financial Aid Night 
12/26-30/15 - Maxpreps Holiday Classic
12/15/15 - RMHS CHOIRS: HOLIDAY ON BROADWAY
12/14/15 - School Site Council/ELAC Mtg
12/10-11 - RMHS Winter Dance Show

11/20/15 - Home Football Playoffs
11/13-15, 20-22/15 - MTU Presents - IN THE HEIGHTS, THE MUSICAL
11/13/15 - Home Football Playoffs
11/4/15 - Awards Assembly, Per 2-5
10/31/15 - DAL Final XC meet at RMHS

10/30-31/15 - RMHS PA Presents - A Masked Ball, A New Musical Revue
10/23/15 - Home Football Game vs YVHS
10/20/15 - School Site Council/ELAC Mtg
10/17/15 - MTU Presents - "CARNIVAL"
10/16/15 - Home Football Game vs DMHS
10/15/15 - Eat Smart Play Hard at NNCMS
10/15/15 - Great American Shake-Out 
10/14/15 - PSAT
10/13/15- College Fair @ RMHS
10/9/15 - Home Fooball Game vs DHSHS
9/29/15 - Safety Committee Mtg

9/21/15 - School Site Council Training
9/18/15 - Home Football Game vs THS
9/14/15 - Galen Allocation Committee
9/12/15 - Community Engagement Conference; 8:00 am-1:30 pm
9/9/15 - Back to School Night and School Site Council (Parent) Elections; 
9/4/15 - Home Football Game vs CCHS
9/4/15 - Pep Rally!
8/13/15 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
​6/11/15 - Last Day of School!
6/3/15 - Student Sport Physicals, 5-6:00pm
5/29-30/15 - MTU Presents,  
MAGICAL NIGHT ON BROADWAY. Get your tickets at hgpac.org 
5/28/15 - RMHS Bands Spring Concert. Open seating, donations accepted. 
5/25/15 - Memorial Day-No School
5/19/15 - SENIOR  Survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/77VSKDH
5/19/15 - School Site Council Meeting
5/18-29/15 - SBAC Testing
5/18-22/15 - Classified Employee Week
5/15/15 - Pep Rally
5/14-15/15 - RMHS Dance Team and Dance present, DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
5/10-16/15 - Week of the Teacher
5/5/15 - 2015 DIGICOM FILM FESTIVAL
5/2/15 - PROM, Aqua Caliente Casino
4/28/15 - Parent Information Night, 5:30pm in the Theatre.
4/24-26/15 - RMHS Theatre presents, SEUSSICAL, the Musical.
4/24/15 - Final AP Payment Due
4/21/15 - School Site Council Meeting
4/11/15 - Rattler Golf Scramble
3/12,13,15,20-22/15 - MTU presents, Legally Blonde the Musical.
3/17-18/15 - CAHSEE, ALL 10th Grade
3/17/15 - School Site Council Meeting
3/13/15 - Initial deposit for AP Exams Due!
3/6/15 - ASB, Movie Night
3/4/15 - Galen Allocation Meeting
2/12/15 - RMHS Choir, LOVE Concert
2/11/15 - ELAC Meeting
2/6/15 - Teacher In-service Day, No School
2/5-7,13-15/15 - MTU presents, Little Shop Of Horrors. Get your tickets at hgpac.org
2/3-4/15 - CAHSEE Makeup, 11th only
1/24/15 - Winter Formal, School Dance
1/22-23/15 - RMHS play, Woolfie. 
Get your tickets at hgpac.org
1/20/15 - School Site Council Meeting
12/26-30/14 - MaxPreps Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament.
12/19/14 - RMHS: Holiday on Broadway. 
12/17/14 - MTU presents, "Lucky Stiff"
12/10-11/14 - RMHS Winter Dance Show.
12/8/14 - Vision and Hearing (10th Grade) 
12/5/14 - Movie Night in the Quad
12/4/14 - RMHS Safety Committee Meeting
12/3/14 - ELAC Meeting
12/3/14 - CAFE Advisory Meeting
11/21-23/14 - RMHS Musical; ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.
11/14/14 - WASC Visit!
11/13/14 - RMHS Choirs - Introduction Concert 2014!
11/7/14 - Karaoke Night; RMHS Show Choir
11/5/14 - Band-O-Rama at CCHS
11/3/14 - Champions of Excellence awards Ceremony
10/31/14 - Halloween...Be Safe. halloweensafetytips
10/29-30/14 - Fright Night!
10/27-31/14 - Red Ribbon Week
10/23-25/14 - MTU Musical
10/21/14 - School Site Council Meeting
10/16/14 - State-wide Earthquake Drill
10/15/14 - PSAT
10/7/14 - Galen Allocation Committee Mtg; 10:30am, Helene Galen Theatre
9/27/14 - School Dance; 7:30 PM-10:30 PM
9/25/14 - School Site Council Training
9/24/14 - ELAC Meeting
9/24/14 - School Safety Committee Mtg
9/17/14 - Back to School Night and School Site Council (Parent) Elections; 
6:00pm - 8:00pm; Helene Galen Theatre 
8/19/14 - School Site Council Meeting
8/18/14 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! If you did not complete validation you will need to be prepared with the four signature pages sent in your summer mailer.
8/8/14 - Registration / Validation day for ANY RMHS student; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
8/8/14- Registration / Validation day for Freshmen; 8:00 am - 11:30 am
8/7/14 - Registration / Validation day for Sophomores; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
8/7/14 - Registration / Validation day for Juniors; 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Information will be mailed home and can also be found under the Student Resources tab or using the Quick Link!
Unlocking the secrets of a new school year
http://www.pe.com/articles/school-749048-year-first.html
An article written by Marshall Mallory, English teacher at Rancho Mirage High School.
Rattlers 'Own it'
http://www.rcoe.us/newsroom/paper-clips/rattlers/
An article written by Rose Gonzalez, Work Based Learning Educator at Rancho Mirage High School.

