November 9th-13th, 2026: RIM's Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff

Happy Monday, ROWUSD Students, Families, and Staff,

November is in full swing, and we have another exciting week ahead! From the final weekend performances of Camelot & Camelittle at Rim High School to Boys' and Girls' Wrestling Tryouts, there's plenty happening across our district!
 A Few Friendly Reminders:
 Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11: There will be No School as we honor and thank the brave men and women who serve and have served our country. See flyer for details. 
 Saturday Academy is this upcoming Saturday,  November 14th.  Don't forget to register your child! RSVPs close Wednesday, November 11, at 5:00 PM. See the flyer for the registration link.
CHE, VOE, and MPH are having Thanksgiving Food Drives: Let's come together in the spirit of Thanksgiving and help make the season brighter for families in our mountain communities. See flyers for more information
 The play 'Camelot & Camelittle': It's your last chance to enjoy these wonderful performances! Bring your family and friends for a little theatrical magic! If you have not bought tickets, they will be sold at the door. See the flyer for more information and times. 

As the holiday season approaches, our calendars are filling up with learning, celebrations, and opportunities to give back. 
Thank you to our wonderful students, families, and staff for making our mountain school community such a special place!
Wishing everyone a fantastic week filled with kindness, gratitude, and a little November magic
Page: Rim's Edge Of Excellence Weekly Kickoff. November 9th- 13th, 2026. Growing Minds, Grateful Hearts. November arrives with colors so bright,
Bringing new lessons and dreams into sight. With curious minds and hearts full of cheer, we learn and grow as the holidays draw near. Each day brings discoveries, big and small, New adventures and friendships for one and all. With grateful hearts and dreams that soar, November inspires us to learn even more!
Page: Upcoming dates: Next board meeting: Thursday, November 19th, 2026 @ 5:30 pm, PLC-modified days: Mondays, November 9th, 16th, 30th.
 Saturday Academy: Register by Wednesday,, 11/11/26 @ 5:00 pm at the following link:  https://forms.gle/Yxi2oDVkn8kEiafm8:
November Breakfast & Lunch Menus: https://www.rimsd.k12.ca.us/6262_3:
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026: Holiday: Veterans Day-No School
Thanksgiving Break:Monday, November 23rd to Friday, November 27th-No School
Page:  Saturday Academy. November 14th, 8 a.m. to 12 pm. Saturday Academy will be held at the following school sites: Charles Hoffman Elementary, Lake Arrowhead Elementary, Valley of Enchantment, Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate, Rim High School. Remove 1 absence from attendance Record! 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. Saturday Academy: Register by Wednesday,, 11/11/26 @ 5:00 pm at the following link:  https://forms.gle/Yxi2oDVkn8kEiafm8:
Page: Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling All Families, Friends, & Community Members! The magic of theater is coming to Rim High School, & you won't want to miss it! Two Weekends Only! Don't miss your chance to support the hard work, dedication, & talent of RIM’s & MPH’s student actors & theater crew. Show Times: 
Friday, November 6th: 6:00 pm; Saturday, November 7th: 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm; Friday, November 13th: 6:00 pm; Saturday, November 14th: 2:00 pm. Tickets will also be sold at the Door. Make It a Family Night!  Bring your family, invite your friends, & enjoy an evening of live entertainment right here in our mountain community. Come for the show. Stay for the magic. Leave with wonderful memories!
Page: School Board Meeting: Dear Families & Staff, Come Join Us At the Board Meeting! ROWUSD School Board Meeting-Thursday, November 19, 2026. Located at the District Office. Located at 24740 San Mortitz Way, Crestline, CA. 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
Page: LCAP Meeting: Page: Your Voice, Our Vision: Shaping the Future of Student Success Together! You're Invited! Join Us for Our Upcoming Superintendent’s Advisory Committee & LCAP Community Meeting. Mark Your Calendars! We Look Forward to Seeing You at Our Upcoming Meetings on the Following Dates!November 12th, 2026 Thursday, January 28th, 2027; Thursday, March 25th, 2027; Thursday, May 6th, 2027.  Join us for our upcoming Superintendent's Advisory Committee and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) meeting to learn more about how our district sets goals, allocates resources, and measures progress to support student learning and success. Your voice matters! Parents, families, and community members play a vital role in shaping the priorities and next steps that help all students thrive. Come share your ideas and feedback as we work together to continuously improve our schools and programs for every student's future. 
