Rogers High School

Newport Public School announced via press release on Tuesday that Rogers High School will hold a Chromebook Distribution Night for all incoming ninth grade students (Class of 2022) and their parents/guardians between 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, August 27, 2018, in the Rogers High School Cafeteria.

This Chromebook Distribution Night is mandatory for all incoming freshmen, (Class of 2022), who will be part of the new 1:1 Chromebook initiative, according to the release.  Students, parent and guardians will receive an overview of the new 1:1 Chromebook initiative, sign acceptable use agreements and receive their new personal student Chromebooks.

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