RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

Good afternoon and Happy FriYay!

While the days away this week were in no way planned, it sure makes for an eventful week upon return to a sense of normalcy! My hope is that you were spared from the storm and am grateful to report that RHHS had very few incidents in which were able to be rectified prior to welcoming students back today!

With the school year in full swing, I most certainly hope that your child is continuing to express success all the while engaging in what we plan to be the best school experience around. While RHHS and the surrounding community is growing at exponential rates, we are appreciative of the understanding, the hard work and the dedication of our staff to continue to pour into each and every child. I would encourage you as parents to continue to pique your child's interest, thoroughly review the newsletters sent, ask those questions about the activities at school, consistently check in on their PowerSchool (If you need help with this reach out to Kwhitley@bryan.k12.ga.us) and always seek feedback from the school directly if we can ever be a source of information or support; YES majority of Social Media information has a hint of feelings with uniformed facts/opinions.

One of our biggest action steps in maintaining a positive atmosphere is to further engage students outside of the four walls of the classroom. Through this, we see increased achievement rates and decreased discipline rates. I am happy to report that we are off to a great start this year with a multitude of students making those meaningful connections and a steady decline in the some of the behaviors that impact students learning. However, your partnership continues to be valued and is second to none when it comes to support.

While we are experiencing a great start to the school year, it would be silly of me not to mention one of the most problematic occurrences that seems to plague high schoolers nationwide - VAPING. With the ever presence of vapes both nicotine and THC being sold at almost every store, it is unlikely that you've never seen or heard of these before. Your diligence, connection and knowing the trends of the era is of utmost importance in addressing this epidemic that continues to target and plague students of all backgrounds. For more information on this topic, please click this link here to learn more.

As always, we are just a phone call or email away! We look forward to continuing the journey we started and finishing stronger than we began!

#ouRHouse

See Ya, Love Ya, Bye

Bivins Miller

• Student Staff Holiday - Monday, September 4, 2023
• Staff PL Day (Student Holiday) - Tuesday, September 5, 2023
• Herff-Jones on Campus for Class Ring/Seniors/Letterman Jacket Ordering - Monday, September 11, 2023
• Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 16, 2023
• Curriculum Night - Monday, September 25, 2023

Homecoming Week: Sept 11-15

Homecoming Parade: Thursday, Sept 14; 5 pm

Football Game: RH vs New Hampstead; Friday night 7:30 pm kickoff

7:00 pm Pregame: Crowning of the King

Halftime: Crowning of the Queen

Junior and Senior Meetings will take place during advisement on Thursday, September 7th. Ordering packets will be delivered during this time in prepartion for Herff-Jones' Order night on September 11th on our East Campus. Detailed Flyers Below.

While RHHS offers a multitude of tutoring options before/after school, the GADOE in partnership with Georgia Virtual learning has created an additional options that provides flexibility outside the typical school hours. Additional details and links regarding GATUTOR are located below:

CLICK HERE FOR GATUTOR.ORG

"GaTutor was born out of the commitment to help students regain valuable learning opportunities that may have been impacted by recent challenges. Aimed at public school students in grades 9-12, this initiative represents our dedication to fostering academic growth and bridging educational gaps.

GaTutor is available absolutely free to all public school students. Our program's strength lies in the expertise, adaptability, and profound knowledge of our tutors – Georgia-certified teachers who excel in the core areas of instruction.

We understand that every student's journey is unique, which is why GaTutor offers flexibility that aligns with your lifestyle. All tutoring sessions are available outside of regular school hours. Students will select the dates and times that work best for them!""

We wanted to inform you about an upcoming event that requires your attention and preparation. The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) has been scheduled to take place on October 24th at Richmond Hill High School. Details of the PSAT Test:

Date: October 24th

Time: 7:30 a.m

Location: Richmond Hill High School

The PSAT is an essential assessment that offers students an opportunity to practice for the SAT, assess their academic strengths and areas for improvement, and potentially qualify them for National Merit Scholarship programs. It is an invaluable tool that provides insight into college readiness and offers a chance to experience a standardized testing environment. Who takes the test? 10th Graders: All sophomores are registered by the school and are required to take the test free of charge.

