News from the Nest

Congratulations to Mr. Justin Cluxton (JH Agriculture Teacher) and the JH General Livestock Judging Team who are STATE CHAMPIONS!!!! The RULH Jr. High General Livestock Judging team competed at the Ohio Spring Skills State CDE on Saturday, March 23rd and earned the title of State Champions out of 43 teams and 131 participants! Individually the students finished as listed below:

Sophia Miller - First Place and High Individual Overall

Logan Fisher - 3rd High Individual

Mallory Spiller - 9th High Individual

Jaxson Fisher - 12th High Individual

Journey Fulton - 19th High Individual

Preslee Hamilton - 46th High Individual

John Perraut - 57th High Individual

Additionally their team results from the entire season are listed below:

3rd Place - Gallia County Livestock Invitational

3rd Place - Morehead State Invitational

2nd Place - Marysville Invitational

2nd Place - Wilmington College Aggies Invitational

1st Place - Ohio Southeast Invitational

4th Place - Ohio Miami Trace Invitational

3rd Place - Ohio Indian Lake Invitational

State Champions - Ohio FFA Spring Skills CDE

BLUE JAY PRIDE!!! What a season and what an accomplishment! STATE CHAMPS!

The Ripley Kindergarten to 5th grade cheer squad placed 2nd out of five teams in the 5th-6th grade stunt division at Cheerfest held at West Union High School on March 23rd. The team is led by coaches Marissa Gulley, Katie Skinner and Paige Fulton. They have worked tirelessly to obtain this great accomplishment! GO BLUE JAYS! BLUE JAY PRIDE!

RULH Spanish Club at the Jr./Sr. High School attended a live music and dancing show at Kettering Fairmont High School Performing Arts Center in Kettering, OH, this week. The show, which includes a live band and a dance group, is produced by the Miami-based Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Company. The students witnessed a high quality production and were educated about the rich variety of music and dance expressions in Hispanic America and Spain through a very authentic show that was very true to its roots. The students enjoyed a variety of rhythms from Spain and different Latinamerican countries and were able to participate in interactive sessions with the performers where they were taught some dancing moves. It was a very exciting experience for everyone.

It was an “Absolutely Incredible Day” for the Little Jays at RULH Elementary School. The third annual “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day” celebration included the Shindig Petting Zoo, pedal tractor races, musical chairs, special notes from RULH Elementary staff to every student! “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day” is a national holiday that started in 1997. This day is a chance to pause and appreciate our youth. Each child is unique, talented and special!

The RULH FFA Program had the Great Privilege to help RULH Elementary School with "Incredible Kid Day"! The FFA students provided several agricultural activities since it is also National Ag Week. These included: tractor races, a petting zoo, and pieces of equipment to see. The FFA would like to thank everyone who brought animals or equipment to help make this day special for our elementary students. A great time was had by both elementary and high school students. The FFA would also like to thank Ag-Pro for the discounted price on two pedal tractors, Bane-Welker Equipment for the donation of a pedal tractor, and Baxla Tractor Sales, Inc. in Seaman for allowing us to borrow a pedal tractor. Blue Jay PRIDE!

The kindergarten classes have been learning about safety and first responders. In accordance with Mrs. Smith, elementary counselor, students created thank you cards for local firefighters. The students would also like to thank Officer Brees (RULH School Resource Officer). Not only does he help to keep RULH Schools safe, he checks in with students to help with positive behaviors.

The RULH MCJROTC Marksmanship Team (coached by Master Sergeant William Foresee) competed well on Saturday, March 23rd, at Greenup County High School. Congratulations Cadets! The team members of the MCJROTC Marksmanship Team are as follows:

• Jonathan Cooper
• Devin Foresee
• Junior Adams
• Marlena Highfield
• Brooklyne Ayers

Mrs. Julie Carpenter, the children’s librarian at the Union Township Public Library, recently read to RULH first graders about spring weather and clouds. Mrs. Carpenter reads to the first grade classes every other week. Visits from members of our community are much appreciated. RULH students thoroughly enjoy listening to Ms. Julie. Thank you Mrs. Carpenter!

The varsity Blue Jays baseball team opened their season on Saturday, March 23rd, vs. St. Bernard. The Blue Jays defended their home turf with a 9-6 victory! BLUE JAY PRIDE!

The RULH High School Winter Sports Awards were held on Thursday, March 21st. Congratulations to all of the student athletes and their coaches on their seasons!

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

• Leslie Jones – Bus Driver (April 2nd)
• Claudia Castle – High School Spanish Teacher (April 3rd)
• Gloria Regina Greene – Junior High Language Arts Teacher (April 4th)
• Gabby Tull – Bus Driver (April 5th)
• Susan Germann – Elementary School Cook (April 11th)
• Shelby Griffith – Junior High Science Teacher (April 18th)

Tuesday, March 26

5:00 pm - Baseball @ West Union

5:00 pm - Softball @ West Union

6:00 pm - Elementary Art Night

Wednesday, March 27

No School - Spring Break

5:00 pm - Baseball @ Paint Valley

Thursday, March 28

No School - Spring Break

5:00 pm - Baseball @ Fayetteville

5:00 pm - Softball @ Fayetteville

Friday, March 29

No School - Spring Break

5:00 pm - Baseball @ Fleming Co

5:00 pm - Softball @ Lewis Co

Saturday, March 30

No School - Spring Break

Sunday, March 31

No School - Spring Break

Monday, April 1

No School - Spring Break

5:30 pm - Baseball vs East Clinton

5:30 pm - Softball vs East Clinton

Tuesday, April 2

No School for Students - Staff PD Day

5:00 pm - Baseball @ Whiteoak

5:00 pm - Softball @ Whiteoak

Wednesday, April 3

Students return to school

4:30 pm - RULH HS Track Invitational

5:00 pm - Baseball @ Lewis Co