1. We have three weeks until Spring Break (April 3 - 7). Please stay the course as we get closer to break.
2. As it gets warmer, please don't be the reason dress code violations increase. Please make sure you're adhering to the dress code.

SGA would like to recognize some of our talented student writers. The following poem is from one of the students in RCSHS's creative writing class.

Focus is the Easy Part

It's a pain.

Truly it really is.

Sit still, be quiet and focus.

But the silence is so loud.

There's a light hum of the electricity in the lights.

But it isn’t enough.

I Need thumping and banging.

I need loud.

Somehow two medias of information are easier to consume at the same time than just one.

And the sitting.

Why the sitting?

At least it’s a swivel chair.

And I can turn quarter turns in each direction repeatedly.

Focus is the easy part.

Once I get my earbuds in,

and I swivel my chair,

and I bounce my leg,

and I do something with my left hand.

Because I feel so unbalanced if I don't.

If my right hand is doing my left hand must also.

Sometimes I claw at my neck.

Sometimes I tap.

Sometimes I spin a pen in my hand.

Most of the time I put my left hand under my left thigh.

The pressure works.

Ok now I can focus.

And suddenly it’s been two hours.

My stomach growls and I need to pee.

But I don't.

I’m Focused.

Another hour passes and I continue to ignore my body.

I’m Focused.

Finally something snaps me out of it.

Perhaps it's the pounding of my bladder.

Or my phone dies and the music stops.

Sometimes someone taps on my shoulder,

and I know I won't be able to return to my focused state.

Regardless of how, I'm done.

Well I’m not done.

I'm actually 2 weeks behind in classwork.

But what can I say,

Focus is the easy part.

by anonymous RCSHS student

If you are interested in having your work published, email it to ivy.litton@stu.rowan.kyschools.us and we'll have it published in a future highlight.

· Week of March 27-31, MAP testing for 9th, 10th, & 11th grades

· Week of April 3-7, SPRING BREAK, no school

· Tuesday, 4/25—Dual credit informational meeting, RCSHS library, 5:30 pm

· Thursday, 4/27; Friday, 4/28; Saturday, 4/29—Spring Musical, Into the Woods, 7 pm, Performing Arts Center

· Sunday, 4/30—Spring Musical, Into the Woods, 2 pm, Performing Arts Center

· Wednesday, May 3 – AP Literature Exam and AP Computer Science A Exam

· Thursday, May 4 – AP Statistics Exam

· Friday, May 5 – AP European History Exam and AP United States History Exam

· Saturday, 5/6—Prom at Morehead Conference Center, 8-11 pm

· Sunday, 5/7—Project Prom, RCSHS, 12-5 am

· Monday, 5/8 – AP Computer Principles Exam

· Tuesday, 5/09 – AP Language Exam

· Wednesday, 5/10 – AP Biology Exam

· Friday, 5/12—Senior Service Day, more information to come

· Sunday, 5/14—Senior Awards Program, 3 pm, RCSHS Performing Arts Center

· Tuesday, 5/16—RCSHS Band Concert, 7 pm, RCSHS Performing Arts Center

· Wednesday, 5/17—Cap/Gown distribution, during lunches-11 am to 12:30 pm

Thursday, 5/18—RCSHS Choir Concert, 7 pm, RCSHS Performing Arts Center

In order to keep up with all of the happenings in the library, please click on the link found here, https://www.smore.com/r8dnw.

Every Tuesday the Student Success Team Members will be calling for students to come visit with them in the Student Success Team Room - 76. If you are having trouble getting your assignments completed, you may be called to this room to meet with an SST member to help you get a plan to make up your work. You are not in trouble. This is not a punishment. We want to support you in your learning. Teachers can only gage your learning when you complete the tasks they have for you. We care about you and your learning!

• Blouses and shirts must meet the beltline of skirts, slacks/ pants, or shorts. Stomachs and backs must be covered at all times.

• Any clothing or accessories with language, statements, pictures, obscene graphics, inappropriate, racially/ ethnically offensive, or pertain to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or sex are not permitted.

• Head coverings such as hoods or hats are not permitted.

• Always treat school as your employment. If you wouldn't be permitted to wear it in the work place, then it isn't appropriate for school.

• If in doubt, don't wear it.

Alive at 25 is a 4½ hour driver's awareness course designed by the National Safety Council for young drivers ages 15-24 which includes:

Defensive driving classroom curriculum
Gain awareness and develop strategies to keep safe on the road.

Decision-making and responsibility-taking
Learn through interactive media, workbook exercises, role-playing, and class discussions.

Available nationwide
Chances are, there is an agency providing training with the Alive at 25 curriculum in your area. Click here to check availability register.

Click here to schedule a meeting with Mr. Graham!

Register for the ACT here.

If you are an ELL student or have a 504 or IEP and are requesting accommodations for the ACT, please read this information before registering.

If you have questions, please see a guidance counselor for more information.

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• Use the hashtag, #vikingsLEAD, #biggreenmachine for all student related posts.

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If you have questions, please contact Brandy Carver at 606-784-8928 or Randy Wallace at 606-784-8956.