Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony Live on YouTube
The Ralston High School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony will be live-streamed via the District’s YouTube channel. The graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 21st, starting at 2:00 pm at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
Here is a link to the District’s YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/live/Tu1oepaynGY?feature=share
Register Today - Fourth through Sixth Grade Summer Camp
All RPS students entering grades four through six for the 2023-2024 school year will have the chance to participate in the RPS Summer Camp. This fun, unique, and FREE opportunity will have a variety of activities for students focused on building and enhancing reading and math skills. The activities are provided by community partners, Ralston High School coaches, and student leaders.
RPS Summer Camp will also have reading challenges, opportunities to check out and win books, and so much more! And remember, this is all FREE for Ralston Public Schools students!
Dates and Times
June 13-15 from 1 - 3 pm at Seymour Elementary School
Programming Schedule
Session 1 (June 13): Spheros Coding w/ ESU#3. Derek and Dawn from ESU#3 will lead a fun and interactive session on coding. Students will test their skills on mini robots called spheros.
Session 2 (June 14): RHS Mini-Sports Camps. Coaches and players from several of Ralston High School’s athletic programs will lead students through several mini-sports camps. They will work with the students on skill development and proper sportsmanship through fun games and drills. Students will have the opportunity to participate in multiple sports throughout the session.
Session 3 (June 15): Prairie STEM and Spark Positivity. Students will explore space and under the sea through virtual reality headsets led by Prairie STEM staff. Students will also learn about social emotional regulation by exploring related apps on the VR headsets
Sign Up Today!
Don’t miss out on all the fun at RPS Summer Camp! All you need to do is register your student using this Google form. The deadline to sign up for RPS Summer Camp is Thursday, May 25th.
Athletic Summer Camps & RPS All Sports Camp - Register Today
Does your student love sports? Does your student enjoy being with friends, having fun, and participating in different activities? Make sure to sign them up for the RPS Youth All Sports Camp!
It takes place on Wednesday, May 24th, from 7:45 am to 12:00 pm for students going into 2nd - 6th grade at Ralston High School. The camp is FREE! Breakfast and lunch are available to participants. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to register today!
Link to registration form - CLICK HERE
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RHS Food Pantry Distribution Will Remain Throughout the Summer
Ralston High School will continue to host its monthly food distribution throughout the summer. The dates will be June 6th, June 27th, and August 1st. These events are in partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Families can begin to line up at 4:00 pm at Ralston High School (8969 Park Drive) in the main parking lot on the east side of the school. The food distribution will go from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
It will be a drive-through distribution, so you will not need to get out of your car. Ralston High School staff volunteers will direct individuals on where to park and help with the food distribution.
District Communication for the Summer
To keep families informed throughout the summer, the District will send communication via email on Thursday, June 15th & Thursday, July 13th.
A text message will accompany each email as a reminder to check your inbox for the information.
Summer Hours at the District’s Administration Office
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
** Closed on Monday, May 29th, and Tuesday, July 4th **
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Below is information on changes approved by the Board of Education to the 2023-2024 school year calendar.
• August 10 2023: First day of school for only Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th and 9th grade (1:30 pm dismissal).
• August 11, 2023: All students report. It will be a regular early dismissal day.
• January 3, 2024: Staff and students will start the second semester together.
• March 8, 2024: No School - Professional learning/collaborative plan day.
• March 11, 2024: No School
• March 29, 2024: No School
• May 23, 2024: Last day of school
The new version of the calendar is attached below and is also available on the District website.
OneWorld Mobile Health Clinic to Offer Sports Physicals
Starting in May, the OneWorld Mobile Health Clinic will begin to offer sports physicals to Ralston Middle School and Ralston High School students. This will benefit RPS students. They will be able to receive their sports physicals early and will not have to leave their school campus to receive their sports physicals for the 2023-2024 school year.
Parents can schedule students’ sports physicals after May 1st by calling the OneWorld Mobile Health Clinic number at 402-880-4870. As a reminder, the OneWorld Mobile Health Clinic is located at RHS every Tuesday from 8 am to 3:30 pm and at Ralston Middle School every Friday from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
SORA Summer Reading App
Our District Media Specialists would like to take this opportunity to share with you information about the SORA Reading App. Sora is an app for students to read books they pick and that their teachers assign. The app allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library. The setup is simple - find your school and sign in. Then download or stream your favorite books to your device.
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