We wish we could celebrate all students who were nominated for Student of the Month! Here are two students who had strong nominations last month that we still would like to congratulate for all their hard work! Keep up the great work Klara and Corbin!
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time has ended. Please adjust all clocks back one hour. We look forward to seeing everyone on time Monday morning!
Happy Halloween from Rush County Schools!
Wishing all our students, teachers, and families a spooktacular day! Whether you're dressing up, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying some sweet treats, may your day be filled with fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic. ✨🎃
Everyone, stay safe and have fun!🕸️🕷️
Wishing all our students, teachers, and families a spooktacular day! Whether you're dressing up, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying some sweet treats, may your day be filled with fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic. ✨🎃
Everyone, stay safe and have fun!🕸️🕷️
Please see the following write up by Richard Tracy for his Fire and Rescue Class. Our kids are getting such great experiences! Thank you Mr. Tracy for all you do with our students!
Last week the RCHS Fire and Rescue CTE class had the opportunity to attend 2 days of the Hancock county professional firefighters annual RIT/RIC (Rapid Intervention Team/Crew) exercise at Sugar Creek Township Fire Department. RIT/C crews are a team of firefighters assigned to search for and rescue an injured, lost or unconscious firefighter in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environment. These exercises are meant to mimic the extremely high risks that firefighters are faced with when involved in fire suppression activities.
The exercise was meant to replicate a one story home with a full basement and hoarder conditions. Six RIT crews were deployed over a time frame ranging from 38 minutes to 50 minutes in order to locate 2 downed firefighters that were caught in a collapse of the first floor into the basement. The RIT crews would work in teams of 3 or 4 firefighters to locate, identify, manage immediate life threats, package and subsequently remove the injured or incapacitated firefighters from the collapse, through the hoarder conditions and back up stairs and out of the first floor.
Students were able to see first hand how even in a controlled and safe environment, just how much chaos a situation like this could generate. They also got a good glimpse into how the Incident Command System works by listening to all radio traffic for the exercise. Students then noted at the end of both days something they learned about their observations. Students were also tasked with assisting myself and other instructors in resetting the exercise for each group. In all, we were able to witness 4 exercises with nearly 150 different firefighters, different leadership styles and different tactics to accomplish a mission. After the exercises on Thursday, students were able to navigate their way through a 4 level SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) confidence course at their pace and to their level of comfort.
All said, this was a great two days for students to see first hand the work that goes into planning, implementing and participating in these types of training exercises. They each acquired valuable knowledge that will help them in class as we move forward.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the RCHS staff, administration, Sugar Creek Township Fire, Buck Creek Township Fire, Vernon Township Fire and Greenfield Fire Departments for allowing the students to observe and assist. A special shout out to Lt. Keithley and the Sugar Creek Township Officers for accommodating us as well.
Last week the RCHS Fire and Rescue CTE class had the opportunity to attend 2 days of the Hancock county professional firefighters annual RIT/RIC (Rapid Intervention Team/Crew) exercise at Sugar Creek Township Fire Department. RIT/C crews are a team of firefighters assigned to search for and rescue an injured, lost or unconscious firefighter in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environment. These exercises are meant to mimic the extremely high risks that firefighters are faced with when involved in fire suppression activities.
The exercise was meant to replicate a one story home with a full basement and hoarder conditions. Six RIT crews were deployed over a time frame ranging from 38 minutes to 50 minutes in order to locate 2 downed firefighters that were caught in a collapse of the first floor into the basement. The RIT crews would work in teams of 3 or 4 firefighters to locate, identify, manage immediate life threats, package and subsequently remove the injured or incapacitated firefighters from the collapse, through the hoarder conditions and back up stairs and out of the first floor.
Students were able to see first hand how even in a controlled and safe environment, just how much chaos a situation like this could generate. They also got a good glimpse into how the Incident Command System works by listening to all radio traffic for the exercise. Students then noted at the end of both days something they learned about their observations. Students were also tasked with assisting myself and other instructors in resetting the exercise for each group. In all, we were able to witness 4 exercises with nearly 150 different firefighters, different leadership styles and different tactics to accomplish a mission. After the exercises on Thursday, students were able to navigate their way through a 4 level SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) confidence course at their pace and to their level of comfort.
