The RPS Weekly Message
October 15, 2026
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening! On Friday, November 6th, join us for our annual Distinguished Alumni Celebration at the Steppe Center.
We are thrilled to celebrate our four amazing Distinguished Alumni and honor two exceptional Ralston High School seniors with the Distinguished Senior Award. Huge congratulations to RHS seniors AJ McCormack and Sophie Bowyer!
Don't miss out on this incredible community tradition. Reserve your tickets today and celebrate excellence with us!
Karen Western Elementary families, if you are still in need of clothing assistance after the flood, please see the information below.
Our District Social Worker, Mrs. Margie Hernandez, is also always available to help connect you with community organizations that can provide assistance in other areas of need. You can reach Mrs. Hernandez at 402-898-3446 or maria.hernandez@ralstonschools.org.
We are here to help, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Register for the Ralston High School Fall Blood Drive. This is the first RHS Medical Academy's blood drive of the year.
It takes place on Friday, October 30th, in the main gym at Ralston High School from 8 am to 1:30 pm. This event is in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Anyone interested can schedule an appointment by clicking the link below.
Registration Link - https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=RalstonHSNebraska
The Ralston High School Yearbook staff wants to remind Ram Nation the best time to order your 2026 - 2027 yearbook is NOW! Through November 13th, the RHS yearbook will only cost $70.
After November 13th, the price of the yearbook will increase. The RHS Yearbook staff will not have another sale like this for the remainder of the year.
If you are interested in a RHS yearbook, NOW is the best time to order. If you order online, you can set up a payment plan. Click on the LINK to purchase your yearbook today!
** Do you love taking photos? **
The RHS Yearbook staff loves taking photos as well and also enjoys seeing great photos of Rams activities. If you take a great photo and want to submit it for the yearbook, click HERE and be taken to a website where you can submit photos for the publication.
Ralston Public Schools is now accepting Option Enrollments for the 2027-2028 school year.
Please visit the District website
https://www.ralstonschools.org/for-families/rpsenrollment,
to learn about the option enrollment process, review the new enrollment information packet, and fill out the necessary paperwork.
Families are invited to attend the 15th Annual Open Store event on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hope Center for Kids (2209 North 20th Street).
This community event is completely free of charge and offers gently used clothing, shoes, books, toys, household items, and more. Supported by local school districts, including Ralston, Bennington, Blair, and Omaha Public Schools, it is a fantastic opportunity to gather needed items for your household at no cost.
If you or someone you know could use some extra support clearing autumn leaves and tidying up the yard this season, the Ralston High School National Honor Society is offering free yard-raking services on November 14, 2026, from 8 am to 12:00 pm.
Student volunteers will be out in the community to help residents in need tackle heavy seasonal yard work. To sign up for assistance, please contact Carrie Mason by email at carrie.mason@ralstonschools.org or by phone at (402) 331-7373.
Ram Nation, help us spread the word to local senior citizens in the Ralston community. The annual Ralston High School Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon is coming up on Tuesday, November 17th. It starts at 11:30 am in the Ralston High School gymnasium.
This event is FREE and open to any Ralston resident 60 years or older.
There is no need to register. We are asking all seniors to be there a little ahead of time, as we will start serving lunch at 11:30 am. Guests can park in the school's main parking lot (east side of the building) and enter through the front doors.
The OneWorld Medical Mobile Health Center provides medical and behavioral services at the most convenient place for youth and their parents; near their school. They are always taking appointments; if your child is not feeling well, sports physicals, vaccinations, and well-checks.
Parents can schedule appointments by calling OneWorld at 402-880-4870. The hours of the Medical Mobile Unit are from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.