This week in Raider Nation was fantastic! We kicked off the Great Kindness Challenge, and our students dove into a variety of unity and team-building activities. To top it off, we had bundt cakes and cotton candy – a sweet treat for all! Students and staff really enjoyed the camaraderie and the chance to bond over these fun moments.

Our admin team and teachers have been working hard on our Leader in Me team goals as well as our MAP growth goals. As we move through the 3rd quarter, we’re focused on encouraging students to recognize the value in setting goals and making academic progress. Please continue to support your child’s journey by encouraging them to show up each day and make the most of every learning opportunity!

Looking ahead:

• Next week is National Counselors Week, a great time to appreciate the invaluable support our counselors provide.
• The Academic Challenge will take place on Wednesday at RRMS, where we’ll face off against SMS.
• The 8th Grade Basketball Quarter Finals will be on Thursday – come out and cheer on our team!
• Individualized Graduation Plans will begin next week to guide our students toward their future success.

Thank you for your continued support in making Raider Nation an incredible place for our students to grow and succeed!

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual observance that highlights the accomplishments and struggles of African Americans throughout history. It serves as a platform to educate, reflect upon, and celebrate the rich heritage and diverse experiences of Black Americans.

When is Black History Month?

Black History Month is celebrated every year in the United States during the month of February. This specific month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of two prominent figures in African American history: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is on February 12th, and Frederick Douglass’s birthday is on February 14th.

This week, we discussed Trust Behaviors that help us build and maintain positive relationships with others. View the Trust Behavior Cards and discuss some of the behaviors your family could have used in the past to face a challenging situation.

Trust Behavior Cards

As we transition into the second semester, please take a moment to review the Dress Code policy with your student. When students arrive at school out of dress code, they are sent to Guidance to change clothes. However, our clothes closet is currently depleted, which means students often need to call home for a change of clothing.

Common issues we are seeing include:

• No dress code shirt worn under a sweatshirt or jacket.
• Sweatshirts with large graphics or logos bigger than a quarter.
• Black jeans, jeggings/leggings, or athletic pants, which are not permitted

To avoid disruptions, please ensure your student follows the dress code. Failure to follow the dress code policy may result in In-School Suspension or Out of School Suspension for continuously defying the policy as written. The full policy is available on our school website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your school administrator or counselor.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

8th graders had a visit from students in the Chinese and French programs at NWHS to prepare for their upcoming IGP meetings.

On their way to Sullivan this week for the last game

National History Day Judging

8th graders doing stage makeup application.

Work it out with Kindness

Let Kindness GLOW!

Let's GLOW, Raiders!

6th grade Principal Scholars, A Honor Roll and B Honor Roll

Please see the information below from Nurse Knight regarding Flu Season.

National School Counseling Week 2025, "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," will be celebrated February 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

Thank you for all you do, Ms. Jenkins, Mrs. Cunningham and Ms. Atkinson!

Individual Graduation Plan Meetings @ RRMS: 2/2/25-2/28/25

8th Grade Job Shadow Day: 3/18/25

Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day @ all High Schools: 3/25/25

8th Grade Dance: 5/2/25

Info for 8th grade Parents and Caregivers from Ms. Atkinson:

Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Sign-Ups have begun! IGPs are 30-minute meetings that you will have every year from now until your student is a senior in high school. The purpose of the IGP is to select the courses your child will take in the next school year. We can meet in person or over zoom. If you choose to meet in person, please bring your ID so that you can be checked in, and report to the media center. Students and caregivers will meet with a school counselor: (Last Names A-G: Ms. Atkinson; H-O: Mrs. Cunningham; P-Z: Ms. Jenkins).

Conferences will take place between February 4th and February 25th. I will be going into your child's classes in the next week to discuss what the IGP process will look like for them. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. We are looking forward to helping your student reach the next important step on their educational journey. Please use the following links to sign up:

Last names A-G: https://calendly.com/catkinson-igp/8th-grade-igp

Last names H-O: https://calendly.com/acunningham16/rising-9th-grade-igp-conferences

Last names P-Z: https://calendly.com/kjenkins-uoa/rising-9th-grade-igp-conferences

Purchase tickets at GoFan. The cost is $6 ($5 per ticket and $1 service fee). Kids 4 years old and under are free.

