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On Thursday, August 23, faculty and staff of Richmond County Schools gathered at Richmond Senior High to celebrate the start of a brand new school year and the 2017-2018 nominees for Teacher of the Year.
Teachers nominated included: Kristen Perakis, representing Cordova Middle Schools; Ismael Gomez from Hamlet Middle; Kelsey Bailey, representing West Rockingham Elementary; Brenna Wyatt, Richmond Ninth Grade Academy; Esthela Pacheco from Mineral Springs Elementary; Cassie Cloninger from Monroe Avenue Elementary; James Chad McCurry, representing Richmond Senior High; Christine Haber, representing the Eagles at Washington Street; Rockingham Rocket, Ashley Lupfer; Tina Williams from Fairview Heights; Yolanda Sawyer, representing East Rockingham Elementary; Derek Anderson of Ellerbe Middle; Gretchen Grooms of Richmond Early College High School; Tina Pittman, representing L.J. Bell, and Benny Leviner of the Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
Shortly after a speech given by Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Goodman, Associate Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Maples recognized 20 educators who had not missed a day for the entire school year. Executive Director of Human Resources, Dr. Julian Carter then called on Derrick Watkins, Assistant Principal of the Richmond Ninth Grade Academy to come forth and be recognized as the districts new Principal of the Year.
Executive Director of Auxilary Services, Dennis Quick also took to the podium to recognize an individual best-known for her leadership and passion for students, Mrs. Kate Smith. Smith was then named as the 2017-2018 Principal of the Year.
Blake Altman, Owner of Evolution Health Club of Rockingham, presented Ashley Chapel Teacher of the Year, Benny Leviner with a membership to his gym, an EHC t-shirt, meal prep kits, and a slick decal for his vehicle.
With much-anticipation, Scott Altman of Griffin Nissan was the last to speak, describing an educator with 22-years of experience in kindergarten. That individual was none other than Yolanda Sawyer, from East Rockingham Elementary School. Ms. Sawyer received a brand new vehicle of her choice, courtesy of Griffin, and the title of Richmond County Schools' 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year.
Cavalier Cut the Ribbon on a New Gym
On Friday, August 24, President of the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce, Emily Tucker welcomed everyone to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cordova Middle School gym.
CMS Principal, Rob Ransom gave remarks about the overall progress of the school, sharing thanks for the construction team, our county commissioners, county manager, and Mr. Dennis Quick, Director of Auxiliary Services for Richmond County Schools.
Chairman of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners, Kenneth Robinette, also gave remarks, mentioning that the Cavalier campus is one of the most beautiful middle school campuses in the state of North Carolina.
Chairman of the Richmond County Board of Education, Wiley Mabe, closed with remarks about the progress of the CMS campus, and the many changes it has seen over the past year, including its first-ever football team, accompanied by a new football field equipped with a scoreboard.
Valedictorian, Alexandra Mackenzie Webb, KP Pittman, Salutatorian, Shelby Marie Matheson, and John Carter Roberson
On Thursday, May 17 seniors earning academic scholarships, grants and other monetary awards given by various community clubs and organizations, corporations, colleges/universities, and members of the military, were recognized at the annual Richmond Senior High School Awards Night.
Among the notable achievements, RSHS Principal, Jim Butler proudly announced Shelby Marie Matheson as the salutatorian, and Alexandra Mackenzie Webb, valedictorian of the graduating class of 2018.
Scholarships and awards given will help fund students post-secondary education.
RSHS Seniors, Daryn Mason and John Carter Roberson
REaCH Seniors, Skylar Ramsey and Principal, Joy Smart
Two seniors from Richmond Senior High School, as well as a senior from the Richmond Early College High School have been selected as Beta Scholars for 2018.
Daryn Mason, John Carter Roberson, and Skylar Ramsey will each receive $1,000 to be used at the school of their choice. Selection of National Beta Scholarship winners is based on a number of factors, with an emphasis on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service, as well as participation in National Beta Club activities.
With over 500,000 members, three RCS students were selected as the top 257 BETAs in the country.
Congratulations seniors!
On Thursday, May 3, students from Richmond Senior High School and Richmond Early College High School were named as recipients of the 2018 Golden LEAF Scholarship.
Coleman Berry, Alexis Bittle, Latasha Baker, Kyler Sweatt, and Kris Terry were each chosen out of 215 applicants to represent the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program.
Berry and Bittle are both seniors at REaCH who will graduate in just a few days with their high school diploma, as well as a college degree. Berry is headed to North Carolina State to study agriculture, while Bittle will pursue her degree in biology at UNC Charlotte, in hopes of becoming a doctor.
