News from the Nest

RULH Jr/Sr. High School students enjoyed a trip to the Ohio State Farm Science Review on Wednesday, September 18th. The students had a blast exploring the exhibits and learning about the latest trends and innovations in the agricultural industries. Mr. Justin Cluxton (JH Ag. Teacher) and Mr. Daniel Foster (High School Ag. Teacher) organized the trip.

Please come to the Brown County Fair next week and support our FFA students in their many activities! RULH FFA Pride!

The varsity Lady Jays volleyball team defeated Felicity in three sets this week! The Lady Jays lost to Fayetteville and West Union to finish 1-2 on the week. The Junior Varsity Lady Jays defeated West Union but lost to Felicity and Fayetteville to finish 1-2 on the week. Keep working and improving Lady Jays!

The Blue Jays varsity boys soccer team has been working hard and improving. On Monday, September 16th the team made the trip to Portsmouth Clay High School. The Blue Jays avenged a loss earlier in the season by defeating Portsmouth Clay by a score of 5-3. The Blue Jays have showed teamwork and dedication as they have shown progress during the season! Blue Jay Pride!

The students (pictured below) from Ms. Frazier's homeroom have taken three or more AR tests and received a passing grade. They have earned a bookmark from Texas Roadhouse for a free kid's meal. All RULH Elementary students can earn one bookmark from their grade level teachers. Congratulations!!

Mrs. Ream's Digital Media class were tasked with opening their own pizza business. Students came up with a name and tagline for their restaurant, created a logo and made a variety of other decisions about marketing their business. The next steps for students was to create their logo online as well as a social media ads aimed towards their target markets. Pictured below are Jamya Saunders and Jimmy Miller as they present their pizza business to the class. In the bottom picture, TG Short makes his pizza business presentation. Way to go Jays!

The local Ripley St. Vincent De Paul Society recently held a "Back to School Underwear and Sock Drive". The drive was held during the summer and will benefit many children. The drive collected 274 men's/boys socks, 140 men's/boys underwear, 380 girls/women's socks, and 365 girls/women's underwear. Pictured below with the donated underwear and socks are Lori Blackburn (St. Vincent De Paul Society Member), RULH Elementary Counselor Regina Smith, and RULH School Nurse Elaine Manning. Thank you to Ms. Blackburn and the Ripley St. Vincent De Paul Society!

Each week the News from the Nest will have a new teacher introduction! RULH welcomes Ms. Emily Evans!

RULH fourth graders recently enjoyed “observing nature” using adjectives to go along with their reading unit. They read stories about nature and were able to describe the items they observed. The Lil' Jays loved learning about nature!

Constitution was on Tuesday, September 17th! RULH celebrated the constitution. Please read below for details!

Congratulations to junior Brooklyn Manning on her 13th place finish in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference girls golf tournament! Also competing for the Lady Jays were Olivia Smith (25th) and Miley Scott (31st). Go Lady Jays!

This week the 8th grade Lady Jays extended their winning streak to five matches as they defeated Lynchburg Clay and Hamersville! The Lady Jays improved their overall record to 12-2. Eighth grade recognition and "Volley for the Cure" will be held on Friday, September 20th (when the Lady Jays host the Fairfield Lady Lions in their final home game)! Way to go Lady Jays!

The 7th Grade Lady Jays volleyball team is 11-3 on the season. They went 1-2 this week with a victory over Fairfield and losses to Lynchburg Clay and Hamersville. Keep working Lady Jays!

RULH introduces the newest members of the ABC Club! Way to go Lil' Jays!

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

Don't forget that the junior high cheer squad is selling car diffusers. The sale ends on September 29th! There are five different scents available (and listed on the flyer below). If you would like to purchase one (or more), ask a cheerleader or send an email Coach Erin Kinder. Email address: erin.kinder@rulh.us

Cash, checks, and Venmo are accepted. Please read below for details about the fundraiser being held by the RULH Junior High Cheerleaders!

Please read below for information on RULH Athletic Passes!

• Kim Cooper - First Grade Teacher (September 21st)
• Jeremy Bennington - Wasserman Intervention Teacher (September 22nd)
• Jeff Cluxton – Board of Education Member (September 23rd)
• Mark Thomas – Bus Driver (September 25th)
• Mary Sonner – Elementary Technology Teacher (September 26th)
• Brian Cheek - MCJROTC Instructor (September 27th)
• Amber Dudley - RULH Board of Education Member (September 30th)

Friday, September 20

MAP Testing Window 7-12--MATH, ELA, Science

5:30 p.m. - Jr High Volleyball vs Fairfield (8th Grade Recognition Night/Volley For Cure)

Saturday, September 21

9:00 a.m. - Cross Country @ Williamsburg

Monday, September 23

No School for Students and Staff - Br. Co. Fair Week

Tuesday, September 24

No School for Students and Staff - Br. Co. Fair Week

Wednesday, September 25

No School for Students and Staff - Br. Co. Fair Week

Thursday, September 26

No School for Students and Staff - Br. Co. Fair Week

Friday, September 27

No School for Students and Staff - Br. Co. Fair Week

Monday, September 30

Students return to school

4:30 p.m. - Boys Soccer vs Fayetteville

6:15 p.m. - Girls Soccer vs Fayetteville

Tuesday, October 1

5:30 p.m. - HS Volleyball @ Portsmouth Clay

Wednesday, October 2

5:00 p.m. - Girls Soccer vs Northwest (Senior Night)

5:30 p.m. - Jr High Volleyball @ Whiteoak

6:45 p.m. - Boys Soccer vs Northwest (Senior Night)

Thursday, October 3

9:15 a.m. - NAHS College Fair with Juniors and Seniors

5:00 p.m. - Girls Soccer vs Piketon

5:30 p.m. - HS Volleyball @ Fairfield

6:00 p.m. - CCCA College Fair

Friday, October 4

Volley for the Cure

5:30 p.m. - HS Volleyball vs Whiteoak (Volley for the Cure)

Saturday, October 5

10:00 a.m. - Cross Country @ West Union