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Football Playoffs

Now that our teams are competing in the football playoffs, employees must remember that the only passes that will be honored the remainder of the season are those issued by the S.C. High School League.

 

Nov. 15 Free Honor Band Concert

Rock Hill Schools will hold its annual Middle School Honor Band clinic at South Pointe tomorrow, Nov. 15. Top band students from all five of our middle schools will perform a concert "free to the community" at 6:00 p.m. in the South Pointe Auditorium.

 

Ad Features Teachers of the Year

If you haven't noticed the district's courier's van lately, it now has a new ad on it from Williams & Fudge paying tribute to our Teachers of the Year. You will certainly want to note the beautiful photos taken and donated by Keith Wilks.

 

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Rock Hill Schools

Rock Hill School District News #rockhill #rockhillschools

Congratulations to . . .

• the students at Finley Road Elementary who have been invited to lead the National Anthem tonight (Nov. 13) at the Winthrop men’s basketball game. The “Finley Falcons” will be directed by Terri Westphal.
• the Mock Trial Team at Sullivan Middle School which placed first Nov. 9 in regional competition and will  advance to state competition in Lexington, S. C., on Dec. 6-7. Team sponsors are Lia McKay andWilliam McHenry, and coaches are local attorneys Dan Ballou and Stephen Cox.
• Mt. Holly Elementary on its new track! Several years ago the School Improvement Council started a project to build a walking track. Students, staff members, parents, several business owners and the school’s PTO joined forces to raise the $34,000 needed. As you can see from the attached photo, students and staff are enjoying the concrete track which is 5 feet wide and ¼ mile in length.
  
• Rock Hill Schools on receiving a “Commitment Award” on Nov. 7 from the S. C. National Safety Council for supporting the “Alive at 25” program for educating high school drivers in an effort to prevent fatalities.

 

School and Community Events

• The 2014 School Choice Fair will be held from 6:30-8:00 Thursday evening, Nov. 21, in the gym at Saluda Trail Middle School. Parents of students who are interested in learning about the district’s nine schools of choice (The Children’s School at Sylvia Circle, Ebinport Elem., Northside Elem. School of the Arts, Oakdale Elem., Richmond Drive Elem., Rosewood Elem., Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies, Saluda Trail Middle and Sullivan Middle) are welcome to attend.
• Northside Elementary's fourth-graders will perform “Joust: A Mighty Medieval Musical” at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Sullivan Auditorium. First-graders will present “Creepy Creatures!” at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 22 in the sanctuary of Northside Baptist Church.
• A free child safety seat check will be held from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the parking lot of the Rock Hill Family Resource Center at 410 E. Black Street.

 

Noteworthy Dates

Nov. 15 – America Recycles Day

Nov. 18-22 – American Education Week

Nov. 20 – Support Staff Day

Nov. 20 – 125^th Birthday Celebration

 

 

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

 

Northwestern High School's Riley League, Wendy's SC High School Heisman of the Year #rockhill #rockhillschools

Riley League, center, with parents Ray and Shannon.

Riley League Continues Pursuit of the National Wendy's High School Heisman in Latest Results.

http://www.wendyshighschoolheism...

A big congratulations goes to Riley League of Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC for being recognized as a State Winner in the Wendy's High School Heisman program for their success on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.

York County Schools in High School Football Playoffs #rockhill

Click here for a printable bracket.

Click here for a printable bracket.

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School and Community Events

• The Rock Hill High Theatre Department, under the direction of Stephanie Daniels, will present “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 7, and again on Fri., Nov. 8, in the school auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door for $5.
• The Rock Hill High Guidance Dept. will present “The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions & Scholarships” to interested students and parents from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thurs., Nov. 14, in the auditorium. The session will cover what one must know for choosing a college, getting admitted and winning scholarships. Contact Karen Jackson (1123) or Terry Starnes (1394) for more information.
• The Rock Hill School District will hold its annual Middle School Honor Band clinic on Nov. 15 at South Pointe High School. Top band students from all five middle schools will come together to rehearse and then perform a concert “free to the community” at 6:00 pm in the South Pointe Auditorium.
• Northside Elementary School's fourth-graders will perform “Joust: A Mighty Medieval Musical,” at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Sullivan Auditorium. First-graders will present “Creatures!” at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 22 at the school.
• The Museum of York County will be the location for “Celebrate America Recycles Day” on Nov. 17. 
  

 

Reminders

• The Rock Hill High Wrestling Team will be selling Boston Butts through Nov. 18 for $25. Call Gary or Kathy Partlow, 803.329-303, or Cain Beard, 704.860-5632, for more information or to order.
• ParentSmart and the Family Resource Center, located at 410 E. Black Street, will begin on Nov. 8 taking applications for Toys for Happiness, the United Way’s program for Christmas assistance. 
  

 

Noteworthy Dates

Nov. 9 – Annual “Cheer for Children” event at South Pointe, 10:00 a.m. - noon

Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day

Nov. 15 – America Recycles Day

Nov. 18-22 – American Education Week

Nov. 20 – Support Staff Day

Nov. 20 – 125^th Birthday Celebration

 

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

125 Years of Public Education in Rock Hill #rockhillschools #rockhill

1888 - 2013

Rock Hill Schools will celebrate the 125th Birthday of public education in the Rock Hill community on Wednesday, November 20. Birthday cake will be made available to every student and every district employee during lunch hours; a balloon launch will be held at every school and district facility; and a program for invited guests will be held at the Rock Hill Flexible Learning Center from 5:00-6:00 pm on Nov. 20.  

 

In learning about our history, did you know that:

 

˜the Graded School opened in 1888 on the current site of the Central Child Development Center and, ultimately, students attended Rock Hill High School on E. White Street which opened its doors in 1914?

 

˜Northwestern High School opened in 1971 with grades 8-11 with Samuel R. Foster as principal and Mayor Doug Echols as the school's first athletic director?

 

Elaine T. Baker

Director of Information Services

Rock Hill Schools

Northside Elementary 1st Grade Presentation #rockhill #rockhillschools