Dear Students, Families, and Staff, 

Welcome to our second Weekly Kickoff of the 2026 new year! As we move into week two, our schools are back in full swing! Students and staff have settled back into the swing of things, classrooms buzzing with learning, and the energy across the schools reflects a strong start to the second half of this school year! 

We look forward to another great week ahead and will continue to share updates, highlights, and important information as the year progresses.

Have a successful and productive week, everyone!



Page: Rim's Edge of Excelence Weekly Kickoff 2026. January 12th to 17th, 2026. ROWUSD is Ready to Learn! Students, back from winter break refreshed & bright, teachers & staff return with hearts delight! Rested minds ready to grow...Excited to learn...we are ready for Snow! January marks the start of a new year, new beginnings, fresh starts, resolutions, and goal setting!
Page: Upcoming Events and Important Dates: January: Wednesday PLC Modified Days. Wednesday, January 14th, January 21st and 28th. CSUSB/ROWUSD FREE Parenting Zoom Classes.  Begins TONIGHT, January 12th, 2026. You must register to attend Zoom meetings-See flyer! ROWUSD Board Workshop
THURSDAY, January 15th, 4:00 pm - QR Code for the Workshop. ROWUSD School Board Meeting: January 22nd, 2026, 5:30 pm. Saturday Academy
January 24th, 2026.  You must register to attend-see flyer! Elementary Dental Sealants CHE-January 23rd, LAE-January 30th, date may change
Page: Parenting Classes Begin Tonight! Rim of the World Unified  School District & Cal State University of San Bernardino Presents: Building Stronger Families "Parenting Young Children." January 12th through March 30th, 2026, will be held virtually on Zoom. Monday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 
Please register using the following link:   https://csusb.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02IkLaiH2z1aige:
For More information, please  email:
Rhiannon.Ramkissoon@csusb.edu
Page: Rim of the World Unified School District Office and  Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Page: Saturday Academy-January 24th, 2026. Saturday Academy will be held at all school sites on January 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at CHE, VOE, LAE, MPH, and RHS. To participate, please register using the link below to reserve your spot! https://forms.gle/kEfayG9XW9i5x2qN8
You Must Register by Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. 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. Remove 1 absence from the attendance Record!
Page: Dear Families & Staff, Let’s Stay Informed! This is a friendly reminder: The ROWUSD School Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd, 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
The next Board Meeting will be held on February 19th, 2026
Page: Friday, January 30th, 2026- Instrumental Petting Zoo 5 pm & Free Band Concert 6 pm! Join RHS & MPH for an UNFORGETTABLE evening of music, discovery, & community at the Rim High Performing Arts Center! Instrument Petting Zoo at 5:00 pm.  Kids af ALL ages 
are invited to come try out band instruments!  If your child has ever been curious about playing a band instrument, this is a perfect opportunity to explore & get hands-on experience! Picture: Rim of the World Unified Instrument Petting Zoo. Thinking about being in a band? Try a new instrument, then watch it played live! Explore and try different instruments to see what would be the BEST fit for you! Friday, January 30, 2026. % pm to 6 pm at Rim of the World High School. If you have any questions: Contact: Charlotte_ford@rimsd.k12.ca.us  or Kari.Stebbing@rimds.k12.ca.us
Page: Friday, January 30th, 2026-6 pm Consortium Collaboration Concert! After the Instrument Petting Zoo...join us in supporting  our musicians during this unique opportunity and experience the incredible talent of RHS and MPH students as their top ensembles perform side by side with the honorary Southern California Brass Consortium Quintet. When: January 30 Where: Rim High Performing Arts Center (PAC) Instrument Petting Zoo: 5:00 PM Concert: 6:00 PM. Admission is FREE. (Donations are appreciated; All proceeds will benefit the Arrowhead Arts Association.) Bring the whole family and come celebrate music, talent, and the arts in our mountain community! Picture: January 30, 2026, 6 pm-Rim Performing Arts Center Consortium Collaboration Concert. Featuring the Rim High School Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, and the MPH Advanced Band, alongside the Social Brass Consortium Quintet. An instrument Petting Zoo and demonstration will be available starting at 5 pm! Free Admission. Donations will benefit the Arrowhead Arts Association. 
Page: Elementary School Activities. Charles Hoffman Elementary
Monday, 1/12: VAPA Music: Grades 1-5
Wednesday, 1/14: VAPA-Art Grades K, TK/K, K
Wednesday, 1/15: Minimum Early Dismissal Day at 1:20 pm
Friday, 1/16: PE Day
Coming Soon: 
Monday, 1/19: No School Martin Luther King Observance Day
Friday, Jan. 23rd: Dental Sealants.
