News from the Nest

Issue #186, September 13th, 2024

"A news source from RULH staff, students, and community" by Superintendent Jamie Wilkins

RULH Students Honor the First Responders of 9/11!

On Wednesday, September 11th, RULH Jr./Sr. High School students spent time honoring the first responders of 9/11. While those first responders climbed 2,071 steps to reach the top of one tower, RULH students climbed 294--some of them multiple times! Overall, RULH students climbed the equivalent of over 20 World Trade Centers! Members of the staff shared stories about their memories of that fateful day.

Also on September 11th, RULH Jr./Sr. High School Students and Staff gathered by the flagpole to begin their school day in observance of Patriot's Day. MCJROTC Marine Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Brian Cheek lowered the American Flag to half-staff. Students and staff observed a moment of silence in remembrance of those lost as a result of that day followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

NEVER FORGET

Varsity Golfers Competing in the SHAC Tournament

The varsity boys golf team is competing in the SHAC tournament. After the first two rounds, Ripley is off to a slow start and is in 9th place. Owen Kirk leads the Blue Jays and is currently in 36th place.

The Lady Jays golfers played their first round of the SHAC tournament on Wednesday. Due to an injury, Ripley will not have a team score. Brooklyn Manning is currently in 15th place and Olivia Smith in 19th. Finish strong Blue Jays and Lady Jays!

RULH First Graders Working Hard on Math and Language Arts Skills!

It was a very busy week for RULH first graders! Frist grade teachers (Mrs. Ashley Tharp, Mrs. Lisa Moran, and Mrs. Kim Cooper) worked with students on their subtraction skills and noun identification skills! Keep on learning RULH first graders! Blue Jay Pride!

RULH Elementary Library has Little League Baseball Month Display

Mrs. Aimee Carpenter is working in the elementary library this school year. Mrs. Carpenter recently completed a display for library emphasizing Little League Baseball Month. Don't get 3 strikes ~ Come check it out!!

New Teacher Intro: Mrs. Deanna Adams!

Each week the News from the Nest will have a new teacher introduction! RULH welcomes Mrs. Deanna Adams!

Fourth Grade Students Observe Patriot Day!

Students in Ms. Adams 4th Grade Social Studies class took part in observing 9/11 Patriot Day. Students learned about the heroes of that day and how people came together to help others. Students also took part in writing letters to the local fire department and police department thanking them for their hard work and bravery in keeping people safe.

RULH Third Graders Learn about Axolotls!

Third grade students recently learned about axolotls when they completed a writing project. Axolotls are a unique type of salamander. They have the ability to regenerate limbs. Students learned several facts about axolotls, took notes about them, and wrote paragraphs telling important facts. They also created drawings of axolotls to go along with their writing projects. Students really enjoyed learning and writing about this unusual creature! Way to go third graders!

Varsity and JV Volleyball Keeps Working Hard

JV volleyball went 1-2 this week. Losing on the road at Green and at home to Lynchburg Clay. Gaining a victory at home over Fairfield. Varsity volleyball went 1-2 this week. Winning at Green but losing at home to Fairfield, and in a 5 set match b to Lynchburg Clay. Both teams are back in action tonight at Whiteoak.

Seventh Grade Lady Jay are 10-1 Overall for the Season!

The 7th Grade Lady Jays volleyball team is 10-1 on the season. They went 2-1 this week with victories over Georgetown and Fairfield. The Lady Jays lost their first game of the season to Fayetteville. Go Lady Jays!

The 8th Grade Lady Jays Volleyball Team is 9-2 on the Season!

This week the 8th grade Lady Jays lost to Fayetteville, but rebounded to defeat Georgetown and Fairfield! The Lady Jays improved their overall record to 9-2. Way to go Lady Jays!

RULH Elementary Names "Go Green" Students of the Week

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

RULH Jr./Sr. High School 23-24 Yearbooks Still Available for Purchase!

RULH Athletic Passes Available for Purchase

Please read below for information on RULH Athletic Passes!

Lindsay Jones – Elementary School Teacher Aide (September 15th)
Nicole Spiller – Third Grade Teacher (September 18th)
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)