The Weekly Update #4

We had a lot going on this week! This was Teacher Appreciation Week and so many people got involved showing our staff how much they are appreciated! This was also Senior Wek. I have to collect more photos from all of these days events and report on that next week. One huge announcement we made this week was that we have been selected as one of 15 schools to be a part of Rural Early Collage Network. This will be a five year process to RCHS becoming an Early College High School. The application was long and we had an intense one hour interview with the team from CELL. Our team made up of myself, Mrs. Meek, Ms. Hornsby, Mrs. Fox, and Ms. Teague worked very hard to make this happen. This has been months in planning and now it has all paid off. I hope everyone enjoys the weekend But Never Fear because MONDAY is Near!!

Rushville Consolidated High School was Selected as Partner School As Part of Rural Early College Network

RCHS will expand access to advanced coursework through federal grant impacting 11,000 students

Rushville, Ind.—Rushville Consolidated High School has been selected by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis to be a partner school in the Rural Early College Network (RECN) 2.0 as part of a $10 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Through RECN 2.0, CELL will help 15 rural high schools implement Early College High School programs, providing advanced coursework and increasing the number of students who go on to college.

“I am extremely honored and excited that RCHS was selected to be a part of RECN 2.0. This will bring incredible opportunities for the students at RCHS. Our staff has worked hard over the years to expand Dual Credit offerings and graduate students with the Indiana College Core. Becoming an Early College High School, with the guidance of RECN 2.0 and CELL will be a true testament to the hard work that everyone puts in at RCHS and is a major step forward for our school and community” said Warren Cook, Principal at Rushville Consolidated High School.

The RECN project was launched in 2019 through an EIR grant and served 20 schools over six years.

RECN 1.0 saw impressive results; for the 2022 cohort of RECN 1.0, 75% of Early College High School graduates went to college, compared to a 53% state average.

RECN 2.0 will help CELL serve a new cohort of schools and provide support in Early College implementation. Schools will also receive mentorship from another rural high school and collaboration with peer educators to expand advanced coursework and earn Early College endorsement from CELL. RECN 2.0 will expand on RECN 1.0 with the addition of professional development for dual credit teachers and school counselors.

Early College is a nationally recognized model enabling students to earn college credit while in high school. Early College programs are proven to improve college-going for students who need additional academic support.

In Indiana, CELL endorses–or accredits–high-quality Early College High Schools based on their adherence to meeting eight core principles, such as establishing a college-going culture and providing strong student support. CELL’s Early College work also enables schools to offer the Indiana College Core - a block of 30 general education credits transferable to any state and many private universities - helping schools meet state requirements and giving students a head start on future plans. More than sixty schools are currently recognized as endorsed Early College High Schools.

“We are thrilled to partner alongside these fifteen schools through RECN 2.0 to positively impact schools, educators, students and families,” said Janet Boyle, director of the Rural Early College Network at CELL. “In partnership with our mentor schools, CELL is poised to guide these schools in their Early College program implementation to increase postsecondary options for students.”

I have enjoyed every band concert the have been put on here at RCHS. The Spring concert this past week was an absolute work of art! We are blessed to have the Campbells leading our band programs both here at RCHS and at BRMS!! What they are able to do with our students is amazing. We have produced many great musicians at RCHS and we continue to keep up that tradition. Congratulations to our band students for finishing up the year with the best performance yet!!

Congratulations to our staff and students of the month!! At the board meeting last week we recognized our staff and students of the month for April. Our students of the month were Sam Pavey and Eli Pavey and staff member of the month was Brandi Manghelli. The Pavey boys are both amazing kids who have many strengths as students and as role models. Ms. Manghelli is an instructional Aide in our Life skills room. Her infectious smile and positive attitude just brightens up our entire school. Congratulations everyone!!!

We had 25 RCHS students helping with the Elementary Unified Champions day at BRMS. This is a great day and showcases so many of our great kids!! It was fun to watch our RCHS students interact with the kids!!

