Northwestern High School Band Fruit Sale #rockhill #rockhillschools

	The Northwestern High School Band

View our site at FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com! The Northwestern High School Band 2503 West Main Street Rock Hill,  SC  29732 Should you have any questions regarding our annual fruit sale, please contact: Mrs. Sherilynn Watts myost@rhmail.org (803) 412-4651

The Northwestern High School Band Needs Your Support! The Northwestern High School Band has begun our annual Fruit Sale.  You may support our organization by placing your order online, using a credit or debit card. To place an order online, simply click on the link below:  https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/shopnow.asp?id=335049 To place an order by cash or check, please contact our band director or fruit sales chairperson: Mr. Mark Yost, Band Director (803)-981-1225 myost@rhmail.org Sherilynn Watts, Fruit Sales Chairperson 803-412-4651 swatts@rhmail.org Thank You! We appreciate your continued support of  The Northwestern High School Band !

Rock Hill Schools Information #rockhill #rockhillschools

Congratulations to . . .

• Sullivan Middle School on being featured in the September edition of “Insight,” a newsletter of the S.C. Assn. of School Administrators, for its school-wide project on the importance of peace and its culminating event where 900 students formed a human peace sign.
• Saluda Trail Middle School on its selection as one of 35 pilot schools statewide to participate in TransformSC, an education initiative of New Carolina comprised of business leaders, policy-makers, educators, parents and students. The goal is to produce graduates ready to compete in a global economy. 

Optimist Club for Educators

An organizational meeting of an Optimist Club for Educators will be held at 4 pm Thurs., Oct. 3, in Room G-134 at Independence Elementary. The purpose of the club is to better serve children. 

Bits & Pieces

• Enrollment is up! The 15-day report shows 17,663 students as compared with 17,384 in 2010. Ebinport, Richmond Drive and India Hook elementary schools are close to capacity!
• Rock Hill Schools will celebrate 125 years of public education in the Rock Hill community on Weds., Nov. 20, during American Ed Week. All schools and offices will be involved.

School Fundraisers

• Northwestern – The Girls’ Basketball Program, coached by John Bramlett, will sell smoked chicken and pulled pork BBQ sandwiches from the “Kickin’ Pig” tomorrow, Sept. 26, in F Gym. Plates will be $8. 
  
• Rock Hill High – The Theatre Dept., directed by Stephanie Daniels, needs money for its upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid.” Employees can help by attending “Spirit Night” at Orange Leaf (335 Herlong) on Oct. 1 from 4-10 pm and purchasing frozen yogurt. The thespian group will receive 10 percent of all proceeds.
• Rock Hill High – The National Beta Club, sponsored by Melissa Tucker, is selling “Bearcats Lend a Hand” charity t-shirts for $10/short-sleeved and $15/long-sleeved through Oct. 18, the proceeds of which will benefit Pilgrim’s Inn, the Salvation Army’s “Angel Tree,” and the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. The Club is also selling business sponsorships for the back of the shirt. . To order shirts, email mtucker@rhmail.org.
  
• South Pointe – The Band of Thunder, directed by James Turner, will sell BBQ from “Slap Yo Mama BBQ” on Oct. 4 from 10:30 ‘till it’s gone. Plates are $8; a pound is $9; and the tailgate special is $25. 
  

Noteworthy Dates

October – National Energy Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 4 – Student Engagement Conference at South Pointe

Oct. 6-12 – Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 9 – International Walk to School Day

Oct. 14-18 – National School Lunch Week

Oct. 21-25 – National School Bus Safety Week and Bus Driver Appreciation

Oct. 23-31 – Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 26 – Make a Difference Day

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Saluda Trail Middle School Selected as Pilot School in TransformSC #rockhill #rockhillschools

News Release

Rock Hill Schools

P.O. Drawer 10072

Rock Hill, SC 29731

Telephone 803.981-1000 or Fax 803.981-1094

Elaine Baker, Director of Information Services

For immediate release

September 24, 2013

Saluda Trail Middle School Selected as Pilot School in TransformSC

Rock Hill Schools announced this morning that it will participate in TransformSC, a collaboration of business leaders, educators, parents and students from across the state dedicated to preparing students to succeed in the global, knowledge economy.

TransformSC, an education initiative launched earlier in the year by New Carolina, is helping selected schools by providing support, networking opportunities and advocacy for policies that give schools the flexibility to transition to new classroom strategies.

In Rock Hill Schools, Saluda Trail Middle School has been selected as a TransformSC school. A total of 35 schools and 19 districts statewide have committed to transform public education.

Pamela Lackey, President AT&T South Carolina and TransformSC Co-Chair: “We are thrilled that Rock Hill Schools chose to be involved with our initiative to transform pubic education. Rock Hill Schools brings great commitment and expertise to our statewide effort.”

Mike Brenan, President BB&T and co-chair: “Rock Hill Schools and the other participating districts are on the ground floor of significant innovation. We all are saying that the individual needs of the students are of paramount importance. After high school, they must be prepared for post-high school education and a competitive marketplace. They also must have the tools to practice good citizenship, which employers are demanding.”

About TransformSC

TransformSC, a competitiveness initiative of New Carolina, is supported by a consortium of organizations including the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Association of School Administrators, South Carolina School Boards Association, South Carolina Education oversight Committee, and businesses focused on redesigning public education in South Carolina.  TransformSC Schools collaborate to design, launch and foster conditions for new learning models with the goal of dramatically increasing the number of South Carolina students better prepared for careers, college, and citizenship.

