The Weekly Update #4

We finally had a somewhat normal week after all of the delays and cancelations!! It was great to be back in the swing of things! It was a very informational week for parents and students. We had Freshman Orientation on Wednesday evening, winter orientation for all upperclassmen parents and students, and finished off with our CTE assembly today!! I will be talking a lot about the new diploma process in the next few weeks but that only matters to incoming Freshman. We will also highlight some of our new CTE programs that we will be offering next school year. Have a great weekend and remember IT'S ALMOST MONDAY!!!

Before break I sent in the newsletter what the new diploma looks like as compared to what is in place now. Understand that this only affects the class of 2029. Next years incoming Freshman class will be under different guidelines in order to graduate. All students will graduate in one of three areas; enrollment, employment, or enlist. This week I want to show everyone the Employment route. There are certain courses that everyone has to complete and then there are additional components to complete in order to earn their Honors Seal or their Honors Seal Plus. Below I have laid out what courses are mandatory for all students and then you can see what a 4 year plan could look like for someone graduating with an Employment Seal.

Earn all of the Honors Seal.. PLUS

1) Earn a market driven credential of value (Technical Certificate , Associate degree, Advanced industry Certificate).

CTE Courses at WCC

2) Complete additional work based learning (total of 650 hours)

3) Demonstrate skill development in Communication, Collaboration, Work Ethic.

We had a great turnout at Freshman Orientation this week! The main portion of the meeting was introducing the new diploma to the parents of the class of 2029. It is a lot to unwrap and a lot to understand. I really appreciated the parents and students who came out to take part in the orientation. I also want to thank the teachers and RCHS students who came to represent RCHS as well as make sure everything ran smoothly.

We held our second annual Winter orientation for next year's Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. We want to keep all information in front of parents so they continue to have a clear understanding of what their students need to graduate from RCHS. Thank you to all of the parents for taking part in this years orientation.

We put a captive audience in front of our instructors of all our current and new CTE programs. We have grown from 0 programs run through RCHS to 5 this year and are expanding to 10 for next year. This is a great way to give the students at RCHS a way to gain tools to be successful in real life. Kids can gain certifications in areas that allow them to start a career right out of High School. This was a great way to end our week.

The Rush County Rotary celebrated two more Senior students this week. Honored for their leadership and service to the school and the community. Congratulations to Natalie Cooper and Mason Mosburg!!

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to the Special Education Staff as we came into this semester short staffed and everyone has stepped up to help. Plus, we have had accommodations and Progress Monitoring due at the beginning of the new semester and everyone has been rockin it out. Keep up the great work.

Christin Nichols - Shout out to Nan Scanlan - There has been so much going on to start this semester, and she is keeping things going.

Jessica Keith - I would like to send in a shout out to the wrestling team!... I talked to Brad this morning and we have a number of Varsity wrestlers who are now #1 in their weight classes (you would have to get all the names and such from him). They have had an exceptional year and they all deserve a little recognition and extra support going forward into the upcoming big tournaments!!

Hannah Lemmons - Shout out to Natalie and Jan for once again navigating the changes put forth by the government of our glorious state.

Curt Mock - Shout out to Mr. Smith's crew. They do a great job in helping clean the cafeteria and so friendly.

Curt Mock - Shout out to the cookie makers in Mrs. Carmony's class. They were delicious and I would be a judge any time!!

Curt Mock - Shout out to the athletic department. They are great to work with from Erin to Mrs. Jarman. All are fantastic!.

Curt Mock - Shout out to Morgan and Kendra for representing RCHS at the girls wrestling sectional in great fashion and Kendra for moving on to the regional. A shout out to Coach Grizzell for helping the wrestlers. Great job ladies!!

Curt Mock - Shout out to Coach Lawler is not only excellent on the mat. His work behind the scenes is absolutely amazing. His knowledge about opponents and stats is crazy plus he is very respected by other coaches at meets. He is fun to just observe!!!

Curt Mock - Shout out to the girls basketball team. It was fun to see them play in Middlebury. They represented RCHS very well!

Warren Cook - Shout out to everyone in the Special Ed. Department. Coming back to school 2 people down and never missing a beat! Thank You!!!

Warren Cook - Shout out to Nan Scanlan for her excellent leadership in heading up the Special Ed. Department.

Warren Cook - Shout out to Bryan Hummel in coming back to school and getting after it this semester!

Warren Cook - Shout out to everyone who participated in the Freshman Orientation this past Wednesday evening. As always because of you it was a huge success!

Warren Cook - Shout out to Collin McCartt for organizing and putting on the CTE assemble to get information to RCHS kids in all of the programs we offer!!

MONDAY 1/20 - We will be on a RED day schedule and There are NO the events planned

TUESDAY 1/21 - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned

*CLUBS*

Chess Club will meet during SRT A

International Club will meet during SRT B

WEDNESDAY 1/22 - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

Boys Basketball vs. Centerville @ 6:00 PM

Gymnastics vs. New Castle @ 6:30 PM

THURSDAY 1/23 - We will be on a BLACK day schedule and here are the events planned

**ALL SCHOOL PEP SESSION - During SRT**

*SPORTS*

Girls Basketball vs. Batesville @ 6:00 PM

Wrestling vs. Shelbyville @ 6:00 PM - SENIOR NIGHT!!!

FRIDAY 1/24 - We will be on a RED day schedule and here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

Boys Basketball vs. Madison @6:30 PM

SATURDAY 1/25 - Here are the events planned

*SPORTS*

Girls Basketball vs. Connersville @6:00 PM - SENIOR NIGHT!!

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The RCHS Theater Production class will be hosting a Theatre Clinic for grades 2-9 on Saturday, February 1st from 12:00-4:00 pm. Fill out the form and send cash or check to RCHS (checks made out to RCHS Activities Fund with Theatre in the memo). See form for details, and email lemmonsh@rushville.k12.in.us with any questions! Follow this link or scan the QR code to register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRMYgbsEgK0a2Q9jZLZuQG4AzbUs7pqc4aDXsz6-ZKvsSKPA/viewform?usp=header

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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