RHS is a comprehensive high school that serves students in grades 9-12. RHS is an institution reputed for providing a strong curricular and academic environment supportive of the needs of its students. The school offers a variety of extra-curricular options to compliment the academic atmosphere and to nurture student’s needs toward character development and positive social interaction.
Mission Statement
This collaborative partnership shall develop in our students critical thinking skills and strategies through challenging courses which will be specifically designed to assess and promote academic achievement. This will empower students to
make positive choices that benefit their personal life and enable them to become effective participants in society.
make positive choices that benefit their personal life and enable them to become effective participants in society.
Vision Statement
The staff at Robertson High School, in a collaborative partnership between students, parents, and community, is to provide educational opportunities that empower each student to succeed in achieving individual potential and in becoming life-long learners in an ever-changing global society.
Robertson High School
Clubs & Organizations
Open to Students Grades 9-12
Key Club International–Sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. RHS members perform acts of service in the community and school such as: provide crossing guards during Halloween, help leukemia patients, and assists the less fortunate in our community.
FFA (Future Farmers of America) — A national organization involved with local community entities. We are recognized as 2011 and 2012 State Champs in Parliamentary Procedure, Landscape Design State Silver Emblem Superior Chapter in New Mexico; 2012 State Gold Superior Chapter in New Mexico; Nationally rated a One-Star Chapter for being one of the nations top programs.
MESA (Math Engineering and Science Achievement)- Mission is to empower and motivate New Mexico’s culturally diverse students with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) enrichment. Vision and diversity is taught by well educated professionals. Students will reach their full potential as leaders through Math, Engineering, Science and Technology Achievement.
Art Club – Students enrolled in Art Portfolio are automatically Art Club members. Art Club promotes art within the high school and in the community. Members prepare art for display at the NM State Fair, Dia de los Muertos, and annual local high school art competitions.
Rodeo Club — Promotes rodeo among high school students and is open to all RHS students regardless of experience.
Journalism – Publishes 6 issues of The Cardinal News annually. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in an in-depth examination of journalism and the news writing process. Planning, design, and publication of the school newspaper are all student driven.
Publications — Designed to provide students the opportunity to create the school yearbook. This is a student driven, on-line, and year long project. Creation, planning, and development are the focus in the development of the yearbook . The yearbook is available for purchase by all students.
Ski Club — Students participate in several ski excursions to nearby ski resorts. Fees include beginning ski lessons, lift tickets, and ski rentals.
Geek Squad — An elective course designed to teach students computer repair, provide technical and computer support to staff members.
Band/Chorus — RHS Red Wave Marching Band has won several district and state awards. RHS Chorus allows students to express their ability to sing. Several performances are held throughout the school year. These courses are available to all students.
Mariachi – A group of diverse students performing New Mexico cultural music. This course and performances is/are open to all students.
Student Council – Provides positive social extracurricular activities for students of RHS. The mission is to enhance the student dynamics through positive interaction and meaningful community service opportunities. Student Council allows students to enrich their high school career with leadership opportunities.
NHS (National Honor Society) – A nationally premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.