About New Carolina

New Carolina, South Carolina’s Council on Competitiveness, is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that is working to increase South Carolina’s economic competitiveness through a cluster development strategy. Since 2004, New Carolina has been involved in education initiatives such as the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA), WorkKeysCareerReadiness Certificates, Quick Jobs and Apprenticeship Carolina.  For more information, visit www.newcarolina.org.

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Rock Hill School Board to Meet Monday #rockhill #rhschoolboard #rockhillschools

The Rock Hill School Board will meet in executive session on Monday at 10 am to hear proposals from two Superintendent Search Firms and will meet at 6 for the regularly scheduled business meeting. The agenda for the business meeting is below:

Click here to see the full information packet for the meeting.

Rock Hill School District News #rockhill #rockhillschools

Free Medical Care for Children in Need

The medical staff of the York County Family Resource Center would like to remind everyone that free medical care is provided  to children ages newborn to 18 years old who are uninsured or underinsured. Services include well baby check-ups, immunizations, sick visits, sports physicals, vision/hearing screenings, education and referrals. Clinics are open from 8:30-3:30 Tuesday through Friday at locations throughout York County, including the Rock Hill Family Resource Center on Fridays. 

Holiday Feast for the Homeless

Sherille and Twan Barber, whose children attend Rock Hill Schools, are planning a holiday feast on Sat., Nov. 23, for the homeless. They are reaching out to the Rock Hill community for help, including employees in Rock Hill Schools. 

Sept. 23 School Board Meeting

The Rock Hill School Board will hold its monthly business meeting at 6 pm Monday, Sept. 23, in the District Office Board Room. Items on the agenda include recognition of elementary students who made perfect PASS scores, lots of policy updates, a 15-day enrollment report, and improvements to the Safety, Security and Risk Management Program. Board Business meetings and work sessions are open to the public.

Noteworthy Dates

October – National Bullying Prevention Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 4 – Student Engagement Conference at South Pointe High

Oct. 6-12 – Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 9 – International Walk to School Day

Oct. 14-18 – National School Lunch Week

Oct. 21-25 – National School Bus Safety Week/Bus Driver Appreciation

Oct. 23-31 – Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 26 – Make a Difference Day

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Rock Hill Schools

Rock Hill School News #rockhillschools

Congratulations to . . .

• the Rock Hill Family Resource Center on its selection as a finalist for the Safe Kids 2013 S.C. Checking Station of the Year. The Center will again check child safety seats free of charge, beginning Friday, Sept. 20, between 9:00-1:00. 
• Saluda Trail Middle School on being one of seven schools selected statewide to participate in a pilot program with transformSC, an education initiative of New Carolina, a collaboration of business leaders, policymakers, educators, parents and students who want to transform S.C.’s public schools.   

 

Olde English Festival of Bands

The Northwestern Purple Regiment and the Rock Hill High Band of Distinction will again co-sponsor the annual Olde English Festival of Bands in District Three Stadium on Sat., Sept. 28. Admission will be $8/adults, $5/students and free for children under age 5. Great bands from South and North Carolina will compete. The Purple Regiment will perform in exhibition at 5:30 pm and the Band of Distinction, at 9:45.

School Fundraisers

• Fish Fry at South Pointe, Sept. 21, 4:00-8:00, cafeteria, $8/plate
• Flapjacks to support Sunset Park, Sept. 21, 8:00-10:00, Applebee’s on Dave Lyle, $7/adults and $5/children, includes 3 flapjacks, 3 sausages and coffee/tea/soda
• Shop online using Amazon and benefit the Northwestern Purple Regiment. Go to www.PurpleRegiment.com  and click on the Amazon link or go directly to http://www.amazon.com/?ie=UTF8&tag=northbandboos-20&tag=northbandboos-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957.

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Rock Hill Schools

Rock Hill School News #rockhill #rockhillschools

Fish Fry at South Pointe

If you enjoy fish, then South Pointe’s athletic boosters, who are raising money to purchase new equipment, are inviting you to a fish fry on Sept. 21 in the school cafeteria between 4:00-8:00. For info on dining in or taking out.

Support “Terrific Kids” Program

The Boys and Girls Club of York County has a fundraiser planned for Sat., Sept. 21, titled “Come to Run, Stay to Play.” It will be held at Winthrop’s Operations Center (349 Columbia Ave.) to benefit the Terrific Kids program, and district employees have a discounted rate. The day will begin 8 a.m. with an 8K race followed by a one-mile Fun Run at 9:15. 

Free Weed-Control Mulch

Rock Hill Public Works will offer free weed-control mulch, good for borders and weed prevention, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 at the new Vegetation Facility (238 Red River Road) while supplies last. The Public Works staff will be on site 7 am-3 pm on Sept. 13 to load mulch at no charge. Mulch on Sept. 14 will be available for self-loading outside the facility in designated areas. (Please do not block drive.)

Quality of Life Forum

The Rock Hill Economic Development "Quality of Life Committee" will host a Community Forum, Tues., Sept. 17. at 4 pm at the Baxter Hood Center on the campus of York Technical College. The forum panel will highlight current opportunities and enhancements to the quality of life in Rock Hill and seek ideas for improvements from those in attendance. The agenda includes remarks from:

►City of Rock Hill – Mayor Doug Echols

►Winthrop University – Kim Keel, Vice President for Development

►Clinton College – President Elaine Copeland

►York Technical College – Dr. Jack Bagwell

►RH Parks and Recreation (Riverwalk, parks and opportunities) – John Taylor

►Downtown East, Knowledge Park – David Lawrence

►Rock Hill Arts Council – Debra Heintz

►Rock Hill Schools (Challenge-Based Learning Showcase of Student Work) – Chris Smith

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Rock Hill Schools