September 28th, 2026: RIM's Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff
Dear Students, Families, and Staff,
A new week is here!
Check out this week’s Weekly Kickoff and see what’s happening around ROWUSD.
Let’s make it a great week!
















Page: RIM's Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff: September 28th to October 2nd. Fall Magic Is in the Air!
Leaves are dancing around our schools,
Cooler days are feeling oh-so-cool!
Pumpkins are popping up left & right,
And friendly little ghosts are sneaking out at night!
From classrooms to playgrounds, fall fun has begun!
With spooky smiles & some autumn fun!
Page: Upcoming dates:
September 29th- October 2nd, Elementary Parent-Teacher conferences. All elementary schools will dismiss students @ 12:15 pm
Next board meeting: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
PLC-modified days: Monday, October 5th, October 12th, October 29th, October 26th
October 16th, 2026:student non-attendance day-teacher professional development day. October Menus-Go to:https://rimsd.k12.ca.us/menu
FREE parenting classes: Next session: Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom
Page: Dear Families & Staff, Come Join Us At the Board Meeting! ROWUSD School Board meeting, Thursday, October 15th, 2026, 5:30 pm. Located at the District Office. 24740 San Moritz Way, Crestline. If you cannot attend in person, you can watch the meeting live on YouTube or scan the QR Code to view it on your phone.
We hope to see you there or online! Public Participation
This meeting will be held at the Rim of the World Unified School District and via YouTube.If you wish to view the meeting, log in to:
https://www.youtube.com/@rowusdschools/streams
Page: Saturday Academy October 24th, 8 am to 12 pm. Saturday Academy will be held at the following School Sites:
Charles Hoffman Elementary, Lake Arrowhead Elementary, Valley of Enchantment, Mary Putnam Henck IntermediateRim High School
“Participating school sites are still being finalized & may change closer to the event date.” Remove 1 absence from attendance Record! Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. Please note: School transportation will NOT be available. Saturday Academy is open to all students interested in additional support and enrichment opportunities.
Page: Elementary Activities: Charles Hoffman Elementary
Monday 9/28: Art:TK/K & 1st Grade, Early Dismissal
Tuesday, 9/29: Music 2nd-5th Grades, After school Band & Strings,
Early Dismissal
Wednesday, 9/30: Early Dismissal
Thursday, 10/1: PE 1st-5th Grades, Early Dismissal
Friday, 10/2: Early Dismissal
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
Monday, 9/28: PE, & Music Day
Tuesday, 9/29: Art Day, Chromebook Checkouts
Wednesday, 9/30: Music & Art Day, After-school band
Thursday, 10/1: Chromebooks checkout
Friday, 10/2: PE Day, Custodial Appreciation Day
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
VOE Book Fair is Coming 9/28-10/2...
Monday, 9/28: 5th Grade DARE, Book Fair in Library
Tuesday, 9/29: PE, Book Fair in Library
Wednesday, 9/30: PE, Book Fair in Library
Thursday, 10/1: Art & Music, Book Fair in Library, Lego Club
Friday, 10/2: Art & Music, Book Fair in Library
Page: ATTENTION: LAE FAMILIES. You are Awesome to the Core. Tuesday, September 29th. Join us for an Apple Nacho Bar and a variety of delicious apple treats, including apple pies, apple tarts, apple turnovers, and apple nachos. We need your help. We are looking for donations of apple treats and toppings to make this event extra special for our amazing staff.
Page: ATTENTION CHE Families: Save the Date: CHE PTA Fall Festival Save the Date. Classroom Trick or Treat. October 26th from 3 pm to 6 pm. Face Paint, Games, Food for Purchase, Silent Auction, Crafts, and More! $5 Admission per child includes unlimited trick-or-treating. Tickets for purchase (popcorn, cotton candy, face paint, hairspray, etc.) We accept Venmo or Cash. Slime the Staff: $5.00. The silent auction runs from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Do not need to be present to win!
Page: Secondary Activities: Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate
26-27 MPH Expanded Learning Tutoring Sign-Up
Morning Sessions: Tuesdays, 7:40 AM-8:55 AM.
Afternoon Sessions: Thursdays, 3:50 PM-5:05 PM.
2026-2027 PTA Reflections Art Contest.
Entries due no later than October 30th, 2026.
September 29th: Make-Up Picture Day
Rim High School: Tutoring Starts Tuesday, September 29th:
Will be held every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:215 pm to 3:15 pm
Homecoming Football Game: Thursday, October 15th
Homecoming Dance permission slips are available outside the ASB Office. Homecoming Dance is Friday, October 16th
Tickets on sale from 9/16 to 10/13.
Homecoming Dance, October 16th, 7 pm to 11 pm, San Moritz Lodge
Creative Art Club-every Wednesday during Lunch-Rm 104 in Mrs. Stemeier's class
Page: Dinner plans? We’ve got you covered! Gather the family, enjoy a delicious meal with your MPH community, and help raise funds for the MPH PTA. Eat, connect, and support MPH! Jersey Mike's Fundraiser. Thursday, October 8th, from 3 pm to 9 pm. Good goes beyond the sub! Visit our store or order on our app using promo JMGIVES on October 8th from 3 pm to 9 pm, and we'll donate 50% of your sale to support the May Putnam Henck PTA. Enjoy some great subs and help Jersey Mike's support this worthy cause. Valid only at 28200 Hwy 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA (909) 358-4540.
Valid in app with promo code JM Gives or mention the fundraiser in store 4484.
Page: College Info Night: for Parents & Students, 9th-12th Grades. College Info Night 2026. Tuesday, September 29th at Rim HS Library. 1) Talk to an educational consultant. 2) Find out about timelines. 3) How to build a resume. 4) What are Admissions Boards looking for?
