Administrator's Message

Dear Webster Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held on Monday, November 24, beginning at 1 p.m.  Please call 359 - 5544 to set up an appointment. We look forward to strengthening our partnerships with families in order to best support our students.  

Quarter One Grades

First quarter grades will become available to all students and families at 3 p.m. Friday, November 21. Until then, SchoolTool grades will remain inaccessible while we complete the verification and upload process.  If you need assistance accessing your child’s SchoolTool account please contact us at 359 - 5544 for assistance.  

SENIORS - IMPORTANT: 2025-2026 RUSH-HENRIETTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

• Countless Amazing Memories - One Iconic Yearbook
• Personalize your cover and score four free icons
• Yearbook recognition ads are now for sale. Deadline is December 1, 2025
• SENIORS - Submit your senior quotes - due by January 30, 2026
  • RULES: Your quote must be consistent with the R-H SHS Code of Conduct 
  • If your quote is not original, you must give credit to the author
  • Your quote can be a maximum of 120 characters
• SENIOR PORTRAITS are due December 18 for the yearbook.

Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access
New York requires school districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey is accessible through SchoolTool now. 

When you log in to SchoolTool, you will be prompted to respond to several brief questions found in each student's SchoolTool account. This will only take a few minutes and is available through the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app on your phone, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, Dec. 12. If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate.

The Monroe County STOP-DWI Program is hosting a PSA Contest encouraging safe, sober driving and raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

• Open to all high school students (Grades 9-12)
• Create a short PSA using video, audio, or graphics
• Prizes awarded to top entries
• Winning PSAs will be featured on local and social media
• Deadline: November 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

For full details and submission info, visit: https://bit.ly/43elrEa
Submit your entry here: https://bit.ly/47ZNuK6

Show our R-H creativity while promoting safe driving!

• 11/18: Youth Risk Behavior Survey taken on Tuesday. Questions will be asked about personal safety, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, physical exercise, mental health, sexual behaviors, and community involvement. The survey has been conducted in Monroe County schools every two years since 1992. Information from the survey has helped school, health, and community organizations plan services for youth based on local needs. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Please click this link for more information, including FAQs. 

Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

Dear Webster Families,

The deadline to order your cap and gown has been extended to Friday, November 14!

RUSH-HENRIETTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Your student's ordering deadline has passed! But, good news - we have extended the deadline to Friday, November 14. Ensure they have everything they need for senior year.

Date Due: 11/14/2025

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Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

Monday, November 10, 2025

Dear Webster Families,

Quarter 1 is officially in the books, and Quarter 2 begins today! We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success—please continue to remind them of our internet-enabled device policy and help us maintain strong, positive momentum for the rest of the semester.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held beginning at 1 PM on Monday, November 24 

We encourage families to schedule a meeting with their child’s teachers to proactively build partnerships that support student success. Please call 359-5544 to set up your conference time.

As a reminder, there is no school for students November 24-28.

Monroe County Youth Risk Behavior Survey 

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey will be taken during the week of November 17. Questions will be asked about personal safety, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, physical exercise, mental health, sexual behaviors, and community involvement. The survey has been conducted in Monroe County schools every two years since 1992. Information from the survey has helped school, health, and community organizations plan services for youth based on local needs. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Please click this link for more information, including FAQs  and an Opt out form if you prefer your child not participate in the survey.  

Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access  

Since 2021, the New York State Education Department has required districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey will be accessible through SchoolTool beginning Thursday, November 20. When you log in to SchoolTool after that date, you will be prompted to respond to some brief questions found in each student's account. You won’t be able to access your student’s information, including report cards, until this is completed.

If more than one survey is available for your child, please review the version in red. This will only take a few minutes and can be done via the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. 

*If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate. If you have not already completed the survey, you will be prompted to do so when you log in. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, December 12.

**Please note: If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text.

***We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. We appreciate your time and thank you for helping us to fulfill this state requirement.

