A remarkable speech by a 10 year old boy to a group of Dallas Teachers
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Rock Hill School Board November Work Session on November 10, 2008
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION
LOCATION: The Phoenix Academy
START: 5:30 p.m.
DATE: November 10, 2008
ITEM# AGENDA TOPIC DISCUSSION LEADER TIME
Dinner - Cyber Café 5-5:30
WORK SESSION - Cyber Café
1 Swearing in of Board Members Don Harper 15 minutes
2 Election of Officers Lynn Moody 15 minutes
3 Presentation by Phoenix Academy Walter Wolff 30 minutes
4 Student Perspectives on Cell Phones, High School Choices Superintendent's Student Advisory Council 45 minutes
5 Rental of RRMS by Impact Community Church B. Vaughan / Mike Lowery 15 minutes
6 Policy KF - Use of Facilities Bill Mabry 15 minutes
7 Minor Policy Changes Suggested by SCSBA: KCA, IHBH, IJJ/IJJ-R, IKE-R, ILBB/ILBB-R, GCF, GDF, JFAA, JJ, JJI Lynn Moody 10 minutes
8 Proposed 2009-10 School Calendar Elaine Baker 15 minutes
9 New High School Courses Sheila Huckabee 15 minutes
10 Certification of Delegates for 2008 Delegate Assembly Board Chair 10 minutes
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Norwood, Douglas, Brown, and Reid Return to Rock Hill School Board for another 4 Year Term
Rock Hill Schools Board Chair, Bob Norwood, easily returned to the Board in Tuesday's election. Mildred Douglas squeaked out a win and Walter Brown and Ann Reid had no opposition.
Rock Hill Schools Information for Wednesday, November 5, 2008
By Elaine Baker
"Back the Pack" Event Slated for Nov. 8
Williams & Fudge will sponsor a community event from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Nov. 8 to collect donations for "Back the Pack." Baked items will be for sale and children can enjoy playing on inflatables and seeing familiar mascots. Williams & Fudge is located in the Cotton Factory at the intersection of Dave Lyle Blvd. and W. White St.
Awards Breakfast Set for Nov. 21
Teacher of the Year, Bryan Coburn, and school-level teachers of the year will be recognized on Nov. 21 when the Rock Hill Area Chamber honors them and other top educators at the annual Education Awards Breakfast at The Connection. A senior from each high school will also be recognized, and the Northwestern High School Troubadours, directed by Gene Bumgardner, will entertain.
Middle Schools to Host Mini-Conference
Dutchman Creek and Sullivan Middle Schools will host a regional conference of the S. C. Middle School Assn. on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Students at Sullivan Middle School had their picture taken in the shape of a large ribbon to indicate their support of the American Cancer Society and to celebrate raising over $1,000 for the cause. Teacher Mary Sanford, who completed the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, worked with students to increase their awareness of the disease and the need for more research.
Congratulations to drama teacher Tamara Altman and the Northwestern High School thespians on placing second in the high school play competition sponsored by the S. C. Theatre Assn. Their production of Time Flies is now in exhibition at the SCTA convention at Newberry College.
Rock Hill Schools will host the S.C. Region 1 Honors Orchestra at South Pointe High School on Nov. 14 and 15. This orchestra includes students from Laurens, Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, and Rock Hill. A public concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov.15 in the school auditorium.
School Talk on Cable 18, produced by students in Martha Menchinger's class at the Applied Technology Center and hosted by Supt. Lynn Moody, now features Walter Wolff, from the Phoenix Academy; Jamie Quinn, from the Renaissance Academy; Sandy Andrews, from Rock Hill Adult Education; Sandra Lindsay-Brown, from The Children's School at Sylvia Circle; and Tammy White, Sunset Park Elementary. The show is on unique schools and programs.