Learn what admissions teams look for, explore options from community colleges to 4-year universities, and application timelines. We'll also cover what to include in a college application, scholarship deadlines, the SAT or ACT, and more. Welcome to all parents and students in Grades 9-12, hosted by Rim of the World High School PTSA
Page: RHS Homecoming Game October 15th, 2026. Homecoming: A home game to remember! Highlights: RHS Marching Band-themed Floats, King & Queen Announced, RIM vs. Kaiser HS. RHS takes on Kaiser HS under the Thursday night lights! We’re calling on our entire mountain community: families, students, alumni, staff, & neighbors to come together, fill the stands, & show what Rim pride is all about! Join us & bring your RIM Spirit, & help us create an amazing Homecoming atmosphere for all! Our athletes perform the best when the community shows up. Come out, cheer, & be part of this exciting GAME to remember! Go Fighting Scots!
Homecoming 2026, October 15th at the Townsend Memorial Field. Date Change!
Page: Secondary Activities: Mountain High School & RVA.
MHS: Monday, 9/28th: E-Sports 11:10 am to 11:40 am @ Room 4
MHS: Tuesday, 9/29: Art & Emotional Regulation Class @ 11:45 am-Cafeteria. RVA: Thursday, 10/1: RVA “Meet the Masters” event @ 11:45 am -Cafeteria
MHS & RVA: Friday, 10/2: 6:40 am-7:15 am: Kurt’s Kup of Koffee. MHS & RVA parents & staff come drive by the MHS parking lot &
grab a cup of joe. MHS: Friday, 10/3: Garden Prep Meeting, 11:10 am to 11:40 am
Page: RHS Sports-UPCOMING GAMES 9/28/26 to 10/3/26. BOYS Football: Friday, 10/2: Varsity vs. TBA HS at 7 pm. May be Cancelled. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday, 9/30: Freshmen vs. Grand Terrace HS @ 4 pm AWAY GAME
Wednesday, 9/30: JV vs. Grand Terrace HS @ 4 pm AWAY GAME
Wednesday, 9/30: Varsity vs. Grand Terrace HS @ 5:15 pm AWAY GAME
Friday, 10/2: Freshmen, vs Jurupa Hill HS @ 3:30 pm HOME GAME
Friday, 10/2: JV vs Jurupa Hills HS @ 3:30 pm HOME GAME
Friday, 10/2: Varsity vs Jurupa Hill HS @ 5 pm HOME GAME
GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL: Tuesday, 9/29: JV vs Colton HS @ 5 pm AWAY GAME
Tuesday, 9/29: Varsity vs Colton HS @ 6 pm AWAY GAME
Wednesday, 9/30: Varsity vs. CMI @ 3 pm HOME GAME
GIRLS TENNIS: Friday, 10/2: JV vs Jurupa Hills @ 3 pm HOME MATCH
Friday, 10/2: Varsity vs. Jurupa Hills HS @ 3 pm Home Match
Cross country: Wednesday, 9/30: JV vs AAC Mini Meet #2 @ 3:15 pm AWAY MEET
Wednesday, 9/30: Varsity vs AAC Mini Meet # 2 @ 3:15 pm AWAY MEET
CHEER:
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Page: Join Us: Thursday,
October 15th, 2026 @ 10:15 am. Shakeout Earthquake Drills. Individuals and Families: Get Ready to Shake Out. Join millions of people worldwide each year in practicing a "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" drill and other earthquake safety actions. Most people participate on International ShakeOut Day (the third Thursday of October), but you can hold your drill on any day of the year. Everyone, everywhere can participate: Individuals, families, schools, community groups, and other organizations can practice separately or together, even in multiple locations through videoconferencing. Learn more at ShakeOut.org/howtopaticipate
How to participate:
1) Plan Your Drill: a) Register on ShakeOut.org to be counted and get updates. b) Learn earthquake safety at Shakeout.org/dropcoverholdon c) Get a drill narration from Shakeout.org/broadcast d) Hold your earthquake drill and discuss what you learned.
2) Get Prepared to Earthquakes:
a) Secure items that might fall or be thrown during earthquakes. b) Create or update personal or family disaster plans. c) Organize or restock emergency supply kits. d) West Coast: learn about earthquake alerts from ShareAlert.org. e) Visit EarthquakeCountry.org to learn more about preparedness.
3) Share the Shakeout: a) Talk to neighbors about preparedness and safety. b) Promotional materials are at shakeout.org/reourses c) Encourage friends, family, co-workers, and others to participate. d) Share photos and videos of your drill using Shakeout.
Page: Free Parenting Classes--Science of Parenting Young Children. Tuesdays, September 8th to November 10th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom. We invite ALL parents interested in FREE Parenting Classes, designed to support, encourage, and empower parents in our community, to a safe, supportive space to learn, grow, and connect with other parents. Building Stronger Families: Rim of the World Unified School District &
Cal State University of San Bernardino (CSUSB) Presents:“Parenting Young Children,” A 10-week Online Zoom Course
Classes are open to parents/caregivers of students in Preschool, TK, & Grades K-12. From September 8th through November 10th, 2026
will be held virtually on Zoom on Tuesday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For More information or to register, email: Angelina.Saucedo@csusb.edu
Page: Career Fair- free, family-friendly event open to the public. Thursday, October 15th, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm, located at 6075 Kimball Ave, Chino, CA 91708. We'll have information tables, mock interviews, a chance to meet our staff, food, and more. Free food while supplies last. For more information: (909) 993-1600 or visit www.ieua.org
Want a preview of some of the careers available at IEUA? They're featured in their newest Workforce Wednesday episode on YouTube.
