As we finish off this excellent week here at RCHS I want to remind everyone that Monday 2/17 is a snow make up day and school will be in session. This has been a very productive week and also a week of accomplishments. We have four wrestlers competing in Semi State on Saturday. Good luck to Sam Pavey, Briggs Tackett, Blake Hunt, and Denver Campbell! FFA week is next week and the halls are filled with blue and gold! I can't wait for everything that these kids will celebrate next week. This is a tough stretch for those in education as well as students. I am proud of how everyone is handling this time period and still getting after it every day. We have had a lot of illness run through the school with students and staff missing days. Everyone sty rested, stay hydrated, and try to stay clear of those who are sick. I hope everyone has a great weekend and those who are not feeling well can start to get on the mend. See everyone on MONDAY!!!!

Opportunity School is continuing to pay off for many of our students. Treina Logan does an amazing job with these kids and it really shows. Congratulations to three early Graduate's Parker Smiley, Jonah Bowling, and Derric Eveland!!

The Rush County Rotary held the third meeting of the year with current Juniors who are in the Emerging Leaders program. The goal of this program is to teach kids about life after High School and give them advice from people who have already been there. They also touch a lot on financial responsibility and the different ways in which college can be paid for.

The second year of the Emerging Leaders program is a recognition and scholarship year. The twelve students who are Seniors get recognized two at a time by the Rush County Rotary. Parents come and join Rotary members to congratulate these students on a remarkable High School Career! This month we recognized Dana Durbin and Hunter Parmerlee In the last meeting of the year the Rotary gives out a $500 scholarship to one of our Jr. Rotarians!!

Rachel Monk - Shout out to Mr. Brett Smith! He helped us with a woodworking project in the library and it turned out great. Thanks for your help and your expertise!

Brad Lawler - SHOUT OUT TO Wrestlers Briggs Tackett, Blake Hunt, Denver Campbell and Sam Pavey for qualifying for Semi-State!!

Brad Lawler - SHOUT OUT TO BLAKE HUNT FOR WINNING REGIONALS!!

Brett Smith - Shout out to the lunch ladies for getting it done with several team members out ill !

Riley Hoeing - Shout out to Bob Hoppes for going above and beyond and helping my sinks look beautiful again. He's the absolute best!

Curt Mock - Shout out to Coach Zimmerman for attending the IHSAA wrestling regional. I know the wrestlers appreciated you being there.

Curt Mock - Shout out to the wrestlers who came to Richmond and going to New Castle to support their teammates.

Curt Mock - Shout out to the ladies who persevered this week in the kitchen. The flu and life hit hard this week. Great ladies!!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to Zach Hoeing and Brevin Runnebohm for helping out with the technical side of the Digital Readiness Test. I know you have lots of other things to do and I appreciate you taking time to help!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to Joni Fenimore, Julie Wainwright, and Brett Smith for coming down to assist in the cafeteria during the digital readiness test- it was a huge help!

Warren Cook - Shout out to our cafeteria staff! Short staffed and still make everything run smooth daily! You ladies are the best!!

Warren Cook - Shout out to our custodians!! The work you guys put in every day is very much appreciated!

Warren Cook - Shout out to our English Department for making things happen that will benefit the kids!!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to the Cafeteria Staff for doing an amazing job while they were down staff members! Thank you for all you do!

Melissa Winkler - Shout out to Coach Tush, Coach Lawler & Coach Mock and Briggs Tackett, Blake Hunt, Denver Campbell & Sam Pavey! Best of luck in the Semi State tomorrow at New Castle!

Melissa Winkler - Shout out to Kristin Sliger and staff for the nice presentation and PINK OUT night last night at the boys game!

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to our wonderful staff, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Christin Nicholls for getting an observation done for me.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Cassia Sherwood for the great information that the Special Education Department received on Transitions and Goals.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Brittney Corum for the things she does for her students.

Amy Fox - Shout out to Zach Hoeing for always helping me out with all the technology issues that go with maintaining two classrooms that are tech centered!

Joni Fenimore - Shout out to Libby Adams for our department treats at Christmas and again today for Valentine's Day! You are so thoughtful!

Toni Schultz - A shout out to my advanced draw and paint classes for donating their time and talent to THE OPEN RESOURCE. Students refurbished and redesigned the covers with collage.

FFA WEEK!

MONDAY 2/17 - We will be on a RED day schedule and There are NO the events planned

This is a snow make up day school will be in session.

TUESDAY 2/18 - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned

SRT A - Sophomore Scheduling

SRT B - Prom Meeting

*SPORTS*

Boys Basketball vs. Delta 6:00 PM (Senior Night)

WEDNESDAY 2/19 - We will be on a RED day schedule and There are NO the events planned

THURSDAY 2/20 - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned

*CLUBS*

SRT A - Chess Club

SRT B - International Club

FRIDAY 2/21 - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

Boys Basketball vs. Oldenburg 6:00 PM

Wrestling State Finals - Gates open at 1:30 PM

SATURDAY 2/22 - Here are the events planned

Speech Sectionals

7:00 PM - High School Jazz Concert in Laughlin Center

*SPORTS*

Wrestling State Finals - Gates open at 8:00 AM

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Students are working on creating house models in Mr. Smith's Principles of Construction class. Mrs. Meek heard about why having headers in your load bearing outside wall is important, although she is still learning all of the details- she will leave it to them to build! The students talked about the importance of having trimmer studs to ensure the window doesn't break!

Our Life Skills class was awarded a Grant from the Rush County Community Foundation and was able to purchase some music and musical instruments for them to use in class. These instruments are a huge hit!!

This week's alumni spotlight is Brittnee Hillebrand. She is a 2008 graduate of RCHS and is currently the director of The Porch of Recovery in Rushville, IN. She helps provide resources to individuals with mental health illnesses, substance use disorders, or those living in poverty. Thank you for all your work for the people of Rush County!

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.

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.

Want to know what is going on at RCHS? Watch our daily LIVE episodes of Lion's Live where students produce and stream to YouTube a daily show that features what is going on at RCHS! You can access our channel by hitting the button below and then click on SUBSCRIBE to be notified when we GO LIVE!

Once again we have our radio station up and running. Listen 24 hours a day to a radio station put together and produced by students at RCHS!!! Just click the button below and start listening!

What does it mean to live your life in service to others! If you have not seen the movie Saving Private Ryan this final scene tells us exactly what it means to live your life in service of those who came before us and in service to those who have moved mountains for us.