Lake Arrowhead Elementary:
Tuesday, 1/13: TK/K-Art, 1st-5th-Music
Wednesday, 1/14: PE Day;   1st-5th Grade-Music
Wednesday, 1/14: Minimum Day Release at 1:20 pm
Thursday, 1/15: PE Day
Friday, 1/6: Friday Flag 8:30 am to 9:15 am;
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
Tuesday, 1/13: Peacekeepers Meeting
Wednesday, 1/14: Minimum Day Release 1:20 pm
Wednesday, 1/14: School Site Council Meeting
Thursday, 1/15: Kindness Kids Lunch
Friday, 1/16: Earthquake Drill
Monday, 1/19: No School Martin Luther King Observance Day
Page: VOE's Weekly Message: Time Well Spent: The 10 C's That Matter Most! VOE January 12th-16th Voe Newsletter. Consider 10 C's of Time Wlss Spent:
There's so little time these days for families to spend with their kids. You want to make sure you have the best use of the time you have. You know you have to make the best use of thetime you have. You know that you're spending your time with your child well if you're engaging in one or more of these 10 C's of a strong parent-child relationship: 1) Caring-in both words and actions, 2) Cuddling-offering your child a cozy sense of security, 3) Commitment-showing that your childcan count on you, 4) Companionship-just spending time together, 5) Conversation-and listening as much as you talk, 6) Consistency-in what you do and say, 7) Chores0done together for the good of the family, 8) Creativity-and fostering inagination, 9) Connections-strengthening your child's senses of belonging in the family and the owrld, and 10) Culture-exposing your child to art, music, history, etc.  
Page: School Activities- Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate:
New Attendance Incentive-Spin Boards! No Absences or Tardies to Win a Spin Board!
Wednesday, 1/14: Minimum Early Dismissal Day
 Tuesday 1/13:  MPH tutoring before school, from 7:40 am to 8:55 am in the library. 
Thursday, 1/15: After School 3:50 pm to 5:05 pm in the library.
Drop-ins are allowed. Come and join the learning fun!
Eligibility for the 8th-grade trip begins January 6th
 Requirements are Positive Attendance, Positive Behavior, Positive Academics, and Responsibility!
Students can see their English teacher for more specifics! 
Wednesday, January 14th: MPH AVID College Wear Wednesday Spirit Day
Thursday, January 15: All Rim Spirit Wear
Friday, January 16: MPH School Spirit Wear
 Saturday Academy: January 24, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Rim High School: Wednesday, 1/14: Minimum Day-Early Release
Seniors: Cap & Gown Orders 1/21, 2/18 in Rotunda at Lunch. Final Orders due  3/13
Mountain High School: Monday, 1/12: Mindful Monday
Tuesday, 1/13: Tech-Free Tuesday
Wednesday, 1/14: Career/College Wednesday-Minimum Early Release Day 12:40 pm, E-Sports 
Thursday, 1/15: Thoughtful Thursday, Q$ Real Talk-%th Period
Friday, 1/16: Feedback/Spirit Day-Quarter Check Celebration
Drug/Alcohol Awareness Group-RIM Family Services-5th period
Rim Virtual Academy: Monday, 1/12: Mindful Monday
Tuesday 1/13: Tech-Free Tuesday
Wednesday, 1/14: Wellness Wednesday; E-Sports
Thursday 1/15: Thoughtful Thursday
Friday, 1/16: Festive Friday -RVA Social Event 2 pm - 3:30 pm
Page: RIM High School Sports Events. Tuesday, January 13th, 2026: 
*JV Girls Soccer vs Carter HS 3:15 pm Home Game
*Varsity Girls Soccer vs Carter HS 3:15 pm Home Game
*JV Boys Basketball vs Colton HS 4:00 pm Home Game
*JV Boys Soccer at Colton HS 4:00 pm Away Game
*JV Girls Basketball at Kaiser HS Canceled
*Varsity Boys Basketball vs Colton HS 5:30 pm Home Game
*Varsity Boys Soccer at Colton HS 5:45 pm Away Game
*Varsity Girls Basketball at Kaiser HS 6:00 pm Away Game
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026:
*Varsity Girls Wrestling vs Carter HS 5:30 pm Home Game
*Varsity Boys Wrestling vs Carter HS 6:00 pm Home Game
Thursday, January 15th, 2026:
*Varsity Boys Soccer vs Notre Dame HS-Riv. 3:15 pm Home Game
*JV Boys Basketball vs San Gorgonio HS 4:00 pm Home Game
JV Girls Basketball at  Bloomington HS TBA-Cancelled
JV Girls Soccer at Kaiser HS 4:00 pm Away Game
Varsity Girls Basketball at Bloomington HS 4:30 pm Away Game
Varsity Boys Basketball vs San Gorgonio HS 5:30 pm Home Game
Varsity Girls Soccer at Kaiser HS 5:45 pm Away Game
Please note: All times and dates are subject to change due to
 unforeseen circumstances.