Page: Wishing you a Family Thanksgiving Holiday Break. All Schools will be closed November 23rd-November 27th. ALL Schools in ROWUSD will resume on Monday, November 30th, 2026. The District Office will be closed Thursday & Friday, 11/26-11/27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day!! Classes resume on 
Monday, November 30th!Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Page: Elementary Activities:  Charles Hoffman Elementary
Monday, 11/9: Art: TK,K, & 1st, Early Dismissal
Tuesday, 11/10: Music 2nd-5th, After School Band 4th  & 5th: Strings 3rd-5th
Wednesday, 11/11: No School- Veterans’ Holiday
Thursday, 11/15: PE 1st - 5th Grades, 
Human Growth & Development : 5th Grade Only
Friday, 11/13: PTA Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Lake Arrowhead Elementary  
 Monday, 11/9: PE & Music Day, Early Dismissal
Tuesday, 11/10: Art Day,  
Wednesday, 11/11: No School-Holiday-Veterans Day
Thursday, 11/12: 1st Grade Field Trip-Heap’s Peak
Friday, 11/13: PE, Friday Flag
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
Monday, 11/9:  PE, 5th Grade-DARE, 
Tuesday, 11/10: PE, Veterans Day Performance (Veterans ONLY) @ 8:45 am
Wednesday, 11/11: NO SCHOOL-Veterans Day-Holiday
Thursday, 11/12: Art & Music,  LEGO Club, Dog Reading
Friday, 11/13: Art & Music,
Page: CHE November Attendance Challenge: Perfect Attendance in November. Hot Cocoa in November. Hot Cocoa & Sweet Treat Party. We will be celebrating all of our amazing students with a special party! We may even have surprise holiday visitors!. Please help keep our school healthy and safe for everyone by staying home if you are sick. You can make up attendance by contacting the Attendance office and signing up for independent study or attending Saturday School.
Page: CHE’s Mountain Helping Hands Food Drive11/2 thru 11/13, 2026. CHE is collecting newly purchased, nonperishable food items to support families in Running Springs, Arrowbear, & Green Valley Lake! It's time for the CHE Mountain Helping Hands Food Drive. Non-perishable food will be collected from November 2nd through November 13th to help families in the Running Springs, Arrowbear, and Green Valley Lake areas. We are looking for the following NEWLY PURCHASED items: Items Needed: Canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, rice, noodles, & canned soups. Here's the Sweet Part! The class that collects the MOST items will win a delicious ICE CREAM PARTY! Thank you for your generosity and support! Together, we can make a BIG difference, one can at a time!
Page: Voe’s November Attendance Challenge. Perfect Attendance in November! Here’s the challenge: Any student who achieves 100% attendance in November will earn an invitation to a special hot chocolate bar party! VOE will ‘Celebrate’ their attendance Superstars with a delicious hot chocolate bar & some well-deserved FUN!
Be Here! Learn More! Celebrate Together! Let's see how many Hawks can rise to the challenge & earn a sweet celebration this November! If your child is sick, 
please keep them home so they can rest & recover. You can make up attendance by contacting the Attendance Office & signing up for independent study or by attending Saturday School.
Page: VOE’s2nd  AnnualThanksgiving Food Drive! If you can help, VOE will accept non-perishable food donations from Monday, November 2nd through November 16th.  You can drop off donations in the designated collection boxes at the front office, or send in your student’s backpack! Please do not donate expired food items. We are looking for: Canned cranberry sauce, canned gravy, canned corn, canned green beans, canned soup, canned yams, chicken broth, cornbread mix, grocery store gift cards, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, stuffing mix, and shelf-stable dessert. 
If you would like us to do the shopping for you, click the link below to donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/voe-ptas-thanksgiving-food-drive
Page: Secondary Activities: Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate
26-27 MPH Expanded Learning Tutoring-Drop-Ins Allowed 
Morning Sessions: Tuesdays, 7:40 AM-8:55 AM.
 Afternoon Sessions: Thursdays, 3:50 PM-5:05 PM. 
Rotary Art Peace Contest: Entries Due November 15th.
Theme: “Peace Begins With Me”
Prizes: 1st Place-$50, 2nd Place- $25, & 3rd Place-Art Kit
Monday, 11/9: Early Dismissal @ 2:15 pm
Tuesday, 11/10: Tutoring at 7:45 am in the Library
Wednesday, 11/11: No School- Veterans Day Holiday.