Juniors who would like to take the PSAT in order to potentially qualify for National Merit Scholarships may do so. This is optional and not required. The fee for Juniors to take the PSAT is $20. This fee will be uploaded to MyPaymentsPlus, and if the student does not show up on test day, there are NO REFUNDS. Juniors may use the following link to sign up for the PSAT:

Junior PSAT Sign Up link

Deadline for Junior registration is September 7.

We understand the significance of the PSAT in your educational journey and encourage you to approach it with a positive and focused mindset. For any questions or concerns regarding the PSAT administration, please feel free to contact our school's testing coordinator at jpolk@bryan.k12.ga.us

Juniors & Seniors: The 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program application window is open from August 1 to September 29. The application, program criteria, and informational brochures are found on the Excellence Recognitions USSYP webpage at www.gadoe.org/USSYP. Applications are due by September 29 at 5:00 p.m. To apply, you must meet all program qualifications as outlined by the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

• 2024 USSYP Application Link: CLICK HERE
• Required Verification Forms: CLICK HERE
• Student Application Guidance: CLICK HERE
• National USSYP Brochure: CLICK HERE

Drama Club SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS - room 401
Dance Workshop - Friday, September 8th
Music Workshop - Wednesday, September 13th
AUDITION DAY (Option 1) - Friday, September 15th
AUDITION DAY (Option 2) - Wednesday, September 20th
Callbacks (if needed) - Friday, September 22nd

**Audition and Crew Google Forms will be available on the Drama Club website and Google Classroom (code: bvrkvwh) soon!**

Rehearsals will start AFTER 4pm on Wednesdays. See Google Calendar for specific times: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11zoSPoD55TZKjP3W4zQest2fDK0p-z0R66ZL6CaYRlE/edit?usp=sharing

We know staff members at RHHS go the extra mile - we want to hear about it! When a staff member makes you/your student feel special or does something exceptional, YOU can give them a shoutout and in return, the PBIS team will send them a treat!

Check out the newest edition of information that will be communicated via Richmond Hill High School's Athletic Department!

Build The Hill - Athletic Newsletter

RHHS has a strong team of school counselors to support our students. Students are assigned a counselor based on their last name. All school counselors at Richmond Hill High School will provide developmentally appropriate counseling services based on data-driven practices to remove barriers to students' academic achievement and promote a safe and secure environment for all students.

• Amber Crews: A- Carter
  
• Emily Neff: Cartwright-Gelly
• Tam Daniels: Gentle- Langridge
• Debbie Kilpatrick: LaQuay- Odell
• Megan McDonough: Offringa- Slaughter
• Amber Miles: Slusarski- Z
• Deanna Appleton: Dual Enrollment Counselor

For additional information regarding the Richmond Hill High School Counseling Team, please click here!

School times

7:30am-2:25pm/Buildings open at 7am

• Daily Bell Schedule
• A/B Schedule

Office Hours

7:00am-3:00pm

Certificates of Enrollment

Drivers License

Learners Permit

Car-rider/parent drop-off information

http://bryancoga.apptegy.us/o/rhhs/page/traffic-pattern

Bus rider information- Bryan County Transportation Services

School nutrition information-

MySchoolBucks - Online Payment Portal

• Breakfast - $2.25
• Lunch - $3.25

Questions regarding remaining lunch balances should be directed to Alisa Vallbracht (School Nutrition Director) avallbracht@bryan.k12.ga.us/912-459-5121

Nurse/Clinic information-

Nurses: Taryn Parker (tparker@bryan.k12.ga.us) and Caitlyn Matias (cmatias@bryan.k12.ga.us)

If you should need to discuss health information at length, please call to schedule a meeting. All clinic forms are available HERE. Inhalers and epi pens that are carried by the student must have forms completed by their physician.

Email: cmiller@bryan.k12.ga.us
Website: http://www.bryancountyschools.org/?fbclid=IwAR1Rqd_NkiZi9pVFA7T9Ak2NgQGIT5lIzvAh3muSCgjg9gfp35bd5lKLG08
Location: 1 Wildcat Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, USA
Phone: 9124595188
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillhigh
Twitter: @RichmondHill_HS