In addition to the three new teachers gracing the Old Rochester Regional High School ranks as of this year, the school procured another about a month into the year. Due to the sudden retirement of Mrs. Johnston, one of ORR’s Spanish teachers, a seat needed filling for those Spanish classes as well as a senior […] Read more »
From a very early age, students in the United States are exposed to the existence and importance of the SAT. In junior high school, it’s the PSAT, which comes with a considerably lighter amount of pressure. But in high school, the specter of the SAT looms over the heads of virtually every student for four […] Read more »
As the beginning of the school year bedlam calms into routine, the senior class has a growing list of things we need to complete. As of Monday, we can all check the Yankee Candle fundraiser off the list. The first step in our final months of fundraising, it is good planning to have that end […] Read more »
The principal, Michael C. Devoll, of Old Rochester Regional High School announced that Alexander Milde, Chandra Perez-Gill and Jacob Rioux have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal […] Read more »
Across the country, childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in both rural towns and inner cities. The reasons are vast and difficult to pinpoint: is it diet? Is it lack of exercise? What about obsession with TV and video games? The list goes on with evidence to support each reason. While the cause is still […] Read more »
For the past few years, upperclassmen have attempted to convince incoming students that there is a pool located in the school. While that remains just a silly joke, upperclassmen may have a new bit of information to make it seem more realistic. For the first time, Old Rochester has an official school swim team. Fundraising […] Read more »
Last year marked the departure of four integral parts of the ORR high school faculty; each carried their weight in teaching skills as well as intellect. This year marks the arrival of three young, bright, new minds with their eyes set on similar sights. There are two different departments in the school represented by […] Read more »
The start of the school year always brings bustle and a subtle chaos to all involved, especially those in the junior and senior high schools. New classes, new teachers, class meetings and stacks of school paperwork often mark the first week. Teachers must learn new faces and assess their new class populations for the year. […] Read more »
The 2012 Old Rochester Regional High School Freshman and New Student Orientation will be held on Friday, August 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Read more »
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester announces that classes will begin for all students on Tuesday, September 4. This will be a full day of school. Inquiries concerning the opening of school should be directed to the Guidance Office at 508-763-8011 ext. 126. Since June 1998, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical […] Read more »