Administration changes the discipline system
May 17, 2012 • Sophie Medrano
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Roughly 150 students experience disciplinary issues every week. The number one reason is hall sweeps. The administration notes that during certain times of the year the lack of discipline among students fluctuates in a somewhat predictable pattern. “Students get most stressed during the daylight... Read more »
Students offered community service to get off LOP list
April 12, 2012 • Sorayah Zahir
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Students whose names are on the Loss of Privileges list for disciplinary issues had a chance to get themselves off the list by means of community service. RHS administration teamed up with the city of Rowlett Parks and Recreations Department to provide free student labor. “We wanted to give students... Read more »
Tornado drill during possible tornado
April 3, 2012
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UPDATE 2: According to an outcall from district, students are still under weather shelter lockdown and buses are not running yet. Parents are lining up at RHS to sign their students out. 4 p.m. April 3. UPDATE: This is a confirmed tornado lock down and, at the earliest, students will be released... Read more »
Eagles soccer teams ready to face Richardson schools in playoffs
April 2, 2012 • Bernie Ceniceros
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Play-offs for Division 9 & 10-5A begin tomorrow, and both Eagles’ soccer teams are in it. They qualified in different fashions, however. The Lady Eagles qualified in the first place seed, finishing as co-district champions with McKinney Boyd. They finished the season 13-1, and share the same record... Read more »
Freshman discovers energy drinks can be a real downer
February 10, 2012 • Patrick Climer
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Freshman Brigham Murfee, like many teens his age, loved energy drinks like Monster; so much so, he drank one almost every day for the better part of three months. However, he soon found that his long term energized diet was wreaking havoc on his body, and he became chronically ill. “Well…why?”... Read more »
Dead ducks appear in parking lot
January 23, 2012 • Staff Report
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During the morning hours before lunch Jan. 20, two cars fell victim to being “ducked.” Contrary to rumors, the ducks were not killed during school hours. An RHS student went hunting the night before, forgetting to remove the dead ducks from the back of his truck. Another student then found... Read more »
Morning traffic still causing headaches
January 9, 2012 • Jared Dunham
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UPDATE: On Jan. 11, about 210 students signed in to hall sweep first period. Traffic delays were a common excuse. The number dropped to about 20 students on Jan. 12. Mr. Miller continues to communicate with the NTTA regarding adjustments to the traffic signals. —– The office received more... Read more »
HOSA shows Rowlett firefighters appreciation
December 7, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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Rowlett HOSA delivered Thanksgiving dinner to each Rowlett fire station to express appreciation for the fire fighters. HOSA students collected money in the weeks before Thanksgiving to provide turkey, ham, and all of the fixings. Originally, HOSA was going to make pancakes for the firefighters... Read more »
New wing construction expected to begin this summer
November 17, 2011 • Rachel Crouse & Sorayah Zahir
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Construction plans for the new addition are moving forward. Within the next few years enrollment is expected to reach 2,800 students at RHS. The new wing will take the place all 18 portables except for the reassignment room portable (RAC). In addition, the cafeteria will be enlarged. “I’m... Read more »
Students launch annual food drive
November 8, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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Last year, RHS won the district food drive after collecting over 14,000 cans of nonperishable foods. Some changes have been made to the drive this year: the food will be accumulated through fifth period classes instead of second and a sculpture contest among clubs and organizations will be held to help... Read more »
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