The Weekly Update #4

Another week of great things happening at RCHS. The weather has finally started to warm up from the last couple of weeks. I think that brings everyone's spirits up. Next week is going to be even warmer and we will be doing even greater things. I hope everyone has had a great week , enjoy your weekend, and as always IT'S ALMOST MONDAY!!!!

This is a reminder about our attendance goals at RCHS. The goal is that students have 8 days or less absences. Attendance does not reset at semester. It is 8 days for the school year. You can think of it in semesters, if that is easier, which would be 4 absences per semester. These absences include excused and unexcused absences. If a student has a certified absence (doctor's note, etc see full list in our handbook), those absences do not count against the student. This is a change from past years to better align with the Indiana goals for attendance.

Again Understand that this only affects the class of 2029. Next years incoming Freshman class will be under different guidelines in order to graduate. All students will graduate in one of three areas; enrollment, employment, or enlist. In last week's newsletter I focused on the Enrollment Seals. This week I want to show you about the Enlistment Seals.

In addition to the courses.

1. Score of at least 31 on ASVAB

2. Career Exploration Program

3. Externally verified skill development through a mentorship experience

Enlistment Honors Seal PLUS. Earn all of the Honors Seal.. PLUS

In addition to the courses.

1. Score of at least 50 on ASVAB

2. Enrollment in ROTC at collegiate level

3. Acceptance into Service Academy

4. Demonstrate Excellence:

1. 100 hours of public service

2. holding leadership role in co/extra curricular

3. Completion of 2 seasons of a team based physical sport or activity

Each week our staff nominated students for Lions Share awards. These students show excellence in Scholarship, Honor, Attendance, Relationships, and Effort. Congratulations to these great kids for being honored with a Lions Share Award.

Jodan had a big week this week. First a Lions Share winner then Jodan informed me that she has passed her test and is now a certified CNA!!! Jodan has been involved in the Healthcare Program at WCC for the past two years. She even has a job lined up for herself! CONGRATULATIONS JODAN We are very proud of you!!!

Bill Hufford - Shout out to .Shea, makes my work so much easier. Her professionalism and knowledge of problem solving is so appreciated.

Christin Nichols - Shout out Lindsay Tillison - Tillison had some really engaging lessons this week, and she worked really hard on building connections with her students.

Megan Davis - Shout out to Mr. Hoeing for getting Ms. Coffey set up with all her technology so quickly!

Megan Davis - Shout out to Nan for working so hard! Dealing with staff schedule changes, always there to help with any issues that arise and being such an amazing coworker!

Megan Davis - Shout out to the Special Education staff that has picked up classes while things have been a little crazy and covering until everything got straightened out. I truly appreciate you!!

Jessica Rinard - Shout out to everyone who helped with my classes on Wednesday due to an unexpected family illness. Thank you, Thank you!!

Curt Mock - A special shout out to the wrestlers, Lady Lion and Lion Basketball and gymnastics in preparing for the state tournament starting with sectionals. You all have worked hard and represented very well. LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!. GO LIONS!!!

Joni Fenimore - Shout out to Toni Schultz for being a rock of support for our young educators through her compassion, stability, and faith.

Joni Fenimore - Thank you to Kelley McDermott for our recent AM history lessons. She has an amazing gift!

Joni Fenimore - Shout out to Nan Scanlan and Tara Brown for leading the Algebra reviews in my absence to prepare the students for the recent quiz. You are both great to work with!

Jennifer Cain - Shout out to everyone trying to fight through sickness. It's a rough season of illness right now and it's hitting hard!

Jennifer Cain - Shout out to Mr. Cook for helping me with a student's accommodations for a class, I know she appreciated it as well!

Jennifer Cain - Shout out to all the School Nurses for being in the trenches and taking care of our students with sickness right now while trying to stay healthy as well! I appreciate you all!!

Jennifer Cain - Shout out to Jodan Gauck for passing her CNA tests! Congratulations!!

Anne Rosario - Shout out to Mr. Orme for an interesting Career Pathway presentation for Professional development. He also brought four inspiring students who represent and discuss different career areas of interest.

Jessica Keith - SHOUT OUT!! to the RCHS Wrestling Team and Coaches as they head out to Sectionals at South Dearborn tomorrow!!

