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The R-HHS and CMS FFA are excited to offer their annual fruit and citrus sale again this year. If you would like to order fruit from Randolph-Henry FFA please email Calli Claybrook at claybrookcf@ccpsm ail.com. If you would like to order fruit from Central Middle FFA please email Bethanne Metts at mettsba@ccpsm ail.com. You may also place an order from any agriculture or FFA student at either school. We are accepting orders until November 18th. Fruit pick up dates will be December 8-9th, 8:30am – 7pm. Fruit can be picked up at the Randolph-Henry High School agriculture shop (Mr. Jones' shop).

Voice of Democracy Contest

All RHHS students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate in the VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay scholarship competition. This year’s theme is:
“What a Veteran Taught Me About America”
Entries are due to the local VFW Post by October 31. More than $170,000 in national scholarships will be awarded, including a $35,000 first-place scholarship. RHHS has had several winners in the past, and we strongly encourage all students to participate!

Students can learn more and submit their entries through Scholar’s App. Paper applications are also available here.

Please note: We recommend submitting entries one week early to allow time to gather any missing application materials. Students submitting online must tag their application to “Post 8902’s VOD Scholarship.” If the correct VFW Post is not selected, the application will not be visible to the local Post.

For questions or assistance, please contact hamlettgh@gmail.com

December SOL Testing & Exams

Important Notes:

• SOL Tests will take place at 8:30 AM on designated days.

Students who attend morning programs will need to plan to be here for their SOL tests

and communicate that with their DE instructors.

• Elective exams will take place on a non-SOL test day as determined by the teacher during the regular class meeting time. In an effort to more evenly distribute testing, some elective exams

may be scheduled for the week before/ after SOL testing. Your teacher will provide an exam date.

• Core content exams will take place on the SOL test days but during the normal class time.

• WE WILL OPERATE ON A NORMAL BELL SCHEDULE DURING ALL TESTING DAYS!

Mascot Shop

Newly added items in our Josten's Mascot Shop! Is there something that you would like to see in the Mascot Shop? Let us know!

https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1120167/

Note the changes to the RHHS/CMS traffic patterns for the upcoming school year.

Both RHHS and CMS parent traffic will enter and exit the Death Valley Lot using the opposite traffic pattern from last school year, so please pay close attention to the posted signage.
Please do not enter the Death Valley Lot prior to 2:45 p.m. for afternoon pickup.
A new turning lane has been added on Statesman Drive near the Alternative Education Building. As you travel on Statesman Drive, please watch carefully for students and staff using the crosswalks and drive at a safe speed.
Student drivers will exit the student parking lot using Evergreen Road.
RHHS students should continue to be dropped off near the Guidance Building beginning no earlier than 7:45 a.m. The cafeteria doors will open at 7:45 a.m.
Buses will load and unload at the auditorium.
Due to construction, no vehicles will be permitted to travel through the back bus court.
For CMS families, the only change this year is the entrance and exit pattern for the Death Valley Lot during afternoon dismissal. All other arrival and dismissal procedures remain the same for CMS.

Drop Off and Pick Up Information

Morning Drop Off:
Please drop your student off in the guidance parking lot loop. If they arrive prior to 8AM, they will report to the café until the bell rings. No students may be dropped of on the auditorium side of the building due to student drivers and foot traffic on that side of campus. Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:45AM.

Afternoon Pick Up:

Please enter the Death Valley Parking Lot and park to wait for your child. Students will be released at 3:15 to proceed to that area for pick up. Students may not enter vehicles that are stopped in the road or in any other area deemed unsafe. School staff and a deputy will be present to assist you with any questions you have. *Please do not enter the lot prior to 2:45PM.

After School Pick Up:

If you are picking your student up from an after-school activity, please ensure you park in one of the parking spaces in a designated parking lot to wait for your child. We must keep our bus loop clear in the evenings so that our remediation buses may pass through safely.

Hall of Fame

Nominations for the Randolph-Henry High School Athletic Hall of Fame are now open. Click on the google form to see the criteria and to submit a nomination. Paper copies are also available in the RH main office. Nominations close on January 31, 2027. https://forms.gle/Q7hhK5kupxdwxgCP9

Statesmen Mascot Shop

RHHS has partnered with Jostens to launch our official Statesmen Mascot Shop. We will continue to expand the selection with additional logos and merchandise, but we’re excited to share a strong lineup of items to help get things started. Happy shopping and as always, Go Statesmen!