Seniors Baker, Sweatt, and Terry will also put their scholarships to good use. Baker intends to further her studies of art at East Carolina University, Sweatt will attend Appalachian State University for science, and Terry, North Carolina A&T for computer engineering.
Each student is eligible for $12,000 ($3,000 a year over the course of 4 years). They may also participate in leaderships programs offered by Golden LEAF as well.
On Tuesday, May 1 at the Richmond County Schools Board of Educaiton meeting, Publica Informaiton Officer, Briana Goins recognized three individuals who excude excellence within RCS.
Linda Smith - Certified Teacher, serves at LJ Bell Elementary in the EC Resource classroom where she cares deeply for every child under her instruction. She provides academic support, measures their progress, and establishes positive relationships with all of her students and their family members. Principal Yvonne Gilmer said, "Mrs.Smith never waivers in meeting deadlines and keeping a smile on her face. She is an essential and valuable member of the LJ Bell team!"
Classified recipient, Dwayne Hoffman is a custodian at LJ Bell. Mr. Hoffman is always buzzing around The Hive! He cleans, shines, picks up, mows, manicures the lawn, repairs, paints, cleans floors, always responds to every radio call and all of this with a smile. He takes great pride in his work and often says, "My name is on my work and on this school."
Sally Strickland is one of our valued bus drivers. Mrs. Strickland drives her bus with energy, a smile on her face, and always finding a way to establish positive relationships with her students. From popsicles, to suckers and Elf on The Shelf, she greets her "bus babies" each morning with a smile and in the afternoon she checks in with her students about their school day before she takes them safely home.
Thank you and congratulations to each of our Everyday Heroes!
In October of 2017, a group of Cordova Middle School students, now known as the Lemonade Club, sat in a classroom while brainstorming ideas on how they could create a business that would not only turn a hefty profit, but one that would also be successful in a meaningful way.
The front yard lemonade stand of a young girl named Alexandra Scott, inspired the Cavaliers to start their own journey. Although Alex lost her battle to neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer, she raised over $1 million to help find a cure for childhood cancer. After hearing Alex’s story and presenting a successful business plan, the Lemonade Club was granted a start-up loan from Principal, Rob Ransom.
Mr. Ransom wasn’t the only one who saw potential. Local grocery stores and other community members donated gift cards and other monetary donations to help the Lemonade Club get started. From there, the Cavaliers were able to lay down the framework on the completely student-led club.
Members learned about the key ingredients for their recipe, money, and how to calculate price per cup. With freshly squeezed cups in hand, students would sell their lemonade at baseball, softball, and soccer games. After the games, students were responsible for other aspects of the business such as station breakdown and cleanup.
Chris Turner, Financial Advisor of Modern Woodmen of America and Owner of Twisted Treats, made sure that club members understood the significance of business terms like profit margin, proposals, and loans. Turner even matched their sales of $500.
As a way to thank the students for their effort and dedication to help others, on Friday, April 27, they were treated to lunch at Pattan’s Downtown Grille and Twisted Treats. Students and club advisors, Shannon Haywood, Glori Frye, and Nicole Hollingsworth, also stopped in to visit local businesses, Simply Chic and Kool Kakes to hear their entrepreneurial start-up stories.
Proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and to Cordova Middle School. Life isn't always sweet, but when life gives you lemons, sometimes you turn those lemons into a sweet profit that will help others.
The Richmond Early College Beta Club inducted 26 new members during a candlelight ceremony at the Cole Auditorium on Thursday, April 12.
Diego Benitez, a National Beta Club Ambassador from James Kenan High School in Warsaw, NC, was the keynote speaker. Benitez spoke to new members about the significance of Beta Club in his life, and offered a challenge for Betas to initiate service within their school and community.
Following the ceremony, parents and club members enjoyed refreshments in the lobby.
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Our Fairview Falcons have officially cut the ribbon on their Daily Mile track! This means that they will take time each school day to run, jog, or walk around their new track, implementing a healthy initiative. Way to go Falcons!
Representing Richmond Senior High School, rising seniors Emily Parsons, Gabriella Paoni, and Kylie McDonald have been selected to attend the 2018 Governor's School of North Carolina.
The Governor's School of North Carolina is the nations oldest summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on the campus of Meridith College and Salem College. While our students are there, they will focus on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline. Emily and Gabriella will be attending in the area of English, and Kylie in the area of Social Studies.
Congratulations to our three students selected for the 2018 Governor’s School!
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