Summer Reading!!!!

Advanced Placement English Students should visit Mrs. Downer's website at http://mrsadowner.weebly.com/for your summer work!
All 9th and 10th grade students should chose selections from the attached reading list to work on during the summer. RMHS Summer Reading List.

Time Capsule Buried

The RMHS time capsule was buried and will not be opened for 35 years. The capsule included many items relevant to the opening of RMHS. Some of those items were:
-A USB drive with many photos, videos, etc., from our website.
-Signature books containing signatures of RMHS students and staff.
-ID's and Lanyards from students and staff.
6/13/14 - Minimum day - Last Day of School
6/6-7/14 - MUSICAL THEATRE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS:  A MAGICAL NIGHT ON BROADWAY - 8:00pm each night.
6/3/14 - MTU Parent Info. Mtg. DSMS
6/2/14 - MTU Parent Info. Mtg. - JWMS
5/30/14 - Spring Dance
5/28/14 - MTU Parent Info. Mtg. - RCMS
5/23/14 - Spring Pep Rally
5/22/14 - FINAL RMHS CHOIR CONCERT, TICKETS ARE FREE AND DONATIONS ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED!!!!! 
5/20/14 - Band Concert
5/17/14 - Rattler Football Golf Scramble
5/13-14/14 - CAHSEE Make-up Test
5/9and10/14 - RMHS Dance Team Presents "Bring the Beat Back", 2014 Spring Show
5/6/14 - School Site Council Meeting
5/3/14 - SCVA and RMHS SHOW CHOIR SPECTACULAR! 7:30am-10:00pm.
4/28/14 10th Grade Life Science CST, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, regular bell schedule
4/25,26,27 - FAME THE MUSICAL RMHS presents their second musical of the year. Get your tickets at HGPAC.ORG
4/24/14 Rescheduled ELAC meeting, 6:00 PM in the Media Center
4/18/14 - NO SCHOOL
4/15/14 - School Site Council Meeting
4/11/14 - End 3rd Quarter
4/9/14 - Parent Night - current 8th grader students, 5:30 pm in the RMHS Theatre.
4/8/14 - ELAC meeting, 6:00 PM in the Media Center.
4/8/14 - "SONGFEST", PSUSD choirs second annual performance at RMHS. Get your tickets at HGPAC.ORG
4/4,5,6 - A CHORUS LINE! MTU presents their third show of the season. Get your tickets at HGPAC.ORG
3/18-19/14 - CAHSEE ELA/Math, ALL 10th grade students!
3/14/14 - Pi Day...3.14
3/4/14 - School Site Council Meeting and Title I Parent Meeting
2/27/14 - RMHS Informational Parent Night
2/26/14 - Community Input: Budget Plan
2/20/14 - Band Concert at RMHS
2/18/14 - School Site Council Meeting
2/11/14 - ELAC meeting
1/31-2/2/14 -  "HAIRSPRAY" STARRING COMEDIAN/ACTOR BRUCE VILANCH 
1/18/14 - Winter Formal Dance at RMHS
1/17/14 - RMHS Winter Rally
12/26-30/13 - Maxpreps Holiday Classic
12/14-21/13 - THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT, RMHS's first Musical Theatre performance!!! 
12/10/13 - Master class with Craig Bohmler, composer of THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT.
12/6-7/13 - RMHS 'ORIGINS' dance and RMHS Choir performances, 6:00 pm.
11/20/2013 - MTU presents FOLLIES!!!
11/15/2013 - Helene Galen Performing Arts Center...Unveiling, Ribbon Cutting
11/1/13 - RMHS Dance, 7:00-10:00pm
11/1/13 - Fright Night, 7:00pm
10/31/13 - Fright Night, 7:00pm
10/29/13 - Career Path Open House, JWMS
10/22/13 - Visit to NNCMS, 7:00-9:00am
10/21/13 - Visit to JWMS, 7:00-9:00am
10/17/2013 - Great American Shake-Out 
10/16/2013 - PSAT; 8:00am - 11:00am
10/10-11/2013 - Picture Days
10/2/2013 - RMHS Back to School Night
9/3/2013 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! If you did not complete validation you will need to be prepared with the four signature pages listed on the Registration / Validation page.
8/23 - Registration / Validation day for ANY RMHS student; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
