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Daily Announcements
Friday, March 22, 2024
Good Morning Ketcham Nation!
Today is Day 2
Today's Motivation: "Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered." Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States.
VETERANS APPRECIATION
Please join the Wappingers Varsity Girls Lacrosse team at their first Veterans Appreciation game this Monday, March 25 on the RCK field. There will be a brief ceremony honoring our veterans at 4:35 and then the girls will play Clarkstown South at 4:45.
All veterans are invited to join us for the ceremony, and all fans are encouraged to help us celebrate their service and watch the game, so please spread the word!
ART MADNESS
In honor of Youth Art Month (YAM), please help the Half Year PhotoMedia classes with their Art Madness Contest. We are down to our Final Three and need YOUR help to choose the top photo! Winner will be announced on Friday, 3/22.
Vote at the attached link: https://forms.gle/YC4e6txZp93A5vvT9
SENIOR CLASS MURAL
Any senior interested in being considered to design and paint the Class of 2024 should submit their design to Ms. Bunt in Room 241 by March 22.
FIELD TRIP
Class of 2025 - we will be offering a field trip to the Culinary Institute of America on Thursday, April 16th. This is open to any Class of 2025 student with a strong interest in the Culinary Arts. Students who are enrolled in the CTI Culinary Program, or a food course at RCK will be eligible to attend. We can take up to 40 students. Any students who do not meet the selection criteria will not be eligible to attend. There will be a waiting list once we fill the first 40 seats. Please see Ms. Soltish or Mr. Carpenter in the Main Guidance Office (room 217) with any questions.
LITERARY MAGAZINE
The RCK Literary Magazine is the perfect club for anyone who enjoys expressing their creativity through their writing, art, or photography. Our Prompt Challenge for April is "Nature's Gifts" Share your warming tales with us! Submit your work to this form to be featured in the 2024 Issue: https://forms.gle/vQHrUaG6PeqfT23E9
Our meetings are after school on Thursdays in room 208. Join us! Google Classroom Code: lrh2tys
ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS
JJHS Robotics Teams are offering 2 workshops during spring break to provide STEM enrichment opportunities.
Circuit Playground (Grade 6+)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1iwaHzalTVb3nrFpEgYTv3lhw3m0_ Bhzu/view?usp=sharing
Machine Learning (Grades 8+)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1mKR6eEFgEaKF5layD2469OSgShZd8 9zI/view?usp=sharing
FOOD DRIVE
Student Council and the Red Cross Club are hosting a food drive for the Fishkill Food Pantry from now until 4/10. The homeroom that donates the most amount of food/goods will win a dunkin breakfast! Please consider participating!
BUON APPETITO
Italian National Honor Society is holding its annual BUON APPETITO Cooking Competition at RCK on Friday 5/17 from 6-9pm. Admission is $10 - come out and try all of the delicious homemade Italian cuisine and vote on the winners! Anyone can enter the contest! Follow the link to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ YzQ4E0031Ia6RgtTWbhXWbw/1FAIpQLSfDY4iRUi9XkdfBM8WUTwqV xe- viewform
SENIOR LAWN SIGNS
Class of 2024 Lawn Signs are available now for order on the RCKPTSA website. Orders will be taken until the end of April and distributed at RCK in May. Signs are $15 and 2 for $25. This is a presale and we will have very limited extras. Order now to show support for your favorite senior. https://rck.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
ULTIMATE DISCOUNT CARDS
Discount cards are back and still only $15! Poughkeepsie and Wappingers versions are available and will be mailed directly to you. Please help support the PTSA and share the link below with family and friends. These cards can pay for themselves in 1 use! Order today! https://instaraise.com/rckptsa/ultimatediscountcard24
COLOR RUN
NHS, SADD and CAPE are hosting a 5k Color run on April 21st. Register by mail, print form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m- JCE7YvbnVbN8DgvoHwc6QikzTU9xPKIybc6BOauvY/edit
Mail Check or Cash to RCK RACE ATTN:NHS, 99 Myers Corners Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Students can drop off the registration with cash or check IN AN ENVELOPE to room 333 Periods 1,2,3,5,6.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chamber Foundation scholarship application deadline is Friday, April 5. https://www.dcrcoc.org/scholarships
PRIDE CLUB
Pride Club meets on Tuesdays in Room 342 right after school. Everyone is welcome. See Ms. Bolduc for information or check our Google Classroom. Class Code: ew4gbor
FLAG FOOTBALL
Interested in joining the WCSD Girls Flag Football Team for the Spring of 2025? Please join our google classroom to receive updates and information about the WCSD Girls Flag Football Team.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY0NzA5NTY4NDU3?cjc=57e5ich
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Community Foundation Scholarship Program application portal is currently open. https://communityfoundationshv.org/ scholarships/
--Community Foundation Scholarship Workshops:
Virtual scholarship workshops are offered via Zoom. Registration is required https://communityfoundationshv.org/ and click on the date to register. The Workshop Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the morning of each session. The final session is Wednesday, April 3 @ 6:00 pmscholarships/
Scholarship information is consistently updated on the Senior Google Classroom and on the scholarship link on the School Counseling webpage.
CLASS OF 2024
Attention Seniors! Please make sure you indicate your application outcome in SCOIR as this collects needed data for our school.
Make this a great day RCK and remember to go #All In All Ways.
REMINDER: Schools are closed March 25 to April 1. We look forward to welcoming you back on April 2. Enjoy Spring Break!
Your principal
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Roy C. Ketcham High School
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 359
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Location:
99 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-298-5100
Click here for all WCSD school building contact information.
Principal's Message
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March 2024
Greetings Ketcham Nation;
It's hard to believe that March is nearly over. It was a month full of great things here at RCK.
Our Class of 2024 celebrated 100 Days to Graduation on March 19. There will be much more for our seniors to celebrate leading up to graduation. Make sure you continue to monitor your school e-mail, Google Classroom, daily announcements and the Class of 2024 website for updates.
RCK was well represented at the annual WCSD Science Fair and will be again at the Dutchess County Regional Science Fair next month. We also enjoyed fantastic Music in Our Schools concerts and were excited to take part in the annual Dutchess St. Patrick's parade.
Our winter sports season has ended. Congratulations to our incredible RCK Varsity Girls Basketball team for finishing the season as League Champions and Section 1 Champions! Spring sports have now begun. As always, please come out and support our teams. Please also be mindful when you are driving on and near campus that there are runners on the road and players crossing through parking lots.
Next month, we are excited for Taste of Interact, RCK Day with the Yankees, Cafe de Artistes, the 5K Color Run and for the induction ceremonies for our honor societies. Be sure to check our calendar for all upcoming events and get your tickets now for the upcoming Masque & Mime performance of Grease!
Our marquee has been full of great announcements for our student accomplishments. We would like to again congratulate the Class of 2024 valedictorian Jonathan Lichwick and salutatorian Richard Newman. We are very proud of their achievements.
A reminder that schools are closed March 25 - April 1 for spring recess. As spring arrives, we hope to continue the momentum of the school year. We know our students work hard and strive for success on a daily basis. Thank you for always supporting our school.
Your principal,
Dave Seipp
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RCK DASA Coordinator - David Seipp, Principal
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Wappingers Central School District is to empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.