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𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! Stellar ending to a Music in Our Schools Month finale -- Rose Hill High School singers had a fantastic showing at the regional solo and ensemble festival held at Andover High School! We’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize those who qualified for State. 🏅𝗜 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀) Combined Treble Choir (La Belle Chanson & Concert Choir) Rose Hill Glee Club Shawn Marx Sophia Butler 🎖𝗜𝗜 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Guys N’ Ties (Sophomore Boys Ensemble) Sophia Laughman Jaxson Pember Breckin Idell Holly Ross Regan Uhlik Haley Hunter Yui Sanders Jackson Binion Esteban Abrego Jensey Smith Breckyn Kiser Kiera Haley A round of applause for the 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 for their performance and contribution as well! We’re incredibly proud of the talent, dedication, and spirit shown by all of our choir students. Best of luck to our state qualifiers as they prepare for the next level! 🎶🚀

🌈🥫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥!🥫🌈 The Rose Hill community truly showed their generosity yesterday! Thanks to your kindness, the Color the Rainbow Food Drive—hosted by the High School KAY Club—collected over 650 food items for Hope Connections! ❤️ KAY Club sends a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and helped make a difference. Your support brings hope and nourishment to those in need.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥! What a way to wrap up Music in our Schools Month! Congratulations to our Rose Hill High School instrumental musicians for their outstanding performances at the regional solo and ensemble festival at Andover High School today! 🏅 𝗜 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀) Kaelyn Kirchoff-Jones, Trumpet River Wooley, Clarinet Percussion Quartet – Ethan Racchini, Lottie Rozar, Anna Bielby, Skylar Watts Emma New, Horn Clarinet Quartet – River Wooley, Chase Becker, Ethan Racchini, Landon Marshall Brass Duet – Trey Campbell & Blake Potter 🎖 𝗜𝗜 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Breckin Idell, Alto Saxophone Jasmine Chandler 👏 Special recognition to 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 for her marimba performance! We are so proud of all our musicians for their hard work and dedication! Best of luck to our state qualifiers as they prepare for the next level! Rocket Music continues to SOAR! 🎶🚀 . . . #RocketPride #StateBound

🚀 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬! 🚀 Somewhat busy week next week with pictures at the Primary & Intermediate and Spring Sports in full swing at the Middle and High School! 🔗 Check out the full schedule here: https://5il.co/39wap We just can't hide our #RocketPride! 🚀

**REMINDER** 🌈 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 🌈 Tomorrow, Saturday, March 29, our RHHS KAY Club members will be out and about for their Collect the Rainbow Food Drive! 🥫 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥? To collect as many colorful cans and food items as possible — reds, yellows, greens, and everything in between — to help stock the shelves at Hope Connections, our local Food Bank. While they won’t be able to visit every home, you can ensure they stop by your house by contacting: 📧 kantholz-mitchell@usd394.com 📞 316-776-3393 You do NOT need to be home for members to stop by. If you'd like to donate, reach out to Mrs. A at the contact info listed and then set a reminder to leave your donations out and they'll swing by! PS: It's a friendly competition! KAY members will compete in teams to see who can collect the most food. Let's show our Rocket pride and help fill those shelves with a rainbow of generosity! 🚀

🎶 This month (March) was Music in our Schools Month, and we celebrated the power of music education and the incredible teachers who bring the joy of music into our students’ lives every day. 🎼 𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬—thank you for inspiring, teaching, and encouraging our students to find their rhythm, their voice, and their love for music. From the first notes in elementary school to the final performances in high school, your impact lasts a lifetime. ❤️ Rose Hill Schools is lucky to have such an amazing team of music teachers who foster creativity, discipline, and a love for the arts. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do! 𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭, our incredible district accompanist! 🎹 Your talent, dedication, and willingness to step in wherever needed make a world of difference for our students and music programs. Thank you for being the heartbeat behind so many performances and for supporting our musicians every step of the way! 🎶❤️

