Your Senior Year is in full swing! Reaching this milestone is a huge achievement, and we are so excited to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments.
One of the ways RCHS honors our graduating class is through the Senior Spotlight, which is featured on the main screen in the CCA as well as monitors displayed throughout the school. This is a completely optional and fun way to highlight your plans for life after high school!
What can you share? We’d love to celebrate your next steps, whether you are:
Enrolling in a 4-Year University
Attending a Community College or Trade/Technical School
Enlisting in the Military
Entering the Workforce or starting an Apprenticeship
If you would like to be included in the slideshow, please take a moment to fill out the form linked below:
Senior Spotlight
We are off to a great start this fall—let’s make this school year unforgettable!
⭐️Happy National Principal’s Month⭐️
We couldn’t let October 1st end with without celebrating our incredible principal, Dr. Amber Holomshek!
Being a principal means wearing many hats: visionary, mentor, problem-solver, and cheerleader. Today, we’re pausing to say a huge THANK YOU to Dr. Holomshek for leading RCHS with so much dedication, care, and enthusiasm.
Join us in celebrating our extraordinary leader!
We couldn’t let October 1st end with without celebrating our incredible principal, Dr. Amber Holomshek!
Being a principal means wearing many hats: visionary, mentor, problem-solver, and cheerleader. Today, we’re pausing to say a huge THANK YOU to Dr. Holomshek for leading RCHS with so much dedication, care, and enthusiasm.
Join us in celebrating our extraordinary leader!
Subject: Senior Spotlight Reminder: Get Featured on the Big Screen!
As we settle into the school year, we want to make sure every senior has the opportunity to be celebrated! Reaching your senior year is a major milestone, and we are excited to honor all of your accomplishments.
One of the ways RCHS honors our graduating class is through the Senior Spotlight, which is featured on the main screen in the CCA as well as monitors displayed throughout the school.
If you haven't done so already and would like to be included in the slideshow, please take a moment to fill out this form:
Senior Spotlight
Congratulations on reaching your senior year—let's keep making it unforgettable!
Senior Ad Pages Deadline Approaches!
November 13th is the deadline to purchase and design your senior's add page for our 26-27 yearbook. Visit https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads today!
November 13th is the deadline to purchase and design your senior's add page for our 26-27 yearbook. Visit https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads today!
Subject: Action Required: 2027–2028 FAFSA is NOW OPEN! Important Next Steps
Dear Seniors and Families,
The wait is over—the 2027–2028 FAFSA application is officially OPEN!
Thank you to the many students who have already submitted their applications and sent in their completion confirmation. If you haven't started yet, now is the time!
Important Financial Aid Reminders:
First-Come, First-Served: Financial aid funding (grants, scholarships, and work-study) is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Completing your form early maximizes your funding opportunities.
For Universities, Community Colleges & Trade Schools: Financial aid offices across all post-secondary paths—including 4-year universities, 2-year colleges, and trade/vocational schools—use this form to build your financial aid package.
Important Guidance for Contributors (Parents/Guardians):
Dependent Status: Students under 24 (unless officially identified as independent prior to applying) must have a parent/guardian complete their section as a "contributor."
Who is the Contributor? The contributor is determined by who claimed the student on their 2025 tax return.
Best Way to Start: It is strongly recommended that the student starts the form first. When the student starts the form, the system will generate an invitation code to send to the parent.
Accessing the Form: To access and complete their section, the parent/contributor must log into studentaid.gov with their own personal FSA ID and enter the invitation code generated from the student’s application.
Final Step: Submit Your Proof of Completion
To fulfill your Texas state graduation requirement, please email a screenshot of your submission confirmation page to mindi.saulters@rcisd.org.
Your screenshot MUST clearly show:
The Student’s Name
The Date of Submission
A Note About Future FAFSA Emails:
Because our system automatically sends general FAFSA reminders to all senior families without a filtering option, you will continue to receive these emails throughout the school year. Once you send me your screenshot and receive a confirmation response from me, you may safely disregard any future automated FAFSA emails from my office.
Ready to apply? Get started today at studentaid.gov. Please reach out if you have any questions or need help finishing your form!
Warm regards,
Mindi Saulters
Student Success Advisor | Dual Credit Office
Royse City High School
mindi.saulters@rcisd.org
Dear Seniors and Families,
The wait is over—the 2027–2028 FAFSA application is officially OPEN!
Thank you to the many students who have already submitted their applications and sent in their completion confirmation. If you haven't started yet, now is the time!
Important Financial Aid Reminders:
First-Come, First-Served: Financial aid funding (grants, scholarships, and work-study) is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Completing your form early maximizes your funding opportunities.
