It has been a lengthy but awesome couple of months. Here we are on week away from Spring Break already!!! This school year has gone by so fast I would like to slow it down some so we can all enjoy the great things that go on at RCHS every day! I-Star was a huge success and we held the Winter Athletic Awards as we start the Spring Sports. Let's all just hope the Spring weather stays with us!! I hope you enjoy seeing all of the accomplishments from our staff and students this week. Enjoy and as always It's Almost MONDAY!!!!

This is part 1 of a 6 part series! I will be highlighting each of the categories of the Indiana College Core and which RCHS teacher teaches them! The first category that I would like to spotlight is the Quantitative Reasoning (Math) section. Mr. Riddell and Mrs. Brashaber currently teach these courses. ICC students need a minimum of 3 credits and no more than 15 in this section. Mr. Riddell teaches Trig with Analytic Geometry and Quantitative Reasoning. Mrs. Brashaber teaches Finite Mathematics and Calculus I.

Mrs. Brashaber has been teaching calculus for 20 years. She was affiliated with Vincennes University for 14 years and then switched to Ivy Tech this year for this Math 211 class. She has had students go on to careers in engineering, architecture, medicine, physical therapy, nursing, teaching, and many more. This class is often the first class that STEM students must take in their major, but there are many students who test out of any further math classes in their college career.

Did you know that you can research careers and find out what the high demand jobs are in Indiana on the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website? The DWD website offers information on education needed, average salaries, and even has links to training opportunities.

Some of the top jobs in Indiana right now are:

-Computer and Information Systems Manager

-Construction Manager

-Electrician

-Market Research Analyst

-Nurse Practitioner

-Bus and Truck Mechanic

Our students can get a great start on training for their career through the new vocational programs being offered next year at RCHS and the programs offered at Whitewater Career Center

https://www.in.gov/dwd/

This week every year eight schools come together to recognize some very outstanding individuals. We hosted close to 200 guests for the annual I-Star dinner and ceremony. It was truly team effort that made this night so special. Amy Fox made a slide show that scrolled throughout dinner and then was used as a major part of the ceremony. Jill Carmony and her students made the desserts for the dinner. Connie and Jeff Amos provided the pulled pork. Megan Alexander put together 11 juniors to help greet and guide throughout the evening. Liz Meek and Collin McCartt did everything behind the scenes to pull this night off. Our very own cafeteria staff members Misty Fields, Tina Huffman, and Sandy Abrams worked the dinner for us. But the night was about the students and Teachers being honored. Congratulations to all of you.

1. Molly Angle - Selected Pat Haney to honor

2. Gabby Pavey - Selected Toni Schultz to recognize

3. Parker Wicker - Selected T.R. Campbell to recognize

Congratulations to all of these Amazing Humans!!!!

This past week we got to honor the hard work that was put in by all of our Winter athletes and coaches!! What a great night of celebration. It is a lot of fun to sit and listen to all of the accomplishments that kids have made. Congratulations to all coaches and athletes and Thank you to Ms. Winkler and Mrs. Cox for putting on a great night!!

Congratulations to Kylie Gray who has decided to continue her academic and athletic career at Franklin College. We are very proud of Kylie and know she will represent Rushville and continue the Lion Way as a Grizzly!!

Jessica Rinard - Shout out to the generous staff members who covered my classes when my kid was sick. Thank you again Ms. Nicholls, Mr. Hummel, and Ms. Kemple. Thank you Thank you

Joni Fenimore - I would like to shout out my appreciation to my AWESOME Math department. In spite of all of your own personal challenges, you have been there for me this new year/week/day/and moments like no other! I really appreciate your ear, helping hands, collaboration, and support! Lots of love to Karen, Dan, Jenni, and Lisa! -

Kelley McDermott - Shout Out to Mrs. Personett and Mrs. Wainwright for their guidance, support, and encouragement while I serve as Mrs. Sliger's substitute teacher. Mrs. Personett and Mrs. Wainwright have been invaluable to me as I navigate the transition from social studies to business. The RCHS Business Department is a great place to be assigned as a sub due to the generosity, kindness, and professionalism of Mrs. Personett, Mrs. Wainwright, and Mrs. Sliger!

Kelley McDermott - Shout Out to everyone at RCHS! I am grateful to Mr. Cook for affording me the opportunity to continue serving students by working here as a long term sub. His passion for RCHS was compelling and, as you likely have experienced 😃, impossible to resist. Now that I have spent some time here, I understand why he is so passionate about the students, teachers, and staff at RCHS. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome!

Diane Personett - Shout out to Jennie Tague for stepping up and providing our PD this week! Good Job!

Diana Shook - Shout out to Edward Kiwala. He is very helpful in class. He loves to help the teacher and the aids.

