RCHS art students had a great time teaching hand building (ceramics) at the Rock-a-thon today. We had a FULL house!
JH Track
Thursday Practice: chance of rain & windy. Dress warm! Meet in normal spot. Throwers practice until 5:30. Everyone else done @ 5:00.
JH track practice tomorrow 3/11 @ 3:30.
Optional practices next week, M-F at our normal time.
We look forward to getting in some good practices and reps!
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER -- March 14 - March 28, 2022 -- click on link https://5il.co/16yud
REMINDER -- District office and School buildings are closed over Spring Break March 14 - March 18
Congratulations to Mr. Bill Bowen on being named the 2021-2022 Instructional Classified Staff of the Year. Thank you Mr. Bowen for all you do for the students of Republic County USD 109.
The Non-Instructional Staff of the Year goes to Mrs. Sheri Hoops for the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulation Mrs. Hoops and thank you for keeping the Jr/Sr High running smooth.
The 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year for 7-12 is Mrs. Darla Joy. Congratulations Mrs. Joy and thank you for all you do!
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Parry on being named the 2021-2022 Republic County USD 109 PK-6 Teacher of the Year. Thank you Mrs. Parry for all you do!!
No School for Republic County USD 109 on Thursday, March 10, due to forecasted inclement weather and winter storm warning.
Stay warm and be safe while enjoying a little extra long spring break.
Sophomore college visits today.
Sneak Peek!
The 5th and 6th grade Band and Vocal Concert is tonight at 7:00 in the East Elementary Gym. Please enter through door B2, the gym door. Doors open at 6:30.
We wrapped up our collaborative classroom entrepreneur art project tonight! PVHS & RCHS art students got to tour twelve local businesses from Republic County. After each tour, students photographed the business. We later used the photos to create calendars to feature each business.
A big thank you to all the businesses who allowed us to come in and get up close and personal! 📷😆
The registration for the GROW & EXCITE Summer Workshop is now open. This opportunity is open to all students who have completed grades 8th-11th this May. While this organization originally started to help interest girls in the STEM area, they now welcome all genders at their events. For more information or to register follow this link: https://k-state.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a124P00000W9wDvQAJ
There are full and partial scholarships available. You apply for these on the registration page. All 8th-11th grade students should have received an email with all the information today.
No Jr. High Track Practice Today. First practice will be tomorrow after school.
The parent meeting will still be held tonight at 5:45 in the New Gym.
Be sure to come check out the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge showcase tomorrow night, Monday March 7th. Show runs from 6-7pm. Awards presentation will be at 7pm in the RCHS high school gym.
RCHS & PVHS art students will have their collaborative entrepreneur art projects on display as well!
Tomorrow is the first day of Jr. High Track practice! Make sure athletes bring warm clothes, hats, running shoes and water bottles. If weather does not allow them to be outside, they will be in the gym.
Reminder: Spring Sport's Parent Meetings are tomorrow:
JH Track @ 5:45 pm – New Gym
HS Track @ 5:45 pm – Mr. Erkenbrack’s room
HS Golf @ 5:45 pm – Front Flex Room
Check out this beautiful pencil drawing by Kameron Sommer, a 7th grader at RepCo ✏️
Tonight is the final night for the 2A Sub State Basketball Tournament hosted by RCHS!
Girls Championship at 5:30-Valley Heights vs St. Marys
Boys Championship at 7:00-St. Marys vs Wabaunsee
The RCHS pep band has been great this week, come check them out!
Distinguished Young Woman has concessions serving baked potatoes with chili and broccoli & cheese!
Good luck goes out to Repco sophomore, Carson Simmons. We entered him in the 2022 Audubon Photography Contest today.
This contest is open to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. It also has been featured in Forbes and a variety of bird watching and wildlife magazines! 🦆 📷
Good luck, Carson!
USD 109 Preschool Applications for 2022-2023 School Year! Please see the attached flyer with specific information about preschool for next year. We are planning a Preschool Peek for Thursday, April 21st from 5:30-6:30. This will be an optional come-and-go Open House for our incoming preschoolers and their parents to see the classroom and meet the teacher, Mrs. Hobson.
The link below is the actual application and will need to be completed to attend preschool next year. Please call the East Elementary Office with any questions, 527-2330.
https://forms.gle/2HvmvUmFQFwtWFPK7
