Spaulding High School

📊 DID YOU KNOW?
📅 Count deadline: Feb. 14
Free & Reduced Meal applications help Rochester Schools qualify for:
✔️ Additional instructional funding
✔️ Technology and staffing support
✔️ After-school & summer programs
✔️ Fair resource allocation across schools

This funding is based on participation, not just eligibility.

📅 Apply by February 14 so your household is counted.

👉 https://www.myschoolapps.com/

National School Counseling Appreciation Week

Student success is a shared journey. Rochester School District recognizes and thanks our school counseling professionals for their dedication to supporting students through collaboration, care, and consistency.

We appreciate the important role counselors play in helping students problem-solve, build social-emotional skills, and grow into successful learners.

🎉 National School Counseling Appreciation Week 🎉

Rochester School District recognizes and celebrates our dedicated school counseling professionals who positively impact students’ lives every day.

Their commitment to student success, well-being, and growth helps build strong learners and confident futures. Thank you for all you do for our students and school community!

Celebrating National School Counseling Week

This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counseling Week, recognizing the vital role our school counselors play in supporting students every day.

School counselors help students succeed academically, navigate social and emotional challenges, plan for the future, and feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether they are helping a student set goals, manage stress, resolve conflicts, or explore career pathways, their impact reaches far beyond the counseling office.

We are grateful for our counselors’ dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you for being trusted listeners, advocates, and champions for our students and school communities.

Please join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do!

Happy #CTEMonth! 🎉 February is all about celebrating Career & Technical Education... where students gain real-world skills, explore career pathways, and prepare for future success. 💼🔧📚 #CTEWorks #CareerReady #RWC_RTC

A message from the

Rochester School District Health Services

EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

Friday Night through Monday Night

According to the weather report, dangerously cold temperatures are expected all weekend. Wind chills and extreme cold can make it feel even colder and exposed skin can freeze in minutes.

What This Means

• Frostbite can occur on exposed skin (face, ears, fingers) in 10–30 minutes

• Hypothermia is possible even with short outdoor exposure

• Cold is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and pets

STAY SAFE TIPS

Children

• Cover all exposed skin: hats, scarves, gloves, face coverings

• Avoid outdoor play unless absolutely necessary

• Keep trips outside short and supervised

Pets

• Bring pets indoors at all times. Paw pads, ears, and tails can freeze quickly

• Do not leave animals in garages or outside shelters

Families

• Avoid going out Friday night through Monday unless necessary

• Dress in layers if travel is unavoidable

Homes

• Protect outdoor faucets and exposed pipes

• Let faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing

• Check heating systems and space heaters for safety

Vehicle Safety

Never Leave children or pets in cars. Cars lose heat quickly.

• Extreme cold can be dangerous if you are stranded or delayed.

• Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, especially Friday night–Monday

• Make sure your car has a full tank of gas, working heater and keep an emergency kit in your car (blanket, flashlight, snacks, phone charger)

• If you get stuck stay in your car, run heater 10 minutes per hour and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow.

Bottom Line

• If you don’t have to go out — stay in.

• If you do go out — cover up completely.

Stay warm. Stay safe.

Rochester Parks & Rec - Winter Festival, previously scheduled for Saturday, January 24th has been postponed due to the forecast cold weather. Rec staff and event partners agree that the low temperature will pose a danger to both participants and volunteers. A new date will be announced shortly. We hope everyone stays warm this weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on the rescheduled date.

Information about Recreation and Arena programs can be found at Rec.RochesterNH.gov or by calling 603-332-4120.”

📢 School Bus Safety Reminders for Families

School mornings can be busy—especially on cold, winter days ❄️. Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our students safe, calm, and on time.

Please remember:

Be ready and waiting on time at your child’s assigned bus stop

Stay at the designated stop so routes can run smoothly

Make sure students are out of cars and homes and standing at the stop when the bus arrives

Keep eyes on the road and surroundings while waiting

Listen to and follow directions from bus drivers and school staff

While we understand the temptation on cold mornings, please do not flag down buses or ask drivers to make extra stops. Sticking to assigned stops helps keep everyone safe and buses on schedule.

📞 Questions? Contact the Bus Transportation Manager at 603-509-2904
🌐 Bus schedules: https://www.rochesterschools.com/page/bus-schedules

Thank you for helping us keep transportation safe for all students!