Earning All A's on your Report Card is no easy task, but many L.J. Bell Bumblebees have managed to do just that!  

Congratulations most certainly go to:

3rd Graders:  Jackson Baxley, Laney Dawkins, Aiden Newton, Liam Stubbs, Markie Wyland, Nicholas Powell, Logan Boney, Cole Thrower, Carter Shepherd, Brianna Bouldin, Kellie English, Macy Frye, Blake Morgan, Ethan Nguyen,  and Grayson Wrenn

4th Graders:  Sarah Nessell, Hanna Smith, Landon Taylor, Riley Taylor, Joe Parsons,  Raygan Talbert, Madalynn Butler, Elijah Callahan, Eva Edmonson, Sophia McElduff, Jacey McRae, Jordan Odom, Karley Simmons, and Melanie Yoteco Carranaza

5th Graders:  Brett Anderson, Brent Humann, Abbie Player, Camron Seagraves, Zane Searcy, Isaac Hinshaw, Gabby Lutz, Madie Norwood, Emily Roberts, Ella Scott, Chance Spivey, Will Whitley, Jake Clemmons, Phifer Davis, David Grant, Talia McNair, Maggie Moss, Bryson Solomon, Damian Zamora, Lilah Beck, Jaden Evans, Bubba Goodwin, Evie Rae Howell, Branson Lear, Allie Rodgers and Mitch Wallace

With books stacked on nearly every surface, Joanetta Ingram’s classroom is a reader’s paradise. 

     And, it’s her West Rockingham Elementary School 2nd Graders who are the greatest benefactors. 

     With over 10 years of teaching experience, Ingram understands the importance of increasing a child’s reading achievement.  But, thanks to her UNC Pembroke Reading Education Masters Program, she’s looking at things a bit differently now.

     Ingram was recently tasked with finding a need at her school as part of a leadership project.  So, she sent a survey to see how many books each student actually had at their home. 

     “Several didn’t have too many,” explained Ingram.  “But, I knew getting books in their houses and parents involved reading with them could be huge.” 

     So what did Ingram do?  She took to DonorsChoose.org, a website that allows people from all over the globe to directly donate to public school classrooms and the projects that inspire their students. 

     To read more, click here. 

Care is being taken to follow all guidelines regarding Richmond Senior High School’s bat removal process.  Safety is always our top priority. 

     Therefore, Richmond Senior High School will remain closed on Wednesday, March 22nd. 

     The JROTC Formal Dining In, which is being held at the Cole Auditorium, and all athletic events will still occur

     Both the Early College and the Ninth Grade Academy will operate on their normal schedule.  And like today, those students who attend first or fourth block at Richmond Senior High School will remain at their home campus tomorrow.   

Additionally, here's a bit more information regarding the JROTC Formal Dining In...

     Although school is cancelled for tomorrow, the Richmond Senior High School Military Dining In will proceed as planned.  The event will be held at the Cole Auditorium on Richmond Community College’s campus. 

     Please be reminded that this is a graded event.  Therefore, all cadets are expected to attend.  All LET3s, LET4s and other cadets assigned key tasks should arrive no later than 4:00 PM.  All other cadets and invited guests should plant to arrive no later than 6:00 PM.  The Dinning In will conclude at 9:00 PM, so please make transportation plans as required. 

Richmond County Schools works hard to keep its stakeholders informed of any information vital for our students’ well being.  Therefore, please note that Richmond Senior High School has been experiencing issues with bats. 

     There were no reports of any students near the bats; however, if you discover your child was in contact with one while on campus, please call the Richmond County Health Department at (910) 997-8301. 

     “Tommy Jarrell and his staff at the Health Department met with us at the high school have been very helpful though this process,” said Richmond County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Goodman.  

     There’s no reason to believe the bats sited at Richmond Senior High School are diseased.  But, to err on the side of safety, parents should question their children about any possible contact. 

     In regards to Richmond Senior High School’s bat removal process, care is being taken to follow all guidelines.  The district is working with an animal removal specialist, and all entry points are being sealed off with a bat valve.  The valve makes it so that future entries are no longer possible. 

     The process is expected to take about a day.  Therefore, Richmond Senior will not be having school tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21st.

     Both the Early College and the Ninth Grade Academy will be returning to their regular schedules.  However, those students who attend first or fourth block at Richmond Senior High School will remain at their home campus tomorrow. 

     Additionally, because school will not be in session, there will be no ACT makeup exam for Richmond Senior High Schoolers. 

Each summer, high schoolers from across the country spend a week in Washington, D.C. as part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour.  And, this June, Richmond Senior High School 10th Grader Kyle Goodwin will be one of them.  

     Having won the Pee Dee Electric competition, Goodwin will receive an all-expenses paid, week-long tour of the nation's capital.  While there, he'll not only have the chance to network alongside a group of talented peers and grow his own leadership skills but also connect with members of North Carolina's congressional delegation.

     To read more, click here.  

Joining the National Junior Beta Club is no easy task. 

     In addition to making All A’s on your report card, students must be courteous to their classmates and show excellent leadership skills both in and out of the classroom. 

     Which is why we’re so excited to celebrate L.J. Bell’s newest inductees. 

     Congratulations most certainly go to: Fourth Graders Madalynn Butler, Elijah Callahan, Ava Edmondson, Sophia McElduff, Jacey McRae, Sarah Nessell, Jordan Odom, Joseph Parson IV, Karley Simmons, Hanna Smith, Raygan Talbert, Riley Taylor and Melaine Yoteco-Carranza.  From the 5th Grade, we’d also like to recognize:  Lilah Beck, Jacob Clemmons, Phifer Davis, Jadin Evans, David Grant, C’Niya Hinson, Branson Lear, Maggie Moss, Madeline Norwood, Emily Roberts, Allie Rodgers, Mitchell Wallace, Trace Wallace, Madison Kate Way and Damian Zamora. 

You’ve seen the awesome artwork our Hamlet Middle Schoolers can make.  Well, here’s your chance to own some for yourself.  Mark your calendars now and start saving those pennies because the Red Rams’ inaugural Silent Art Auction’s slated for Thursday, March 30th. 

It’s no small feat, but 23 Hamlet Middle Schoolers have earned a spot in the National Jr. Beta Club after maintaining an overall A Average and excellent behavior. 

     An organization dedicated to character, leadership, service and academic achievement, Beta Club members are committed to leading by serving others.

     Congratulations to our newest Red Rams Beta Club members:  (6th Graders) Rylie Bohman, Neal Butler, Anneliese Chapman, Peyton Gentry, Reece Gentry, Libby Kilough, Carson Dixon, Carlyn Leggett, Quston Leviner, Cameron Jacobs, Ally Moore, Heather Pike, Kinsley Shepherd, Kalei Srirantanakoul, Alexander Vaugh (7th Graders) Jaiden Covington, Alexis Gathings, (8th Graders) Matthew Haywood, Kelly Hoffman, Shelly Hoffman, Lilly Jacobs, Ashanti Patterson and Maliyah Wall.