This link is the Superintendent Notes from last night's regular meeting - https://5il.co/2gt79
We are proud to add Officer Jessica Starnes to our USD 394 Police Department. She joins Officer Smith. Picture and bio attached. https://5il.co/2gu6o
Here's your weekly calendar, Rockets! Have a great week!
(if we missed an event, let us know!)
*Schedule Subject to Change
The USD 394 Rose Hill Schools BOE will meet in Regular Session tonight, Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the USD 394 Central Office, located at 104 N Rose Hill Rd. You can access the packet here- https://www.usd394.com/documents/boe/boe-packets/558841
All community members are welcome to attend! 🚀
The March Regular Board Meeting for USD 394 will be tomorrow night at 6 PM in the Board Room at the Central Office. Board Packet is attached - https://5il.co/2gcmy
Congratulations Coach Saferite for being named the 2024 4A Wrestling Coach Of The Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association!! List of award winners attached - https://5il.co/2gpvs
Reminder that the board meeting for March is next Monday, March 18th, not tonight because of Spring Break.
We've updated the Upcoming Events page for our Parents as Teachers program. There are some exciting and fun events coming up (especially mid-April) so definitely check it out and mark your calendars!
https://www.usd394.com/page/parents-as-teachers
This is the time of year for colds, flu, and other illnesses. As we continue through this season, here is another message from our school nurses:
Please be advised that Influenza A and B, as well as Strep, continue to hit the district. We have sent numerous students home with flu-like symptoms and fevers. It is imperative that students remain home if they are ill. Students need to be symptom and fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before they can return to school.
Fever is considered 100F or greater. Please note that students should also feel well enough to participate in normal activities before resuming school.
If your child misses 3 or more days of school, we ask that you send a doctor's note in as soon as you're able to. (K.S.A. 72-3121).
Symptoms noted are persistent coughing, sneezing, body aches, chills, fever, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion and drainage, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, fatigue, nausea.
Some students have had only a few minor symptoms and have still tested positive for Influenza.
Your help is important and greatly appreciated in preventing further spreading of these illnesses.
Quick Tip: Spring Break is an excellent time to wash and/or sanitize the backpacks so the kids don't bring any of the germs home with them and they can enjoy their break in its entirety! ☀️ Our teachers and buildings crews will continue to do the same within the walls while we anxiously wait our little friends to return from their well-deserved break!
This week is National School Social Worker Week and we want to take this moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible dedication and impact of our school specialists who go above and beyond for our students!
❤️ Michelle Schrama: With compassion as her compass, Michelle works tirelessly to create a nurturing environment for our students. Her commitment to the well-being of every child is truly inspiring. Thank you, Michelle, for being a beacon of support for our Rockets!
❤️ Mai Daye: As our dedicated Behavioral Health Liaison and certified School Social Worker, Mai brings expertise and empathy to her role, ensuring that our students receive the care they need. Mai's positive impact on our school community is immeasurable. Thank you, Mai, for your unwavering dedication to the well-being of our students!
Join us in expressing gratitude to these two for their incredible contributions to our students! #NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek #RocketPride🚀
FYI - Tomorrow our Primary, Intermediate and Middle School will participate in the state-wide tornado drill at 11AM. The HS will participate at a different time. We will use our Raptor App to initiate the drills within our buildings.
Tomorrow at from 2 PM to 4PM there is Bingo at the REC. This is a fundraiser that two of our High School students are putting on for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will be prizes, food and Gift Basket Auction. Flier attached. https://5il.co/2ftcw
**COMMUNITY POST**
The next community clothing closet at the Rose Hill Christian Church is this Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:30-noon. This offering of free clothing is for all who are in financial need in Rose Hill, Douglass and Udall school district areas. It is located in the small white building on the south end of the church parking lot.
They ask that you please bring your own bags for taking your selected items home. The clothing is for infants to seniors. They also have shoes and boots, jackets and hoodies and heavy coats.
They are always accepting donations of CLEAN, GENTLY USED, SMOKE FREE AND ANIMAL HAIR FREE CLOTHING ONLY. Please contact Mrs. Hoss at 316-258-0817 to arrange a time to drop off your donations. They ask that you please do not just leave them outside the buildings.
Saturday, March 2 from 2-4PM there will be Bingo at the Rose Hill Rec. This is a fundraiser that two of our High School students are putting on for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will be prizes, food and a Gift Basket Auction. All our welcome to attend! See the attached flyer!
Today, our State Champion Wrestling Team took a break from the mats to spread some early morning joy at our elementary school! Witnessing the little ones' faces light up as they received high fives and knuckle bumps from these incredible athletes was pure magic.
Not only are they champions on the mat, but they are also role models inspiring the next generation of warriors. Kudos to our wrestlers for showing that success, sportsmanship, and community spirit go hand in hand! #RocketPride🚀
Congratulations to the new National Honor Society members that were inducted to the Chapter this week. They are Trey Campbell, Nathan Jones, Addison Rockley, River Wooley, Claire Crosby, Josie Palmer and Soren Thumann. Picture attached.
📢 Special Board Meeting tonight, Monday, February 26 at 7:00 PM.
A contract will be extended to a new High School Principal for the 2024-25 school year after Mr. Haydock announced his retirement last month.
We will also welcome Dr. Hart from KASB to guide our new BOE members through the new member orientation. Their expertise will enrich our school district's leadership!
Community members are welcome to attend!
Congratulations to Mr. Aaron Jackson for being named the new High School Principal for next school year. Press release is attached. https://5il.co/2fg4m
Congratulation to our individual wrestling State Champions - 1st Johnny Leck, Samson Whitted, Damon Ingram, 2nd - Sebastian Bentley, 3rd - Adam Bilby, 4th - Trent Richwine, 5th - Cole Rogers! Great Season!!!
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!!! These guys won every event they wrestled in!! State Champion: Samson Whitted State Champion: Johnny Leck State Champion: Damon Ingram 2nd Place: Sebastian Bentley 3rd Place: Adam Bilby 4th Place: Trenton Richwine 5th Place: Cole Rogers SQ: Rhett Briggs SQ: Tyren Emberson SQ: Leven Jones Factoids: 🚀 Johnny Leck is the first 2x State Champion in school history! 🚀 Rose Hill High has broken their own scoring record and now 2nd most ever in 4A History! 🚀 Rose Hill tied for most medalist EVER with 7 wrestlers! 🚀 Most State Qualifiers sent with "10" men! 🚀 Three State Champions in one season — most in Rose Hill history! 🚀 Adam Bilby with 47 wins owns the single season record! 🚀🚀 And most importantly they "proved it" and "earned it" and are writing their own history books! #RocketPride