A week is not long enough to appreciate our teachers. I do however want to thank everyone who was involved with making this week special for our staff! There were so many things each day including a big pizza luncheon put together by Student Council, doughnuts provided by Key Club, and Chex Mix from Holcad! We were able to provide drinks from Admin. and special mugs from Central office. Thank you teachers for all that you do and all you continue to do each and every day!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to the Campbells and all band students for a spectacular concert Wednesday night!

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to ARC of Rush County for their gift to the Special Education Department.

Christin Nichols - Shout out to Key Club, Student Council, Holcad, Central Office, and Administration for all the extras during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to all of the students and groups who put together an awesome Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you so much!!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to Science and special education department for helping run a successful iLearn Biology administration! (Brooke, Jessica, Nan, Christin, Pam, Tara, Cassia)

Brad Lawler - Shout out to Mrs. Lemmons and the entire Footloose cast for an excellent performance!

Brad Lawler - Shout out to Ms. Monk for having a very successful book fair for our students!

Brad Lawler - Shout out to all of our Senior art students who are displaying all of their wonderful work in the display cases!! We have some VERY TALENTED STUDENTS!!!

Anne Rosario - I would like to thank everyone who provided things for teacher appreciation week! We got goody bags, lion tumblers, soft drinks, pizza, and a treat buffet. We also received positive notes and plant decorations. Thank you so much to all of you!

Amy Fox - Shout out to Hannah Lemmons and the RCHS Theatre Department for an excellent production of Footloose!

Amy Fox - Shout out to everyone who made Teachers Appreciation Week awesome! Thanks to our admin team, Holcad, Key Club, Student Council and Life Skills classes for all your thoughtful contributions to make teacher's feel appreciated

Cassia Sherwood - Thank you to everyone for the extra love during Teacher Appreciation Week! A special thanks to Christin, Lindsay, and anyone else who made sure I had Celiac-Safe food and snacks. I appreciate it more than you know!

Megan Davis - HUGE SHOUT OUT to Student Council for all they put together for Teacher Appreciation Week! This means so much to all of us! It is so nice to be recognized and hear such thoughtful words from the student body.

Brandi Manghelli - HUGE SHOUTOUT and heartfelt thanks to anyone who had anything to do with making this girl feel pretty special this past week! It would be quite impossible to not have a smile walking the halls amongst the incredible students and staff of RCHS. This week, my heart was smiling as well! I consider myself blessed to be a part of this great school! <3

RCHS Alumni spotlight this week is 2010 graduate, Blaek Combs. He is the regional sales manager for Vestis. Despite his busy schedule, he finds time to volunteer in his children's school and is up for their school district volunteer of the year award! His favorite classes in high school were any class with Ms. Hearne or Mr. Perin. He tells students to not be worried if they do not know their entire life plan in high school. Go after your passion!

MONDAY 5/12 - We will be on a RED day Schedule and here are the events planned.

*SPORTS*

Tennis @ East Central 5:30 PM

Baseball vs. Batesville 5:30 PM

Softball @ Greensburg 5:30 PM

TUESDAY 5/13 - We will be on a BLACK day Schedule and here are the events planned.

12:50 PM - Jr. Rotarians

*CLUBS*

SRT A - Chess Club

SRT B - International Club

*SPORTS*

Track (EIAC) @ East Central 5:30 PM

Softball @ Franklin County 5:30 PM

Baseball vs. Lawrenceburg 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 5/14 - We will be on a RED day Schedule and here are the events planned.

Choir Concert - 7:30 PM

THURSDAY 5/15 - We will be on a BLACK day Schedule and here are the events planned.

Food Pantry - 4:00 PM

*SPORTS*

Golf vs. Lincoln 5:00 PM

Tennis @ Tri 5:00 PM

Unified Track vs. Franklin County 5:30 PM

Baseball @ Batesville 5:30 PM

White Coat Ceremony - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY 5/16 - We will be on a RED day Schedule and here are the events planned.

*SPORTS*

Softball vs. Beech Grove 5:30 PM

SATURDAY 5/17 - here are the events planned.

*SPORTS*

Golf (EIAC) - Arbor Crossing 9:00 AM

Track (EIAC) - JV Invit. 9:00 AM

Baseball vs. Shelbyville 10:00 AM

Softball vs. South Dearborn 11:00 AM

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