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Spring Break is Coming Soon!
After Spring Break - Meadows Elementary Transition to Westside Community Center
This is a reminder to all Meadows Elementary families, STARTING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH, and remaining through the end of the 2022-2023 school year, classes will be held at the Westside Community Center (3534 S 108th St.) due to the interior renovations taking place at Meadows Elementary.
A transportation plan has been put together for families who requested transportation to and from the Westside Community Center. Click HERE to view the details of the transportation plan.
Get Signed Up! Ralston High School Athletic Camps!
Ram Nation, did you know Ralston High School offers a variety of athletic camps, workout sessions, and lessons just for you throughout the spring and summer? These are great opportunities for your future Ram to learn a sport, improve their skills, meet other athletes and coaches, and have fun!
Check out all RHS has to offer, by clicking this LINK! The page will be continually updated with new opportunities.
Elementary Volleyball Intramural Showcase
School-specific details will be communicated by the intramural coaches at each building.
District Annual Report
Each year, Ralston Public Schools publishes an Annual Report for the community. This printed publication provides statistics and information from the 2022 school year. The District mails the publication to every Ralston resident and District family. An electronic copy is available on our website.
Save the Date: RPS 5th & 6th Grade Track and Field Day
Parents of Ralston Public Schools fifth and sixth-grade students, mark your calendars for Thursday, May 11, 2023. Cheer on your students and their friends as they participate in the annual 5th and 6th Grade Track and Field Day.
This all-day event will start with field events at 8:45 am and running events at 9:30 am at
D.E. Speck Nelson Stadium at Ralston High School. Students will compete against other students from schools from across the District. Concessions will be open for parents and guests.
Let's fill the stadium and make this a day these students will remember forever!
April Date for RHS Food Pantry
Mark your calendars! Ralston High School will host its monthly food distribution on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. This event is in partnership with the Food Bank of the Heartland.
Families can start to line up in the Ralston High School main parking lot at 4:00 pm. The food distribution starts at 5:00 pm and concludes at 6:00 pm. The address for Ralston High School is 8969 Park Drive.
Ralston High School volunteers will direct individuals on where to park and help with the food distribution.
Nominate an RPS Employee for a Ram Power Award!
There is no better time to nominate an RPS employee for a Ram Power Award! Each month, the Ram Power Award is presented to three RPS professionals who go above and beyond for students, the community, or their fellow staff members.
Every RPS employee is eligible to receive this award. The Ram Power Award is sponsored by BCDM Architects and Weitz Construction.
Nominate an RPS Staff Member Today!
Ram Recognition
Each week in Ram Recognition, Ralston Public Schools will highlight some good news happening across the District.
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RHS DECA Student Qualifies for National Competition
Congratulations to Wilson and all our Ram DECA students!
February Ram Power Award Recipients
Congratulations to Ralston High School educator Ms. Sarah Hall, Karen Western Elementary educator Mrs. Gina Yowell, and Meadows Elementary educator Mrs. Katie Watson on receiving the February Ram Power Awards.
These awards were presented at each of their buildings. Staff who submitted nominations were there with Dr. Adler to help present the awards to each recipient.
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Ralston Schools Foundation Awards Teacher Grants
The Ralston Schools Foundation announced its 2023 Spring Teacher Grant recipients this week. The Foundation awarded seven teacher grants for a total of $5,162.16. The grants span several schools and grade levels. RPS educators can apply for a classroom grant that will have an impact on students, tie into the RPS strategic plan, and/or support equity and collaboration.
A group of community members from the Foundation review all of the applications and select the winners. Please help us congratulate the following teachers on receiving their grants! Thank you Ralston Schools Foundation for your support of our staff and students!
• Julie Shallenberger, Seymour Elementary
Grant Title: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!
New books and storytelling props for hands-on, play-based learning.
• Ed Schmitt, Ralston High School
Grant Title: Weight Room Equipment
Weight bars for the weight room to be incorporated with new racks for all students and athletes to use.
• Alison Speck, Meadows Elementary
Grant title: Multimodal Text Sets
Text sets organized by concepts centered around key science standards.
• Kiley Compton & Erica Ziemer, Ralston Middle School
Grant title: Color Wars
Color Wars team building supplies for a grade-wide activity.
• Jodi Krauss & Carrie Winkelman, Blumfield Elementary
Grant Title: SEL Book Club
Integrating literature to develop social skills and problem-solving through books that address basic SEL needs
• Kelley Lange, Ralston High School
Grant title: Indoor Sports Actions Lens
Appropriate lens for shooting indoor activities in the gym and pool areas
• Lindsay Kelly, Meadows Elementary
Grant Title: A Reading-Ready Classroom
Creating comfortable reading areas for students to read, have discussions, focus, and decrease anxiety.
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