Click the link or use the QR Barcode below.

https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1120167

Statesmen Care Program

Randolph-Henry High School will continue the Statesmen Care program thanks to the donations of our generous community. Our main hall restrooms feature a donation shelf for personal care products to be used by our young men and women. By placing these items in the restrooms, students can discreetly obtain what is needed without the embarrassment of having to ask. We hope that with the continuation of this program all of our Statesmen will feel fresh and ready to learn each day! Being clean and healthy builds confidence, promotes good attendance, and can help prevent bullying. Students will be allowed to take what they need free of charge and with no questions asked. Donations can be dropped off at the school between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. For more information, you may contact Mrs. Davis, Principal of Randolph-Henry High School, at 434-542-4111. Suggested items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash, brushes/combs, lip balm, menstruation items, and cleansing wipes. *Please no razors or wax. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make checks payable to RHHS Statesmen Care.

We also offer a Statesmen Supply Cart for students who may run out of a needed item during the school day. Basic supplies such as paper, pens, notecards, and pencils are free of charge for all students. School supply donations are accepted throughout the year.

📢 Important Announcement: Virginia’s New Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone-Free Education

Bell-to-bell cell phone-free education is required by law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a result, Randolph-Henry High School will be required to fully comply with this statewide mandate.

Under the law, students may not use or access cell phones or smart devices from the first bell of the school day to the last bell of the day—this includes:

During class time
In hallways between class periods
During lunch

If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian during the school day, they will be permitted to use the school’s main office phone. Likewise, parents needing to reach their child should call the school directly, and a message will be delivered. We ask for your support as we implement this new requirement. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child prior to the start of the school year. Our goal is to create a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students.

Statesmen Ticketing Reminders

This year we will operate both an online ticketing platform through Go Fan and a full cash w/change gate. We will accept credit/debit cards, and tap to pay methods, but be aware that online fees will apply for all electronic purchases this year. In addition, the entry fee for all games within the James River District will be $7.00. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to speak to the on-duty administrator at the game. Thank you and we look forward to having you here with us cheering on the Statesmen!

Ways to Purchase:

Fans may pay with cash at the gate. Change will be given.
Purchase tickets in advance by visiting gofan.co and searching by school name.
Purchase tickets at the gate by scanning the QR barcode, using tap to pay, or credit/debit card.
Fans without cell service can join the BYOD network to make a purchase.
Ticket price for the James River District $7
Online and credit/debit card convenience fees apply for all games.

Regional Games:

·Regional game prices are set by Region 2A.

· If two games are being hosted, the price is $10 and fans will be able to travel between games.

· Online and credit/debit card convenience fees apply for regional games as all proceeds are returned to the region.

· We are unable to accept student passes and booster passes for post-season contests.

State Games:

· Tickets are $10 and must be purchased online through the VHSL Go Fan platform.

· Online and credit/debit card convenience fees apply for state games as all proceeds are collected by the VHSL.

· We are unable to accept student passes and booster passes for post-season contests.

Statesmen Fan Expectations For Home Events

In an intentional effort to keep everyone safe at our home events this year, we ask that you review our spectator code of conduct. Students who are currently serving a suspension are not permitted at school athletic events. Students who violate these rules at a school event are subject to school discipline. Both students and guests who behave in a manner that is inappropriate or disruptive may be removed and restricted from future athletic events. For the safety of all guests, metal detectors may be used at the gate and spectators who exit will not be allowed reentry.

Seating:

Football: All fans must be either seated in the stands or standing/sitting along the fence line watching the game, unless you are going to the restroom or the concessions stand. Be expected to be redirected if you are not in these authorized areas.
Volleyball/Basketball/Wrestling: All fans must be seated in the stands unless you are going to the restroom or the concessions stand. The area behind the players benches will be labeled as "event personnel only". Fans must be seated on the opposite side of the gym. There will be no congregating or horse playing in the lobby. Be expected to be redirected if you are not in these authorized areas.
Baseball/Softball/Soccer/Tennis: Fans may be seated in the bleachers or their own personal chairs & blankets. Fans may stand along the fencing/spectator areas. Children/fans should not congregate in unsupervised areas, toss balls that could strike other guests, enter wooded areas, climb trees, or utilize the batting cages.

You can be asked to leave the game due to:

Possession/use of drugs, alcohol, weapons, or other illegal/banned items.
Intoxication or signs of a drug/alcohol related impairment.
Use of tobacco products on school grounds. (Ex: Smoking, Vaping, Dipping)
Conduct that results in a destruction of school and/or personal property.
Any conduct that is deemed inappropriate, dangerous, disruptive, sexual or unsportsmanlike by administrative staff or law enforcement.
Use of offensive, foul, abusive, or discriminatory language and/or gestures.
Refusal to follow the directives of administrative staff or law enforcement.
Involvement in or instigation of a verbal/physical altercation, argument, or confrontation.
Any unsportsmanlike behavior directed towards coaches, officials, players or other spectators. Please enjoy the game and encourage all of our students.

Senior Alert!

You will need a meningitis vaccine prior to the first day of school! This is not the same as a COVID vaccine. Medical waivers and religious exemptions are accepted with proper documentation.

Religious Exemption Form:

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/11/2016/04/cre_1.pdf

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