Rocket Parent Partnership Night
RPPN 2026 Back-to-School Launch
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Spring Grove Area High School
Who Should Attend: SGASD Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 9 - 12.
(Your student is welcome to attend with you.)
Meet Your Student's Teachers
Teachers will be in their rooms to talk with you about the course, explore classroom materials, and discuss learning expectations.
Information Sessions
Plan to attend a variety of information sessions led by teachers, where you can pick what is important to you.
Visit the Rocket Fuel Cafe
Stop by the student-run Rocket Fuel Cafe and support our students in Mrs. Stauffer's class. The Cafe will be open for the entire event.
Explore Student Activities
Throughout the evening, several high school clubs, organizations, and teams will have information tables available for families. Stop by to learn more about opportunities for students to get involved, ask questions, and connect with advisors and representatives.
About Rocket Parent Partnership Nights
At Spring Grove Area High School, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections between parents/guardians, teachers, and staff to create an engaged and supportive learning community.
Rocket Parent Partnership Nights (RPPN) are your opportunity to get to know the High School better, learn about some of the diverse programs and opportunities available for your student, and build relationships with the dedicated educators who help your child succeed.
We look forward to seeing you at a Rocket Parent Partnership Night and working together to support your student’s success!
RPPN Information Sessions
Filter by Grade or Topic
List of Sessions:
- Career Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
Agricultural CTE Program and Tractor and Student Projects Display
Join Mrs. Beshore and students from our FFA chapter to overview the opportunities provided by our Ag CTE program and FFA.
Location: Cafeteria
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Special Education
All Things IEP
Stop by as Special Education teachers provide a brief overview of key components of an IEP for students and families. Topics may include graduation requirements, transition services, and student supports within the high school.
Location: Conference Rooms 51 and 52
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
All Things Mock Trial
Join Mr. Baker as he reviews the Mock Trial program: the season, the competitions, and fundraising.
Location: IAC
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Grade 12
- Post-Secondary College Preparation
FAFSA
Mr. Fake will be joined by Ed Lane from PHEAA to review the FAFSA process and new regulations for seniors and their families.
Location: Auditorium
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- General Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Getting Connected: Navigating the High School
Mrs. Mosko will review expectations for high school and navigating several key parts of high school, like schedules and course selection, and review some key reminders to make high school a positive experience for all students!
Location: IAC
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- General Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Technology
How to Make Schoology Work for You
For those new to Schoology, Mrs. Walker will show you how to easily stay current on your students' progress in their classes using the tools available in Schoology. Parents will be shown how to set up email notifications on their preferred schedule for student grades and missing assignments.
Location: Career Center
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- General Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
Keystone Exams
Join Ms. Bosak, Ms. Pensinger, and Ms. Knowlton-Forney to review all things Keystone Exams and how they relate to Act 158 requirements for graduation.
Location: Room 210
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- General Education
- Grade 09
Navigating Freshman Year
Mr. Koishal and Mrs. Schlies will review expectations for high school and for being a freshman, and some key reminders and expectations to make it a great first year of high school!
Location: IAC
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Grade 12
Navigating Senior Year
Mr. Ehrhart will review how the senior year differs, along with key reminders and expectations to make it a great year and get ready for graduation!
Location: IAC
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Career Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- Technology
Post-Secondary Pathways and Trades
Join our STEM teachers as they provide an overview of secondary pathways for students interested in college-based STEM careers (e.g., engineering) and those interested in the trades after high school.
Location: Career Center
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
Travel Abroad Opportunities for Students
Join Mrs. Huhn for an information session on student travel abroad. She will be reviewing the trip this past summer and informing parents about our next travel meeting.
Location: Career Center
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- General Education
- Grade 09
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
York Twinning German Exchange Program
Join Mrs. Rothenberger to learn about York Twinning (German exchange program). This is an exchange program that any student can participate in, not just students taking German.
Location: Career Center
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM