RBHS BRIDGE Communication
Rock Bridge High School Newsletter March 20, 2022
Mission: Rock Bridge High School is a community in which ALL students and staff inspire each other to become lifelong learners.
Rock Bridge High School Families
We are ready for this full 5-day week of school in front of us! It's been quite a while since we were able to spend 5 days in a row together. Don't forget that we will be on Spring Break from March 28th through April 1st. The remaining school year always speeds by following this break, so be sure you are making the most of all the opportunities Rock Bridge High School offers during these final weeks of school.
Below you will find information about the following.
- North Lot Connector is Open
- Teacher of the Year Nominations
- March 17th IPR
- Columbia Public Schools Bond Information
- Images from 2022 Global Village
- Rock Bridge Speech and Debate District Champions
- RBHS Performing Arts Production of The Lottery
- 2022 Capers Flier
- 2022 Sweet Nigh of Music
- ACT is April 5 for Juniors
- April 13 Calendar Change
- CPS March 11th COVID Update
- Class of 2022 Updates
- February BRIDGE Communication
- April Calendar
We wish you all a rest filled Spring Break!
Sincerely,
Jacob
North Lot Connector is Open
Entering the North Lot of RBHS behind the baseball field
Exiting the North Lot of RBHS behind the baseball field
Roundabout off Nifong looking toward the new entrance
Nominate the 2022 RBHS Teacher of the Year
Below this image is a link to the nomination form. All nominations will need to be submitted by April 15th. Thank you for your help!
March 17th IPR
Interim Progress Reports (IPR) were available in Home Access Center (HAC) through the CPS Families Portal at noon on Thursday, March 17th. Please go to the RBHS website for CPS Families Portal username and Guardian email information or for frequently ask questions.
We encourage families to view their IPRs together and talk about academic progress in each class. If there are questions related to content or progress grades, please reach out directly to the teacher of the course. Remember that IPRs are a snapshot of a single moment in time and there is significant time remaining in the school year for grades to move from their current spot.
We appreciate you partnering with us in our efforts to achieve the greatest possible academic outcomes!
Columbia Public Schools Bond Information
On April 5, Columbia Public Schools will be asking the community to approve an $80 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue. The funds will be used for:
New Construction
○ $25 million for a new elementary school on the John Warner Middle School property
○ $28 million for a new elementary school, including purchase of land, in a location to be determined
Building Additions
○ $15 million for an addition and facility renovation at the Columbia Area Career Center
○ $4.5 million for a classroom addition to Eliot Battle Elementary School to address continued community growth
Building Improvements
○ $3.5 million for ADA enhancements, facility maintenance and improvements, including roofs, tuckpointing, HVAC and other
critical projects
Safety & Security and Technology
○ $2 million for safety and security enhancements, including construction of additional secure vestibule single points of entry
for buildings that don’t currently have them in place
○ $2 million for technology infrastructure needs
Learn more about the bond issue proposal to voters here:
Website: www.cpsk12.org/bond2022
Please remember to vote on April 5!
2022 Global Village
RBHS Speech and Debate District Champions
RBHS Performing Arts Production of The Lottery
April 5th = Junior ACT
April 13 = Full Day of School
With the additional snow day of March 11th, Columbia Public Schools has made an adjustment to our calendar. April 13 will now be a full day of school. This had previously identified as an Early Release Day. Changing April 13th to a full day of school will allow the district to maintain May 26 as the last day of school as promised to our community at the beginning of the school year.
Class of 2022 Updates
Rock Bridge Class of 2022,
There will be a mandatory Senior Class Meeting Wednesday, March 23rd at 1:00 in the Main Gym. At this meeting we will take your senior group picture, review important senior dates/information, hear from counseling, and Jostens will be present passing out graduation announcements and other items.
We are looking for student speakers and performers for two important events. Please click on the sign up below to audition for student speakers (3-4 minute speech) or musical performances for the 2022 Senior Reception (May 18th at 6:30) and Graduation (May 21st at 11:00).
Student Speaker and Musical Performance sign up
Graduation will be at Mizzou Arena and there will be no limitations on the number of guests who can attend. Senior Reception is a new event this year that will serve many purposes.
Senior Reception - Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 pm, RBHS gym
- Students gathered on RBHS campus in Cap and Gown
- Student speakers and performances
- Special recognitions
- Early graduation for students participating in MSHSAA sponsored events that conflict with Graduation on May 21
- Take pictures on RBHS campus wearing your cap and gown
If you have any questions about signing up for speaking or musical performances, please email Mr. Travis Martin (tmartin@cpsk12.org).
Finally, below is the a link with all remaining senior activities this year. Please make sure these events are in your calendar. We don't want you to miss out on any of your senior year!
See you all at 1:00 in the Main Gym on March 23!
April Calendar
- March 28 through April 1 - No School (Spring Break)
- April 5th is ACT for Juniors (more information coming soon)
- April 13 is a full day of school
Jacob Sirna
Instagram: rbhsprincipal
Email: jsirna@cpsk12.org
Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/RBHS
Location: Rock Bridge High School, South Providence Road, Columbia, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 214-3100
Twitter: @JacobSirna