June RACHS News
2025-2026 School Year
Greetings everyone! We have had so many things to be PROUD about between the different awards and scholarships ceremonies going on to the recognition our students have received for their play and musical performances this year and the sectional championships for our Varsity Baseball team and some of our Track and Field athletes. One of the things that made me most PROUD over the last few weeks was our district-wide send off for the Special Olympics at the Elementary School. It was great to see our students help make a memorable experience for our younger Special Olympics athletes, one they won’t soon forget!
We only have 8 class days left! June 16th is our last day of classes and we will have a full-day of activities planned to celebrate Moving Up Day with the students. Regents and Final Exams will then start on June 17th and go through June 25th, please be sure to see more info on that below. With all that in mind, please continue to encourage your student to remain academically focused. All of our classes are completing final projects or preparing for their Regents and final exams. Maintaining strong attendance each day through the last day of class is very important! This can be a hard time of year to stay focused, but we want to make sure our students are taking full advantage of the opportunities to finish the year strong.
Jack W. for 9th Grade:
Team 9 selected Jack. Always with the great attitude that characterizes him, Jack consistently demonstrates strong effort and positive performance each day. It is truly a pleasure to have him in class and to see the way he contributes to the classroom environment. He sets a wonderful example through his respectful attitude toward both classmates and teachers, while also showing maturity, responsibility, and a genuine willingness to participate and learn.
Ryden R. for 10th Grade:
The 10th Grade team selected Ryden for May’s Panther of the month. Ryden demonstrates PROUD through his respect for himself and others. He is always polite to his peers and teachers and his work is exemplary. Ryden really shines when he can incorporate his creative drawing skills into his work. Congratulations Ryden!
Duncan F. for 11th Grade:
The 11th grade team has chosen Duncan for their Panther of the Month for May. Duncan is a hard-worker, always polite, and focused on school work. In English, he volunteers to read aloud and take on larger roles in class. In general, he looks out for others and helps out when he can! He is communicative with teachers, mature, and despite suffering a difficult injury and missing time from school, he never complained and made up all of his work. Great work Duncan!
Adho M. for 12th grade:
The 12th grade team would like to recognize Adho as the panther of the month. Adho consistently demonstrates outstanding participation in class, shows respect by greeting teachers outside of the classroom, and encourages unity by working with peers and supporting them with work completion during class. Adho often shows leadership by actively doing the right thing when it is not always the popular choice.
Kalli M. for Gananda Rotary Citizenship Award:
In addition to being a responsible and respectful student, Kalianne has been a great resource in the Main Office. She's helped reorganize, inventory and clean out our storage closet and filing cabinets. She's always willing to help out and we appreciate that! Kalli will be missed next year!
Gananda's HS Drama Club participated in The 30th Annual Wayne County Performing Arts Awards (called "The Elenbes") on May 26th and took home some big honors and awards for its 2025-2026 productions of "Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion" and "The Drowsy Chaperone." Congratulations to all involved with our HS Drama Club!
Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion
Best Production, Runner Up - Gananda
Best Supporting Actress, Runner Up - Glory Okdem
Best Supporting Actor, Runner Up - Joshy Diebold
The Drowsy Chaperone
Best Original Poster - Katie Shutts
Best Up-And-Coming Performer - Oliver Torres-Snyder
The Producer's Award for Going Above and Beyond (selected by directors)
Casen VerStreate, Too Many Detectives
Logan Lally, The Drowsy Chaperone
The Show Must Go On Award for Drama Club Spirit (selected by directors)
Wyatt Goosey, Too Many Detectives
Manny Manchester, The Drowsy Chaperone
The Elenbes, produced by Wayne County Council of the Arts and sponsored by Lyons National Bank, have been recognizing excellence in high school theatre in Wayne County since 1997.
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