Rock Hill Schools News For Wednesday, March 21, 2012

From Elaine T. Baker, Director of Information Services, Rock Hill Schools:

An Evening of Laughter

The Rock Hill School District All-District Honors Theatre Production will take place March 22-25 in the auditorium at South Pointe High School. The Miser, written by French playwright and actor, Molière, is generally classified as a comedy of manners. Directed by James Chrismon, drama teacher at South Pointe, the play will be performed in the traditional French style and delight all audiences. Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets will be $5 for students and $10 for adults. The doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

 

Community Drop-in for Denise Khaalid

The Rock Hill School District and the South Pointe High School administration will co-host a community drop-in for Denise Khaalid on Thursday afternoon, May 3, from 4:00-5:30 in the media center at South Pointe. Denise was named on March 10 as the National High School Asst. Principal of the Year.

 

Talented Photographer

Rick Johnson, a math teacher at South Pointe High Schoo was recently named the 2011-12 Best Amateur Photo Winner by Mecklenburg Hounds, Inc., Charlotte's Fox Hunting Club. Check out Rick's beautiful photo at http://www.mecklenburghoundsinc.com/.

 

Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Month. To bring attention to this important topic, the City of Rock Hill will host a community kickoff at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the City Hall Amphitheater. The Northwestern High School Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard, under the direction of CMSGT Johnny Neal, will present the colors; and Judge David Guyton will provide remarks.

 

Congratulations to . . .

• Dutchman Creek Middle School's 8th Grade Orchestra which participated in the S.C. Orchestra Contest Festival on March 15 and received a Superior Rating from each judge. Orchestra director, Emily Thompson, is proud of her students who have earned Superior Ratings each year since the school opened four years ago.
• Students at Lesslie Elementary School who recently raised $1,797 for the American Heart Assn. through the "Jump Rope for Heart" initiative. Hats off to P.E. teacher and organizer, Trey McDaniel.