For Universities, Community Colleges & Trade Schools: Financial aid offices across all post-secondary paths—including 4-year universities, 2-year colleges, and trade/vocational schools—use this form to build your financial aid package.
Important Guidance for Contributors (Parents/Guardians):
Dependent Status: Students under 24 (unless officially identified as independent prior to applying) must have a parent/guardian complete their section as a "contributor."
Who is the Contributor? The contributor is determined by who claimed the student on their 2025 tax return.
Best Way to Start: It is strongly recommended that the student starts the form first. When the student starts the form, the system will generate an invitation code to send to the parent.
Accessing the Form: To access and complete their section, the parent/contributor must log into studentaid.gov with their own personal FSA ID and enter the invitation code generated from the student’s application.
Final Step: Submit Your Proof of Completion
To fulfill your Texas state graduation requirement, please email a screenshot of your submission confirmation page to mindi.saulters@rcisd.org.
Your screenshot MUST clearly show:
The Student’s Name
The Date of Submission
A Note About Future FAFSA Emails:
Because our system automatically sends general FAFSA reminders to all senior families without a filtering option, you will continue to receive these emails throughout the school year. Once you send me your screenshot and receive a confirmation response from me, you may safely disregard any future automated FAFSA emails from my office.
Ready to apply? Get started today at studentaid.gov. Please reach out if you have any questions or need help finishing your form!
Warm regards,
Mindi Saulters
Student Success Advisor | Dual Credit Office
Royse City High School
mindi.saulters@rcisd.org
Attention Royse City High School Students and Gurardians: Tomorrow evening we will be hosting the Fall College Fair. Please see attached flyer for more all the details.
RCHS is hosting a College fair on September 9th from 6 to 8 pm at the RCISD Event Center.
Need a verification of enrollment for a driver's license? The form is available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2X9uUt_1Y6IHtBeec5iVrrG-j6fDrV0xsSJuapMPSQavI6w/viewform
📅 The Details
When: Friday, August 7 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: RCHS College Career Academy (CCA) Entrance
⚡ What’s Happening
🗺️ Walk Your Schedule: Find your classrooms and practice your route.
👋 Meet the Staff: Say hello to your teachers and the counseling team.
🎺 Get Involved: Check out tables for RCHS clubs and student organizations.
🎖️ Future Pathways: Connect with military recruiters on-site.
🍔 Food Trucks: Grab dinner from awesome local food trucks!
📢 Class Meetings (Students & Parents)
🎒 9th Grade Orientation: Doors open at 5:00 PM in the Competition Gym (Door 4)
🎓 Senior Meeting: 6:45 PM in the Competition Gym
When: Friday, August 7 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: RCHS College Career Academy (CCA) Entrance
⚡ What’s Happening
🗺️ Walk Your Schedule: Find your classrooms and practice your route.
👋 Meet the Staff: Say hello to your teachers and the counseling team.
🎺 Get Involved: Check out tables for RCHS clubs and student organizations.
🎖️ Future Pathways: Connect with military recruiters on-site.
🍔 Food Trucks: Grab dinner from awesome local food trucks!
📢 Class Meetings (Students & Parents)
🎒 9th Grade Orientation: Doors open at 5:00 PM in the Competition Gym (Door 4)
🎓 Senior Meeting: 6:45 PM in the Competition Gym
Family Access Support Nights start TOMORROW, July 7th!
Get in-person help with new student enrollment, the Family Access portal, online forms, and renewing required affidavits. Spanish support is available!
When: Tuesdays (July 7 - Aug 11), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Ernest Epps Administration Building (810 E Old Greenville Rd.)
No appointment needed. Stop by and let us help you get ready for the school year!
Get in-person help with new student enrollment, the Family Access portal, online forms, and renewing required affidavits. Spanish support is available!
When: Tuesdays (July 7 - Aug 11), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Ernest Epps Administration Building (810 E Old Greenville Rd.)
No appointment needed. Stop by and let us help you get ready for the school year!
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
Welcome to RCISD! Dr. Amber Holomshek named Principal of Royse City High School!
Dr. Holomshek is a seasoned leader with more than twenty years of experience spanning the classroom, campus administration, curriculum and assessment consulting, and instructional design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, a Master of Education from Texas A&M Commerce, and a Doctor of Education in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. That last credential is not just a title , it reflects the lens through which she approaches every role she has held: leading in ways that create real, lasting change for students, staff, and communities.