Community Resources

• Food resources - All students in R-H may receive free breakfast and lunch on school days. This is a reminder to complete the free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide food services to students and families. Families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources too. Please also visit the Family Wellness page on our website for other resources.
• Monroe One BOCES has created a website with County Food Resources.
• Upcoming Holiday Basket sign-ups and different centers for meals: Food Programs - Rochester Public Library
• The Office of Violence Prevention in collaboration with Blue35LLC is hosting a Community Coat Giveaway event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at 271 Flint St, Rochester NY, 14608. 

Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

Dear Webster Families:

In an effort to promote the health and well-being of students in the Rush-Henrietta Central Schools, all students in grades 7-12 will be asked to complete a screening tool that addresses issues related to mental health and wellness. For the second year, we will be using a strength-based universal screening tool called DESSA. 

The information gained will support the school’s ability to provide comprehensive and timely support for students if they require any assistance, as well as to continue to enhance our mental health program and health supports.  The survey only takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes to complete and will be administered in your child’s class during the week of October 27. The Rush-Henrietta Central School District is committed to ensuring your child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally, and we look forward to partnering with each of you toward achieving this goal. You can opt-out your child by emailing your building principal before Friday, October 24.

If you have questions, please contact me at msweeney@rhnet.org. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you, 

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

Dear Webster Families,

It’s hard to believe that September is already almost in the rearview mirror! We continue to have a strong start to the school year, and our students are doing a great job staying focused and following expectations. A special thank you to our families for reinforcing our school policy around internet-enabled devices — students have done an excellent job keeping their phones and other devices in their lockers during the school day. Your support makes a big difference in maintaining a distraction-free learning environment.

Please see below for important information regarding Homecoming Week, 9/29 - 10/3. We’re excited to celebrate school spirit this week and look forward to a fun and positive week for all students!

Spirit Week

• Monday: Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Twin Day
• Wednesday: “Level Up,” dress up as your favorite game character.
• Thursday: Throwback Thursday, dress up from a different decade.
• Friday: Freshmen wear green, Sophomores wear gold, Juniors wear black, and Seniors wear Togas.

Thursday 10/2:

Power Puff Game, Bonfire and Food Trucks 6 - 8:30PM @ the SHS

Friday 10/3:  

6:30PM - VARSITY Football game vs Pittsford at home under the lights.

 Saturday 10/4 - Athletic Games:

Volleyball - JV 10AM & Varsity 11:30AM

Boys & Girls JV Soccer - 11AM

Girls Varsity Soccer - 3PM

Boys Varsity Soccer - 5:30PM

For details on all the games this week, visit the Section V schedule.

Saturday 10/4: HOMECOMING DANCE - 7 – 10 pm in the SHS Gymnasium

Tickets on sale this week in the Counseling Suite.

$5 each - ONLY R-H STUDENTS (grades 10-12) MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT (no outside guests will be admitted)

Please don't hesitate to contact me at 359-5528 or msweeney@rhnet.org with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

Reminder for Parents & Guardians:

The Webster Learning Center Open House will be held from 6–7 p.m. Thursday, September 18. This event is for families of students in both the Alternative Program and the Transitions Program.  This is an informal event, teachers will be in their classrooms from 6-7pm and look forward to seeing all of you.

All families who attend will be entered into a raffle for an R-H gift bag! 

We hope to see you there to connect, learn more about our programs, and celebrate the great work happening at WLC. If you cannot attend and have any specific questions, suggestions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or to me.

Looking forward to a great evening together!

Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator

WLC Families,

We’ve had an awesome first week here at the Webster Learning Center! Our students are off to a fantastic start, and we’re especially proud of how well they’re doing with putting their cell phones and internet-enabled devices in their lockers during the day. Thank you so much for your continued support in helping create a focused and distraction-free learning environment.

We’re also excited to invite you to our Open House from 6 to 7 PM Thursday, September 18. Our teachers will be in their classrooms and are looking forward to meeting you and sharing more about what your students will be learning this year. Please feel free to stop by and say hello!

Reminder - Picture Day for the Webster Learning Center is October 2nd.

New Website: R-H has a new website! Please familiarize yourself with the website and share feedback here. The direct link to our site is wlc.rhnet.org. 

As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

 

Michael Sweeney
Administrator