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August 5th, 2026: Important NEW Updates

Posted Date: 08/05/26 (02:20 PM)


Dear Families,
Exciting back-to-school updates are here! Be sure to read the latest information about:
TK/Kindergarten Orientation
Rim High School’s Parent Meeting for prospective student-athletes
Free backpacks and school supplies during bus pass pickup—while supplies last!

We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back for an amazing school year!
Page 1: 2026-2027 New School Year Updates
Page: You're Invited to a ROWUSD  Online Enrollment Support Session! Rim of the World Unified School District is holding an Online Enrollment support session for NEW students & families to the district who need help with the Online Enrollment process on 
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Rim High School Library located at 27400 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA. 92352. You must bring your own device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop). Returning families are also invited to attend if help is needed to complete the Parent Data Confirmation Process. Assistance is Spanish will be provided. For more information, contact:
Veronica Pelayo
Assistant to the Office of Educational Services
Rim of the World Unified School District
Veronica_Pelayo@rimsd.k12.ca.us
909-757-7375
Page: You're Invited to a ROWUSD Online Enrollment Support Session! El Distrito Unificado Rim of the World organizará una sesión de apoyo para la inscripción en línea dirigida a estudiantes y familias NUEVOS en el distrito que necesiten ayuda con dicho proceso. La sesión se llevará a cabo el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026, de 2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m., en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Rim (ubicada en 27400 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92353). Es necesario traer su propio dispositivo (teléfono inteligente, tableta o computadora portátil).También se invita a las familias que ya forman parte del distrito a asistir si necesitan ayuda para completar  el proceso de Confirmación de Datos para los padres. Se ofrecerá asistencia en español. For more information, contact:
Veronica Pelayo
Assistant to the Office of Educational Services
Rim of the World Unified School District
Veronica_Pelayo@rimsd.k12.ca.us
909-757-7375
Page:  Bus Pass Pick-Up Days: Drive-Through Only. Have your application filled out prior to August 1st, 2026. Free School Bus Pass & No-Cost Breakfast & Lunch Daily for the 2026/2027 School Year. Free backpacks & school Supplies while supplies last. 
Important Hours: August 6th from 12 pm to 5 pm; August 7th from 7 am to 12 pm; Located at Rim Bus Garage behind Rim High School. 27380 Hwy 18, Building H, Lake Arrowhead, CA.  Phone: (909) 336-0330
Fill out your bus pass application before August 1st, and your pass will be ready for pick-up in our car drive-through bus pass pick-up line.  Please visit the transportation page on the district website at https://rimsd.k12.ca.us, under the Bus Pass Tab, for all your information. 
*Note: All students MUST be enrolled in the School District to be eligible for a bus pass. 
*If your student will not be with you, please bring a current student photo with you.
MANDATORY: For the safety of our students, Bus Passes are required for all bus rides. No exceptions! If lost, Replacement passes are $20.00.
Page: MPH Readiness Days! Location: MPH Cafetorium. School Year 2026/2027  Readiness Days
6th Grade-August 5th
7th Grade-August 6th
8th Grade-August 7th
Attendance Times Determined by Last Name: A-D:  12:00 pm; E-H: 12:30 pm;  I-M:  1:00 pm; N-S: 1:30 pm; T-V:  2:00 pm; W-Z: 2:30 pm
Page: RIM High School Freshman Orientation! Thursday, August 6th, 2026. 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. RIM HIGH SCHOOL-NEW GYM. 27400 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead
Page: RIM Virtual Academy Readiness Day! August 10th. 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Location: RVA/MHS School Campus,  27380 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead. Complete your child's paperwork, pick up your student's Chromebook, and get ready for a great school year. 
We can't wait to see you!
Page: RHS Athletic Director Jon Keller is hosting a Parent Information Night for all potential student-athletes, 2026- 2027 
School Year. Monday, AUGUST 10TH. All Potential Student- Athletes & Parents are Invited! All Varsity Coaches will be in Attendance! Monday, August 10th, 2026
Rim High School PAC Center | Time: 6:00 pm. Food Truck will be on site @ 4:00 pm
Page: Charles Hoffman Elementary TK and Kindergarten Orientation. CHE will be hosting three time slots for their TK & Kindergarten students to attend with an adult: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026. All TK students: 8:45–9:30 a.m.
Kindergarten students with last names A–K: 9:45–10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten students with last names L–Z: 10:45–11:30 a.m.
During your child’s scheduled time slot, they will: 
Meet the TK & Kindergarten Teachers.
We will be determining how kiddos are going home: bus or pick-up.
Students will tour the two TK classrooms and the two Kinder classrooms during their time slot and find the bathroom for each room.
Parents will be receiving a first-week orientation & what to expect. Teachers will call Friday afternoon to let parents know whom their student will have as their teacher, officially starting on Monday, August 15th.  See you there!
Page: Lake ArrowheadElementaryTK &Kindergarten  OrientationAugust 12th, 20268:30 am to 9:30 am. Parents MUST accompany their child for the duration of Orientation & will take their child home after Orientation. Students will return the next day for the full school day! Please be prepared to share your child’s Dismissal information, including bus routes & bus stops, allergy information, etc.
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Valley of Enchantment Elementary TK & Kindergarten Orientation. For Parents or Guardians and current TK and Kindergarten students only, please. August 12th, 2026, VOE Cafeteria. Kindergarten Orientation meets at 8:45 am. TK Orientation meets at 9:45 am. Come learn everything you need to know. Parents or guardians and current TK/K students only, please. This is a special time for you and your future VOE student.  
Page: Back to School Nights: Valley of Enchantment Elementary -August 11th, 2026 @  4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
RIM Virtual Academy & Mountain High School-August 19th, 2026 @ 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
RIM High School-September 9th, 2026 @ TBA
Lake Arrowhead Elementary-September 10th, 2026 @ 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Mary Putnam Intermediate-August 27th, @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Charles Hoffman Elementary-September 3rd, 2026 @ TBA
TBA times will be announced at a later date.
Page:  Dear Families & Staff, Let’s Stay Informed! ROWUSD School Board Meeting is scheduled for 
Thursday, August 20th, 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. (pending)
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 into:
https://www.youtube.com/@rowusdschools/streams
Page: Community-Mile High Volleyball Club. Interested in brushing up on Basic Skills Before Tryouts? Sign Up for Our Pre-Try-Out Clinics!
Session 1: Intermediate/Advanced has played on a Mile High or tournament team prior. The minimum age to participate is 10 years old, and the maximum age to participate is 17 years old. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at MPH. Begins on August 18th through September 29th. Limited spots available. Sign up today!. 12 sessions. $ 100 and includes an MIVC practice shirt.  
Session 2: Beginners/Intermediate: Players that have little to no volleyball experience and have ot played on a club team or tournament team before.  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at MPH.  Begins 8/18 through 9/29. Limited spots available. Sign up today. 12 sessions: $ 100 and includes an MIVC practice shirt.
Tryout dates: To be held early-Mid October. 
Participating in Clinics does not guarantee placement on a Tournament team.
Questions? Email: Milehighvolleyballclub@gmail.com
Mile High Volleyball Club
Tuesdays/Thursdays August 18-September 24 6 pm to 7:30 pm 12 clinics=100
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