
Consistent attendance matters! 📚
Chronic absenteeism isn’t just missing school—it’s missing out on learning. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to experience lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and long-term disengagement.
Let’s work together to help our students show up, stay engaged, and succeed. Every day counts! 💪🎒
Chronic absenteeism isn’t just missing school—it’s missing out on learning. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to experience lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and long-term disengagement.
Let’s work together to help our students show up, stay engaged, and succeed. Every day counts! 💪🎒


Our Homecoming Pep Rally was full of energy, excitement, and school pride! 💙🧡
Thank you to our students, staff, and fans for making it such a spirited celebration. Here are a few highlights from this special event! 📸✨📣🎉
Thank you to our students, staff, and fans for making it such a spirited celebration. Here are a few highlights from this special event! 📸✨📣🎉











It’s National School Lunch Week! 🎉
We want to recognize the healthy, delicious meals that keep our students fueled and ready to learn. A big thank you to our nutrition staff for their care and dedication every day! 🥗🍎
We want to recognize the healthy, delicious meals that keep our students fueled and ready to learn. A big thank you to our nutrition staff for their care and dedication every day! 🥗🍎


As we observe Indigenous Peoples Day, we take time to reflect on the lasting contributions of Indigenous communities. This day reminds us to listen, learn, and appreciate the deep history that shapes our nation. 🌎


Regular attendance is key to student success! 🌟
Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay on track. Let’s finish this week strong by coming to school ready to learn and making the most of every day! 💪
Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay on track. Let’s finish this week strong by coming to school ready to learn and making the most of every day! 💪


Our 6th-grade Exploratory Art students enjoyed this beautiful fall day drawing en plein air! 🍂✏️ They practiced observing and sketching trees from life, capturing the shapes and textures of autumn all around them — all while celebrating Pajama Day to kick off Homecoming week! 🎨🎉 #HomecomingWeek #ArtInNature




Fire Prevention Week reminds us that preparation saves lives! 🚒
Here are some important tips for fire safety:
✅ Check smoke alarms twice a year
✅ Practice your fire escape plan
✅ Discuss how to prevent fires with your kids
Find more tips: https://www.ready.gov/home-fires
Here are some important tips for fire safety:
✅ Check smoke alarms twice a year
✅ Practice your fire escape plan
✅ Discuss how to prevent fires with your kids
Find more tips: https://www.ready.gov/home-fires


🌟 Key Club Trashcan Beautification Project 🌟
Our Key Club students are stepping up to keep our campus looking its best! 🗑🐾
During upcoming sporting events, keep an eye out for our newly decorated trash cans around the stadium. Students have transformed them with school spirit, fun designs, and creative messages to encourage everyone to “slam dunk” their trash instead of leaving it behind. 🏈🏀🎨
This project is all about promoting pride, cleanliness, and community at our games. A huge thank you to our Key Club members for their time, creativity, and leadership in making a difference!
Our Key Club students are stepping up to keep our campus looking its best! 🗑🐾
During upcoming sporting events, keep an eye out for our newly decorated trash cans around the stadium. Students have transformed them with school spirit, fun designs, and creative messages to encourage everyone to “slam dunk” their trash instead of leaving it behind. 🏈🏀🎨
This project is all about promoting pride, cleanliness, and community at our games. A huge thank you to our Key Club members for their time, creativity, and leadership in making a difference!





On World Teachers Day, we pause and reflect on the profound impact teachers have on our world. They do more than teach lessons—they spark imaginations, instill confidence, and build brighter futures. 🚀
Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you for everything you do!


REMINDER: Friday, October 3 is a holiday for all students and staff in observance of Fall Break. 🍂
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, October 6!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, October 6!


October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. 💙
This month reminds us of the power we each have to make a difference in how we treat one another. A safe, supportive school starts with small actions—like a kind word or a simple smile.
Let’s commit to building a school community where every student feels safe, seen, and supported every day! 🙌
This month reminds us of the power we each have to make a difference in how we treat one another. A safe, supportive school starts with small actions—like a kind word or a simple smile.
Let’s commit to building a school community where every student feels safe, seen, and supported every day! 🙌


Attendance Matters! ✨📚
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss class—but there are simple ways families can help prevent them:
✅ Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep
✅ Consume nutritious meals to fuel learning
✅ Encourage regular handwashing and healthy habits at home
By supporting healthy routines, families help students attend school consistently and succeed every day!
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss class—but there are simple ways families can help prevent them:
✅ Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep
✅ Consume nutritious meals to fuel learning
✅ Encourage regular handwashing and healthy habits at home
By supporting healthy routines, families help students attend school consistently and succeed every day!


📚 On Thursday and Friday, Ms. Ambrose’s English 12 DE classes participated in a college admission simulation!
With guidance from Ms. Rush, students acted as enrollment committees who had to evaluate a list of ten candidates, decide which three to accept, and defend their choices. 🎓
The activity gave them a behind-the-scenes look at the college admissions process from the flip side, and sparked thoughtful discussions about what makes an applicant stand out. 🌟
#CollegeReady #StudentExperience #English12DE
With guidance from Ms. Rush, students acted as enrollment committees who had to evaluate a list of ten candidates, decide which three to accept, and defend their choices. 🎓
The activity gave them a behind-the-scenes look at the college admissions process from the flip side, and sparked thoughtful discussions about what makes an applicant stand out. 🌟
#CollegeReady #StudentExperience #English12DE






Each month during our School Board meetings we recognize students and staff who exemplify our RISE values—Relationships, Innovation, Student-Centered, and Excellence—with RISE Awards.
🎉 Congratulations to our September honorees!
#PointedInTheRightDirection
🎉 Congratulations to our September honorees!
#PointedInTheRightDirection









🔥 Sparks were flying at the RCC Welding program! Ms. Archer stopped by to see the amazing work in action, and Daniel and Aidrick did not disappoint—they showed off some serious skills! 👩🏫⚡️👨🏭 #FutureReady #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #Welding




September is College Savings Month! It’s never too early to start planning for your student’s future. Even small, consistent contributions to a college savings plan can add up over time—helping students achieve their dreams. 🎓✨
Here’s a great resource to get started: https://www.virginia529.com
Here’s a great resource to get started: https://www.virginia529.com


Progress reports are out today! ✅
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals for the rest of the school year.
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals for the rest of the school year.


Did you know? Students who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate on time and achieve their goals. 🙌
Every day in class is a step toward success—let’s keep showing up, learning, and growing together! 💪
Every day in class is a step toward success—let’s keep showing up, learning, and growing together! 💪


🌧️ Due to heavy rain and possible flooding, 8th period and all after-school activities are canceled today, Tues. Sept. 16.
School offices and the Central Office remain open on their regular schedule.
Please travel safely. #PointedInTheRightDirection


Today is International IT Professionals Day! 💻🌟
We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize the experts who keep our technology running smoothly, solve problems before we notice them, and make sure everything works behind the scenes. Thanks for all you do!
We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize the experts who keep our technology running smoothly, solve problems before we notice them, and make sure everything works behind the scenes. Thanks for all you do!