Jessica Rinard - Shout out to Brooke Edwards for replacing the coffee pot in the science department. We are VERY thankful!

Liz Meek - Shout out to Tony Augsburger for creating signs to label our hallways!

Warren Cook - Shout out to Jennie Tague for leading an awsome team building PD on Wednesday!!!!

Warren Cook - Shout out to Jessica Rinard for bringing me a Dunkin Doughnuts Coffee on a morning I REALLY needed it!!!

Hannah Lemmons - Shout out to Zach Hoeing for solving my pressing tech issue and smiling and being so kind about it!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to the Campbells, Mr. Weaver, and all band students for their hard work and awesome performance Thursday evening!

Rachel Monk - A huge shout out to Jennie Tague for the PD that she did this week. You helped illuminate what we are all feeling. Thank you for caring enough to pull us together. We are lucky to have you at RCHS!

Jessica Rinard - HUGE shout out to Kroger for donating 6 bouquets of flowers for biology students to dissect.

Amaranta Kemple - Shout out to Hannah Lemmons for being amazing at so many things! She is working with the theatre group at school and the community one, she coached the Speech Team through an amazing season, she will take a student to Speech Nationals this summer and she is an awesome English teacher. All these things while being a great mother to three little ones!

Amaranta Kemple - Shout out to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell for a beautiful All County Band concert! They bring the best of every student out!

Amaranta Kemple - Shout out to all of the RCHS Band members. Your performance at the All County Band concert was phenomenal. Thank you for creating beautiful music!

Amaranta Kemple - Shout out to all of the Spanish 2 classes for showing their creativity writing Soap operas. All of the students went above and beyond for this project. You bring so much joy to my classroom!

Lindsay Tillison - A heartfelt shout-out to Christin Nicholls. I am so thankful that you were placed in my room this year. Collaborating with you has become a highlight not only for the rest of the year but also as I start thinking toward the next. I admire your dedication to our students, and your support has made a significant impact on the learning experiences of all of our students! Your patience and commitment to inclusive education have helped transform our combined English classes into nurturing environments where every student feels valued and supported.

Kerry Brown - Shout out to Heather and TR Campbell-great job with the band at ball games and Rush Co. Band Night on Thursday!

I want to give e a special SHOUT OUT to these awesome 11 Junior students who came to help at the I-Star Dinner and Ceremony. Without these kids the night would not have been as successful as it was. These kids greeted people at the doors, walked around the dinner to be sure everyone got a chance to eat, guided visitors from the cafeteria to the Laughlin Center, and handed out programs. I asked Megan Alexander if she could gather some Junior students to help out and without hesitation she said absolutely. Thank you to Megan Alexander, Natalie Cooper, Avery Hill, Edgar Fernandez, Emma Bowles, Trisha Morgan, Andi Berkemier, Emma Hedrick, Heaven Denney, Jenna Lawler, and Mya Gwinnup for taking the time out of your busy lives to come and be such a great representative of RCHS and the community of Rushville. You made a HUGE impression on all of the visitors from the 7 other schools!!

You are only as good as those you work with!! I believe that statement and want to give a big SHOUT OUT to Collin McCartt and Liz Meek for helping organize and run the I-Star dinner and ceremony! These two work tirelessly all day and then bring their joy and enthusiasm to any event they attend! I can't do this job without these two wonderful human beings! Thank you for being my right and left hands!!!!

Anyone ever wonder what the day in a life of an RCHS Special Education teacher is like? I can tell you it is an absolutely exhausting yet a rewarding daily experience!! RCHS is so fortunate to have the people we have in these roles. Brittney Corum, Cassia Sherwood, Pam Schroeder, Nan Scanlan, and their fearless leader Christin Nichols are some of the best people you will find in our building. All day they spend doing push In services with their kids in a variety of classes and all handle a 90 minute block of working with kids from bell to bell. Often I leave the school at 5 or 6 PM and it never fails one or more of them are still here. They put in countless hours during the day as well as after hours all for the betterment of kids!!!! This department can't be mentioned without recognizing more great people who work with our Special Education students. Thank you Nikki Samms, Linda Drake, Karen Schneider, Yesenia Leon, Diana Shook, Megan Davis, Brandi Manghelli, and Brett Smith for all the love you put into these kids. OUR KIDS ARE IN GREAT HANDS!!!!! Christin do me a favor and repeat all of this to Nan!!!!

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New Amazing Opportunities for students at RCHS. We offer the Indiana College Core by offering 26 different Dual Credit courses in several different areas. Students can graduate with 30 college credit hours that will apply at ALL INDIANA PUBLIC COLLEGES and even some private colleges like UIndy!! Best thing is this one year of college credit for FREE !! Click the link below to get more information!!

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.

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