Thursday, 11/12: Tutoring @ 3:45 pm in the Library
Friday, 11/13: MPH Spirit Wear
Rim High School- Will be held every Tuesday  & Thursday from 2:215 pm to 3:15 pm
Monday, 11/9: Early Dismissal
Wednesday, 11/11: NO School; Senior Panoramic @ 9:15 am 
 LAST SHOWINGS: Friday, 11/13: Friday night: in the PAC.
SATURDAY 11/14 at 2:00 pm
 RHS Theatre Presents  “Camelot & Camalittle.”  Bring your Family & Friends to this Comedy. Tickets are available at the door.  
Shows start at 6 pm on Friday 11/13 and at 2:00 pm on Saturday.
Page: This Thanksgiving season, MPH students and families are spreading kindness & sharing the spirit of giving! Join MPH students THIS WEEK as we collect nonperishable food items to help families in need throughout our mountain communities. All donations will go to Operation Provider, helping bring food, hope, & a little extra joy to local families this holiday season. MPH Presents Food Drive Mon. 11/09 - Fri. 11/13. Drop off donations in the MPH Front Lobby. Examples of Non-Perishable foods: sauces, soups, beans, canned vegetables, canned fruits, peanut butter, juice, shelf-stable milk, cooking oils, boxed potatoes, stuffing mix, canned cranberries, mac & cheese, cereal, tuna, oatmeal, granola bars, spices. We will donate the food collected to Operation Provider. Thank you, MPH students, families, and staff, for showing that the greatest gift of Thanksgiving is the joy of giving!
Page: Secondary Activities: Mountain High School & RIM Virtual Academy RVA. Wednesday, November 11th: No School-Veterans Day-Holiday.
 MHS: Monday, November 9th: e-SportsTuesday, November 10th: Art & Emotional Regulations Class
RVA:Thursday  November 12th & Friday, November 13th:Senior Meetings Friday, November 13th : Life Skills Group
Page: Rim SCOTS Wrestling Tryouts Girls & Boys November 16-20 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
 1) Meet on the track
2) Bring running shoes & wrestling shoes (if you have them)
3) Wear shorts & a T-shirt
4) MUST have Athletic Clearance!!
Page: Crestline Chamber of Commerce Presents: Saturday, November 14th, Top Town Fall Festival: Food, Beer Garden, Games, and Music. From 1 pm to 4 pm. Crest Forest Drive and Hwy 138.  Join Us in Top Town.
Page: MLPS Proudly Presents Hansel & Gretel: November 21, 2026. Times: 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Tickets: $18 online and $20 at the door. Rim of the World School PAC Center: www.mountainlyrical.com
Page: Rim Rec Youth Basketball Registration Opens October 15th & Closes November 15th. Boys & Girls at ALL Levels are Welcome!  Mini Hoopers: Ages 4-5 years
Little Hoopers Ages: 6-7 years. League Players Ages: 8-14 years. Practices may start in December 2026. Saturday Games start in January 2027. The posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individual associated with the materials. Rim-Rec Youth Basketball For Girls and Boys-All Levels Are Welcome! December 2026-March 2027.  About the Program: The program and league are designed to teach and strengthen basketball skills in a fun, supportive, and recreational environment. Key areas of focus include sportsmanship, teamwork, building confidence, and improving focus, core values that help young athletes grow both on and off the court.  OUR Instructors and Volunteers:  Our youth Basketball Program offers age-appropriate opportunities for players of all skill levels: Mini Hoopers-Ages 4-5. A fun introduction to basketball focused on basic skills, movement, and learning the game. Little Hoppers-Ages 6-7: An introductory basketball program led by trained coaches through the Rim-Rec Youth Basketball League. 
League Players Ages 8-14: Players participate on teams and develop their basketball skills through practices and league play. For this age group, volunteer coaches are essential to forming teams and creating a positive experience for our players. We are currently seeking volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents to help support the program. Your time and support make a big difference! If you're interested in volunteering, please give us a call or email info@rim-rec.org
Mini Hoopers: Ages 4-5 years, $90/player
Little Hoopers: Ages 6-7 years, $ 115player
League Players: Ages 8-14 years, $155/per player
Practices may start in December 2026, and Saturday Games start in January 2027. Learn more: Visit www.rim-rec.org
The posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individual associated with the materials.
Page: Wishing you a Family Thanksgiving Holiday Break. All Schools will be closed November 23rd-November 27th. ALL Schools in ROWUSD will resume on Monday, November 30th, 2026. The District Office will be closed Thursday & Friday, 11/26-11/27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day!! Classes resume on 
Monday, November 30th!Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Thursday, November 26th, 2026