All said, this was a great two days for students to see first hand the work that goes into planning, implementing and participating in these types of training exercises. They each acquired valuable knowledge that will help them in class as we move forward.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the RCHS staff, administration, Sugar Creek Township Fire, Buck Creek Township Fire, Vernon Township Fire and Greenfield Fire Departments for allowing the students to observe and assist. A special shout out to Lt. Keithley and the Sugar Creek Township Officers for accommodating us as well.
High School EMT students helped Mr. Hufford recertify RPD Officers and Dispatchers in AHA CPR/AED Usage. Way to go! #LionsLeaveItBetter
Please see the attached flyer for information on our Veterans Day Program. We will be serving breakfast to area Veterans followed by a Veterans Day program in the Laughlin Center that will begin around 8:30am. Our speaker will be Cindy Parsons, a veterans advocate and member of the Wounded Warrior Project speakers bureau. We hope to see you there!
Levi Snedegar was a Lions SHARE winner nominated by Mrs. Nicholls. Congratulations, Levi!
Happy Monday! Take a moment to read about all the exciting things happening at Rushville Consolidated High School this week!
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The community is asking for your help to get a crosswalk put in near the Love Community Center! It can take up to five years for a stoplight to be installed, so the community is now working towards a safe crosswalk option. Please read the article below to learn how you can help keep Rushville safe!
https://www.rushville.k12.in.us/article/2490081
https://www.rushville.k12.in.us/article/2490081
Notice to all Golden Lion Members and Parents/Guardians of Basketball Players: Reserved seating will begin Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 9:00 am for Golden Lion Members and Parents/Guardians of basketball players. Beginning Wednesday, October 22, 2025, reserved seating assignments will be available to all other season ticket holders. Please bring your All-Sport ticket with you for seat assignment!
Please join us for Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 23rd! Ms. Elizabeth Moffett from the CHE will be our presenter for Financial Aid Night. In this meeting, she will discuss the FAFSA, various grants, and programs to help pay for college. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Room (139) and start at 6:30. Seniors and parents are encouraged to attend!
Remember that Indiana law requires seniors to file a FAFSA. For more detailed help with the filing process, we will host a FAFSA workshop on Thursday, February 5th, from 2:00-5:30 PM. The computer lab location will be determined later.
Remember that Indiana law requires seniors to file a FAFSA. For more detailed help with the filing process, we will host a FAFSA workshop on Thursday, February 5th, from 2:00-5:30 PM. The computer lab location will be determined later.
This is a reminder that the dentist is coming to our school on October 17th! The School Smiles on-site dental program provides on-site dental care at our school for students who sign up to participate. The dental team will set up inside our school, and they accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates, and grants through their foundation. Registration is now open online at: https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ with over 100 languages to choose from when completing the online form.
This is a reminder that Rush County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Sophia Daugherty and Corbin Davidson received some Lions SHARE this week nominated by Mrs. Lemmons! Keep up the great work!
Caleb Short-Ogunmola and Mrs. Nicholls are our student and staff member of the month! Caleb was not able to attend the board meeting, but we made sure everyone there knew who he was! Congratulations!
The School Board Meeting will begin tonight at 7:00 pm! Click the link below to watch it live!
https://www.youtube.com/@rchslionslive437/streams
https://www.youtube.com/@rchslionslive437/streams
Mrs. Campbell is our newest Bison Award winner! She was nominated by Mrs. Nicholls for all that she does with band, choir, and family! She is able to handle so many things with a smile on her face! Mrs. Campbell truly cares about everyone. Congratulations!!!
We have a few Lions Share winners last week nominated by Mrs. Sams! Congratulations Edward and Lillith!
Mr. Haney is showcasing something he does with vocabulary for the rest of the staff at our last week's teacher professional development session! Thanks, Pat #teacherledPD #LionsLeaveItBetter
29 RCHS Students participated in Rushville Manufacturing Day featuring TRANE, Corteva, INTAT, and Copeland. Many career opportunities are available at each of these facilities.
