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Daily Announcements
Friday, December 1, 2023
Good Morning Ketcham Nation!
Today is Day 2
Today's Motivation: “Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it.”
TOY DRIVE
Tomorrow is the final day of our Toy Drive! RCK NHS is partnering with Q92 / iHeartMedia in collecting toys for the Greater Hudson Valley Toy Drive. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys to brighten a child's holiday season. All toys will be donated to Hudson Valley agencies. The collection box is located in Mr. Lopez's office in the Main Lobby.
POKEMON CLUB
CLOTHING NEEDED
Please consider donating gently used or new clothing so that we can continue to support and provide clothing needs to our students. Sweatpants in all sizes are especially important. A drop off box will be located in The Health Office. Thank you for your generosity!
FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY
The French Honor Society will be having a meeting on Wednesday, December 6th in room 343, celebrating it's new members with a Boum! All members please make every effort to attend.
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Attention Seniors!!! Please note that all colleges MUST be in the applying column in SCOIR by Friday, December 8th in order to process materials for any college application deadlines between January 1st, 2024 - January 10th, 2024. Please refer to the email entitled "College Application Reminders" for more details. If this step is not complete, you run the risk of materials not being submitted in a timely manner.
REGENTS BOOT CAMP
English Regents Bootcamp for the January Regents exam will be held on the following dates directly after school:
Tues 12/5 - Room 203
Tues 12/12 - Room 203
Tues 12/19 - Room 203
Tues 1/2 - Room 210
Tues 1/9 - Room 210
Tues 1/16 - Room 210
POLICE CADETS
The Town of Fishkill is recruiting students interested in law enforcement for their cadet program. Stop by the Fishkill Police Department at 801 Route 52, Fishkill for an application. For questions on the program contact Detective Betley or Sergeant Murtagh at 845-831-1110.
UNICEF
Are you interested in quality community service, advocating for the human rights of women and children, and a fun after-school activity? UNICEF is the club for you! We meet every other Tuesday in room 336! Join the GC for more info! GC: ovydeut
SENIOR GRADE SCHOOL PHOTOS
Seniors - yearbook is looking for your cute, adorable, dynamic grade school photos (K-5th Grade). NO PICTURES OF PICTURES, NO SNAP PHOTOS, MUST BE CLEAR BRIGHT PICTURE, and picture should be of senior alone. Due by 12/20. No late submissions accepted. Only submissions through Google Form can be used. Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOnf_ Ym4KnITyBeTw1d0H0s3zeAq5ZexoFy DAKP1Iod4-x2g/viewform
SCHOLARSHIPS
Attention Seniors. New Scholarships have been posted. Check out our scholarship page at https://www.wappingersschools.org/Page/8613 Click on the 2023-2024 Scholarship Summary. Scholarships are also posted in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom.
PTSA
Please help support our students, faculty and staff with your PTSA membership. Sign up online: https://rck.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
SCHOOL PORTRAITS
Underclassmen portraits - place your portrait package order at https://legacystudios.com/ use school code 3503F24
YEARBOOK
Purchase your yearbook NOW at https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/login School Code 715765Yearbooks SOLD OUT in January last year....purchase by 12/31 to SECURE your book.
EVENT PHOTOS
View this year's sports and events photos online at https://entry.imagequix.com/legacy/ . Use the online code 3503E24.
RCK ATHLETICS
Good luck to our Ketcham teams competing today: Varsity Girls Bowling and Varsity Boys Bowling vs. Arlington. Let's go RCK!
ACTIVITY PASS
Reminder: any student who stays after school for any reason (clubs, athletics, etc) must obtain a pass from their teacher, coach or advisor. You must have a pass in order to take the late bus.
Make this a great day RCK and remember to go #All In All Ways.
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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November 2023
Greetings Ketcham Nation!
We have come to the end of the first quarter and our school year is moving swiftly. First quarter grades are available in Parent Portal and we are proud of the progress our students are making this year.
We were so thrilled with the incredible performances of Romeo & Juliet by RCK Masque & Mime last weekend. The amount of talent and dedication in this group continues to amaze us!
Thanksgiving Recess is Nov. 22-24 and school reopens Nov. 27. Our administration is thankful for our students, staff, faculty, families and all those in the RCK community who make this truly the best school it can be!
Earlier this month, our Board of Education approved the renaming of our mascot as RCK Storm. We appreciate all of the support and patience of our student body, faculty, staff and community as we navigate through this exciting change. We love that our students are so willing to support each other and that our families feel the spirit of our message - All In. All Ways - and that we get there All Together.
As you know, some of our school families were affected by two devastating fires. If you would like more information on how to help with fundraising efforts, please check our social media as well as that of local firehouses, businesses and the Village of Wappingers Falls.
RCK Family Circle will host a special presentation all about Financial Aid. Please join us in the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 27 at 7pm for this free, informative event.
We hope that you will continue to encourage your student to get involved at school and attend the programs provided by our clubs as well as school-wide events. We will continue to post details in the daily announcements and online.
As December nears, we want to remind you of a few things:
--Our delay bell schedule can be found on our website. Please make note of this schedule as any delays will be announced via e-mail, district phone calls, texts and online.
--Yearbook deadlines are coming up so it is best to order online as soon as possible. Seniors are also encouraged to submit their childhood photos, quotes and other senior exclusives. Details are on the Yearbook website: https://sites.google.com/wcsdny.org/rck-yearbook/home
Wishing you and yours a Thanksgiving full of good things.
Your Principal,
Dave Seipp
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
7:00 PM RCK Winter Concert
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Saturday
7:30 AM ACT Exams at RCK
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December 13, 2023
7:00 PM RCK Prism Concert 1
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December 14, 2023
7:00 PM RCK Prism Concert II
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December 25, 2023
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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.