The Weekly Update #4

Nov. 6th: White/Gold Cheer Team State Competition

Nov. 6th: Football Playoff at Home vs Lawrence County @ 7:00

Nov. 8th: Magic City Regional Cheer Competition

Nov. 11th: Veteran's Day Program & Lunch for Special Guests

Nov. 13th-15th: Fall Play- The Mount Olympus Diner

Nov. 26th-28th: Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 13th: Senior Tributes and Casuals Due

Dec.19th: Winter Break Begins

ACT National Testing Dates

Check www.act.org for registration, dates, locations, and deadlines for 2026.

Dec. 13th ACT National Testing Date

Playoff Round 1: Thursday, November 6th

Rhea County vs Lawrence County

Game starts at 7:00

Tickets Prices: $10.00 at the gate

The Rhea County Theater Arts Department is thrilled to present the fall play: The Mount Olympus Diner. They invite all students, teachers, parents, and community members to come see and enjoy this student production.

Play Dates: November 13th-15th

Middle School November 13th @ 12:15 pm

Freshmen/Sophomores November 13th @ 8:30 am

Juniors/Seniors November 14th @ 8:30 am

$4 for students during the school day

Public Shows November 14th/15th @ 7 pm

$5 for adults/ $2 for students during evening performances

Ms. Bexell worked hard helping seniors through the first portion of the FAFSA process. She directed them through the daunting task of completing financial aid applications.

Mrs. Wood entered and won a radio contest sponsored by Hits 96.5. Her prize was Crumbl cookies delivered to her at RCHS. She shared the delicious cookies with her Dual Enrollment and Junior Teachers. Congratulations, Mrs. Wood!

Six of our local Rhea County High School students had an incredible experience at RYLA! RYLA--the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards--is a leadership camp that brings together outstanding young people from across the region to learn teamwork, service, and leadership through fun, hands-on activities.

These six students represented our community with excellence, energy, and heart. They learned how to lead with purpose, serve with passion, and make a difference wherever they go.

The Junior Ambassadors for the Dayton Chamber of Commerce assisted with the Chamber Golf Tournament 2026. Lily Jewel, Distinguished Young Woman of Rhea County for 2026, was also on hand to help and speak at the tournament. All proceeds from the Chamber Golf Tournament will provide scholarships for the Distinguished Young Woman program, which will be held in May at the close of the Tennessee Strawberry Festival.

The RCHS Eagles are soaring this season with an impressive 9-1 record so far, showcasing their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Under the strong leadership of Coach Harvey and his talented coaching staff, the team has continued to grow and excel each week. Their dedication on and off the field has united the school and community, making this one of the most exciting seasons yet for RCHS football. Go Eagles!

RCHS was proud to honor the senior cheerleaders on Senior Night for their dedication, leadership, and school spirit throughout their years at RCHS. These students have spent countless hours practicing, performing, and supporting teams while bringing energy and pride to every game and event. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!

Rhea County High School Cheer had a great day at the Middle Tennessee Cheer Classic. They brought home a win in the small varsity coed division and competed for the first time in the game day division. The team is now headed to the state competition. Go Eagles!

Rhea County Volleyball honored three seniors for their hard work this season and over the past four years. Kamryn Swafford, Kirra Garmany, and Chloe Watson, along with their families, were recognized at the last home game of the season. We wish all of you the best in your future endeavors! Go Eagles!

RCHS Lady Eagles Soccer had an impressive season and won the Regional Championship game against Walker Valley! Even though their season ended with a loss at the substate game, Lady Eagles Soccer made some major strides with their successful program. Go Eagles!

Eli Everett had a great showing at the TSSAA Golf State Championships. He shot 70-76 for a T21 finish. Eli's hard work over the past four years paid off in a big way! Go Eagles!

Cross Country had a successful season, and many of the athletes reached or surpassed personal goals. For the region meet, Emma Reed attained a personal record of 21:07. She was 0.2 seconds from going to the state meet. Liya Butt ran 21:36, which was a season best, and Liberty Raymer ran 23:27. For the boys, Artem Serozhyn ran 21:14, a season best, and Levi Garrison reached a personal record of 23:56. Congratulations to all! Go Eagles!

