November Highlights from Around the District

• #RrSchools November e-Newsletter.
• Kensington Intermediate School officially received its National Blue Ribbon Award at the recognition ceremony in Washington D.C. It is the second time KIS has earned the prestigious award.
• Rocky River Middle School and Kensington Intermediate School were named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Middle School/Elementary School lists.
• RRCSD received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United State and Canada. According to the GFOA, the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
• RRCSD set-up pantries stocked with food, clothing, toiletries, supplies and more at each building. The pantries were started with funds from the American Rescue Plan and are being offered to help families during the holiday and winter seasons.
• Students around the district recognized Veterans Day in a number of different ways. Goldwood students made cards for veterans at local nursing homes and Kensington students continued their tradition of lining the tree lawn in front of the school with American flags.
• RRHS Drama Department hit the stage for a successful Fall Play with the production of Lost in Yonkers.
• “The President’s Own” United State Marine Band visited with band students from RRHS and RRMS during its Midwest tour.
• The RRHS Model UN delegation competed at Case Western Reserve with Allison Gorius and Ellie Harkins each earning a Best Delegate Gavel award.
• RRMS hosted its annual Spelling Bee. Eighth grader Henry Galla was the overall winner of the 7^th/8^th grade division for the second consecutive year. Galla qualified to represent RRMS at the upcoming Scripps Regional Cuyahoga County Spelling Bee.
• Kensington students held a Food Drive from in early November with all donations benefitting the Rocky River Assistance Program.
• Beach Preschool students held its annual Turkey Trot and a Fall Family Feast for Thanksgiving.
• The girls soccer team reached the OHSAA Division II state championship match, falling to Cincinnati Summit Day, 1-0. The Pirates, who defeated Bay in a shootout in the state semifinals, finished the year with a 22-1 record.
• The RRHS boys cross country team made its first appearance at the OHSAA Division I state championship in program history, finishing fifth overall as a team.
• The RRHS girls cross country team competed at the OHSAA Division I state championship and placed 10^th overall as a team.