We had a short week in Raider Nation, but our students remained engaged and continued to demonstrate their enthusiasm for learning. Here’s a quick look at the week:

1. Important Reminders

• E-Learning assignments are due by Wednesday, January 29th. Paper copies are available upon request.

2. Upcoming Events

• 1/27-1/31: World Kindness Week (see details below)
• Monday, 1/27: Boys Basketball at home vs. SMS
• Wednesday, 1/29: National History Day Competition
• Friday, 1/31: Half Day, dismissal at 11:45 AM

Parents,

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!

Our UP2 students working hard to deliver hot chocolate, tea and coffee to Staff on Thursday. Stay warm everyone!

Friday's Raider Roasters

7th grade students learn the principals of blocking while rehearsing a script about audience etiquette

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Rising 9th Grade Orientation Night @ all High Schools: 1/29/25

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

Attention Rising Ninth Graders and Parents!

Are you excited about starting high school next year? Curious about what it’s like to be a Trojan, Bearcat, or Stallion?

Join us for the Rising Ninth Grade Orientation on January 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM!
This event is open to all rising ninth graders and their parents. Attend the orientation at your zoned high school to learn more about:

• Freshman schedules and expectations
• Clubs, activities, and athletics
• Opportunities to get involved and succeed

No tickets are required—just bring your enthusiasm and meet the staff who will guide you through an amazing freshman year!

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.

Last week we began pre-orders for our Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser. The pre-ordered bundtlets will be delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 29th during lunch. The pre-order cost is $6 and will benefit future activities/events. The pre-order is also open to receive "Pay It Forward" ❤️ selections that can be made for students that may not be able to afford a cake on that day. Students that did not pre-order can purchase in person on Wednesday, Jan. 29th during lunch.

Pre-Order link https://bit.ly/RRMSbundtcake

Pre-Order Procedure:

Students will pay for your cake during home base (8:00am-9:00am) on your grade level day (listed below). Mrs. Robinson will come around to collect money during this time. Students should place their cake order PRIOR to their grade level money collection day.

$6.00 CASH ONLY is due for cake orders.

7th Grade: CLOSED

8th Grade: CLOSED

6th Grade: Mon. Jan. 27th

Cakes can also be purchased on the day of the event, Wed. Jan. 29th (limited quantities available)

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

Preseason Softball workouts will be held on the following days in January

Jan 27- weights 4-5, practice till 6:30

Jan 28- practice 4:15-5:30

Jan 29- weights, practice till 6:30

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:

January 29th - National History Day Competition

January 29th - Rising 9th Grade Orientation @ All HS's

January 31st - Early Dismissal

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
Facebook: facebook.com/rawlinsonroadmiddle
Twitter: @RawlinsonRoadMS