The RPS Weekly Message
August 29, 2024
Ralston Public Schools, in partnership with the Community Based Attendance Coalition (CBAC) and the Metro Omaha Educational Consortium (MOEC), will be drawing attention to and sharing information throughout the month of September on school attendance in recognition of Attendance Awareness Month.
We want to stress and promote to our families the value of good attendance and relay that every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access support.
Ask Your Student - Did you know that coming to school now affects the future you? Why do you think this is so? Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement, and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life.
Ralston High School will host its next monthly food distribution on Tuesday, September 3rd. This event is in partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Families can begin to line up at 4:00 pm at Ralston High School (8969 Park Drive) in the main parking lot on the east side of the school. The food distribution will go from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Ralston High School staff volunteers will direct individuals on where to park and help with the food distribution.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND: All Food Bank for the Heartland Mobile Pantry food recipients will be required to fill out a form (USDA/TEFAP self-attestation form (FDP-105)) providing their address, household size, if there are children under the age of 18 in the household, and attesting their household meets the income guidelines and/or participates in programs like SNAP or LIHEAP.
Participants will fill out this form each month they receive food at a Food Bank for the Heartland mobile pantry.
The Ralston Schools Foundation invites you to an evening of celebration and recognition as we honor the achievements of two exceptional Ralston High School alumni at the Ralston Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration!
On September 26th at the Post Event Center (7400 Q St.), RHS alumni and the community will gather to pay tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of our distinguished alumni, who have made a lasting impact in their careers and communities. This prestigious award recognizes the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence that define the Ralston Public Schools' tradition of excellence.
Don't miss this special event! Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, September 12th!
Purchase your tickets online today through the Foundation’s website by clicking this LINK.
Ralston High School is once again proud to partner with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) to offer non credit English as a Second Language classes to non-English speaking individuals whose families attend Ralston Public Schools. The classes focus on improving individuals' reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English, understanding the American system of government, individual freedom, and responsibilities of citizenship.
New students to the program will have their four-class orientation session on Monday and Wednesday nights at Ralston High School from September 16th - 25th at 6:00 p.m. New students must attend the first session on September 16th. Classes will begin for all students (new and returning) on September 30th. Please note: MCC will not accept any additional or “walk-in” or new students after September 25th.
Download the Prospective Student Form in this message. For more information on this program, please visit MCC’s website by clicking this LINK or contact Ralston Public Schools/MCC liaison Mrs. Maria Weaver at maria_weaver@ralstonschools.org.
The OneWorld Medical Mobile Health Center provides medical and behavioral services at the most convenient place for youth and their parents; near their school. They are always taking appointments; if your child is not feeling well, sports physicals, vaccinations, and well-checks.
Parents can schedule appointments by calling OneWorld at 402-880-4870.
New this Year - Medical Mobile at Karen Western
The OneWorld Medical Mobile Health Center will start to come to Karen Western Elementary every other Friday during the 2024-2025 school year. The mobile unit will be at Ralston High School every Tuesday from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Below is the schedule for August and September for Ralston Middle School and Karen Western (8:00 am - 3:30 pm).
Friday, August 30 - RMS
Friday, September 6 - KW
Friday, September 13 - RMS
Friday, September 20 - KW
Friday, September 27 - RMS