Page: RIM Adult Ed Spring Semester: RIM Adult Ed High School Diploma, ESL, and GED/Hi/Set Classes begin this week, and we are excited to welcome you! Class Schedule: High School Diploma Class 
Tuesday, January 13: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
ESL (English Second Language) Class 
Wednesday, January 14: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
GED/HiSet
Thursday, January 15: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location:
27380 Hwy 18
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
(Behind Rim High School)
The gates at Mountain High School will open at 5:00 pm. Please plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you as you take this important step toward 
your educational goals.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Jackee Benson Email: Jackeebenson@rimsd.k12.ca.us or JeremyMontiel@rimsd.k12.ca.us
Page:  Social Media Safety: Do You Know: Parents have the right and obligation to monitor their minor children's cell phones and online activities to protect them from harm, including exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, and dangerous activities. Parents may face legal action for negligent supervision if they fail to monitor their child's online activities, especially when those activities result in harmful consequences. This applies to photos and messages, including those recently deleted. Emojis: Decoded- The DEA published a reference guide that is intended to give parents, caregivers, educators, and other influencers a better sense of how emojis are being used in conjunction with illegal drugs. Fake prescription pills are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, making them available to anyone with a smartphone. Use Common Sense: Common Sense Media is a trusted resource for parents to learn about safety tips and guides regarding social media, gaming, books, TV, and movies. While some resources are offered at a nominal cost, many on the site are free and provide in-depth insights to help ensure your child's safety. Keep Your "Site" on Safety: Build a Digital Wall: Social media platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok can expose users to predators, inappropriate content, and even drug dealers. Algorithms fuel feeds on social media sites, creating a heightened risk that harmful content will appear. Blocking these sites can help safeguard children. Moderation is Key: Screen time controls allow you to manage and restrict how much time you and your children spend ondigital devices by setting limits, schedules, and content restrictions. On iPhones and iPads, use the built-in Screen Time feature in Settings to set downtime, app limits, communication restrictions, and content filters. For Android filters, use Google Family Link to manage child accounts or Digital Wellbeing for your own device. Microsoft devices use the Microsoft Family Safety app to set a schedule for Windows and Xbox. Another popular platform to manage screen time and safety is Qustodio. Scan the QR code to find out more. Contact 909-336-1800/RCFYCOALITION@RIMFAMILYSERVICES.org  The posting or distribution of written materials to students does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials of the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the materials. Rim Family Services Nonprofit501(c) (3) 330496148
Page: Winter Driving Tips-Winter driving in our snow-capped mountains can be beautiful—but also challenging. The California Highway Patrol reminds families to be prepared and stay safe on the roads. Winter Driving Reminder: As snow and fog move into our mountain communities, please allow extra travel time, drive slowly, and keep headlights on. Staying alert and prepared helps keep all our students, families, and staff safe on the roads. Before You Go:
Ensure brakes, wipers, defroster, heater, and tires are in good condition. Top off antifreeze and use a winter-safe windshield washer solution.
Always carry tire chains that fit your vehicle, along with a flashlight. On the Road:
Allow extra time—winter travel is slower, and keep your gas tank full.
Drive slowly, avoid sudden stops, and leave extra space between vehicles.
Watch for icy spots, especially on bridges and in shady areas.
Keep windows clear, and use your defroster to prevent fogging.
If visibility is poor, slow down and look out for snowplows.
If you become stuck, stay with your vehicle and conserve fuel safely.
Helpful extras: ice scraper, small shovel, broom, sand/burlap for traction, towel, water, snacks, warm clothes, and blankets. Chain Requirements:
R1: Chains required; snow-tread tires allowed.
R2: Chains required except for 4WD with snow tires.
R3: Chains required on all vehicles (rare; roads usually close before R3). Staying prepared helps keep all us 
mountain families safe this winter!