Amber began her career as a Social Studies teacher, where she spent eleven years in the classroom developing a deep understanding of secondary students and what it takes to prepare them for life beyond high school. That classroom foundation led her to Region 10 ESC, where she served as an Educational Consultant in Assessment and Curriculum, advising districts on best practices and creating and delivering workshops that reached more than 70 school districts across North Texas. From there, she moved into an Instructional Design Facilitator role where she led professional development for secondary social studies teachers across the district.
In 2017, Amber stepped into campus administration as an Assistant Principal at Sachse High School, a large, comprehensive high school with more than 3,000 students and 200 staff members. She served there for nearly eight years, directing campus operations, leading discipline and scheduling systems, conducting staff evaluations, and developing programs focused on workforce readiness and student engagement. Most recently, she has served as Associate Principal at Rockwall Heath High School, further deepening her experience in student support systems, school culture, and campus-wide operations.
Dr. Holomshek is data-driven, relationship-centered, and relentlessly focused on student success. She understands the complexity of leading a large high school, and she brings the experience, the credentials, and the character to do it exceptionally well. We are proud to welcome her to Royse City ISD, and we are confident that she is exactly the right leader for Royse City High School at this moment.
Dr. Holomshek is a seasoned leader with more than twenty years of experience spanning the classroom, campus administration, curriculum and assessment consulting, and instructional design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, a Master of Education from Texas A&M Commerce, and a Doctor of Education in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. That last credential is not just a title , it reflects the lens through which she approaches every role she has held: leading in ways that create real, lasting change for students, staff, and communities.
Amber began her career as a Social Studies teacher, where she spent eleven years in the classroom developing a deep understanding of secondary students and what it takes to prepare them for life beyond high school. That classroom foundation led her to Region 10 ESC, where she served as an Educational Consultant in Assessment and Curriculum, advising districts on best practices and creating and delivering workshops that reached more than 70 school districts across North Texas. From there, she moved into an Instructional Design Facilitator role where she led professional development for secondary social studies teachers across the district.
In 2017, Amber stepped into campus administration as an Assistant Principal at Sachse High School, a large, comprehensive high school with more than 3,000 students and 200 staff members. She served there for nearly eight years, directing campus operations, leading discipline and scheduling systems, conducting staff evaluations, and developing programs focused on workforce readiness and student engagement. Most recently, she has served as Associate Principal at Rockwall Heath High School, further deepening her experience in student support systems, school culture, and campus-wide operations.
Dr. Holomshek is data-driven, relationship-centered, and relentlessly focused on student success. She understands the complexity of leading a large high school, and she brings the experience, the credentials, and the character to do it exceptionally well. We are proud to welcome her to Royse City ISD, and we are confident that she is exactly the right leader for Royse City High School at this moment.
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
Huge congratulations to our very own Assistant Principal, Dr. Preston Woo, for representing RCHS on the big stage at the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) summer workshop! In his session, "Data Driven, Teacher Led," Dr. Woo tackled a major question in education today: How do you move from isolated pockets of excellence to campus-wide instructional success? The answer lies entirely in the power of a Guiding Coalition.
Dr. Woo broke down exactly how to empower a strategic group of influential teacher leaders to serve as the true "engine" of your PLC, and we are incredibly proud to see him sharing his expertise and leadership with educators from all across Texas! #experienceRCISD #TeamRCHS @RoyseCityISD
Congratulations to the RCHS Skills USA team as they get ready for day 1 of nationals in Atlanta, GA! @RoyseCityISD @SkillsUSA #experienceRCISD #TeamRCHS
Early release on May 22nd, the last day of school! @RoyseCityISD
What an incredible day of empowerment and inspiration at Royse City High School!
On Saturday, May 16, the RC Women of Class proudly sponsored the "Dream It, Be It" workshop, presented by the amazing members of Soroptimist International of Rockwall. This special event brought together young ladies from RCHS for a day focused on career mentoring, setting big goals, and overcoming obstacles to success.
Through engaging activities and meaningful conversations, these future leaders were equipped with the tools, confidence, and support they need to turn their dreams into reality.
A huge thank you to Soroptimist International of Rockwall for investing their time and wisdom into our students, and to RC Women of Class for making this empowering Saturday possible! #experienceRCISD #RCWomenofClass @RoyseCityISD
The RCHS Guiding Coalition pulled out all the stops with a special treat for our amazing staff to celebrate all their hard work this year! This was our way of saying thank you and cheering for a year packed with incredible instructional growth. This fantastic team is led by House Principal, Dr. Preston Woo. #experienceRCISD #TeamRCHS @RoyseCityISD
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
CHK Champs of the Week: The Process Champion Team! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our school culture and your willingness to put in the extra effort modeling and leading with intentionality. You aren't just following a process, you're building a community where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