No tickets will be sold at the gate. Cash tickets are available in the Front Office on game day between 12pm and 2pm for $7. Cash or check only. Exact change only.

Softball tryouts will be Monday - Wednesday from 3:45pm-5:15pm each day. Students need to come dressed in softball attire with necessary equipment. Students must also already have their physicals and other paperwork uploaded to PlanetHS prior to tryouts.

The link to Lost and Found is below. Items will be cleaned and donated if not claimed by February 5th.

Baseball workouts are currently happening Monday-Friday from 4pm - 6:00pm on the baseball field at Northwestern HS. Tryouts will begin Monday, February 3rd from 4pm - 6pm. E-Mail Coach Hunt or Gero at rhunt@rhmail.org / bgero@rhmail.org. If you are playing a Winter Sport your tryouts will be after your winter season ends.

Baseball C Team Tryouts

-Feb 5th - Feb 7th

**If you are still in a Winter Sport, no problem report when that season is over**

Time:

-5PM – 7PM

Where:

-Northwestern Baseball Field

MUST HAVES:

-Physical on file

-Cleats and Tennis Shoes

-Baseball Pants

-What ever equipment you need to tryout

Boys' Golf will hold an informational meeting on Feb. 3rd. at Carolina Fresh Farms at 6pm. Tryouts will begin Wednesday Feb. 5th 430pm at Waterford golf course. Please call David Rector at 803-325-5860 if you have any questions.

Northwestern Boys Soccer tryouts will be held on Feb. 3-5 from 4:15-6:00PM at Trojan Soccer Stadium @ NHS. All soccer players must have shin guards and cleats. Please make sure your child is registered and approved to participate through Planet HS Big Teams. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at (803) 981-1989.

Girls Soccer Workouts Monday-Thursday every week of January from 4-6pm

On Mondays and Wednesdays we are in the weight room from 4-5 and then make our way down to the fields from 5-6

On Tuesday and Thursdays we start on the field and stay there until 6pm

Tryouts are going to be Feb 3rd through Feb 6th on the field from 4-6pm

Coach Meg Emmons

E: mege2001@gmail.com

Softball tryouts

E-mail Coach Polk tpolk@rhmail.org with any questions. You must have a physical uploaded in Planet HS/Big Teams in order to participate. Softball tryouts will be February 3rd and 4th at the softball field from 4:15-6:15.

Boys Tennis

Monday through Thursday (4p-5:30p)

Wilmart Adlawan

WAdlawan@rhmail.org

Tennis Men's Coach

Track & Field is currently holding optional workouts every day after school until 5:30pm. Tryouts will be Monday February 3rd, Tuesday February 4th and Wednesday February 5th. Any student wishing to attend workouts or tryouts must be approved on HS Planet before attending. All athletes wishing to make the team must be in attendance all 3 days of tryouts. The only exception to this is students that are still competing in a Northwestern winter sport. To receive the calendar and be added to the email list, please email Coach Tanferno at ctanferno@rhmail.org.

Upcoming Events:

February 3rd - 7th - National School Counselor Week

February 14th - No Student Attendance, Teacher Professional Development

February 17th - District Closed for Presidents Day (E-Learning Make Up Day)

February 28th - Early Dismissal

March 14th - Student and Staff Holiday (Potential Weather Make Up Day)

March 17th - No Student Attendance - Teacher Work Day

March 18th - 8th Grade Job Shadow Day

March 25th - Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day @ All HS's

March 28th - Early Dismissal

April 14th - 16th, 2025 8th Grade Washington DC trip

April 21st - Spring Break (Potential Weather Make Up Day)

April 22nd - 25th - Spring Break

May 2nd - 8th Grade Dance

May 22nd - Early Dismissal

May 23rd - Early Dismissal/Last Day

May 26th - District Closed for Memorial Day

Email: ncauthen@rhmail.org
Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/rrms
Location: 2631 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-981-1500
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Twitter: @RawlinsonRoadMS