Congrats to Senior Maelin Johnson on her 5th place finish in oration. State competition was fierce, as always, but the buffaloes put their best foot forward and we look forward to nationals at the end of the month!
RCHS forensicators broke 8 out of 13 events to semi finals at state. Semi finalists include: Maelin Johnson in oration and impromptu as well as Olivia Rieke, Owen Doyle and Samuel Anderson in extemp, Gwen Cole in serious, Sam Poppe in poetry, and Julian Swank in humorous solo. Congrats to the buffs for making it this far! Break a leg!
RCJH hosted their annual track meet Thursday, there were many outstanding results by all competitors, one in particular included:
**New School Record**
Girls 7th grade 4 x 200 of Layluh Dyke, Lucy Oman, Ava Cornwell, and Wynn Larson set a new school record running the race in 2:03.68.
The previous school record of 2:05.78 was set back in 2008 by A. Anderson, M. Cottenmyre, D. Nutsch, and K. McCall.
The RCHS Track team traveled to Beloit for the annual Relays...Levi White was a double double winner, winning the 100M and 200M races in a doubling time...11.44-100M and 22.88-200M... Go Buffs!
The RCHS Golf team traveled to Clay Center on Thursday-3 Golfers (Kaden Novak, Benedict Baxa, and Greyson Novak) all scored in the 80's. They are making great strides in their play, Go Buffs!
RCHS JV Golf team is playing the second leg of their 3 team scramble tonight at the Clyde Golf Course. The course has sand greens, pictured is Senior Maelin Johnson putting on the sand greens. The green is black, because the oil holds the sand from blowing away. Go Buffs!
Please come cheer on the buffaloes at their 2nd pre state performance night tonight at 7pm in the RCHS cafeteria.
Please come cheer on the buffaloes at their 2nd pre state performance night tonight at 7pm in the RCHS cafeteria.
The junior high track meet is at home today starting at 12:00.
Attached is the schedule of events and there will be a concession stand.
All proceeds will go to help pay for expenses for FBLA students competing at Nationals in Anaheim, CA this summer.
Now Hiring...
USD 109 is hiring a Spanish Teacher!
Please go to usd109.org to apply.
Today RC Art kids traveled to Ellsworth for League Art. We brought home 11 medals and 10 honorable mentions! 🏅 💙❤️
Medal Winners: Natalie Boyer-glass Abby Knoll- watercolor
Natalie Boyer- watercolor
Jackson Voorhees-printmaking
Katie Kort-batik
Lexie Smith-batik
Devin Allen- thrown ceramics
Natalie Boyer-mixed media
Ren Wright- graphics (x2)
Gwen Cole-pastel
Honorable Mention:
Colin White-glass
Natalie Boyer-watercolor
Ren Wright-watercolor
Gwen Cole-charcoal
Lexie Smith-printmaking
Peyton Splichal-batik
Devin Allen-ceramics
Natalie Boyer- ceramics
Julian Swank-fibers
Abby Knoll-jewelry
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER -- May 5 - May 12, 2025
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Exciting news from our Robotics class! We've added a CNC machine to our workshop, and we’re putting it to great use by creating custom wood products. Whether you're looking for personalized signs, decor, or unique gifts, we can design and carve it just the way you want. We work with a variety of wood types and offer a wide range of pricing—from budget-friendly options to more detailed, premium pieces. Every purchase supports our program and helps students gain real-world experience in design, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Email Connor at connor.martin@usd109.org to place an order or learn more! Here are our pictures of some of the designs we’ve been working on!
Aden Morris sails over the bar in the high jump setting a new PR at 6' for the junior trackster. The team is competing at the Washington Track Meet today Go Buffs!
RCHS Lady Buffs Softball sweep the Plainville Cardinals tonight 22-7 and 16-1 both in 3 innings. Go Lady Buffs!
JV Golf Meet at Smith Center Golf Course at 1:00 today, April 29th. Good luck to all golfers.
The Junior High Track Team will be competing at the Highway 36 Junior High Invitational Track & Field Meet hosted by Rock Hills will be on Tuesday, April 29th. This is rescheduled from the original date of April 24th. The meet begins at 3:00. See attached document for order of events. Good luck to all track athletes.
Reminder-
Late Start
Wednesday, April 30th.
The Lady Buffs Softball team is back in action this afternoon against the Plainville Cardinals. Please note that the first pitch is at 3:00 at the Lions field. Good luck lady Buffs!
The Washington County Track Invitational starts at 3:00 with field events. List of events are also attached. Good luck to all athletes.
Direct Live Results Links: MileSplit: https://milesplit.live/meets/673176
MeetPro:
http://results.tfmeetpro.com/LetsGoRun_Timing/2025_
Washington_County_Invitational/
