Congratulations to our Student of the Month for March, Taryn Shepard!
Taryn, 10th Grade, has earned a Cumulative GPA of 3.91 and currently holds a 4.0 GPA for this Semester. Taryn is very involved at Riley County High School, participating in; Basketball, Softball, Volleyball as well as being an FFA Officer, and SADD, Pep Club, FCA, and StuCo member. Congratulations Taryn, keep up the great work!
Here is what our staff had to say about Taryn.
Mrs. Steiner – “Taryn is a joy to be around. She is always willing to jump in and help when needed. She goes above and beyond what is expected more times than not. It’s been fun to watcher her grow confidence and mature the last two years. Taryn is a great asset to our school.”
Mrs. Kachelhoffer – “Taryn carries herself with class and shine. Her positive attitude and respectful demeanor make her a great role model and leader at our school. Athletically and academically, TShep puts her all into whatever she is doing. She never hesitates to help a teammate or classmate and after a conversation with her you are guaranteed to walk away with a smile on your face!”
Thank you to Danielle Troncin, youth prevention program facilitator, who presented to our students today on coping skills, social awareness, and cyberbullying.
One of our Key Club seniors, Jace Ricketts, was the recipient of a Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship, in the amount of $750! This scholarship is given to 44 Kansas High School and College students to aid them in their education. Both Jace's academics and willingness to serve his community were factors that were taken into consideration for this award. Congratulations Jace!
Congratulations to these ladies for their recognition as Mid-East League Basketball selections! L to R: CJ Rignell (11th Grade), Lindsey Roles (12th Grade), and Hailey Sharp (12th Grade). Great job and Go Falcons!
Congratulations to these three Seniors for their recognition as Mid-East League Basketball selections! From L to R: Ty Webber (Honorable Mention), Trey Harmison, and Korin Koenig. Go Falcons!
Internet and phones both now appear to be working. Thanks for your patience.
Parents/patrons*. We apologize, our internet and phones are down. This is an issue with our provider, who is working to correct it. Please email one of the principals or secretaries with attendance if your student is out today. Again, sorry for the inconvenience, we will do what we can on our end.
RCGS PTO Online Auction - FINAL DAY to bid in our Online Auction!
The auction begins to end at 5:00 P.M.
Click here to view and bid: https://tinyurl.com/mr3yj5uh
Lots will end 30 seconds apart. If a bid is entered with (30) seconds remaining, the lot will RESET to (30) seconds remaining. All lots will close and sell when there are no more bids after (30) seconds.
*Purchased Item Pick Up – March 26th and March 27th at RCGS from 10:00 – 2:00.
Here is the All-MEL Wrestling Team for 2022! Congratulations to Samson Waggoner (11th Grade) for earning All-MEL honors. And congratulations to Kaden Gutsch (9th Grade) for earning All-MEL honorable mention. Great job and Go Falcons!
Make plans to attend the FFA Showcase Event on March 21st. Annual Consignment, Project, and Work Auction to be held at RCHS Ag Shop. Meal at 6:30 pm.
The RCGS PTO Online Auction is now LIVE and will be open through March 25th!
*Purchased Item Pick Up – March 26th and March 27th at RCGS from 10:00 – 2:00.*
Click here to view and bid: https://tinyurl.com/mr3yj5uh
RCGS PTO thanks you for your support!
Juniors are currently giving career presentations in ELA class. This is also part of their student engagement project. Pictured are Tristan Abernathy whose career was welding, and Julianna Davies who presented on nursing.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for February: Ashton Bartlett and Jace Ricketts!
Ashton, a Senior, has earned a current GPA of 4.0 and cumulative GPA of 3.76. He is involved in Culture Club, FFA, Key Club, Pep Club, SADD, and Student Council.
Jace, a Senior, has a current and cumulative GPA of 4.0. He is involved in Baseball and Football as well as Culture Club, FCCLA, FFA, Key Club, NHS, Pep Club, and SADD.
Here is what our staff had to say about these two great young men!
Mrs. Seyfried – “I've been lucky enough to teach Ashton all 4 years at Riley County and he has constantly impressed me. He is smart, caring and responsible but what makes him stand out is his selfless actions and his emotional maturity. He is always helping others just because they need help. He is great at communicating with peers and helping them understand class concepts. He also has a highly developed moral compass that most high schoolers don't have. He knows what is right and wrong, has defined it for himself, and doesn't let others sway him into things he knows he doesn't want to do. I love that he fits in with his peers and is a great classmate, but is independent enough to take care of himself and his work first. He works hard to make his life better, he doesn't get defeated when work is tough, he puts others' needs at the same level as his, and I have no doubt that Riley County High School will be missing something next year once he graduates.”
Ms. Hopson – “Ashton is an outstanding student and one of the most trustworthy people at this school. He came in as a Peer Tutor for me this semester and has been a tremendous help. He stepped right in and started helping students right away. The students love having Ashton in class as he keeps things entertaining while also serving as a role model for the sophomores. He is a natural leader and teacher and should definitely consider a career in education in the future. Ashton is incredibly patient with the students and genuinely wants to help. I truly enjoy having Ashton in my class and appreciate all of the assistance he has given thus far.”
Ms. Church – “Jace is very independent and has great goals for himself. He is caring, and has a big heart for helping people. He is creative and enjoys sharing his creativity with others. He is selfsufficient, knowledgeable, energetic, positive, and has a great sense of humor. I'm sure he could find reasons to complain, but his countenance is always cheerful and his words are always kind. I am so proud of all of his accomplishments.”
Mrs. Steiner – “Jace continues to impress me with his willingness to go above and beyond for our school. He is hard working and committed to whatever task he is doing. I don't hear Jace complain and if there is a problem, he is quick to find a solution. He is creative and uses this to positively impact the school!”
RCGS PTO’s Online Auction will be open March 9th - March 25th.
Proceeds of the auction will benefit all students at RCGS. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Online auction powered by: Gavel Roads
Online auction sponsored by: BHS Construction, Inc.
Cody Sharp, Kyle Campbell, Gus Smith, Taryn Shepard, El Burton, Mr. Haynes, and Mr. Downing along with members of Farm Bureau helped pack over 4000 meals for people in Riley County on wednesday. A portion of these meals will also be distributed to the Riley Food Bank next week.
Good luck to Ryan McClure (Trumpet) and BreAnn Miesner (Clarinet) as they travel to Wichita this weekend for All-State Band 1-4A! Big thanks to Mrs. Lloyd for her consistent student support and overall success as Director of Bands! Go Falcons!
22-23 Out of District Student Applications are open to be submitted. If you are a current out of district family, you received an email today with a link to the form to submit your request.
*JH basketball finals are set for Monday in Alma* 8th grade will play Wabaunsee for 5-6 at 5:00 in the South gym, and 7th grade will play St. Marys for 3-4 in the North gym at around 6:00 following game 1 of the 7th grade side. Go Falcons!
*JH BB PATRONS* Tournament brackets posted. 7th will start play vs Rock Creek @ 9am, 8th will play Rossville @ around 10am. Both play twice. Team bus leaves from the grade school at 7:15am tomorrow. Monday is TBD based on Saturday. League passes are not accepted. Go Falcons!
