Summer is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year and lay plans for the future! The RCISD Counseling Team provided a huge amount of support for students and families in 2023-2024! And congratulations to RCISD Counselor of the Year Heather Myers! #RCISDJoy
Two Royse City ISD Principals were shining bright in the state's capital earlier this month! Congratulations to these leaders for earning well-deserved recognition and making us so proud!
WR FORT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL WENDY PRATER
Building strong relationships with teachers, students and parents, Wendy Prater has created a positive and collaborative student-centered learning environment at Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. Under Prater’s leadership, Fort Elementary’s focus on relationship-building has contributed to higher student achievement, higher teacher retention and higher community engagement. Prater’s exceptional leadership and commitment to learners on her campus have led her to be named the 2024 NAESP National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Texas by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).
OUIDA BALEY MS PRINCIPAL ANGELEE MORALES
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Executive Director Archie McAfee attended the board meeting to recognize Principal Angelee Morales as 2024 Texas Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals from the twenty regional Education Service Centers in the state. There are more than 6,000 principals and assistant principals in Texas public secondary schools. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership. Mrs. Morales has served as Ouida Baley Middle School principal since 2018.
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The RCISD Counseling Department established a new student mentor program in 2023-24! In its first year of operation, district employees were partnered with students across the district. A few of those mentors were able to attend the June School Board Meeting in celebration of the new program. ur mentor program was created to help students feel they have someone cheering for them…in their corner.
According to Director of Counseling Melanie Acker, the RCISD Mentor Program was inspired by this Rita Pierson quote. “ Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."
Dozens of Royse City FFA Students were honored at the June 17, 2024 School Board Meeting! Congratulations to these hardworking young men and women. Thank you to their dedicated teachers and families who help projects succeed. Read the full story at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1648018
Congratulations, RCHS Class of 2024's Adeline Nenzou! She was honored last week by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) for the Teens Serving Texas Award and the TASSP All-State Academic Team at the statewide TASSP annual principal conference in Austin. "Above all else, students first." We are so proud of you! #TASSP2024 #RCISDJOY
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free nutritious, shelf-stable food and fresh produce to students, staff, and the community through school-based distributions once a month. Located in the back parking lot of Baley MS at 1310 East Hwy 66. A distribution is happening today until 10:30 a.m. and will occur again on July 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Professional development is a passion in Royse City ISD! Thank you to the Summer PD designers and hardworking educators for growing in your craft and preparing for 2024-2025. #RCISDJoy
Due to road construction on FM 2642 please enter RCHS CCA entrance and exit at North Stadium exit; RCHS summer office hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Thursday. Please note district offices will be closed July 1st-5th.
YMCA Summer Day Camps begin next week! Visit. https://www.ymcadallas.org/youth_development/summer_camps/day_camps/roysecity to register for any needed weeks throughout the summer. Thanks to Anita Scott Elem for hosting!
Please note that all campuses and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. We commemorate all the men and women who have died while in military service.
Looking for some summertime activities for your children? Check out our growing list of Summer Athletic Camps: https://roysecitysports.rankone.com/Website/custompagefiles/652/RCHS%20Summer%20Camps%202024%20(8).pdf
Ag Days! 4th graders from across RCISD visit the Ag Complex at RCHS to learn about careers and ag related industries. From livestock to bees and drones, students get a glimpse into what awaits them in high school. RCHS Class of 2022 Kaitlynn Hughes created this fun tradition!
Davis Elementary made history by becoming the first ever Blue Ribbon School in Royse City ISD from the US Department of Education! This huge honor was celebrated with a Blue Ribbon Bash last week. The Davis Color Guard presented the flags and school leaders commended students and staff on their hard work. A few tears flowed as each student presented a special Blue Ribbon Schools pin to each staff member! #DavisDriven #RCISDJoy
Don't forget that the Royse City ISD Calendar has early release schedules on both Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The last day of school is Thursday, May 23! #RCISDJoy
Congratulations RCHS Val & Sal! Principal Brooke McMaster recognized the hard work and academic performance demonstrated by the Class of 2024’s top two graduating students. Valedictorian Alex Hall and Salutatorian Hayden Wofford were honored at a recent board meeting. #RCISDJoy
Some of our 2024 retirees were able to join us for a Staff Appreciation Luncheon last week. Congratulations to Mrs. Frizell, Mrs. McCreary and Mrs. Wesley! Thank you for serving our students and impacting the community. #RCISDJoy
Board Meeting Recap: For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Royse City High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This is the third consecutive year for the council to earn this prestigious designation. In order to achieve this, council leaders and Advisor Leah Voth put together an extensive portfolio of their initiatives, events, and accomplishments that yielded positive impacts on their campus, community, district, and state. They presented this portfolio to building Principal Brooke McMaster, who then approved and endorsed them for the recognition. After a waiting period, they learned that the National Student Council had designated them, along with 72 other high schools in the state of Texas, as the most elite “Gold Council of Excellence” honorees.
Board Meeting Spotlight: Coach Tiffany Null recognized and celebrated Senior Jacelyn Neighbors for claiming the Class 6A State Championship in Pole Vault. Congratulations to a very hardworking student-athlete and the support team around her! #RCISDJoy
Board Meeting Spotlight: Adeline Nenzou, a senior at Royse City High School, has been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a member of the TASSP All-State Academic Team. This prestigious award was designed to recognize Texas high school seniors for their understanding academic achievements and focuses attention on the rewards of superior scholarship. Many outstanding senior students were nominated by their high school principals based on their scores on the SAT or ACT test, overall academic grade point average, pursuit of an advanced diploma, and other evidence of exceptional academic ability. Each student nominated was asked to write a monitored 300–500-word essay to submit with their application. From this group of outstanding young scholars, twenty were chosen for the TASSP All State Academic Team. As a member of the TASSP All-State Academic Team, Adeline will be invited to the TASSP Summer Workshop on June 13, 2024, to receive a $500 award.
