The RPS Weekly Message
September 26, 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 - Sometimes it is hard to catch up when you have been absent. Do you think it is hard for your classmates too, when you are absent?
Outdoor Education is quickly approaching for our District’s sixth-grade students. This highly anticipated yearly tradition takes their learning outdoors for two amazing days at the YMCA Camp Kitaki. The sixth-grade students will participate in outdoor activities including archery, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and a high ropes tower. They will also learn about the Nebraska environment including wildlife, plants, and survival techniques.
October 7 & 8 - Mockingbird & Karen Western Elementaries
October 21 & 22 - Meadows & Wildewood Elementaries
October 28 & 29 - Seymour & Blumfield Elementaries
Ralston High School will host its next monthly food distribution on Tuesday, October 1st. This event is in partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Families can begin to line up at 4:00 pm at Ralston High School (8969 Park Drive) in the main parking lot on the east side of the school. The food distribution will go from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
Ralston High School staff volunteers will direct individuals on where to park and help with the food distribution.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND: All Food Bank for the Heartland Mobile Pantry food recipients will be required to fill out a form (USDA/TEFAP self-attestation form (FDP-105)) providing their address, household size, if there are children under the age of 18 in the household, and attesting their household meets the income guidelines and/or participates in programs like SNAP or LIHEAP.
Participants will fill out this form each month they receive food at a Food Bank for the Heartland mobile pantry.
The Ralston High School Yearbook staff wants to remind Ram Nation the best time to order your 2024 - 2025 yearbook is NOW! In October, the RHS yearbook will only cost $60.
After October 25th, the price of the yearbook will increase. The RHS Yearbook staff will not have another sale like this for the remainder of the year.
If you are interested in a RHS yearbook, NOW is the best time to order. If you order online, you can set up a payment plan. Click on the LINK to purchase your yearbook today!
** Do you love taking photos? **
The RHS Yearbook staff loves taking photos as well and also enjoys seeing great photos of Rams activities. If you take a great photo and want to submit it for the yearbook, click HERE and be taken to a website where you can submit photos for the publication.
Ram Nation, help us spread the word to local senior citizens in the Ralston community. The annual Ralston High School Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon is coming up on Tuesday, November 19th. It starts at 11:30 am in the Ralston High School gymnasium.
This event is FREE and open to any Ralston resident 60 years or older. As an added bonus, Boomer Radio DJ Dave Wingert will be our guest emcee for the luncheon.
There is no need to register. We are asking all seniors to be there a little ahead of time, as we will start serving lunch at 11:30 am. Guests can park in the school's main parking lot (east side of the building) and enter through the front doors.
Support your Ralston High School and Ralston Middle School FFA Chapters by ordering a poinsettia this holiday season! Purchasing a poinsettia helps provide scholarships for student-run businesses/projects, community service efforts, & chapter activities at both schools.
• Orders & Payments Are Due: November 22nd
• Orders will arrive on December 2nd.
If you have any questions please contact: nick.birdsley@ralstonschools.org.
To order, scan the QR Code below or visit this website - https://bit.ly/47DS8eU.
Looking to enhance your outdoor space with a new deck, fence, or shed? Hire the talented Ram Crew from Ralston High School! These skilled students, guided by Construction Trades Instructor Mr. Becklun, are eager to take on home improvement projects in our community.
Not only will you benefit from their hard work, but you’ll also help these dedicated learners gain valuable experience in residential construction.
Ready to get started? Contact Mr. Becklun at justin.becklun@ralstonschools.org to submit your project for consideration. Let’s build something great together!
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. Option Enrollment closes on March 15, 2025.
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.
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 27 - RMS