Twenty-six staff members received grants from the Wolf Pack Foundation at Friday's football game! We're proud of our employees for dreaming up better ways to support students, and thankful that the Foundation provided $13,000 to bring those dreams to life! |
"A shared partnership between school and home is vital to student success."
We put that core belief from our Strategic Plan into action last week. The Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee met to share valuable feedback, discuss what’s going well in our schools, and where we can continue to grow. Thank you to all the parents who joined us for a productive evening. We’re excited for more great conversations throughout the school year! |
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Our Youth Activities Running Club season comes to a close next week. Kids are having a blast! |
Trunk or Treat is at Wolf Pack Park this year! Join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
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RSMS held a fall pep rally to recognize all of the students participating in extracurricular activities! |
Congrats to eSports players Jayse Lee and Marshall Lane on their Fortnite win over Elk Valley High School of Longton, KS! |
Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 15! |
In Mrs. Dettmer’s sixth-grade Writing class, young authors are bringing their ideas to life! They are working in groups to create their first narratives. |
Fifth graders explored what makes some substances soluble (able to dissolve) and others insoluble (unable to dissolve). |
Students in Mrs. Messenger’s library class are becoming library superstars by adopting their own bookshelves! As they take ownership, they’re practicing the Dewey Decimal System, sharpening their alphabetizing skills, and building responsibility. Their hard work keeps the library neat, organized, and ready for everyone to discover their next great read! |
Don’t forget the book fair will be October 26 - 30! |
Fifth graders put their speed, stamina, and determination to the test as they ran the half mile in P.E.! |
In Mr. Smith's fourth-grade class, students worked together to solve multiplication problems. They used strategies learned in class, like area models, partial products, and estimation, while explaining their thinking and working together to find solutions.
In Science, they explored how animals use external structures, such as camouflage, to survive and thrive in their environments. During an experiment, students helped a butterfly blend into a magazine page, allowing them to see firsthand how camouflage can help an animal avoid being easily seen. |
Mrs. Oxenreider's second graders hunted around the classroom for objects about 8 inches long, using rulers to measure and check estimates. |
Second graders in Mrs. Boyd's class brought nonfiction reading to life by exploring and comparing real rocks! This hands-on investigation sparked curiosity and connected reading to the real world! |
The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District visited RSES to teach students about fire safety! |
First graders enjoyed "Talk Like a Pirate" Day with many themed activities. |
Last week, our "Little Howlers" (ages 1-2) learned all about pets!
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The RSPS Book Fair is two weeks away, October 26-30! |
Parents as Teachers has another group connections event this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Primary School. Invite anyone you know who has children ages five and under. |
Students in the Early Childhood Careers class learned about school finance from our superintendent, Dr. Hirschi. |
Healthcare Careers students have been learning how to accurately take patients’ vital signs. Upon completion of this one-year program, students have the opportunity to earn a CNA certification! |
Students in the Graphic Design program have been producing cast and crew shirts for Reeds Spring High School’s production of Frozen. From creating the artwork to printing the transfers and pressing the shirts, these students have been involved in the entire process. |
We have another opportunity to help families of seniors with the FAFSA on Thursday, October 15. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is an online form that you fill out to unlock money for college or trade school.
Our Student Success Advisor, Paige Cyrus-Ham, will be available to navigate families through the application from 8:00 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. Just stop by the office and let us know you're here for FAFSA! |
In Coach Reynolds' Outdoor Recreation class, students learned to build campfires using different types of fuels and different fire-building strategies. |
Congratulations to the three athletes who have qualified for state. Saylor Johnson and Lyla Mackie qualified in golf, and Chloe Clevenger qualified in tennis! |
At the season-opening competition at Missouri State University, Reeds Spring had three performances qualify for the finals. Luke Sellers won the Humorous Interpretation category, and Mikayla Baker won the Oral Interpretation category. Baker also placed fifth in Dramatic Interpretation. |
Giving blood saves lives and supports RSHS students! Donors earn LifePoints from the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, and you can donate those points to RSHS. Those points add up to scholarship money for a student. |
The Transition and Resource Fair is on October 29 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the High School Commons. |
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