Happy New Year, Pirates!! 🎉🎇🎊

It's hard to believe that when we return from Christmas break it will be 2025, as 2024 went so quickly! Our students continue to impress and make us proud by their character and actions; this holiday season has been a joyful one due to their kindness, Christmas spirit and generosity. We hope that everyone takes a moment to relax during the holidays and reflect on new goals for 2025.

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday,

~ RCHS Staff (participating in Spirit Week for Christmas sweater day below)

Mr. Gwardinski, 1/5

Mr. Hicks, 1/5

Ms. Murt, 1/5

Chef Katie, 1/9

Mrs. Fraczek, 1/9

Mr. Betway, 1/26

Mrs. Ritter, 1/31

Parents / Guardians, please take a moment to share your perceptions with our school staff. Your feedback is important to us and will be used to help us improve our processes. Results will be shared with RCHS and Central Office staff members, the school board, and state officials. Thank you, in advance, for your time. https://forms.gle/GDmwLgkpmktcw5uv9

The RCHS Drama Club performed Done to Death this past November and it was a hit! Five authors are stranded on a deserted island when murder strikes– which of them, if any, did it? A lampoon of the mystery novels of yesteryear, Done to Death had no shortage of laughs– whether it be through the talented young cast’s comedic timing, or the increasingly ludicrous deaths the intrepid mystery authors are faced with solving. The RCHS Drama Club put nearly two months of hard work into putting on a show that not only their peers would enjoy, but the entire community as well.

Stay tuned for their next production, High School Musical, coming to the RCHS auditorium in February. You won’t want to miss it!!

The RCHS Mixed Chorus had their first concert of the year on November 19th. Their hard work in class paid off as they sang a couple of classic songs many of you may know - Carol of the Bells and Ave Maria. Then the concert ended with a medley from one of the most well-known musicals. Hamilton Highlights was a huge hit and included many solos throughout. A STELLAR performance by all with solos from Christine Arellano, Alexander Rodd, Sierra Sanchez, Cameron Cuevas, Naomi Flynn-Whicker, Nova Gorney, Emma Wharfield, Sophia Szpaichler and Miles Niece! Bravo Choir! Check us out at our NEXT concert on March 4th, 7pm in the Seitz Auditorium!

On Friday, December 13th, the RCHS Key Club and Connection Club joined with the local Kiwanis to attend Atria Kinghaven for Christmas caroling. This is an annual event that students are invited to and take part in, spreading cheer to the senior community who love participating along with our students. It's always nice to spread some holiday cheer! Thank you Ms. Tsipras & Connection Club!

On Monday, December 16th, Mrs. Weber took her Spanish 4 students on a field trip to Culantro restaurant in Ferndale. Students enjoyed traditional Peruvian cuisine such as patacones picantes (spicy plantains), yucas fritas (yuca fries), sándwich de chicharrón (pork sandwich), pastel de tres leches (cake made with three types of milk), and other Peruvian specialties while practicing their Spanish. The food was delicious, and this was a great way to experience Hispanic culture outside of the walls of the classroom!

Pastor McNally and his congregation partnered with RCHS to provide gifts to some in our community this holiday season. We are so grateful for their generosity and wanted to recognize their compassion & kindness.