Note from School Leaders

Dear Rising Tide Students and Families,

At our Morning Meeting gatherings today, we recognized the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and shared a moment of silence in honor of the victims, their loved ones, and all those directly and indirectly impacted by the attacks on our nation. The anniversary of 9/11 is a reminder of the courage of so many who responded to help others, and for each of us to take care of one another and treat one another with kindness.

We look forward to seeing our Middle School families this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for our Back to School Night. For those new to Rising Tide, this is an event for parents, guardians, and caregivers to come meet with teachers and school leaders and learn more about the program and goals for the year.

All parents, guardians, and caregivers are also invited to join our first Rising Tide Parent Group meeting for the year this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Participants can join in person at the school or online via Zoom.

Later this month, we will have two events to celebrate Rising Tide's 25th anniversary. All adults in the Rising Tide community are invited to support the school through purchasing tickets to the Gala on September 28. All students and families are also invited to an afternoon celebration, free of charge, on the field at Rising Tide on September 30.



Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Michael O'Keefe

Head of School

Zahra Williams

Interim Principal/Assistant Head of School

Wednesday, September 13: The Rising Tide Parent Group will hold its first meeting of the year at 6:30 p.m. in-person and online. Join us in Room 190 at Rising Tide or virtually by clicking on the Zoom link here.

Thursday, September 14: Back to School Night for Middle School (5-8) families at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 18: The Rising Tide Board of Trustees will have its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Thursday, September 21: Back to School Night for Upper School (9-12) families at 6:30 p.m. The evening will also include a College and Future Planning information session for families of seniors. 

Friday, September 22: Rising Tide will host a boat dance for Upper School students from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale during lunch.

Tuesday, September 26: The first SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting of the school year will be held at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, September 28: The 25^th Anniversary Gala will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Jones River Trading Post in Kingston.

Saturday, September 30: There will be a 25th Anniversary celebration and cook-out on the Rising Tide field from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, October 2: Students' pictures will be taken by LifeTouch from 8:00 am - 2:00 p.m.

2023-2024 School Calendar

Join Us for Rising Tide's 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Rising Tide's 25th Anniversary Gala celebration will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jones River Trading Post. This adult-only event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, and games of chance. We hope you will join us for an evening of celebration. Tickets are now available and can be purchased via the link below.

Gala Committee is Seeking Donations

The Gala Committee is seeking a range of items to be included in our games of chance during the gala. The committee is particularly seeking gift cards in any denomination to local establishments. If you can make a donation, please complete the form here. The deadline to donate is September 18th. Thank you for supporting Rising Tide!

A Call for Student Artwork

As a highlight of the gala, we are hoping to put together a showcase of past visual artwork from students ranging from grades 5 through 12. If possible, we would love to borrow and showcase your student’s work for the night. All artwork will be returned to students after the 28th. If you have artwork available, it can be dropped off at our main office any time before September 22. 

• There is not a limit to the amount of artwork that you can submit.

• Please note that this work does not need to be matted or framed in any way.   

• Please be sure that the student artist’s name is written clearly on the back of the work.

If you have any questions about sharing artwork for this exhibition, please contact Tim Walker, Arts Department Chair, via email at twalker@risingtide.org.

Callbacks for the Middle School Play are This Thursday

Callbacks for the middle school play, The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, will be held this Thursday, September 14, after school until 4:15 pm.

Students in seventh or eighth grade who are interested in being a part of the backstage crew can complete a Crew Form here. These forms are due to Ms. Tew by the end of the day on Thursday, September 14. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tew at rtew@risingtide.org.

Update from the Parent Group

The Parent Group will be holding its first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm. Meet with representatives of school administration and other parents in Room 190 or online via Zoom to learn more about the Parent Group and how you can get involved. We hope to see you there! 

The Parent Group is providing individually bagged snacks and cookies for the Upper School Boat Dance on Friday, September 22.  Click here to see the Sign Up Genius to see how you can help out. Thank you! 

Get Involved in Student Government

Each year, two upper school students per grade are elected to represent their classmates in Student Government. Student representatives are voting members of Student Government and must attend every meeting. This year, Student Government meetings will be held Thursdays during lunch in Room 124.