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭 ⭐🎶 Meet Mrs. Ashurst, one of our amazing vocal music teachers at the Elementary School! With a love for music that began in her childhood and a heart for service as a member of the Kansas Army National Guard, Mrs. Ashurst inspires students both in and outside of the classroom! 🎤 What inspired you to become a music teacher? My band teachers from middle and high school. They helped me get a scholarship to go to Ft. Hays Band Camp in the summer and I really enjoyed it a lot! 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? I first got involved with music in elementary school and enjoyed singing and playing all of the instruments. I also listened to Elton John and his music inspired me! 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? I love the recorder even though some people hate it. I enjoyed learning it in elementary school and I enjoy teaching it now. It helps students understand what it’s like to learn and practice an instrument. It is also one of the most accessible instruments for young students to perform on. 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? When I first started teaching, I taught middle school band and orchestra. When I was able to take those students to solos and ensembles and they did well, that was an amazing feeling! 🎤 If you could perform with any musician or band (past or present), who would it be? Elton John- that would be amazing! He could accompany me on a clarinet solo! 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? Practice all the time, even if you are naturally talented. You can always improve yourself and learn from other inspiring musicians! If you can get to a point to taking lessons before college, that would be helpful too! 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? Piano Man- Billy Joel 🎤 What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you as a musician? I perform in the Kansas Army National Guard 35th Infantry Division Band. I am an Army musician and I enjoy getting to serve my country with playing my instrument. I have had a lot of great opportunities because of this! 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? It truly impacts them in so many ways- it helps to lift their spirits, get them moving, to get them motivated, increased test scores, to work as a team, to be disciplined since practice is crucial to success, and to have fun! 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? I love the students and families, they are incredible! There are so many talented students and I feel blessed to work with them!

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 ⭐🎶 Meet Mr. Turner, our fun and devoted District-wide Band Teacher who, alongside his partner in crime Mr. Hills, brings energy, creativity, and a touch of rock star flair to the band room! 🎤 What inspired you to become a music teacher? I come from a family of music teachers, so I have been around bands and choirs my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are of watching my grandpa's high school bands in Augusta and helping my mom set up for her elementary music concerts in Derby. 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? I started taking music lessons when I was 7 years old (piano and percussion). I played violin in orchestra in 4th grade, then moved to percussion for the band in 5th grade and haven't stopped since! 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? My favorite instrument to play is the marimba. My favorite instrument to teach are the claves....my perc students know why. 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? It's not a singular moment, but my favorite moment is that split second of silence between the end of an incredible performance and the start of the applause. That moment is pure bliss. 🎤 If you could perform with any musician or band (past or present), who would it be? I think I'd look pretty good in blue, so I'd rock out with the Blue Man Group. 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? Music is the product of pure emotion. Learn how to express your own emotions through the music that you create. 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? Anything by the band MJ12. They are Awesome! 🎤 What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you as a musician? I'm a rock star! 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? Music education fosters creativity and discipline as well as further developing students' cognitive and social skills. 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? Teaching with my bestie Mr. Hills..... Oh, and the amazing students we have here in Rose Hill.

After what felt like a never-ending winter, our crews have been hard at work on the turf projects! Right now, they are laying gravel, a crucial step for drainage. Reminder that this project includes a multi-use turf field for band, soccer, and PE, along with a separate on-campus softball field. We’re still on track and hopeful that our seniors will get to enjoy these incredible new spaces!

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⭐🎶 Meet Ms. King, our incredible vocal music teacher at the Middle School! With a lifelong love for music and a heart full of inspiration, she’s been guiding and nurturing young musicians for years. From piano lessons as a child to performing with the bassoon in college, Ms. King’s dedication to music shines through in everything she does. 🎤 What inspired you to become a music teacher? I had many good teachers that inspired me. At the top of the list is Mary Chandler my middle school choir teacher and private piano teacher, Ken Jones my HS choir teacher, and Carl Schminke my HS band teacher. 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? Music has always been a part of my life. My Dad sang and played with me on his knee since I was a baby. I remember playing my Grandmas piano since about age 3. I FINALLY got piano lessons at age 9 and took them all through college. 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? Piano and voice are my favorite instruments to play and teach 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? In 2020 a senior who was up for homecoming said I was his most inspiring teacher. It meant the world to me to think he still thought of me so kindly even years after I was his teacher. 🎤 If you could perform with any musician or band (past or present), who would it be? Freddy Mercury! 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? PRACTICE! 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? Too many to name! Rumors album by Fleetwood Mac for sure! 🎤 What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you as a musician? I played the bassoon from 8th grade through college and received a scholarship for it at Friends University. 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? We connect with students in such a unique way. Singing is a very vulnerable and intimate way to commune. Having students for multiple years is another way. We become family. 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? The kids! We have the nicest, kindest, funniest, kids! I love them all and watching them grow as people and musicians is one of my greatest blessings!

