August 31st -September 4th, 2026: RIM's Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff

Hello, ROWUSD families! 
Start your week with RIM’s Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff, your quick look at the activities, events, athletics, and important happenings across our schools.
Stay informed, stay connected, and see what’s happening around ROWUSD this week!
Page: RIM's Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff: August 31st - September 4th, 2026.
Page: Upcoming dates: Next board meeting: September 17th, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
PLC-modified days: MondaysAugust 31st, September 7th-no school holiday, September 14th, September 21st, September 28th. Schools' Early Dismissal Times-PLC-Modified Days: 
Charles Hoffman Elementary: 1:20 pm
Lake Arrowhead Elementary:1:20 pm
Valley of Enchantment: 1:20 pm
Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate: 2:15 pm
Rim High School: 12:40 pm
Mountain High School: 12:40 pm
Back to school nights: see flyer
 9/3: CHE
9/9: RHS 
Monday, September 7th, 2026: Labor Day Holiday- No School. 
FREE parenting classes: 
10-week sessions begin 
Tuesday, September 8th
from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom
(see flyer)
Page: LABOR DAY CLOSURE! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026. In observance of Labor Day, all ROWUSD schools & District offices will be closed on 
Monday, September 7th, 2026. We wish our ROWUSD students, families, and staff a safe & enjoyable Labor Day!
Page: Elementary Activities:
Charles Hoffman Elementary
Monday 8/31: PLC Early Dismissal; Art Grades TK/K
Tuesday, 9/1: Music 1st-5th
Wednesday, 9/2: Step It Up Turn In Day!
Thursday, 9/3: PE-Grades 1st-5th; Back to School Night 5 pm - 7 pm
Friday, 9/4:
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
Monday, 8/31: PLC Day-Early Dismissal; PE & Music Day,
Inland Empire Therapy Dogs on Campus
Tuesday, 9/1: Art Day
Wednesday, 9/2: Music & Art Day 
Thursday, 9/3: 
Friday, 9/4: PE; Friday Flag
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
Monday, 8/31: PLC Early Dismissal; 5th Grade DARE
Tuesday, 9/1: PE; Picture Day
Wednesday, 9/2: PE
Thursday, 9/3: Art & Music
Friday, 9/4: Art & Music; PTA Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off Assembly
Page: Secondary Activities:
Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate
For Girls: ‘The Every Girl Counts Program’ begins in October! Information & Registration forms are available in the front office. 
Monday, 8/31: PLC Day
Thursday, 9/3: Fundraiser @ Osorios from 3 pm to 8 pm
Rim High School
*September 2nd-4th: Auditions for Fall Show “Camelot & Camalittle” from 2:15 to 5 pm in PAC
*Join the Crochet Club: Meets every Wednesday in Rm 307
*HS Gay-Straight Alliance‘s 1st MTG @ lunch Sept. 2nd RM 112
*Purchase your ASB card in the ASB Office for $35.00. The ASB card gives discounts on all home games, dances, & selected items (e.g., yearbooks)
Mountain High School & RIM Virtual Academy
Monday, September 7th, 2026-MHS Families
Mountain Monday McMuffins with McLachlan
Welcome Mountain High School Parents & Students
6:45 am to 7:10 am
Page: What’s for Dinner? MPH Has Got an Idea! Skip the cooking & join MPH at Osorio’s Restaurant for a delicious meal that gives back! Thursday, September 3rd, from 3 pm to 8 pm. So, if you’re already wondering, “What’s for dinner?” — make it an easy choice. Bring the family, enjoy a great meal, and support Rim’s middle school students at the same time!
Page: Back to School Nights: RHS: September 9th, 2026
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm Principal Message
5:20 pm-5:30 pm Period 1
5:35 pm- 5:45 pm Period 2
5:50 pm-6:00 pm Period 3
6:05 pm-6:15 pm Period 4
6:20 pm-6:30 pm Period 5
6:35 pm-6:45 pm Period 6
CHE: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 @ 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Page: Volunteer information update: New Volunteer application process for new & returning volunteers/chaperones for the
2026-2027 school year!. The Volunteer Application is now online and is Standardized across ALL ROWUSD Schools. This must be completed by new and returning volunteers and Chaperones. For Questions: Please contact your school site Principal. Page: Volunteer-Volunteer information update. New Volunteer application process for new & returning volunteers/chaperones for the2026-2027 school year!Volunteer with ROWUSD. Share Your Time. Support Our Students. Strengthen Our Schools. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Complete the steps below before serving at a school site. 
1) Open the Verkada Volunteer Link: Use the volunteer link provided by the school where you would like to serve. See below. 
2) Complete the Application: Submit the required information, complete the screening, review the Volunteer Handbook, and acknowledge ROWUSD rules and expectations.
3) Finish Any Additional Requirements: View the School Volunteer Handbook, complete the School Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgment. Complete Final Acknowledgment.
4) Wait for School Approval: After the process is complete, the principal or designee will review the request and notify you of approval, and you may begin.
IMPORTANT: Volunteer service may begin only after you receive approval and a start date from the school.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Scan the QR code to access the volunteer application and process. 
Questions? Contact the school office where you would like to volunteer. 
