Rose Hill Schools USD 394

Happy Paraprofessional Day to our incredible team of Paras across our district! You may not wear capes, but you're our everyday superheroes, lifting our students to new heights! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering support. Here's to celebrating YOU, the real stars of Rose Hill! 💫 #ParaprofessionalDay #RocketPride🚀 If you're interested in becoming a Rose Hill Superhero, apply today! (make sure to list which school you'd like to be a para at)~ https://bcsbc.org/335464_3

**Updated 3/29/2024*** Are you passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of students? We're excited to announce some updated open positions. We're more than just a school district – we're a small-town school family where collaboration, support, and community thrive. 🚀 If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, check out our open positions and apply today! Together, let's inspire greatness in every Rocket! #RocketPride Read more about these positions and apply online here: https://www.usd394.com/o/rose-hill-394/page/human-resources

Congratulations to RHHS staff and students for your outstanding performances at KMEA last month.! You can enjoy some of the wind ensemble's selections by clicking the link. https://youtu.be/f60cY7kXE2o

Who needs Rocket fan gear?!? The RHHS Track Team has opened up their team store for ordering. They have TONS of Rose Hill fan apparel and merch (bags, shirts, pants, bags, blankets, cups, and more!!) Check it out! 20% of all orders goes back to the team! https://www.blastfangear.com/collections/rose-hill-hs-track-and-field-fan-store

🌟 Join us THIS Saturday, March 23, from 2-4 PM for a heartwarming initiative by the RHHS KAY Club! 🌟 The RHHS KAY Club will be hitting the streets of Rose Hill to collect food donations for our local food bank as well as 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 shoes for Soles 4 Souls (https://soles4souls.org/). Start getting your food and shoe donations ready now and let's come together as a community to make a difference! 🫶🏼 Don't worry if we might miss your house! If you'd like us to swing by, simply send your address to kantholz-mitchell@usd394.com, and we'll make sure to include you in our route. Every contribution counts! 👟

🌟 Attention Rose Hill Senior Citizens Join us for an afternoon of fun and games! 🌟 Calling all senior citizens in or around Rose Hill! The Rose Hill Middle School STUCO invites you to a special BINGO event just for you! It's all happening this Friday, March 22, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM at the Senior Citizens Center here in Rose Hill. 🎉 Admission is totally free! 💰 Win over $100 in fabulous prizes! 🍪 Enjoy fun and treats sponsored by RHMS STUCO! If you know an area Senior Citizen that may or may not be on Facebook, please help spread the word and let them know! See you there!

Tonight is HS Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble and 5th grade Jazz Band & Percussion in the Auditorium at 7 PM. Attached is a link to a clip from our middle school concert last week - sound starts at 30 seconds in. https://youtu.be/4o7P6LIuvxw

We are proud to add Officer Jessica Starnes to our USD 394 Police Department. She joins Officer Smith. Picture and bio attached. https://5il.co/2gu6o

This link is the Superintendent Notes from last night's regular meeting - https://5il.co/2gt79

Let's give a warm welcome to our newest School Resource Officer, Jessica Starnes! Officer Starnes' journey began in 2016 with Haysville, where she initially started as the Animal Control Officer. While her love for animals remains strong, her passion for helping people led her to transition into law enforcement as an officer in 2017. Since 2018, she's had the privilege of serving as the School Resource Officer for USD 261, an experience that she cherishes dearly. Being an SRO is not just a job for her, it's the most rewarding and enjoyable aspect of being a Police Officer! She and her family made the move to the Rose Hill Community in 2021, and they've been absolutely loving every moment of it. "𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡! 𝙉𝙤𝙬, 𝙄'𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙐𝙎𝘿 394! 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚. 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧!" 🌟 Please join us in welcoming Jessica Starnes to the USD 394 family! #RocketPride🚀 #WeAreGrowing #USD394Family

🎀 Mark your calendars now and support our Rose Hill Girl's Soccer Team for their annual HOME Pink-Out game next month! This year, they're inviting the entire Rose Hill community to come together and cheer them on as they play for a cause close to all of our hearts. 👚 Show your support by purchasing their special edition shirts, available in pink and black! All proceeds will go towards cancer research, honoring the memory of Teacher/Coach Jerry Treat's Mom. Let's make a difference together! 🗓 Save the date: April 30th 🕔 JV Game: 5pm 🕖 Varsity Game: 7pm Scan the QR code or visit https://rhsoccer.bigcartel.com/ to get your shirts and join us next month for an unforgettable evening of soccer and solidarity. See you there! #PinkOut #SoccerForACause ⚽️ #RocketPride🚀

📚 As state assessments approach, we understand the importance of supporting our students every step of the way. At Rose Hill Schools, we're committed to ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for success. Check out these valuable tips to help guide your child through the upcoming assessments with ease and positivity. Together, let's empower our students to shine brightly! ✨ https://www.usd394.com/article/1511610

Here's your weekly calendar, Rockets! Have a great week! (if we missed an event, let us know!) *Schedule Subject to Change

The USD 394 Rose Hill Schools BOE will meet in Regular Session tonight, Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the USD 394 Central Office, located at 104 N Rose Hill Rd. You can access the packet here- https://www.usd394.com/documents/boe/boe-packets/558841 All community members are welcome to attend! 🚀

The March Regular Board Meeting for USD 394 will be tomorrow night at 6 PM in the Board Room at the Central Office. Board Packet is attached - https://5il.co/2gcmy

Congratulations Coach Saferite for being named the 2024 4A Wrestling Coach Of The Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association!! List of award winners attached - https://5il.co/2gpvs

Reminder that the board meeting for March is next Monday, March 18th, not tonight because of Spring Break.

This is the time of year for colds, flu, and other illnesses. As we continue through this season, here is another message from our school nurses: Please be advised that Influenza A and B, as well as Strep, continue to hit the district. We have sent numerous students home with flu-like symptoms and fevers. It is imperative that students remain home if they are ill. Students need to be symptom and fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before they can return to school. Fever is considered 100F or greater. Please note that students should also feel well enough to participate in normal activities before resuming school. If your child misses 3 or more days of school, we ask that you send a doctor's note in as soon as you're able to. (K.S.A. 72-3121). Symptoms noted are persistent coughing, sneezing, body aches, chills, fever, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion and drainage, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, fatigue, nausea. Some students have had only a few minor symptoms and have still tested positive for Influenza. Your help is important and greatly appreciated in preventing further spreading of these illnesses. Quick Tip: Spring Break is an excellent time to wash and/or sanitize the backpacks so the kids don't bring any of the germs home with them and they can enjoy their break in its entirety! ☀️ Our teachers and buildings crews will continue to do the same within the walls while we anxiously wait our little friends to return from their well-deserved break!

We've updated the Upcoming Events page for our Parents as Teachers program. There are some exciting and fun events coming up (especially mid-April) so definitely check it out and mark your calendars! https://www.usd394.com/page/parents-as-teachers

This week is National School Social Worker Week and we want to take this moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible dedication and impact of our school specialists who go above and beyond for our students! ❤️ Michelle Schrama: With compassion as her compass, Michelle works tirelessly to create a nurturing environment for our students. Her commitment to the well-being of every child is truly inspiring. Thank you, Michelle, for being a beacon of support for our Rockets! ❤️ Mai Daye: As our dedicated Behavioral Health Liaison and certified School Social Worker, Mai brings expertise and empathy to her role, ensuring that our students receive the care they need. Mai's positive impact on our school community is immeasurable. Thank you, Mai, for your unwavering dedication to the well-being of our students! Join us in expressing gratitude to these two for their incredible contributions to our students! #NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek #RocketPride🚀