Students interested in representing their grade this year are invited to complete the Interest Form here. Please complete this form by the end of the school day on Friday, September 22 to be considered. Elections will be held on Friday, September 29. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Orman or Ms. Carlucci, Student Government Advisors.

College Visits This Week

Representatives from college admissions offices visit Rising Tide to meet with students throughout the fall. These meetings take place during upper school lunch and are open to upper school students in all grades.

Tuesday, September 12: Nichols College

Thursday, September 14: University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Update for Students Who Ride Regional Buses A, E, and F

We are happy to announce a few bus changes to improve the ridership experience for students who ride regional buses A, E, and F.

Effective Monday, September 11, 2023 - AFFECTING BUS E (Ocean State Job Lot stop only) AND BUS F:

Bus F, operated by First Student, will add an additional stop, picking up the students who currently ride Bus E from the OCEAN STATE JOB LOT, 285 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, at 6:30 AM. The bus will then travel to its usual stop at the PARK AND RIDE at the Sagamore Bridge for its usual pick up time of 6:59 AM. The driver of the bus is named Kim.

In the afternoon, Bus F will return the students to these stops at approximately 3:38 for the Park and Ride and approximately 3:55 for the Ocean State Job Lot. There will be no change for the Bus E riders who use the Berry Guys Farm (Carver) and Planet Fitness (Middleboro) stops.

Effective Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - AFFECTING BUS A ONLY:

Are adding an extra bus to the Walmart, 15 Tobey Road, Wareham. The bus will be operated by First Student. It will be marked as bus “G”.  At this stop, with pick up at 6:53 AM, students will have the option of riding either Bus A or Bus G both to and from Rising Tide. The pick-up and drop-off times at this stop are not changing (6:53 AM / 3:26 PM). Both buses will leave at 6:53 AM and return at approximately 3:26 PM. Adding a bus to this route will accommodate the increasing number of students from Wareham who are choosing to attend Rising Tide. Please plan to be at the stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Breakfast and Lunch at Rising Tide

Rising Tide's breakfast and lunch program, catered by the Plymouth Public Schools, offers free lunches for students each day at Rising Tide. Check out September's lunch menu here.

Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families to still complete the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2023-2024 school year in order to qualify for free or reduced fees for bus, athletic, testing, and many club fees. You can view and complete the application here. 

Recent Happenings At Rising Tide

Community Building

Last week, our fifth graders enjoyed community-building activities on the field, working with members of their advisory groups and students from their whole grade. 

Students Take Part in New Aviation Maintenance Program

This year, 14 Rising Tide students are participating in the new Aviation Maintenance Technology Pathways Program through a partnership between Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) and Rising Tide. Students and parents had a great afternoon on Wednesday visiting 4Cs AMT Hangar at the Plymouth Airport to kick off this new initiative. The juniors and seniors participating will be using the facility once a month for labs. They will be able to complete the first level of FAA certification while still in high school, while also earning credit towards an AAS degree.

Seniors Visit Newport

Rising Tide seniors went to Newport, RI last week where they walked along the Cliff Walk and toured the Breakers, the summer home once owned by the Vanderbilts. Afterwards, they had lunch and spent time at the beach.

Athletic Games This Week

Tuesday, September 12

Boys V Soccer vs. Carver at 4:15 pm

Location: Sacred Heart HS

Girls V Soccer @ Carver at 7:00 pm

Location: Carver HS

Volleyball vs. Carver at 4:15 pm

Location: Sacred Heart HS

Cross Country @ Sturgis East at 4:00 pm

Location: Dennis Yarmouth

Varsity Golf @ Sturgis West at 4:00 pm

Location: Bayberry GC

Thursday, September 14

Boys V Soccer vs. Sturgis West at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart HS

Girls V Soccer @ Sturgis West at 4:00 pm

Location: Sandwich Water District

Varsity Golf vs. Nantucket at 4:00 pm

Location: Crosswinds

JV Golf vs. Nantucket at 4:00 pm

Location: Village Links

MS Boys Soccer vs. Trinity Christian at 4:00 pm

Location: Rising Tide

Friday, September 15

Volleyball vs. Calvary Chapel at 4:00 pm

Location: Sacred Heart HS

Varsity Golf @ Upper Cape HS at 4:00 pm

Location: Sandwich Hollows

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