The Weekly Update #4
December 11th, 2024
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Week 17
Christmas is upon us! This is the last week of the semester before Final Exams. Down in the Links and Announcement section I have posted the final exam schedule. This has been an amazing semester and a great first half of the school year. I am sure next semester will be just as amazing all because of the students and staff of RCHS as well all of you that make up this great community. I also want to point out that the State came out of the final version of the new Diploma rule. This will have an affect on current 8th graders and all students thereafter. We will be having information meetings and will be continuing to update all stakeholders as more information is released. Everyone have a great weekend and thank goodness IT'S ALMOST MONDAY!!!
**NEW DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS**
The State Board of Education unanimously approved the final diploma rule that will be in place for current 8th graders. You can see these requirements clicking the link below. RCHS will be holding informative sessions regarding these diploma changes in January. More information will be shared as we get closer to that time.
GREATNESS FROM STAFF AND STUDENTS
LILLY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!!!!!
Congratulations Jenna Lawler for being chosen as this years Lilly Scholarship recipient. All of the work that you have put into your four years at RCHS has paid off. Not only you great academic career but all of the leadership you have shown during your time in High School. You are a true role model for the students at RCHS! You earned this CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Holiday Band Concert
Holiday Choir Concert
A second event put on by the RCHS music department!! The Holiday choir concert was another great night of entertainment. Thank you Mr. Doyle for showing everyone the incredible talents of the students at RCHS!!
SHOUT OUTS
Brittney Corum - Shout out to Hannah Lemons and Amarata Kemple for the great job in their roles as speech coaches and great job to the RCHS speech team for doing your best at your last contest.
Brittney Corum - Shout out to my staff: Brandi Manghelli Nikki Sams, and Diane Shook for helping with bake sale.
Brittney Corum - Shout out to all who came out and supported the RCHS Life Skill's class bake sale this Friday. I and my class are grateful for your support.
Bill Hufford - Shout out to Shea, she has helped me with so many issues and makes it so easy to understand.
Bill Hufford - Shout out to Collin- he is always there for me, always handles all issues a i bring to him. He is 100 % supportive of the EMT program.
Curt Mock - A huge shout out to all those who spent time in ISS for 2023-2024 and you have not spent any time in ISS this school year. You know who you are. Excellent job. I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves.
Curt Mock - A shout out to the educators. You deal with situations on a daily basis on a professional level and I try to be more like you people. I love working with you.
Curt Mock - A shout out to Krystal and Margaret just because they deserve it.
Curt Mock - Dont know who Im shouting out to but I love my secret santa!!
Jan Thoman - Shout out to Camryn French--student - Camryn was so kind to introduce herself to a new student in the cafeteria. There is nothing more daunting than being a new kid coming to lunch for the first time. Camryn, your initiative and kindness are so appreciated.
Rachel Monk - Shout out to Jess Keith for an awesome first week in the Learning Commons! She has already made the LC inviting for our students and staff.
Rachel Monk - Shout out to Shea for creating and ordering our new staff holiday shirts! They look fantastic and I love that the purchase goes towards our social fund. It is much appreciated!!
Tara Brown - Shout out to Nan Scanlan- Thanks for all the things that you do for us and the students- you are greatly appreciated!
Jessica Rinard - Shout out to Amber Long and Linda Drake for all the work they do in the resource room to help students. They have been short staffed and working very hard this week.
Jessica Rinard - Shout out to Brittany Corum for all the work that she does with her students and the bake sale!
Jessica Rinard - Shout out to Ashrey Durand for all of her long hours that she spends as a first year teacher, grade school student, and transition to teaching participant. She PASSED HER TPASS with her 90 page portfolio!!!! She works very hard and it shows.
Jennifer Teague - Shout out to Mrs. Tillison for all of her care and dedication to bringing the angel tree program to life here at RCHS. Her genuine love for our students and community is without question, and we are lucky to have her. Side note shout out: Lindsay, thank you for being such an amazing friend and colleague!
Diane Shook - Shout out to Ms. Corum , for getting the bake sell together and for everybody that had something to do with it .
Christin Nicholls - Shout Out to the Special Education Team and Classroom Teachers - With the illness making its run through the team, everyone has been willing to shift and help out. Thank you for being so flexible.
Collin McCartt - Shout out to T.R. and Heather Campbell for putting on an outstanding Christmas band concert!
Hannah Lemmons - Shout out to Mr. Cook for helping with a student issue this week. I appreciate his help and support!
Diane Personett - Shout out to the band and choir students and directors for successful performances.
Riley Hoeing - Shout out to Haylie Garcia for always going above and beyond in everything she does. Not only has she knocked her last projects out of the park, but she's also helped get the art room clean and ready for next semester.
Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Megan Davis for covering Credit Recovery and doing an outstanding job.
Nan Scanlan - Shout out to everyone in the SPED Department for helping out where needed as we have been short handed due to illnesses.
GREATNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
Chemistry
Mrs. Durand had her kids had her kids doing a review session this week. They were playing Lab Table . Kids were very involved and were having a great time. Sometimes I think a lot of our teachers get so creative that the kids don't even realize they are learning.
GREAT THINGS COMING NEXT WEEK
COMING UP THE WEEK OF 12/16
MONDAY - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned
*SPORTS*
Wrestling at TRI
TUESDAY - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned
SRT A - Love Community meeting
*CLUBS*
Key Club will meet during SRT B
D&D Club will meet during SRT B
*SPORTS*
Girls Basketball vs. Beech Grove @ 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned
*SPORTS*
Wrestling vs. New Castle @ 6:00 PM
THURSDAY - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned
4:00 PM - Food Pantry
FRIDAY - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned
*SPORTS*
Boys Basketball @ Lawrenceburg
SATURDAY - Here are the events planned
*SPORTS*
Wrestling @ East Central Super 8
Girls Basketball @ Lawrenceburg
Boys Basketball vs. Seton Catholic @ 6:00 PM
For more information click the button below
LINKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Final Exam Schedule
Final exams are next week!! We will be conducting final exams next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Click on the PDF below for the full schedule
STOPit
STOPit - Open the PDF and read about our new Anonymous Reporting System. This online anonymous reporting system is designed to deter bullying, discrimination, and other inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
Lions Live
Want to know what is going on at RCHS? Watch our daily LIVE episodes of Lion's Live where students produce and stream to YouTube a daily show that features what is going on at RCHS! You can access our channel by hitting the button below and then click on SUBSCRIBE to be notified when we GO LIVE!
RCHS - THE ROAR
Once again we have our radio station up and running. Listen 24 hours a day to a radio station put together and produced by students at RCHS!!! Just click the button below and start listening!