Big thanks to Mrs. Paula Walker for visiting Glenda Arnold ECLC today to surprise staff with a slice of her amazing banana cake! What a nice treat to start the day.
Board Meeting Recap: 9th Grader Kylee Glosson shared an ongoing service project for 4H GLOBE Organization in which she is currently collecting hygiene products for students who may be unhoused or facing a crisis situation. She plans to pursue social work after high school. Collection boxes are located at Royse City High School.
There are no two ways about it! We need yearbooks from the past for an exciting new display project that will feature as many digital yearbooks from RCHS as possible. You may donate or loan us the yearbook for digital scanning. Check this link to see what years are still missing from our records. Yearbooks may be dropped off at RCISD Admin on Epps Road during work hours. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xF9GYBu5WsvSeFDDXFFpDMmNaS5DSB2BpoAaHuCHh1U/edit?usp=sharing
From Washington D.C.! Congratulations to Davis Elementary on being the first school in district history to be named a National Blue Ribbon School! 🎉 🖤💛
The Friends of Texas Public Schools named Superintendent Kevin Worthy as one of three Ambassadors of the Year for 2023! Mr. Worthy was honored at the Baylor Club at a state-wide event celebrating the amazing things happening in Texas Public Schools. #RCISDJoy
Early Release planned for Friday, November 17 and Thanksgiving Break is coming soon!
Royse City ISD 8th graders are enjoying the chance to preview opportunities that await them in high school. This "8th Grade Invasion" event allows students first hand information as they prepare to select high school courses. Way to go RCHS and Career and Technical Education staff for making this such a fun and memorable experience for students. Big shout out to RCISD Transportation as well for making this trip possible. #RCISDJoy
A message from MySchoolBucks:
Some parents may see a Program Fee of $2.50 at their next transaction made on MySchoolBucks. This one-time fee will be charged only in connection with the first payment made during November & December 2023. If you have any questions, please call the MySchoolBucks Admin Support line at 800-803-6755.
Awesome! Thank you to Toyota of Rockwall for your ongoing support of our amazing educators. The Royse City ISD 2023 Elementary & Secondary Teachers of the Year have picked up their wrapped Teacher of the Year Cars! Congratulations Natasha Hampton and Lauren Jones!
Need childcare during school holidays? Check out these YMCA offerings. http://www.ymcadallas.org/holidaycamp
Your children. Your schools. Royse City ISD is proud to release the 6th Annual Community Scorecard reporting on what matters locally. Inside, you will find progress and performance in key areas of interest. Find every edition at: https://www.rcisd.org/o/rcisd/page/community-based-accountability
RCISD Athletics is proud to announce the RCHS Class of 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: Kerry "Spider" Mantooth (since 95'), Michaela Travers Merutka (18'), & Anthony Cantrell (99')!
Thanks to Lakepointe Church for visiting our campuses as part of Serve Your City Day! From refreshing student learning spaces to painting faded recess areas, our students were greeted with a nice surprise this morning! Community support make our schools even stronger. @LPChurch
Worthy Fate High School colors and mascot revealed at November school board meeting following 36-member committee. More at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1298174
Board Meeting Recap: For 2023, only 352 schools in America and 29 schools in Texas earned this title based on their overall academic performance and/or progress in closing achievement gaps among student group assessments. Davis Elementary is Royse City ISD’s longest standing elementary campus and the only campus in district history to earn this coveted title. Davis Elementary will again be honored in February of 2024 at the annual Texas Association of School Administrators conference in Austin. More at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1249128
Board Meeting Recap: 17 STUDENTS EARN 2023 COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION! The College Board National Recognition Programs award academic honors to sophomores and juniors who take eligible administrations of AP®, PSAT/NMSQT®, or PSAT™ 10 exams, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and identify as African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native, or attend high school in a rural area or small town. Congratulations to these recipients from Royse City High School:
Alexis Puga: NHRA, NRSTA
Axel Pabon Pabon: NRSTA
Benjamin Woodruff: NRSTA
Brandon Duran: NHRA, NRSTA
Caden Brawner: NRSTA
Carsyn Norvell: NRSTA
Gael Aguilar: NHRA
Gavin Martinez: NHRA
Giancarlo Martin: NHRA
Jenna Williams: NAARA
Jessica Franklin: NRSTA
Lordsdeed Mbuan: NAARA
Luke Ainley: NRSTA
MaKayla Edwards: NRSTA
Max Huff: NRSTA
Presley Hancock: NRSTA
William Wofford: NRSTA
Award Key:
National African American Recognition Award (NAARA)
National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA)
National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA)
National Indigenous Award (NIA)
Royse City ISD invites you to celebrate the construction of its 7th elementary school in Waterscape. This beautiful new school will open in August of 2024 to serve a fast growing area. Sign a steel beam with well wishes, quotes or your favorite scripture. Northstar Construction will provide BBQ snacks. Hope to see you there!
Wear orange on Wednesday, October 18 for Unity Day as we stand against bullying and for kindness! #RCISDJoy
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 285 children in the US will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations around the world to raise awareness and support.
Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil. 1 de cada 285 niños en los Estados Unidos será diagnosticado con cáncer antes de cumplir 20 años. El mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil es reconocido cada mes de septiembre por organizaciones de cáncer infantil de todo el mundo para crear conciencia y apoyo.
The RCHS Cultural Collaborative Club is proud to present the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Program on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the RCHS Performing Arts Center. Staff may attend for free with a badge. Adult tickets are $5 and student tickets are $3. Click here to purchase tickets if needed. https://rcisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/295?access_code=0b7740e4ffd5848378f3692c5513e8b6e3f6fa71
