Come support the Jr. Buffalo Wrestlers today!
The RCHS forensics team competed in their first tournament of the season yesterday at Sabetha. The team started strong with great showings in prelims from Dylan McCartney in oration and poetry, Sarah Rieke in poetry, Olivia Rieke in impromptu speaking, Maelin Johnson in informative speaking, Cassey Robertson in prose, Jaycie Stindt in humorous solo, Jaycie and Cassey in IDA, and Maelin and Olivia in duet. Those breaking into a tough final round were Jaycie and Cassey with 2nd in IDA, Jaycie with 1st in humorous, Olivia with 4th in impromptu, Maelin with 5th in informative, and Maelin and Olivia with 6th in duet. The team qualified 2 entries for state champs and 2 entries for state festival.
At the 64th Annual Rocky Welton wrestling tournament Johnny Dyke (2nd from left)was 4th, Andrew Hubert (3rd from left)was 2nd, AJ Polansky (3rd from right)was 8th, and Garret Siemsen (2nd from right)was 13th. Incredible showing at Garden City in an uber tough 6A tournament. Go Buffs!
At Red Cloud, the Republic County wrestlers were 3rd place as a team. Owen Weatherhead was first, Alex Dyke, Jordan Williams, and Ayden Polansky were 2nd, and Josh Shelly, Hunter Reynolds, Carson Simmons were 3rd in their respective weight classes. Go Buffs!!
At the Red Cloud Wrestling Tournament, Republic County Wrestlers are in first place entering the final round. Go Buffs!!
The RCHS Wrestling team is competing at The 64th Annual Rocky Welton Tourn. in Garden City this weekend. All brackets were 24 man brackets; On Day 1-Graham Jensen went 0-2, AJ Polansky and Johnny Dyke are 3-1 with a chance to wrestle for 3rd place if they can navigate the backside of the bracket tomorrow, Garrett Siemsen went 2-2 and can wrestle for 12th-15th place tomorrow. Andrew Hubert went 4-0 and will wrestle for 1st tomorrow. We are super proud of all of you and wish you the best! Go Buffs!
The high school boys basketball team is looking forward to resuming Jam tomorrow from 8:30-10:00 for 1st-3rd grades, and 10:00-11:30 for 4th-6th. See you tomorrow morning!!!
Check out the still life paintings forming in the RC art room... 🍌 🍊 🍋 🍓 🎨
Snowflake construction in Art has begun!! Mrs. Strnad’s 4th grade handled that challenge like champs, complete with a quick lesson in symmetry, trial & error, & problem solving skills lol
Good luck to the wrestlers at Garden City today and tomorrow!
For meet information, click on the following link: https://gcbuffs.com/rocky-welton/
Matches are live streamed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX8GfZsN_p0
USD #109 Calling for TOTY Nominations
USD #109 is calling for nominations for Teacher of the Year. The school district will be recognizing a teacher from PK-6 and 7-12 divisions. The winning teacher in each division will be recognized locally and have the opportunity to move on to the state level for the Kansas Teacher of the Year competition.
Additionally, USD #109 will also recognize classified staff members of the year. The classified staff will be split into two divisions: instructional (paras) and non-instructional (secretaries, custodians, cooks, bus drivers).
Nominations may be made by students, parents, staff members and/or community members. A nomination should consist of a one page statement as to why the teacher should be selected as Teacher of the Year. A committee consisting of teachers, community members and board members will serve as the selection committee.
Questions and Nominations can be submitted to Mr. Lyder at the District Office at 1205 19th Street, Belleville, KS 66935 or emailed to llyder@usd109.org. All nominations must be submitted by February 18, 2022 by 4pm.
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Join in for Red Friday tomorrow!!
Go Chiefs!! ❤️💛
East Family Fun Puzzle Night is ready to roll! Can’t wait to start solving puzzles with our awesome families! The fun happens in the East gym from 6:30-7:30! Come get a piece of the action!
Value Up: Value Yourself, Value Others and Live Your Values.
The Value Up Organization will be presenting to the Jr/Sr High student body and staff next Wednesday, February 2, throughout the day on valuing each other and building a positive school culture.
All parents, community members and stakeholders are invited to the community presentation that evening at 6:30pm in the new gym to hear the message as well.
RC students had fun setting up the RCHS art display in Logan today. 🎨
5th grade explored robots that could land or travel on the moon in STEM. Students created their own robots to travel certain paths and collect objects.
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Fbla students competing at district FBLA today at Rock Hills.
RCJSHS newest improvements were installed today in the gym. Hope all Buffalo fans can find an opportunity to come support the Buffs and check out the new wall and stage mats. We have RCJH Wrestling next Monday and RCHS Basketball next Tuesday.
