News from the Nest

The Lady Jays went 2-0 this week with victories over Felicity and Manchester! On Monday the varsity Lady Jays defeated Felicity (42-28) and on Thursday they defeated the Manchester Lady Greyhounds (45-31). The varsity Lady Jays finished the regular season with a 14-8 record.

The junior varsity Lady Jays also went 2- 0 on the week as they defeated Felicity and Manchester.

In the varsity game versus Manchester, junior Brooklyn Manning secured her 500th career rebound. She is pictured above with teammate Raquel Hackney who is leading the Southern Hills Athletic Conference in scoring at 16.4 points per game. In the picture (on the right) Brooklyn Manning fights for a rebound.

The varsity Lady Jays will host Nelsonville York in an OHSAA Playoff game on Thursday, February 13th. The game will tip-off at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

The Lady Jays will play a first round HOME playoff game in the OHSAA Sectional Tourney on February 13th at 7:00 p.m. vs, Nelsonville York. Let's pack the gym and send these ladies to the District Semi-Finals. Reminder, no passes. All tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Attention Ripley Students! The Lady Jays are hosting Nelsonville York on Thursday February 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the District Quarter-finals. Thanks to the generosity of our community (First State Bank, Suite C, Brierly Roofing) the first 100 student tickets are paid for! No excuse not to support the Lady Jays. Sign up in the high school office for a free ticket! Let’s represent Ripley and pack the gym!

The RULH Jr. Sr. High School library is celebrating Black History -not only this month - but all year long with an assortment of reliable and accurate historical resources!

During the month of February the RULH Jr. Sr. High School Library is proud to join the rest of America in recognizing the history of the struggle for civil rights and equality and the sacrifices that so many African Americans have endured.

The February Display in the library offers a wide assortment of historical references for students to study America’s past Black Historical events including topics such as civil rights, slavery, the Underground Railroad and the Constitution. Highlights in the library also include resources to proudly inform students of our local history - rich in evidence of local heroes that offered refuge and escape for many slaves along the Ohio River Valley Region and names we all recognize - John Parker and John Rankin. Many heroes across all disciplines are highlighted in the fields of art, music, literature, politics as well as aviation and sports. Black History is American History. It is part of the library's mission to connect students with their past in order to create a brighter future for all.

In the photos, High School Students Kaydee Powell and Alexander Nash are enjoying previewing some of the resources on display for Black History Month in the RULH Jr. Sr. High School Library.

In honor of National School Counseling Week, please join us in thanking those individuals who serve the students of the RULH Local School District in a counseling role! Thank you Mrs. Regina Smith (RULH Elementary Counselor) and Ms. Jasmine Osman (RULH Jr./Sr. High School Counselor).

Mr. Woody Robinson recently taught photosynthesis in Biology classes. Students first took notes in the lecture and then applied their learning in a lab experiment using spinach leaves. What rich learning opportunities for students!

This week FFA members participated in the Farm Business Management CDE. This contest consisted of two parts: a multiple-choice online test and a problem solving practicum. Contestants were given 90 minutes to complete the online test and problem solving practicum. Ripley FFA placed in the Top 50 % of schools in the state with Gracie Blackburn, Darvee Plymesser,Jasmine Young and Austin Manning leading the team and scoring in the top 25% of individuals. Way to go Blue Jays!

Pictured left to right:

Row 1: Darvee Plymesser, Chelsea Mellenkamp, Abi Taylor, Brooklyn Manning, and Gracie Blackburn.

Row 2: Ashton Ralston, Austin Manning, Jase Lang, Cole Dickhaus, Olivia Smith, Gabby Himes, Alyssa Fisher, and Lindsay DeAtley.

Not Pictured: Grace Taylor and Jasmine Young.

In conjunction with the upcoming Elementary Art Show, author/illustrator Elizabeth James will be visiting RULH Elementary School on Thursday, March 20th to present to all K-6 students. Her presentation will focus on the illustration process. More details about the time and location of the presentation will be shared prior to the event.

Students are provided the opportunity to purchase autographed books prior to her visit. There will be pre-order sales only. Order forms were sent home with students on Tuesday, January 28th. A copy of the order form is pictured below.

All orders are due by Friday, February 14th. Books must be paid for at the time of the order. Checks or cash only will be accepted. Checks are to be made out to RULH Elementary.

The third grade students in Mrs. Cable's Blue Jay Bell group have been reading The Boxcar Children. They are discussing the various elements of the story in their "Book Clubs". The students are really enjoying this classic book!

Congratulations to the RULH Elementary Students of the Month!

Congratulations to the "Go Green" Students of the Week"!

Don’t miss out on kindergarten registration! Please read below for details! Thank you!

The RULH High School National Honor Society is holding a "Stock the Pantry" contest. The contest if for elementary homerooms and high school grade levels. The NHS members will pick up all items from elementary homerooms and high school homerooms. Go Blue Jays!

RULH Elementary will once again hold it's annual Art Fair. Please read the flyers below for details!

Support RULH Elementary School by purchasing items at schoolstore.com ! Please read the flyer below and learn how to earn money for RULH Elementary!

• Jeromie Phillips – Building & Grounds Director (February 14th)
• Justin Birchfield – MS Science (February 14th)
• Dona Starrett – ES Cook (February 16th)
• Jennifer Germann – ES Fourth Grade Teacher (February 17th)
• Collin Flannery – MS Technology Teacher (February 21st)

Friday, February 7th

Interim Reports Issued

6 – 9 pm - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Fayetteville (Pee Wee Recognition Night)

5:45 - 9:00 pm - Night to Shine

Saturday, February 8th

No Events Scheduled

Sunday, February 9th

No Events Scheduled

Monday, February 10th

11 am – 4 pm - Boys Sectional Bowling @ Shawnee Lanes

6 – 9:30 pm - Boys Varsity Basketball Jays @ East Clinton

Tuesday, February 11th

11 am – 4 pm - Girls Sectional Bowling @ Shawnee Lanes

4 – 7 pm - ES Parent/Teacher Conferences

6 – 9 pm - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Bethel

Wednesday, February 12th

No Events Scheduled

Thursday, February 13th

4 - 7 pm - Jr./Sr. HS Parent/Teacher Conferences

7 – 9 pm - (Blue Out) Girls Basketball OHSAA Tournament Game vs Nelsonville-York

Friday, February 14th

No Events Scheduled

Saturday, February 15th

No Events Scheduled