The German II class celebrated culture and language with their annual Oktoberfest party. Students enjoyed traditional German foods like pretzels, sausages, mustards, and cake while singing along to German music. This lively event gave students the chance to practice their language skills in a real-world setting and develop a deeper appreciation for German customs, heritage, and the world-famous Oktoberfest held in Munich, Germany.

To introduce a unit on The Canterbury Tales, Mrs. McPherson took her class through a simulation about the Black Plague. Each student was randomly assigned a role within a medieval village and had to gather resources based on their social standing in the feudal system. Through this activity, students quickly discovered that peasants struggled to meet their basic needs, while the upper nobility enjoyed access to nearly everything they desired. In the end, around 59% of the students "contracted" the Black Plague.

The Rhea County High School Band & Color Guard recently competed in the 2025 Trojan Marching Invitational. They had a blast bringing their "New York, New York" show to the crowd gathered at Soddy Daisy High School. The Band, Color Guard, and Percussion all received 3rd Place (Excellent Rating).

Sophomores in Criminal Justice I participated in a mock crime scene in conjunction with the Theatre Arts Department. Students got to experience observing and gathering evidence with the help of investigators from the Rhea County Sheriff's Department and Dayton City Police Department. The investigators who participated were Lt. Chris Hall, Investigator Cody Massey, and Investigator Thomas Wilson of the Sheriff's Department. Investigator Michael Green and Investigator Eric Ewton were from the Dayton Police Department. This mock crime scene will be used for the mock trial that will occur in March of 2026.

Criminal Justice II students recently had the opportunity to tour Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. The tour was guided by former guards and those with deep knowledge of the area. The students were able to hear many interesting stories, see fascinating artifacts, and receive information about the prison's most famous inmate, James Earl Ray.

The Culinary Arts program has been hard at work providing students hands-on experience in the kitchen while developing real-world skills in cooking, catering, and hospitality. The class takes pride in creating special treats for the school, such as homemade biscuits, soups, and sweet tea, which are always a favorite among students and staff. In addition, many teams and businesses request their services for special dinners and awards programs.

The Business & Marketing class has been hard at work running their own beverage venture, serving up iced coffees, hot chocolates, and a variety of creative dirty sodas. To celebrate the season, students designed a limited-time spooky menu featuring themed drinks and specialty items. This hands-on project allowed them to apply marketing strategies, practice customer service, and explore the creative side of business management—all while keeping their classmates refreshed and energized. They are open every Wednesday-Friday. Golden Grounds is closed during 2nd lunch and 6th period.

During the senior festivities, JROTC seniors were recognized for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the program throughout their high school careers. This event gave classmates and families the chance to applaud the seniors’ dedication and celebrate their role in representing the school with pride.

Best Buddies has been super busy ever since their match party at the end of September. Cookies and Cream created a meet and greet event for the RCHS Best Buddies Chapter, and they were supported by Monkeytown Inflatables. Local police and fire departments joined in on the fun and added to the day's festivities. Everyone had a blast eating hot dogs and ice cream, bouncing on inflatables, and enjoying the company of buddies.

Best Buddies gathered to paint pumpkins, play games, dance, and eat at the Fall Party. It was a day of laughter and smiles from all the buddies. Thank you to Bobby Combs for your generous donation to help make this party great!

The Eagle’s Perk Café, operated by RCHS Special Programs staff and students, cooked up and served some spooky seasonal treats during the month of October! From festive snacks to creative

seasonally-themed goodies, the café was full of spirit and flavor. As always, we encourage everyone to call the café to place an order and support these talented students who continue to impress with their skills and creativity.

RCHS FFA Agriculture students absolutely knocked it out of the park at Farm City Day demonstrating the FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve! They excelled at demonstrating what they learned from class. They spent the day teaching and leading Rhea County 3rd grade students at the annual Farm City Day event.

Starting this month, you can expect the school newsletter during the first week rather than the end.