Good morning Shells! Today is Friday, October 24, 2025.
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Just a quick reminder to bring your computer chargers with you to class each day. We’ve had a lot of low-battery emergencies lately, and we want everyone powered up and ready to go. Keep those Chromebooks charged and those chargers on you—your teachers (and your battery life) will thank you!
Red Ribbon week starts next week. Show your commitment to a drug free life by wearing mix-match clothing on Monday, because we don’t get mixed up in drugs.
Student Council will be selling boo-grams on Monday and Tuesday during lunch in the Commons. Surprise someone with candy and a message on Friday when boograms will be delivered.
Are you planning ahead for your outfits for Red Ribbon Week?
Tuesday is Twin Day - support each other to stay drug free
Wednesday is Pajama Day - wake up drug free
Thursday - Camo Day - hide from drugs
Friday - It’s Boo to drugs - wear you Halloween costume, but no masks please
Any 10th, 11th or 12th grader who wants to explore options within the military should sign up to take the ASVAB test on November 13th in the CoLab Room. Interested students need to sign up in the guidance office and submit the permission form by Friday, October 31st. See Mrs. Garrison or Mrs. Hansen for more information.
Seniors, it’s that time of the year to fill out your senior section of the yearbook! You should have received the Senior Section Google Form in your email this morning. Please let Mrs. Schrewe know if you have any questions. Senior Forms are due December 12th! Even if you don’t have your senior picture taken, please fill out the form now and then upload your picture later.
Ms. Snyder would like to thank everyone for their Day of the Dead submissions. Last minute submissions will be accepted through today. Go visit the display in the Rox gallery!
The Student Council invites you to join the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest! You can win a gift card, have your artwork displayed in the student gallery, and help promote a drug free message. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school or ask Mrs. Lish for details. All posters must be submitted by Friday, October 24.
Ms. Hanneken’s Biology II class is selling spider plants for $5.00 to raise money for the garden. Swing by her room to pick up a plant before they’re all gone.
Next week RHS will be hosting the IHSA girls volleyball regional. The IHSA sets the price for postseason events and admission to the volleyball regional games is $8 REEF members will be admitted for free but must show their card to the ticket taker to be admitted at no charge.
Today is Zero Hero Celebration Day for our 1st Quarter Zero Heroes. Tickets will be distributed to third hour classes today and each Zero Hero can get two doughnuts during their lunch period today.
ROX STARS: The following students received recognition as a ROX STAR recently. If you receive a ROX STAR Nomination, please come to the office this morning to pick up a ticket for a free item from the Cafe:
E.B. Rushing
The lunch menu for today includes:
Baked Potato with Chili and Cheese Cup, Celery Sticks with Ranch
Students, at this time, your cellphones should be docked in your classrooms and your backpacks in your lockers.
Make it a great day, Shells!