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September 14, 2022

Please enjoy this week’s edition of Pirate Talk, featuring the latest news, social media and upcoming dates.

VIDEOS - see highlights in this week's Pirate Talk video and the #WeRrRiver video.

NEW THIS WEEK

• Homecoming Food Truck Tailgate, Parade, Football Game on September 23
  1. Pre-sale food tickets and raffle tickets now available online
• Sixteen RRHS Students Earn National Merit Honors
  1. Nine named semifinalists; seven selected as Commended Scholars
• RRMS September 11 Memorial
  1. Social studies teacher Ben Purdy talks about the Memorial at the entrance of the school, how it came about and several of the artifacts on display.
• RRCSD Earns National Distinction for Student Data Privacy Practices
  1. Becomes second district in Ohio to earn the award
• Titan Payment Portal Now Open
  1. Portal used for adding funds to lunch accounts
• RRHS Class of 2023 Commencement Will Take Place on June 4, 2023
  1. Ceremony held at RRHS stadium
• Start with Hello Week in RRCSD Runs from September 19-23
  1. Program is organized by Sandy Hook Promise

PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED

• RRPL Programs for Parents/Guardians
  1. Programs include Roadmap to College Admission 101, ACT & SAT Test Tips Session and FAFSA Workshops
• Safe School Helpline
  1. Anonymously report unsafe behaviors, threats or activities 24 hours per day
  2. Call 1-800-4-1-VOICE (ext. 359)
  3. Text 614-426-0240, then type TIPS
• Mental Health Resources
  1. RRCSD is here to offer help to students who may be struggling. This webpage offers materials and resources to anyone in need.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Twitter (@RrCitySchools)
• Instagram (@RrCitySchools)
• RRCSD Mobile App (Download on the Apple Store or Google Play)
• #WeRrRiver – We are Caring. We are Exceptional. We are Competitive.

UPCOMING DATES

• September 14: KIS 5^th Grade Band Night, 7:00pm
• September 15: Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:30pm
• September 19-23: Homecoming Spirit Week
• September 19: RRHS Winter Sports Pre-season Meeting, 6:00pm
• September 23: RRHS Club Picture Day
• September 23: Homecoming Food Truck Tailgate & Parade, 4:30pm
• September 27: RRMS 8^th Grade Washington D.C. Parent/Guardian Meeting, 6:30pm