When you volunteer:
Sign in at the School office | Wear a visitor badge | Follow staff directions | Protect confidentiality | Maintain professional boundaries | Sign out before leaving
Page: 4th & 5th Grade After School Band Program. RIM Music is excited to be offering after-school band this year, generously sponsored by Arrowhead Arts Association! The program will begin September 1st. See below for your student's school band days/times. Days/Times for Band: CHE, 3-4 pm (starting 9/1/26); LAE, Wednesdays, 3-4 pm (starting 9/2/26); and VOE, Thursdays, 3-4 pm (starting 9/3). Details: 1) Permission forms will be required prior to joining the program. Let us know if you are interested so we can email one home with your student. 2) Bus transportation will not be available after class. Please be prepared to arrange transportation home.  3) School instruments are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email Kella Huss at kella_huss@rimsd.k12.ca.us with any further questions. We look forward to starting up the band together!  
Page: Learn to play Viola, Cello, Violin. Program is September-June. $25 plus instrument. Professional instruction for grades 3-5th. Mondays from 1:25 pm to 2:25 pm @ LAE; Tuesdays from 2:24 pm to 3:45 pm @ CHE; and Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm at VOE. Registration forms are in your school front office. Sponsored by the Arrowhead Arts Association Strings Program. 
Page: RHS Sports: UPCOMING GAMES AUGUST 31st-Sept 4th, 2026: BOYS Football: Wednesday, September 2nd: JV vs Serrano Hs @ 3:15 pm Away Game
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL-MONDAY, 8/31: FR vs EISENHOWER HS 3:30 pm HOME GAME
jv VS EISENHOWER HS @ 3:30 pm HOME GAME
Varsity vs EISENHOWER HS @ 5 pm HOME GAME
TUESDAY, 9/1: FR VS SULTANA @ 3:30 pm HOME GAME
JV VS SULTANA HS @ 3:30 pm HOME GAME
VR VS SULTANA HS @ 5 pm HOME GAME
THURSDAY, 9/3: VR VS PEARL CITY HS @ TBA HONOLULU
FRIDAY, 9/4: VR VS PEARL CITY HS @ TBA HONOLULU
SATURDAY, 9/5: VR VS PEARL CITY HS @ TBA HONOLULU
Girls' Flag Football: MONDAY, 8/31: JV VS GRAND TERRACE HS @ 5 pm AWAY GAME
MONDAY 8/31: VR VS GRAND TERRACE HS @ 3:35 pm AWAY GAME
TUESDAY, 9/1: JV VS EISENHOWER HS @ 5 pm HOME GAME
TUESDAY, 9/1: VR VS EISENHOWER @ 3:34 pm HOME GAME
GIRLS TENNIS:
TUESDAY,9/1: JV VS BARSTOW HS @ 3 pm AWAY GAME
TUESDAY, 9/1: VR VS BARSTOW HS @ 3 pm AWAY GAME
WEDNESDAY, 9/2: JV VS GRANITE HILLS HS @ 3 pm HOME GAME
WEDNESDAY, 9/2: VR VS GRANITE HILL HS @ 3 pm HOME GAME
FRIDAY, 9/4: JV VS BURROUGHS HS @ 3 pm AWAY GAME
FRIDAY, 9/4: VR VS BURROUGHS HS 3 pm AWAY GAME
Page: RHS  GIRLS’ FLAG  FOOTBALL Game HOME GAMES. Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2026. RHS vs Eisenhower HS. Varsity game @ 3:45 pm & 
JV Game @ 5:00 pm. TUESDAY AFTERNOON  Fun Starts HERE!!  Come Cheer on RHS Girls Flag Football!
Page: RHS  Girls’  Tennis Match Home Game. RHS vs Granil Hills HS. SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2026   3:00 pm. both jv and varsity MATCHES at 3:00 pm. Come Cheer on Our RHS Girls Tennis Team!  Grab the family & join us courtside to support our talented RHS Girls Tennis Team!  Come out, bring your school spirit, & cheer on our athletes as they serve, rally, & compete! Let’s fill the courts with RHS pride & show our girls some love!
Page: Dear Families & Staff, Let’s Stay Informed! ROWUSD School Board Meeting. Thursday, September 17th, 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
We hope our families and staff will join us at ROWUSD Board Meetings, staying connected and informed with what’s happening in our District!.
Page: LABOR DAY CLOSURE! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026. In observance of Labor Day, all ROWUSD schools & District offices will be closed on 
Monday, September 7th, 2026. We wish our ROWUSD students, families, and staff a safe & enjoyable Labor Day!
Page: Mountain Community Parenting Classes. 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 18th through November 10th, 2026
will be held virtually on Zoom Tuesday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Page: Free Parenting Classes-The Science of Parenting Young Children-10 weekly Sessions. Tuesdays, September 8th-November 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom. This parenting course helps parents, caregivers, and other interested individuals create a nurturing, supportive, and language-rich environment to promote healthy development and school readiness. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of child behavior and development and learn: why the early years are so critical to development, why parenting style matters, the importance of a secure parent-child attachment, and effective positive child guidance skills.  Classes include Live instruction with a trained parent educator, a parenting manual, access to class materials on Google Classroom, and a certificate of completion for graduates. Note: Course material applies to children of ALL AGES. Parent Educator: Veronica Soto, MA, ECE. To register, please use the QR code below or email Angelina.Saucedo@csusb.edu.
 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. Minimum age to participate is 10; maximum age is 17. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at MPH. Begins August 18th and runs through September 29th. Limited spots available. Sign up today!. 12 sessions. $ 100 and includes an MIVC practice shirt.