Keith Perin - Shout out Lacie Madden for rocking a "song as poetry" presentation in English 12!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to ALL of my classes! My English 11, 11 Honors, Dual Credit Speech, and Dual Credit Literature students are all working through incredibly challenging content and practicing exhausting but necessary skills. The amount of "my brain hurts" comments I've heard this week has been great! I'm so proud of these kids and sincerely appreciate their efforts!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to Mr. Perin for being my classroom neighbor and humoring me by listening to my rants! :)

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to my English department colleagues for being so willing to discuss and share ideas and resources regarding curriculum and pedagogy!

Curt Mock - Shout out to Briggs Tacket, Anastasia Ramer and Caleb Amos for helping with the middle school wrestling match. I enjoyed the chaos. Great job!!

Shea Gerrian - Shout out to Mr. A for all the hard work he's putting in. You're an exceptional employee and friend. Keep being awesome!

Shea Gerrian - Shout out to Mr. Cook for taking on situations with confidence and patience. I appreciate your leadership and commitment to RCHS and its staff. Thank you

Toni Schultz - Shout out to our FFA officers for opening doors and welcoming the family, friends, and community to Miss Yager's mother's funeral service. It was a thoughtful way to support and honor Miss Yager's family. Thank you for representing our school with character and integrity!

Toni Schultz - Thank you to Kenna Palmer for offering her time, talent, and sewing skills during SRT to complete a gift for Miss Yager.

Warren Cook - Shout out to Blaire Orme for the very informative PD session this week!!

Amber Long - Shout out to Nan for being so Awesome and always willing to help us understand how to best help these kids succeed.

Brett Smith - Shout out to all our custodians, maintenance teams, and lunch crew! We are very fortunate to have these hard working people taking care of this place!!!

Dianne Personett - Shout out to Julie Wainwright and James Allen for all the help while I was out sick this week.

Collin McCartt - Shout out to Blair Orme for an awesome presentation to the staff on Wednesday

Collin McCartt - Shout out to Curt Mock, Julie Wainwright, Brooke Edwards, James Allen, and Rachel Monk for helping out with class coverage this week when we were short on subs!

Curt Mock - A shout out to Karen at the gym. I do not know many people any nicer than she is. Great lady!

Sometimes when you are in the daily grind of a school day you get consumed with the things that you need to accomplish each day and at times that can seem overwhelming. Here at RCHS we have a building full of people doing many different things and it is all for the benefit of the 620 young humans that walk our halls every day. Each and every person at RCHS works hard every day to give the kids what they need to be successful. This week I want to give a special SHOUT OUT to the entire staff that works under this roof. I have witnessed many staff members drop what they need to do so they can step up for what others need. They did this without hesitation and without being asked to do anything. Imagine if we all lived the way this staff does. What an amazing world we would live in! The community of Rushville is blessed to have such amazing people working with our youth! A shout out to all of you for being the example of what a great Human Being is!! #FAMILY

MONDAY 2/3 - We will be on a RED day schedule and There are NO the events planned

*SPORTS*

Gym. vs. Shelbyville and New Castle 6:30

TUESDAY 2/4 - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned

*CLUBS*

SRT B - Anime Club

WEDNESDAY 2/5 - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned

SRT A/B: Career Commons Don Lam

*SPORTS*

GVRBB SECTIONAL vs. Shelbyville @ Indian Creek 6:00

THURSDAY 2/6 - We will be on a BLSCK day schedule and here are the events planned

SRT A - Junior Scheduling

*SPORTS*

VRBBB @ Greensburg

FRIDAY 2/7 - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

GVRBB SECTIONAL TBA @ Indian Creek

SATURDAY 2/8 - Here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

Wrestling IHSAA Regional TBD

Gym. Rushville Invite 12:00.

GVRBB SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TBA @ Indian Creek 7:00

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Hit the button below to watch an informational video about the Indiana College Core (ICC). This video is put together my Assistant Principal Elizabeth Meek and Ivy Teck Rep. Chris Bottomley.

Below is the link for our Winter Orientation. This was the session that was for our incoming Juniors, but much of the information was the same for the other grades as well. Please make sure you are letting your counselor know when you have your individual meetings if you are interested in the ICC or any of the vocation classes because that could potentially affect some of the classes you need to sign up for.

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.

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