The RPS Weekly Message
September 12, 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.
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.
Ask Your Student - It is important to finish school. When you miss class, you miss instruction and conversation with classmates. Is it hard to catch up when you have been gone? How can your family and your teachers help when you return from an absence?
Today, Thursday, September 12th, is the final day to purchase tickets to the Ralston High School Distinguished Alumni Celebration! You can get your tickets through the Ralston Schools Foundation website - www.ralstonschoolsfoundation.org.
Be part of a new tradition celebrating Ram Nation! The Distinguished Alumni Celebration is on Thursday, September 26th at The Post Event Center (7400 Q St.). The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and a Distinguished Alumni celebration. This year's inductees are John Gamble and Dr. Rick Jackson (Class of 1962).
Don't miss this special event!
Purchase your tickets online through the Foundation’s website by clicking this LINK.
Ralston Public Schools is now accepting Option Enrollments for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit the District website, https://www.ralstonschools.org/Page/3149, to learn about the option enrollment process, review the new enrollment information packet, and fill out the necessary paperwork.
This is a reminder for Seymour Elementary families about their transition back to Seymour from the Westside Community Center.
There will be NO SCHOOL for Seymour Elementary students only on Friday, September 27th, and Monday, September 30th. These days will allow our staff to move out of the Westside Community Center and back into Seymour Elementary. The FIRST DAY of school for students at Seymour Elementary will be Tuesday, October 1st.
Due to this transition back to the building and all that goes with this move, the District has decided to push back Parent/Teacher Conferences at Seymour Elementary. The NEW DATES for Seymour Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Monday, October 7th, and Tuesday, October 8th. Seymour families, please look for communication on scheduling your parent teacher conference time in one of the upcoming Seymour Family newsletters.
Ralston Public Schools has adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to use during any emergency situation. Throughout the year, students and staff train, practice, and simulate drills on each protocol.
As a way to help parents understand the terminology and the actions taken during the different protocols, please download or view the attached flyer.
The City of Ralston and Ralston Public Schools would like you to mark Sunday, October 13th on your calendar. Fall Fest will be a fun, family event at The Granary in downtown Ralston. Final plans are being worked out, but there will be fun, family activities, sweet treats, crafts, and entertainment. Stay tuned for more information.
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, September 13 - RMS
Friday, September 20 - KW
Friday, September 27 - RMS
Twice a month, Ralston Public Schools sends out a youth activity email to all District families - the Community Connection. Here you will find information on youth activities for your student including youth sports, camps, library activities, fundraisers, and so much more! You can also view the Community Connection on our website.
To view the most recent edition, click on the link -https://www.ralstonschools.org/domain/51
KMTV Channel 3 Highlights Ralston Public Schools Partnership with Westside Community Schools
Thank you, KMTV Channel 3 and reporter Greta Goede, for this story on our wonderful partnership with Westside Community Schools. We appreciate our local educational community and appreciate KMTV for sharing this story with the greater metro area.