The Weekly Wildcat
Richlands High School's Weekly Newsletter- Week of 9/26/2016
RHS School Calendar
Announcements
- Any student interested in participating in this year's Science and Engineering Fair, please see Mrs. Hackett in room 104.
- Yearbooks are on sale for the incredibly low price of just $50! Visit http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1051343/Richlands-High-School/ to purchase yours!
SAT/PSAT:
- Do you need practice for the SAT? Are you a junior who is interested in the National Merit Scholarship program? If so, you need to sign up to take the PSAT with Mrs. Jarman in the 200 hall.
- PSAT will be given at RHS on Wednesday, October 19th. There are only a few slots are available and a $15 fee is required when you sign up. Please see Mrs. Jarman in the 200 hall if you are interested
Club News
New members' Beta Club Constitutions and fees are due to Mrs. Marriott in room 312 by Friday, September 30th
All Academic Derby team members need to pick up a schedule and T.V. Release form and return it to Mrs. Justine Smith.
The World Language club will have a meeting on Monday, September 26th, after school in Hut 2. The meeting will be from 2:20 until 2:50 P.M. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.
FTA is having their annual mum sale again this year! They will be $6 each. They come in a variety of colors. The typical colors are red, white, yellow, purple, and orange. If you would like to order, please send Mrs. Metts how many you want (specify colors or state no preference) and send a check/cash next week.
- Skills USA- Do you like Bojangles? Support Skills USA by buying a $5.00 coupon book to Bojangles. See Mr. K. Brown in the shop or the front office to get yours today! Lots of coupons and buy one get one free coupons!
College Fair- Over 50 Colleges will be there! Will YOU?
Northside High School
365 Commons Drive S.
Jacksonville NC, 28546
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2016
6:00-6:30- Middle School Students Only
6:30-8:00 High School Students Only
SENIORS! SENIORS! SENIORS!
- Calling all Seniors and their parents! Senior Information Night September 26, 2016 RHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Drawings will be held at the end. The senior or a parent must be present to win. Prizes include two graduation tickets, a prom ticket, a senior recognition ad, a cap, gown, and diploma package, a mini-fridge, a Keurig coffeemaker, gift cards from Logan's, Napoli's, Highway 55, and Mandi's Hair Studio, and much more.
Senior Scholarships:
- Attention Senior Athletes: The Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship is OPEN! If you are interested, you can apply online see guidance for the website address. The deadline to apply is October 3rd
- Seniors, there are ongoing opportunities available for you in planning your college future. Be sure to check with guidance for all the opportunities available.
Who is ready for HOMECOMING?
- Attention freshmen girls! If you are interested in playing powder-puff football during “Spirit Week”, there is a sign-up sheet on the “Check This Out” bulletin board across from the front office. Be sure to sign-up by September 30th.
- Junior girls can sign up to participate in the powder-puff experience outside Ms. Allgood’s classroom #1112. Also, the junior powder-puff team is looking for a coach. Interested persons can sign up outside Ms. Allgood’s classroom as well!
Prep early for spirit week! Foam fingers, noise makers, and spirit beads are on sale now for $5 in Mrs. Roberts’ room 111 or see any color guard member.
Guidance/ Scholarship Resources
• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: A representative from the NC School of Science and Math will visit RHS on September 27th. Sign up in Guidance if you wish to meet with this representative.
• On November 17th from 9AM – Noon, UNC-Pembroke will conduct an on-site application process at RHS. Sign up in Guidance.
• A representative from Coastal Carolina Community College will be on campus on Tuesday, October 11th. Sign up in guidance if you would like to schedule a meeting.
• The AES Scholarship is available online; see guidance or a copy of the announcements on the RHS website for the online address to apply. http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. The application deadline is October 6th!
• Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program is a scholarship opportunity for high school and college students. You will gain a meaningful leadership and community service experience by hosting a lifesaving blood drive. For more details, please stop by guidance or visit the American Red Cross website the Leaders Save Lives Program.
• The BBB Torch Scholarship is AVAILABLE! Come by guidance for a copy of the application! It will be due November 30, 2016.
• Have you done a lot of community service over the last year? If so, you might want to consider filling out an application for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Should you have any questions, please come by guidance!
• The Horatio Alger Scholarship is now available! Students may apply online now until October 25th. Please visit www.scholars.horatioalger.org to fill out an application!
• 2017 Catholic Daughters of America Scholarship is available now in guidance. Applicants must be of the Catholic faith, need to complete the application, along with a personal statement of college and career goals and 2 letters of recommendation. Please come by guidance to pick up your application! Applications are due April 10, 2017.
• North Carolina State University’s College of Natural Resources is inviting high school students to PATHWAYS on September 24, 2016. PATHWAYS is an open house where prospective students can follow different interest paths and explore the technology being used and research being done within the college, while getting to meet with alumni working professionally in the field, current students and staff. If you are interested, please contact k_bennett@ncsu.edu or call 919.515-8659 or see guidance.
LIfelines
- Monday, September 26: We will have a parent information session regarding Lifelines at 1 pm in the cafeteria
- Tuesday, September 27: We will have a parent information session regarding Lifelines at 6:30 in the auditorium.
- Friday, September 30: Permission slips for the Lifelines Program are due back to school. Please ask your child for the permission slip, sign it and have them return it. If they have lost theirs, you can visit the RHS website and print a new one off.
Drivers Education Class Dates
September 20 – October 5, 2016 2:15 pm – 5:15 pm
October 24 - November 9, 2016 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
November 28 - December 14, 2016 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
February 6 - February 22, 2017 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
April 17 - May 3, 2017 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
June 19 - July 3, 2017 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Be Cool- Come to School!
Students, attendance in school is very important! If you are absent from school, you must provide an excuse when you return. If you bring in a note to leave school for a doctor’s appointment, you must bring in proof of a doctor’s visit. Drivers; all notes to check out of school MUST include a reason for checking out. Notes indicating the checkout is for an "appointment " is not sufficient. If absence is for a funeral, copy of obituary or program is required. Turn your notes into the front office as soon as you get to school in the morning. Remember you are only allowed 10 days excused or unexcused!
Sports News and Updates
Announcements:
- Anyone who is interested in being part of the RHS Swim Team, please stop by and see Dr. Beaty in room 1110.
- The cross country team is looking for new members, if interested, please see Coach T. Brown in Hut 8.
- Yard Signs!! Show your support by purchasing a yard sign to display at home or work! Signs are $20.00/ All proceeds will be a donation to the Richlands Football Team. The signs are double sided and read: Wildcat Country(Top), Wildcat image (Middle) Ground and Pound(Bottom) To purchase a sign or if you have any questions you may contact: Jennifer Hall (910)-389-4597, Kim Metts (910)330-2584, or Jennifer Murphy (910)330-8157
A week of Scores:
Volleyball
- Varsity: 0 vs. Dixon: 3
- JV: 0 vs. Parrot Academy: 3
- JV: 1 vs. Swansboro: 2
- Varsity: 3 vs. Swansboro: 0
Soccer
- JV: 1 vs. Swansboro: 2
- Varsity Soccer: 1 vs. Swansboro: 6
Football
- JV Football @ West Craven postponed till Monday.
- Varsity:0 vs. West Craven:42
Contact Us
Email: frances.turner@onslow.k12.nc.us
Website: http://richlands.nc.och.schoolinsites.com/
Location: 8100 Richlands Highway, Richlands, NC, United States
Phone: (910) 324-4191
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richlands.high