This is a great week for football in the District Three Stadium. The South Pointe High Stallions will host the Rock Hill High Bearcats on Thursday Nov. 6, and the Northwestern High Trojans will host the Gaffney High Indians on November 7. Games begin at 7:30.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Rock Hill Schools 45 Day Enrollment
Below are the enrollment numbers for Rock Hill, School District Three as of October 23, 2008.
| School | 45 Day Enrollment |
| Sunset Park Elementary | 316 |
| Ebenezer Ave Elementary | 321 |
| Sylvia Circle Elementary | 330 |
| Central Early Childhood Development Center | 334 |
| Northside Elementary | 375 |
| Belleview Elementary | 451 |
| Lesslie Elementary | 461 |
| Mt. Holly Elementary | 485 |
| India Hook Elementary | 500 |
| Independence Elementary | 509 |
| Mt. Gallant Elementary | 509 |
| York Road Elementary | 511 |
| Richmond Drive Elementary | 539 |
| Finley Road Elementary | 542 |
| Oakdale Elementary | 549 |
| Ebinport Elementary | 563 |
| Old Pointe Elementary | 589 |
| Rosewood Elementary | 610 |
| Castle Heights Middle School | 738 |
| Dutchman Creek Middle School | 746 |
| Rawlinson Road Middle School | 766 |
| Sullivan Middle School | 804 |
| Saluda Trail Middle School | 867 |
| South Pointe High School | 1409 |
| Northwestern High School | 1790 |
| Rock Hill High School | 2039 |
| Total Students in Dist. | 17653 |
Rock Hill High Band Wins Upper State Championship
Friday, October 31, 2008
Rock Hill Schools Information for Friday, October 31
Stallions V. Bearcats
Tickets for the South Pointe/Rock Hill High varsity football game on Nov. 6
will be on sale starting Monday, November 3. Rock Hill High will sell
tickets from their Athletic Department Office; South Pointe will sell
tickets in the school's main lobby. Both schools will sell tickets on Nov.
3, Nov. 5, and Nov. 6 from 11:00-2:00. This will be a South Pointe Home
Game. South Pointe season ticket holder passes will get them into the game.
Tickets for the South Pointe/Rock Hill High varsity football game on Nov. 6
will be on sale starting Monday, November 3. Rock Hill High will sell
tickets from their Athletic Department Office; South Pointe will sell
tickets in the school's main lobby. Both schools will sell tickets on Nov.
3, Nov. 5, and Nov. 6 from 11:00-2:00. This will be a South Pointe Home
Game. South Pointe season ticket holder passes will get them into the game.
Ticket prices are $7 in advance and $8 at the gate.
November 4
All schools and district offices will be closed for Election Day.
Program Needs Employees' Help
Applications for Toys for Happiness, a holiday assistance program for
income-eligible families with children between birth and age 14, will be
available at ParentSmart, beginning Nov. 7.
¡Dorothy Burris, custodian for the district office, is featured on the cover
and in an article in the winter edition of HealthBreak, a publication of
Piedmont Medical Center. The article deals with heart disease symptoms in
women.
¡The Theatre Department at Rawlinson Road has been awarded a $250 grant from
the Cargill Corporation, thanks to the grant writing of Naomi Thomas, drama
teacher.
¡Belk Department Store will hold its fall charity sale from 6:00 a.m. until
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, to benefit local charities and nonprofits,
including the Boys and Girls Clubs of York County. By purchasing a $5 ticket
from the Boys and Girls Clubs, one can save 20-50% off Belk products,
including rarely discounted brands, plus $5 off one's first purchase. To buy
a ticket, contact Sara Hunt at shunt@bgcyc.org or call (803) 324-7920.
¡Northwestern's Bryan Coburn, District Teacher of the Year, has been awarded
a $25,000 grant from AdvanceSC for the purchase of a Rapid Prototyping
machine for Northwestern.
¡South Pointe Cheerleaders will host a BBQ fund-raiser at the SP v. RHH
football games on Nov. 5 and 6. Plates will be $7 and a pound of BBQ will be
$8. Orders will be available for pick up at the District Three Stadium both
days between 5:00-7:00 p.m. Coach Adrianne Neal will provide tickets and
take orders until the close of the workday on Nov. 3 by calling (704)
231-4325.
Theatre Productions Certain to Please
¡South Pointe's Choral Program will present its Third Annual Madrigal
Feaste at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 8 and at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the school's
Renaissance-style dinner theatre (cafeteria). Tickets at $15 for adults and
$10 for children age 10 and under include a four-course meal fit for a king,
as well as singing, entertainment, and a lot of jovial merriment. The Feaste
spotlights English teacher Michael Henthorn as King James I and science
teacher Melissa Holland as his queen plus many talented students. For
tickets, contact director Beverly Laney via email or by calling 980-2172.
¡Northwestern's Musical Theatre Class, directed by Tamara Altman, will
present Thoroughly Modern Millie at 7:00 p.m. November 5-8 in the school
auditorium.
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