The Weekly Wildcat
Richlands High School's Weekly Newsletter- Week of 10/3/2016
RHS School Calendar
*photo credit to Mrs. Rhodes
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! Visit http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1051343/Richlands-High-School/ to purchase yours!
All 40 students that have signed up and paid to take the PSAT on October 19th…pre-coding will be held during 2nd period on Wednesday, October 5th. Please check in with your 2nd period teacher and report to the cafeteria.
The journalism class is looking for Pokémon Go Pictures! DM them on twitter or Instagram @RHS journalism with your strongest Pokémon or funniest name!
Club News
The World Language Club will meet on Monday, October 3rd from 2:20 -2:50. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.
- 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!
SENIORS! SENIORS! SENIORS!
Senior Scholarships:
Seniors and early grad juniors…there are 187 of you that will have the privilege of taking the WorkKeys test in December. This is a nationalally recognized test that allows you to earn your Career Readiness Certification which can help you get a job or better pay in a job. Please check with your teachers to see if you are one of the lucky students that will get to take this test for FREE! An informational meeting will be held during 1st and 2nd periods on Monday, October 3rd to help you understand what the test is and how you can prepare for it. Your teacher can also tell you what time you need to report for this meeting.
- There are MANY scholarship opportunities available to you to you such as: The Voice of Democracy, Advertise Mist; Onslow County Republican Women’s Club; You Deserve It Scholarship; Review It Scholarship; Scholastic Art and Writing Scholarship and the SunTrust Off to College Scholarship. See guidance for all the information on how to apply and application deadlines!
- 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?
- 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
- 9-12th graders are invited to participate in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. The title to this year’s essay is “Technology’s Impact On The Voyage of Christopher Columbus”. The essay has to be between 800-1200 words. The deadline is November 1st. See guidance for more information.
- The Onslow County Fair is a joint endeavor between the American Legion and the Jacksonville Jaycees Foundation. It has been approved for SAT hours by Onslow County Schools. Fair hours for volunteer opportunities are as follows:
Monday, 10/3 6:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, 10/4 – Friday 10/8 4:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, 10/8 12:00-9:00 pm
Any high school students that are interested in earning SAT hours, we have a “Goodness Grows” booth that highlights and promotes NC agriculture. Children are able to submit entries in a coloring contest at the booth to win one of two bicycles. The high school students run the booth. Students are also able to help with directing those that are entering/leaving the fair. Please come by guidance if you are interested so that we can submit your name to those in charge.
- 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.
- On November 17th from 9AM – Noon, UNC-Pembroke will conduct an on-site application process at RHS. Sign up in Guidance.
- Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission has a wide variety of opportunities for students to take on and receive SAT hours or volunteer hours. We have a sporting event almost every weekend that requires volunteers. Some of the events that are coming up include the Krispy Kreme Glaze Kraze on October 29th as well as other 5K races and activities. To volunteer call 910-347-3141 or for the contact email addresses, see the announcements on the webpage or in the front office window. Contact Kylie Flickinger @ email events@josc-nc.com or Jordyn Bartholomew at the email address jordyn.swhs8@gmail.com.
- The Young American Creative Patriotic Art is an opportunity to compete for a state and national scholarship. Guidelines can be found in the guidance office.
Lifelines
- 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
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:
- All students interested in Swim Team need to stop by Dr. Beaty's room (1110) and fill out contact information posted outside the door. Also, remember parental permission forms and physicals are due before October 31.
A week of Scores:
Volleyball
- Richlands: 1 vs. Jacksonville: 3
- Richlands: 0 vs. West Carteret: 3
Soccer
- JV: 9 vs. Havelock: 0
- Varsity: 3 vs. Havelock: 0
- Varsity: 0 vs. Hobbton: 4
Football
- JV: 20 vs. West Craven: 55
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