Just a reminder that Prom is next Saturday, March 21.
Prom will be held as scheduled on Saturday. Due to the unconventional circumstances we are experiencing this year, the way we handle Grand March will be different. Parents and siblings of our students attending prom will be the ONLY ones allowed in for viewing of the Grand March. These names will be on a list and only these people will be allowed in. The doors will open at 8:15 and Grand March will begin promptly at 8:30. Additional pictures will take place until 9:00 at which time students will enter the dance and all parents will be asked to leave.
For others wanting to view the Grand March it will be streamed live on our Facebook page. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are doing this for the health and safety of our students and community members. Thank you.
Mr. Becker
This was received from NSAA today:
The NSAA is aware of the fluidity of COVID-19 and the potential impact hosting statewide events could have regarding the on-going public health threat. Many of our member schools are making decisions in the best interest of their student participants, coaches and communities. The NSAA is regretfully suspending district and state speech contests until further notice.
This is an unprecedented event. The NSAA Board of Directors and staff understand the hardship this has created for our membership. The NSAA will use this time to evaluate potential alternatives and the next steps for moving forward.
For your information - Northeast Scholastic Contest and Quiz Bowl have been cancelled.
For your information, State FFA Convention has now been canceled by the State Leadership Group due to the COVID-19 issues.
The Northeast Community College Scholastic Contest and Quiz Bowl scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 is CANCELLED.
The health and safety of students and employees, as well as campus visitors, is the main priority of Northeast Community College. Due to the concerns related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its reported spread into our area, College administration has deemed it prudent to cancel the Scholastic Contest and Quiz Bowl on March 18. At this time, no decision to reschedule the event has been made.
The 2020-2021 school year will bring many exciting changes to the Rock County High School gym. Along with the floor and the bleachers you may also notice a new scoreboard. We are giving six local businesses the chance to promote their company by advertising on the scoreboard with three ads going under each scoreboard. The ads will cost $1000 each. This is on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Mrs. Fischer if you are interested in this opportunity.
The Rock County Speech Team will be presenting their speeches on Sunday, March 15th at 2:00 at the Old Feed Store Art Center.
Creighton Prime Time Speech Invitational Results:
Hannah Keller - 5th - Informative
Suzi Smiley - 5th - Extemporaneous
Congratulations!
SPEECH RESULTS:
OC Whirlwind Speech Meet Results (February 29):
Carson Shaw - 4th Place - Entertainment
Hannah Keller - 2nd Place - Informative
NVC Speech Results (March 2):
Hannah Keller - 4th Place - Informative
Suzi Smiley - 2nd Place - Extemporaneous
Alex Chavez - 6th Place - Extemporaneous
Junior boys
interested in Boys State or the Junior Law Cadet Program see Mr. Dohrman. Applications are due March 1st.
Seniors attending a community college in Nebraska
are reminded to apply for a Weller Grant. The application has moved online this year and the due date has been moved up to March 1st. A link is posted on our website.
High School Track practice will start on Monday, March 2nd after school for all track athletes except for girls basketball players.
All Junior and Sophomore students planning to enroll in Dual Credit college classes next school year need to come to the English room at the beginning of 7th period on Tuesday, March 3rd. You must have your Social Security Number. See Mr. Dohrman if you have any questions.
Boys Subdistrict Bracket
Bussinger Wins Nebraska Model Bridge Contest
The Distance Learning Physics Class, with students from Ainsworth and Rock County high schools, attended the 41st annual Nebraska Model Bridge Contest on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora, Nebraska. Bridges were judged for best construction and most unique design prior to being tested to determine their efficiency. Efficiency is determined by dividing the weight the bridge held by the actual weight of the bridge. Sloan Raymond’s bridge held 45.8 pounds for an efficiency of 915, placing eleventh. Victor Carranza’s bridge held 60.5 pounds for an efficiency of 1120, placing eighth. Brendan Bussinger’s bridge held 92.7 pounds for an efficiency of 1812, placing first to win the state contest. He received a trophy, cash prize and an engineering scholarship to UNL. He is eligible to rebuild his bridge to enter it in the International Contest on Saturday, May 9th in Chicago. Team scores were also kept for each participating school. Ainsworth placed fourth and Rock County placed seventh.
Rock County FFA Members please wear official dress to school tomorrow, Monday, February 24th. We will be taking a yearbook photo in the gym at 7:45 a.m.
Girls Basketball District Final Information
North Central vs Superior
Friday, February 28th @ Ord
Tip Off is 6:00PM
Rock County Public Schools is doing a fundraiser to support the Zak Palmer family during difficult times. Beginning on Tuesday, February 25th through Friday, February 26th we are having a coin war between the classes at BGS and Pony Lake. The class with the most money raised will receive a popcorn/movie party! If BGS/Pony Lake raises $500 as a whole, they will earn a school-wide popcorn/movie party!
The high school students will also be encouraged to participate. Any students who donate to the family will be permitted to wear a hat in the building next week as well as being allowed to have food and drink during class time. Also, on Friday, we encourage all students and staff to wear orange in support of Zak.
Code club is today from 3:30-4:30.
Levi Lewis finishes 3rd at Districts. He goes on to State.