Message from The Head of Schools
August 10, 2018
Greetings Husky Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying a summer full of rest and restoration with family and friends. There is some dust flying on campus these days as offices and classrooms are being updated or exchanged, the summer biology students are wrapping up their last experiments, and students and faculty have been dropping by as the new school year gets closer. In addition, a very new and talented Husky administrative team has been here throughout the summer, planning the details for a very momentous year ahead. We are looking forward to seeing you soon as we begin a new chapter in the history of our two incredible schools.
This year, the first day of school is Monday, August 27th, for all except new international students (who begin on August 17th) and AP students (who begin on the 20th). Opening Day will be preceded by the 2nd Annual Husky Pride Picnic on Saturday, August 25th from 3-5:30 pm (note the later start time).

A special greeting to the 40+ new families who are joining us this year. We are delighted to welcome you to our community, and we look forward to the energy and enthusiasm you will surely bring.
The "Community/Current Students" tab of the new website for both schools, at www.rollinghillsprep.org/apps/pages/students , is the place to find the AP Week Schedule, Important Dates for the 2018-19 school year, and much, much, more. We hope you will turn to the new website for school communications more than ever in the year ahead, as it is our goal to do the best job possible keeping you updated and informed on "All Things Husky."  Here are a few highlights of upcoming events:
  • Friday, August 17: New Student Bowling Party and New Parent Mixer
  • Saturday, August 25: Husky Pride Picnic
  • Monday, August 27: Opening Day, 2018
  • Wednesday, August 29: Orientation and dinner for all families hosting international students ("homestay families") on campus. Homestay parents only.
  • Wednesday, September 12: Back-to-School Night for all parents. This evening focuses on the academic classes your children are taking, meeting your children's advisors, and some early information about outdoor education trips. You will follow a mini-schedule of your son's or daughter's classes. Light refreshments provided. Parents only.

Grade-Level Mixers will cover important grade level information and updates, and be held on-campus for parents only at 6:30 pm in the areas indicated below:  
  • Monday, September 17th:
    • 12th Grade Parent Mixer: The evening will begin under The Tree Arbor (adjacent to the Koi Pond), with dinner and grade level information, followed by an important presentation in the MPR from Ms. Burnadean Dyment, entitled "College Applications, the Final Stretch."   
    • 9th Grade Parent Mixer: Husky Garden near the West Wing
  • Thursday, September 20th:
    • 10th Grade Parent Mixer: The Tree Arbor adjacent to the Koi Pond 
    • 11th Grade Parent Mixer: Husky Garden near the West Wing
  • Monday, September 24th:
    • 5th/6th Grade Parent Mixer: Husky Garden near the West Wing
    • 7th grade Parent Mixer: The Tree Arbor adjacent to the Koi Pond
  • Tuesday, September 25th: 
    • 8th Grade Parent Mixer: Husky Garden near the West Wing
There will be more specifics on these evenings as we get closer.

There is quite a bit of paperwork on your end, as well . For the first time, all necessary forms are available to be completed and submitted online through My BackPack .   You may find them under "My Forms" in the "My Forms/Documents" section.  
If you prefer hard copies, you may download the form files linked below, print them, and submit them to Melinda Alcott ( [email protected] or (310) 791-1101) in the school office, or at the Husky Pride Picnic on Saturday, August 25th.
These forms are REQUIRED:
  1. Emergency Information Form
These forms are OPTIONAL:
  1. Parent Association Volunteer Information Form
  2. Bus Transportation Forms
    1. Route 1 (Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo Beach)

Links to documents outlining other information vital to a smooth start for your student can be found below and linked on the school's website under the " Current Parents " section (no need to fill anything out):   
We sincerely hope you now have what is needed to continue your own planning for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
I am incredibly honored to be stepping in as Head of Schools at this significant time in our history. I look forward to welcoming everyone back at the Husky Pride Picnic and throughout what will certainly be a wonderful year ahead.

All the Best,
David Maher
Head of Schools


One Rolling Hills Prep Way | San Pedro, CA 90732
  T: 310-791-1101 |  F: 310-373-4931