1st Days of School

Welcome Back Day (1st Day)
We love the first day of school in August, which we call "Welcome Back Day." There will be lots of get-to-know-you activities in each class which may require the use of your laptop as well as time spent reviewing the campus policies. We also extended the one-lunch day to 45 minutes to allow additional time in the lunch line, activities in the Grove quad, and time for you to connect with your friends. Bell Schedule

Welcome Back Activities
Each year the Activities Office launches with a welcome back celebration. This year, we will have our first rally on our 2nd day of school, and a full week of activities during Hello Week with dress-up days, our first home football game, Club Rush, and so much more! Click here to view the dates. Click here for the Bell Schedule

What to Bring
Here's what we recommend you bring each and every day:

• Backpack (lockers are only available for students who have PE)
• Water Bottle (refill stations located in every building)
• Charged Laptops
• Laptop Charging Cord (you will use your laptop quite a bit!)
• Optional: Cell Phones with the Minga app downloaded and activated (this is what we use for our Digital Student ID's and Digital Hall Passes).

Medication Needs
Does your student take medicine during the school day? If so, please visit the Health Office webpage to find necessary paperwork (Medical Forms).

If you are a student with an IEP or a 504 Plan and need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Hurd at bhurd@rjuhsd.us. 

Schedules
Hard copies will be handed out to students whose parents/guardians have completed Data Confirmation. Stations will be made available for parents who need assistance throughout the school year.

• Click here for the Class Change/Drop Policy.
• PE Classes - Students will report to the Panther Arena (Gym).
• Late Arrival (1st period off) - Check the bell schedule prior to arriving. Enter through the Admin Office and go directly to your 2nd period class.
• Zero Period (extra class before 1st period) - Check with your teacher to see what time you are meeting. Official times are on the bell schedule.

Dress Code
Please click here to view the RJUHSD Dress Code Policy to view the dress code policy in detail. As a general rule of thumb, please make sure that the majority of midriffs are covered, bottoms do not show cheeks when walking, and no offensive or harmful images or messages appear on clothing (e.g. controlled substances, offensive images or language).

1st or 2nd Lunch?
When we have a 2-lunch schedule, your lunch time is based which building your 3rd period class is located in OR what course you are in.

• 1st Lunch - Grove, Sierra, Foothill, All Science Classes
• 2nd Lunch - River, Oak, Panther Arena, All VAPA Classes (Visual Arts and Performing Arts)

Students may NOT get lunch outside of their assigned times.

Breakfast, Snack, & Lunch

Click here for complete details (what is served, rules, policies, times, locations, cost, etc.).

We do not permit Food Drop-Off during the school day by Food Delivery Services (read policy).

Click here to view all of our maps of the campus!

This summer, there will be changes made! Watch for updates coming soon!

Early Dismissal/Late Arrival
Students who do not have a class 1st or 4th periods will have a digital sticker on their Digital ID in Minga.

1st/4th Period Off Policy

Please see Mrs. Silva in the Counseling Office if your sticker does not appear by the 1st day of school.

Click here if you need assistance with any of your tech needs.

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Late-Start Wednesdays
We will begin the late-start Wednesday schedule immediately following the first day of school: August 13, 2025. This is a time for staff meetings, collaboration time for teachers, and other school business. Campus is closed to students and the public until 9am to allow time for staff meetings. There is NO late-start just before midterms or final exams.

Click here for the Late-Start Bell Schedule.

Click here for the 2025-26 Academic & Bell Calendar

Back to School Night (BTSN)
Each semester we host a Back to School Night and invite families to visit their child's classes and meet their teachers. This day includes a minimum day for students and an evening for parents/guardians only to visit each class and learn more about the teacher and course expectations. Click here to view the dates. Click here for the Bell Schedule.

Ways to Get Involved! (for students)

Parent Canvas Observer Account (create 2nd week of school)

Turn Aeries Alerts "on" (alerts you when grades drop)

Why Attendance Matters (students have only 9 days for the entire school year!)

Parent Resources (complete folder with lots of helpful tips, tricks, and resources!)

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