RHTA Family Newsletter

Dear RHTA Families,

One of the things I love most about our schools is that they provide one of a kind experiences that ensure real world connections and deep learning. I had the amazing opportunity to join our High School STEM classes as a chaperone on a trip to Greece over spring break. I enjoyed reconnecting with our past RHTA learners and witnessing their enthusiasm and love of learning. A love of learning that I like to think was nourished during their time at RHTA. As we approach the end of the school year, I hope that each and every one of authentic PBL experiences and community immersions inspire that same passion in our current learners. Let's make the most of every minute!

Melissa Durkin

Two days down of testing and our learners have absolutely done a wonderful job! Please remember to check the testing days and schedule. Learners should not arrive late or leave before testing has been completed on testing days. Also, it is very important that they have their chromebook fully charged. Thank you!

Building our social-emotional learning skills is an essential goal for our schools. In December 2024, students in grades 3-8 took the Fall Student Competency and Wellbeing Survey. During the school year, students participated in social-emotional learning lessons from Character Strong to better understand the social-emotional learning concepts in the survey and to reflect on how they perceive these skills in themselves. We will ask your child to take the survey again in May to ensure the programming was effective. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

The survey content will ask students to self-reflect on themselves in the following areas: emotion regulation, self-management, and social awareness.

The Spring survey will be administered on 5/5/25. If you would like to opt your child out of participating in the survey, please fill out the opt out form by 4/29/25.

If you have any questions about the Competency and Wellbeing survey, please don’t hesitate to contact Liz Wolanski, Student Wellness and Prevention Coordinator, at elizabethwolanski@nrcs.net or (440) 329-1883.

Please fill out this parent survey so that we can get input on our Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System at RHTA! Thank you to those parents who have already provided input!

Did you know that Senate Bill 29 went in effect this year? It prohibits public school districts from accessing or monitoring various types of data collected by technology. This means that we can no longer check chromebook history or student emails to ensure on task behavior or address emotional and behavior concerns. Coaches can address concerns that they observe or learners/parents can contact us to share concerns.

What this means for parents...

• It is important to monitor your learner's browsing history and emails on their chromebooks. Here is a great video I found on YouTube that explains how to check chrome history. Please stop the video at 1:40, because the rest is not accurate.
• If you notice something concerning, please reach out and share this with your learner's coaches.
• If you would like us to investigate something on your child's chromebook we would need permission, in writing, to do so.

Thank you for your help and support!

If you have concerns that you need help with, please fill out this form. This should not be used for emergency situations. In case of an urgent matter, please reach out directly to the school.

Come on out for all-you-can-eat pancakes and a festive photo with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 12 in the NRAC Cafetorium from 8 to 11 AM.

After breakfast, hop on over to the Rotary’s Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 1–9! Gates to Ranger Stadium open at 12:30 PM and the hunt begins at 1 PM sharp!

Once again, we will be offering the Girls in Gear Summer Camp for students entering grades 4-8 in the fall of 2025. This camp will occur June 3-5 from 9-3pm each day. The flyer with registration link is attached below. Registration is open through Friday 5/16/25.

Girls in Gear 2025

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering for middle school girls. The non-profit residential program was founded in 1990 and takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 16-21, 2025. Please see their website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

Is there a coach who has made a difference in your child's life? Please consider taking time to recognize them by nominating them for the district staff member of the month. Parents, learners, and colleagues can nominate coaches for this recognition.

At any point in this school year, you can complete the Google Form below to give a shoutout to a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child. Your feedback will be celebrated and appreciated throughout our school community!

Our Student Council implemented a RHTA Coach of the Month based on Coach Shout outs. Congratulations to our March Coaches of the month!

Check out the PTO Facebook page to find the link to vote Coach Detmar as America's favorite teacher. She is currently in the quarterfinals. Voting ends April 17th.

Click HERE to read the April Edition of the NRCS Community and Engagement Newsletter.

Click HERE to read the April 2025 edition of the Nursing Newsletter.

Please take a moment to provide input on the food services at RHTA. Learners who complete the survey have the chance to win a $20 Dairy Grove gift card.

We love our PTO!

• If you haven't already, please join our PTO Facebook Page. (RHTA PTO)

• Here is our latest PTO principal Report! Check it out for important dates and information!

• Join the Team That Makes a Difference!

  We’re looking for passionate parents and caregivers to join our PTO committees and help make next school year unforgettable! Whether you’ve got a knack for organizing, event planning, or simply want to make a positive impact, there’s a spot for you! Several committees are open, and there are also opportunities to join a committee with other volunteers.

  
  

  Sign up today and help us create amazing experiences for our learners and coaches! Email juliemdalessandro@icloud.com if you are interested.

• Our next PTO meeting is 4/28 at RHTA at 6:30 pm... hope to see you there!

If you have a learner entering 1st grade at Liberty next year, please consider attending the Kindergarten transition night on May 13th.

Please click HERE to see a listing of programing available through the North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department.

• 4/11- 7th Grade Dance
• 4/15- Amazing Shake Round 4
• 4/15-4/16- Science State testing grades 5 and 8
• 4/15- Board of Education meeting
• 4/15- Washington DC Parent meeting
• 4/17- 5th Grade Community Immersion
• 4/17- Student Council meeting
• 4/18-4/21- No School
• 4/22- National Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 4/23-4/24- Math Ohio State Testing Grades 3-8
• 4/25- 4th grade Immersion
• 4/28- PTO Meeting
• 4/28-5/2- Spring Benchmark AIMSweb testing
• 4/30-5/6- Coach Appreciation Week
• 4/30- 5th Grade Community Immersion
• 5/1- 5th/6th Grade 5K Run
• 5/1- Grades 5-8 Band Concert
• 5/2- Amazing Shake Results Assembly
• 5/5- 3rd Grade Community Immersion
• 5/5- Grades 5-8 Choir and Pop Music Concert
• 5/6- Washington DC Luggage Drop Off
• 5/7-5/9- 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
• 5/9- RHTA May Newsletter Emailed

• Please check Dojo for ongoing information from coaches. Grades 5-8 are working toward earning an end of the year reward trip. This is a wonderful way to encourage and celebrate Ranger STRONG behavior!
• Learners should wear the shirts provided by PTO when they are going on Community Immersions. These will also be worn for Field Day. If your learner lost their shirt please contact us and we will provide you information on how to purchase a new one.
• When you pick up learners in the car rider line please pull all the way up. We have blocked traffic on Lear Road on several occasions resulting in unsafe conditions.
• Now is a great time to review the parent student handbook for the code of conduct and dress code expectations.
• If you are not receiving the weekly morning meeting slideshow please reach out. This provides our learners with a snapshot of the important events and reminders each week.
• We are required by the state to have a certain number of fire, tornado, and intruder (lockdown) drills. These are just drills. If there is a real emergency you will be notified. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

Melissa Durkin

Ranger High-Tech Academy Principal

Email: melissadurkin@nrcs.net
Website: nrcs.net
Location: Ranger High -Tech Academy, Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-353-1178
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