News from the Nest

Issue #184, August 30th, 2024

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

Meet the RULH Jr./Sr. High School Band Members!

The RULH Jr./Sr. High School Bands are growing! Band teacher, Miss Molly Ross, made band tee shirts for the students! The band members are proudly wearing their new t-shirts in the above pictures! Please read below for the names of our band members!

The following are members of the junior high school Blue Jay Band:

Elizabeth Titus, Paige Forsee, Kyler (Evan) Cooper, Joshua Gast, Annabell Westgerdes, and Allie Brooks

The following are members of the high school Blue Jay Band:

JJ Cable, Caitlynn Tonti, Emma Green, Alexis Thomas, Cole Dickhaus, Isis Phipps, Jordan Fulton, and Makenah Kirk. Members not pictured include: Autumn Graves, Makayla Cheek, Gio Lackey, Braylon Scarborough, and Clay Fossitt.

RULH Elementary Music Department Holding Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!

The RULH Elementary Music Department is hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year! The Blue Jay Boogie Dance-a-thon! At this event, students will dance along to some fun videos to keep fit, show off their moves, and raise funds for the music department. The music department goal is to raise $3000 for the school's production of the musical Seussical, Jr. (and future productions), classroom instruments, and new music to play and sing. Thank you, donors! Go Blue Jays!

Parents/Caregivers can register their RULH ES student at https://mybooster.com/ then donate if they can, and most importantly, SHARE the fundraiser with friends, family, and the community. Even if you can't donate, you can SHARE!

More shares = more donations! Prizes will be awarded to classes with the most (and fastest) registered students, highest earning, and the top 3 earners of the school will get a gift card and the chance to pie Mrs. Kahrs in the face!!

If you'd like to donate please click the link below:

https://give.mybooster.com/ripley-union-lewis-huntington...

Dates:

Tuesday, Sept 3rd -- Kickoff presentation during Specials classes

Sept 3rd - 20th -- SHARE AND DONATE!!!

Friday, Sept 20th -- Blue Jay Boogie Dance-a-thon during Specials classes!

RULH Thanks Community Sponsors!

RULH is excited to showcase our students (pictured above) proudly displaying the generous gifts from our incredible community sponsors at the 2024 RULH Jr./Sr. High Open House Back to School Event! The Blue Jays extend their deepest gratitude to each sponsor for their efforts in making this event such a success! During the Open House, various community members came together to provide access to essential resources, while free food and drinks added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The students featured (along with many others not pictured) are immensely grateful recipients of gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, cups, hats, t-shirts, and other wonderful gifts, all made possible by the following community sponsors:

Snapper's, Bristow Pharmacy, International Paper, Walmart of Maysville, Ripley Lions Club, Odyssey Canvas Works Inc., Pathways Financial Credit Union, Cincinnati Children's Adapt for Life, G&J Pepsi, EMJ/Paths, Pregnancy Resource Center, First State Bank, Big Boys Toys, Eagle Valley Cutlery, Phillips Truck & Car Accessories, Primary Plus, Peoples Bank of Ohio, Glitter Me Pink, The Boat Club, Whistle Stop, MCTC, Domino's Pizza, Ripley's Women's Club, Ripley Friends of the Library, The Boat Club, Julie Carpenter, Southern State Community College, and Town and Country Bowling Lanes.

New Teacher Intro: Mrs. Abagail Iaroli!

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

Ms. Breech Teaches Lab Basics!

Ms. Whitney Breech, a new science teacher at RULH Jr./Sr. High School, has hit the ground running in her first year as a teacher! She has strong content knowledge and great classroom management skills. In the picture below, she is modeling to the class how to read a graduated cylinder for measurement. The class also worked on other means of measurement during the lesson. The students are getting the basics under their belt before applying these skills to the excitement of lab work to come! Way to go Ms. Breech!

Mr. Linkous Teaches Students Study Skills!

First year teacher, Mr. Sam Linkous captivated his students with instruction related to the Declaration of Independence; whereby providing them with guided notes and teaching them the important skills needed for taking notes during lecture style instruction. Great preparation skills for college!

Fifth Grade Students Learning Science Lab Safety!

Ms. Rosenbaum's 5th grade science students recently learned about lab safety. The students also learned how to properly utilize the different pieces of lab equipment! Way to go Jays!

RULH Holds Cross Country Invitational!

The annual RULH Cross Country Invitational was held last weekend (Saturday, August 24th). There were hundreds of runners from elementary level to the high school level who participated in the event. The meet was a huge success and the Jays performed well.

Varsity Lady Jays Win Home Opener vs. Georgetown!

The varsity Lady Jays volleyball team defeated the Georgetown Lady G-Men in their home opener. The Lady Jays won in four sets to improve to 3-4 overall on the year. The Lady Jays christened the newly renovated gym floor with a victory. Way to go Lady Jays!

Seventh Grade Lady Jays Remain Undefeated!

The 7th grade Lady Jays volleyball team remained undefeated with wins over Manchester and Peebles this week. The girls are now 7-0 overall on the season, and 6-0 in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference! Blue Jay Pride!

Eighth Grade Lady Jays are 6-1!

The 8th grade Lady Jays had a great week! The Lady Jays defeated the Manchester Lady Hounds and the Peebles Lady Indians. The Lady Jays are 6-1 overall on the season, and 5-1 in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference. Way to go Lady Jays!

Varsity Golfers Continue to Improve!

Congrats to junior Brooklyn Manning on earning co-medalist in the quad match with Ripley, Eastern, Georgetown and Peebles on Thursday Aug 29th. She shot a 51.

The boys team continues to improve under first year head coach Justin Cluxton. With only one returning golf team member, they continue to make positive strides. Keep up the good work Jays!

RULH Elementary Students "Level Up" with Lexia!

RULH elementary students are starting the school year strong! Several students have already leveled up in Lexia. Way to go Cylas, Dallas, AJ, Rachael, Parker, Korie and Emma!

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!

Lisa Moran – First Grade Teacher (September 1st)
Sam Linkous - High School Social Studies (September 2nd)
Daniel Polley - Bus Driver (September 5th)
Tammy Whaley – High School Business Teacher (September 6th)
Deanna Motts - Elementary Intervention Specialist (September 7th)
Ava Hayslip - 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher (September 12th)
Rex Woodward – High School Physical Education Teacher (September 13th)
Brian Littleton - Jr./Sr. High School Substitute Teacher (September 13th)
Lindsay Jones – Elementary School Teacher Aide (September 15th)