8/23 - Registration / Validation day for RMHS Freshmen; 8:00 am - 11:30 am
8/22 - Registration / Validation day for RMHS Sophomores; 8:00 am - 11:30 am Information has been mailed home and can also be found under the Student Resources tab or using the Quick Link!
6/20-7/12 Register for Fall Baseball Tryouts. Visit the Baseball page for more information under "Rattlers Wanted," fill in the "Player Information Sheet," and send it to Coach Aparicio by email at aaparicio@psusd.us 
6/11-6/13 - Dance Team Tryout Clinic and Auditions, 5:00-7:00 pm in the large dance room
5/28/13 - Galen Family Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to Rancho Mirage High School Performing Arts Center!
5/23; 5/24 - Safe Routes to School tour and presentation for 8th grade students at JWMS and NNCMS.
5/23/13 - ASB Meet n Greet - 6:00pm at RMHS
5/21/13 - AVID Orientation night
5/14; 5/16; 5/21 - MTU see attached flyer for information meetings and auditions! View the Quick Links.
5/10/13 - RMHS OPEN HOUSE
4/1-4/10 - Course requests, If you have not submitted your course request forms you may print them from this page and submit them electronically to admin@ranchomiragehighschool.org
3/19/13 - Course request information presentation at Raymond Cree Middle School. Pickup on 3/21/13.
3/8/13 - Course request collection at CCHS.
March - The initial course request process for the remaining 8th and 9th grade students at JWMS, NNCMS, RCMS, CCHS, PSHS, and DHSHS will happen this month. 
2/27/13 - Course request information presentation at CCHS.
2/26/13 - The PSUSD Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Chris Calderwood as the Vice Principal and Athletic Director for Rancho Mirage High School!
February - Initial staffing process for internal teaching candidates. 
2/1/13 - Course request collection at JWMS.
1/29/13 - Course request collection at NNCMS
1/24/13 - Course request information presentation at NNCMS.
1/18/13 - Deadline for VP/AD, Counselor, and Librarian Applications.
1/9/13 - RMHS Principal will be at the JWMS, Health and Wellness Night
12/6/12 - Principal site visit - JWMS
11/30/12 - 5:00pm, JWMS Drama Production
11/14/12 - 6:00pm, RMHS Informational Parent Meeting at the JWMS auditorium. This meeting is for current 8th grade students at JWMS or RCMS, or 9th grade students at PSHS. 
11/13/12 - 6:00pm, RMHS Informational Parent Meeting at the NNCMS auditorium. This meeting is for current 8th grade students at NNCMS or 9th grade students at CCHS.
11/2/12 - Principal site visit - JWMS
10/30/12 - Principal site visit - JWMS
10/23/12 - Principal site visit - NNCMS
10/9/12 - Principal site visit - JWMS
10/4/12 - Principal site visit - NNCMS
9/27/12 - Principal site visit - JWMS
9/20/12 - Principal site visit
9/20/12 - Principal site visit
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Jeff Glackler
Jeff Glackler joined the RMHS staff for the 2014-15 school-year. Jeff is a native of Mankato, Minnesota.


Glackler is a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University, where he earned a B.S. in History and a Coaching degree.

Jeff has taught numerous social studies classes over the years. He played three years of college baseball and has been a head softball, basketball and baseball coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the RMHS girl’s softball team. His hobbies include, collecting authentic NHL hockey jerseys and Star Wars memorabilia. He is a huge fan of the Minnesota Wild and Twins.



Rancho Mirage High School
31001 Rattler Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 
​(760) 202-6455

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