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- 9/3 All Varsity Scholars Forms and Senior Diploma Forms Due
- 9/6 Labor Day - No School
- 9/8 Progress Reports Avialble in Harmony
- 9/11 - We Will Never Forget
- 9/13-9/18 - Homecoming Week
- 9/16 - Homecoming Activities and Parade 6 and 8 pm
- 9/17 - Hog Roast (Arlington PTO) in Café 4:30-7:00 pm
- 9/17 Homecoming Football Game 7 pm
- 9/18 - Homecoming Dance from 8 - 11 pm
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Dear RCS Families and Staff,
Last evening the RCS Board of Trustees approved an adjustment to our Opening of School Plan. The change involves a requirement for face coverings/masks to be worn inside of our facilities effective Thursday September 9th. This is a result of several factors which include:
- Last Week Governor Holcomb issued an Executive Order stating that all schools must follow the Control Measure in place from the Indiana Department of Health. This left us with the choice of either quarantining all unvaccinated close contacts or requiring face coverings/masks. Up to this point our number of students who were deemed in close contact is over 600. Our goal is to keep kids in school and students/staff from being quarantined. Those who are identified as close contact in a classroom and are not showing symptoms will not be required to quarantine. Close contacts will still be identified and parents will be notified. This Order is currently in effect until September 30th. The federal mandate for face coverings/masks to be worn on school buses is in effect currently until January.
- Our number of positive students increased significantly in the last week, as well as our number of positives in Rush County. Area hospitals are starting to see an increase in activity as well with positive patients.
- We work closely with the Rush County Health Department on our procedures, and the recommendation has been made for us to implement a face covering/masking requirement.
Face coverings/masks will be a requirement at RCS until September 30th. This could change if the Governor's Order is extended or our local situation makes us feel it is necessary. We are trying to keep our students and staff safe and healthy while keeping schools open and as normal as possible. We are attempting to avoid a closure/virtual setting. I understand this may not be a popular decision for some. Your continued cooperation and patience is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Matt Vance, Superintendent
Rush County Schools
Last year's seniors may begin picking up their yearbooks in the main office after 10 a.m. on Monday, August 16th.
This year's students will have their 2020-2021 yearbooks delivered in school next week.
The faculty and staff at Rushville Consolidated High School (RCHS) are committed to helping our students learn, grow, and thrive! It is our desire to maintain a safe learning environment that includes addressing students' academic, social, and mental well-being. Our motto: "Excellence is Our Expectation" is evident in all aspects of our school. It is the expectation that students, faculty, and staff strive each day to achieve excellence and to not settle for anything less. We do not want RCHS to be a good school; we want it to be an excellent school in all ways!
RCHS has a long tradition of demonstrating Lion pride and excellence in: academics, athletics, social behavior, and in a wide variety of clubs, organizations, and activities. For a school of less than 700 students, RCHS offers a vast range of curriculum opportunities including fine arts, vocational programs, dual-credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students have the potential of earning one year or more of college credits. The Opportunity School is another educational environment in which our students learn and complete coursework at their own pace. Regarding technology, we are a One-to-One School with every student utilizing a Chromebook. RCHS athletes compete in the majority of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHAA) sports offerings. We have an extensive variety of clubs, organizations, and activities that affords our students the chance to dynamically connect with the school and community. There is something for everyone at RCHS!
As the Proud Principal of RCHS, the following quote from Vince Lombardi exemplifies the concept of excellence that I desire for students. "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." I hope that you enjoy your visit to our site and please feel free to contact me if I may be of assistance.
Go Lions!
Rob Hadley
RCHS Principal
The Lion's Snack Shack Food Pantry is available to Rush County Schools' students and their families. The Lion's Snack Shack is open the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. It is located at RCHS in Room 169, which is accessible through the parking area located off Sexton Street and across from the Community Building. If a family needs help between pantry date, please contact Nanette Scanlan at RCHS at (765)-932-3901.
Rushville Consolidated
High School
Rob Hadley, Principal1201 Lions Path
Rushville, IN 46173
V: 765-932-3901
F: 765-932-4051
Aimee Puls, Asst. Principal
Mark Mendoza, Dean of Students
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