🔬🚀 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬! ⚛️🔥 Are you passionate about explosions (the safe kind, of course), gravity-defying experiments, and unlocking the mysteries of the universe? Do you dream of a classroom where beakers bubble, circuits spark, and students get hands-on with science instead of just reading about it? Rose Hill High School is on the hunt for a "ʇsᴉʇuǝᴉɔS pɐꟽ" (aka High School Science Teacher) who can bring the WOW factor to our science department! 🌡️💡 We need someone who can turn physics into fun, biology into a blast, and general science into a grand adventure! ✨ Perks of this Out-of-This-World Opportunity: ✅ A lab (aka classroom) full of curious minds ready to experiment ✅ A supportive and innovative teaching environment ✅ Possible coaching opportunities (because science and sports can go hand in hand!) ✅ Competitive salary & stellar benefits (including health insurance, retirement perks, and even employee daycare!) ✅ A chance to leave a lasting impact—because inspiring future scientists is cooler than a liquid nitrogen demo! 📢 Calling all science wizards, lab coat enthusiasts, and lovers of learning—this is your chance to shine! Apply today and turn your passion into purpose. 🔗 Click here for more info & to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/usd394/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=736&ref=

🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 🚀 ✨ Why join us? ✔️ FREE Admission to home games (per KSHSAA rules) ✔️ Retirement plans for your future security ✔️ Staff daycare options (costs apply) ✔️ Paid life insurance ✔️ Substitute Pay= $120/day or $60/half-day ✔️ And MORE! 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘌: 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴. Be part of a team that values community, education, and excellence! Apply today and launch your career with the Rose Hill Rockets! 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.usd394.com/page/human-resources

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 ⭐🎶 Meet Mr. Hills, one of our dedicated and talented district band teachers! With a passion for music and a commitment to his students, he helps bring the sound of Rose Hill to life. 🎤 What inspired you to become a music teacher? I've always had an affinity for music. It seemed to be the most natural thing to do. 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? My family sang quite a bit when I was little. 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? Cowbell. We always need more. 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? There are too many to count. 🎤 If you could perform with any musician or band (past or present), who would it be? I have actually been fortunate enough to perform with many of my trumpet role models. Some highlights include performing with Maynard Ferguson, the Big Phat Band, and Wayne Bergeron. 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? Seek out the best players on your instrument or voice type and learn as much as you can from those people. Make sure that you love music - because it's not about the money. 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? Mostly Church songs and songs about Jesus. Heart Attack by Demo Lovato. Her belt tone is 👌. The last riff from Defying Gravity. Show tunes in general. 🎤 What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you as a musician? I have performed all over the USA, France, Canada, and Cuba. 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? This medium helps students develop both cross-curricular and life skills. Reading, writing, counting, and history are major components of music education. In an ensemble students learn to listen, work as a team, engage in processes of musical development, and perform - all of which prepare them for real-world life experience. 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? The kids are amazing and I get to sit next to Josh Turner every day! Also, shout out to Lindsay Ashurst, Marti King, Riley McKee, and Rob Roach! We've got a tremendous music faculty!

🚀 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬! 🚀 Here is everything happening in our district next week! It's a quiet week at our Primary School but we have band concerts and athletics in the other buildings! 🔗 Check out the full schedule here: https://5il.co/39wap We just can't hide our #RocketPride! 🚀

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐞𝐞 ⭐🎶 Meet Mr. McKee, our passionate and devoted Vocal Teacher at the High School! 🎤 What inspired you to become a music teacher? My mother was a choir teacher for over 30 years, so I guess it runs in the family. I’ve always enjoyed singing and creating music, so I wanted a career where I could focus on that. I was involved in both band and choir throughout school, and they were always my favorite classes. 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? I’ve been involved in music from a very young age, starting with singing vocal solos and playing the piano for 4-H competitions. 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? I primarily teach choir, but I also play the trumpet and bass guitar. I can also plunk out a few notes on the piano when needed. 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? My favorite moments are when everything clicks. This happened in Rocketaires this year when we were painstakingly working through the same few pages over and over again. When we finally took it up to tempo, one student exclaimed, "Wait, that was us!?" That realization was priceless. Also, getting invited to sing at KMEA my third year in was a huge bonus! 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? Make sure it’s REALLY what you want to do. It’s more than just singing songs—you also have to study a lot of history and theory, which tend to be the make-or-break classes. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but it’s worth it if it’s your passion. 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? I have a few, but I would get in trouble if I sang them out loud. 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? Music provides a holistic brain experience, helps students work toward a goal as part of a team, and develops self-discipline—the list goes on! 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? I love how the kids support each other. The Rocketaires root for Chamber Choir, Chamber Choir roots for Glee etc.—it creates a strong sense of community. The rest of the music staff is also incredibly supportive, which makes teaching here even better.

🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 🚀 ✨ Why join us? ✔️ FREE Admission to home games (per KSHSAA rules) ✔️ Retirement plans for your future security ✔️ Staff daycare options (costs apply) ✔️ Paid life insurance ✔️ Substitute Pay= $120/day or $60/half-day ✔️ And MORE! 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘌: 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴. Be part of a team that values community, education, and excellence! Apply today and launch your career with the Rose Hill Rockets! 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.usd394.com/page/human-resources

𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡! 🚀⭐ ROCKET RHYTHMS: 𝐑𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 ⭐🎶 Meet Mr. Roach, one of our dedicated music teachers at the Primary & Intermediate Schools! 🎤 How did you first get involved with music? My first memory of music is looking at the hymnal in church as a 1st or 2nd grader and watching how the notes went up and down while listening to the music playing. It was amazing to me that I could follow the sound I was hearing on the page in front of me. 🎤 What’s your favorite instrument to play (or teach) and why? The guiro. Look it up. 🎤 What’s one memorable moment from your teaching career that stands out? Seeing students that I had in the elementary school continue on with music in the middle school and put on an absolutely fabulous production on Annie Jr. I couldn't help but be just a little proud of them. 🎤 If you could perform with any musician or band (past or present), who would it be? I would never be able to keep up with him musically, but Billy Joel. One of the greatest American songwriters ever. 🎤 What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students interested in pursuing music? Stay with it. If it's easy, push yourself to make it challenging. If you find it difficult, keep plugging away. It will be worth it. 🎤 What’s your go-to song that always lifts your spirits? Three Little Birds by Bob Marley 🎤 How do you think music education positively impacts students? Studies have proven that playing musical instruments on a regular basis leads to improved test scores. Also, singing in choir has been shown to make learning foreign languages easier. 🎤 What’s your favorite part about teaching music at Rose Hill Schools? The support we as music teachers receive from our administration and board of education; however, more than that, the incredible music talent that already exists in our students.

🚨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 🚗 📅 Dates: June 2 - June 20, 2025 💰 Cost: $230 📝 Sign-Up Deadline: May 1, 2025 ➡️ Students must watch the Guardian/Student Meeting presentation before enrolling. ➡️ Students and Guardians fill out the Enrollment Google Doc ➡️ Students and Guardians must sign the signature page ➡️ Payments can be made through PowerSchool or by check to the High School Office. For full details, including how to enroll and important reminders, visit: https://www.usd394.com/o/hs/page/drivers-education Questions? Contact the High School Office at 316-776-3360.

Our new athletics website is still a work in progress, but we’ve got you covered! To ensure fans have access to the most current information, we’ve created a dedicated page for Spring Sports Rosters & Schedules. 🔗 You can find it on our district website under the News section or by clicking here: usd394.com/article/2088473 With spring weather often causing schedule changes, this will be the best way to stay informed. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

🌈 Collect the Rainbow Food Drive 🌈 After Spring Break, our KAY Club members will be out and about for their Collect the Rainbow Food Drive! 🥫 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Our goal? To collect as many colorful cans and food items as possible — reds, yellows, greens, and everything in between — to help stock the shelves at Hope Connections. 🌽🍎🥫🥕 While we won’t be able to visit every home, you can ensure we stop by your house by contacting: 📧 kantholz-mitchell@usd394.com 📞 316-776-3393 You do NOT need to be home for us to stop by. If you'd like to donate, reach out to Mrs. A at the contact info listed and then set a reminder to leave your donations out and we'll swing by! PS: It's a friendly competition! KAY members will compete in teams to see who can collect the most food. Let's show our Rocket pride and help fill those shelves with a rainbow of generosity! 🚀