2009-2010 School Year

 The 174th Anniversary of the Battle of The Alamo

Rolling Hills 4th graders enjoyed a field trip to River Road High School's auditorium to view a special program marking the 174th anniversary of the Battle of The Alamo. This program was presented by Dr. Richard Bruce Winders, Historian and Curator of the Alamo; Museum Educator, Sherri Driscoll and Assistant Curator, Ernesto Rodriguez.

 

Rolling Hills Second Grade
Sock Hop

Students at Rolling Hills Elementary took a trip back in time. The High School gym was packed with lots of smiling 2nd grade students clad in poodle skirts, colorful scarves, saddle shoes, bobby socks, leather jackets and rolled-up jeans.

They danced the hand jive and sang along to songs like Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” as loudly as they could. There wasn’t a school book in sight.
 

  National School Breakfast Week Celebration

Our National School Breakfast Celebration last week was a great success. Special thanks to NHS students Kelsi Dodson, Macy Franks, Audrey Huguley, Liz, Hilbish, Summer Webb, Jennifer Zetta, Ryan Shelton, Flint Smith and Will Weatherholt at the High School and Mr. Herring, Mr. Jefferson and the coaches at the Middle School for their outstanding culinary skills and to National bound DECA Seniors Adriana Gallegos, Jennifer Zetta, Flint Smith and Forest Waggoner for Greeting and visiting with our Mayor Debra McCartt at the High School Thursday morning.  Doppler Dave Oliver from News Channel 10 also visited the High School and flipped purple pancakes and made a gold waffle! Congratulations to all our Gift Cards Winners at all campuses. Thanks for participating Wildcats, we know how to start the day right!
 


Choir Contest Results

UIL Solo and Ensemble contest was held Saturday at WT with several RRHS choir members in attendance. Receiving an excellent rating on a vocal solo was Courtney Teichmann. Receiving an excellent rating for a treble ensemble were: Jordan Williamson, Cheyenne Heltzel, Adrianne Silva and Janie Holt. Receiving a medal for solo performances were Kristen Watkins and Katy Beck. Advancing to state solo and ensemble for her solo on a Class One song is Adrianne Silva. Advancing to state for their superior performance on their Class One ensemble are Katy Beck, Beth Neal, Courtney Teichmann, Lindy Freedman, Kelcy Kuhler and Texas Larken (pictured top). Choir is under the direction of Mr. Don Zidlicky.

 

 Cats Win Tournament

Road girls golf team won the Tule Lake golf tournament Friday. Team members are Hannah Presnall, Madison Thomas, Morgan Stoddard, Ashley Sandefer, and Callie Munson. Hannah Presnall was the girls Champion while Madison Thomas placed 3rd. River Road boys golf team won the Tule Lake golf tournament Friday. Team members are Ryan Miller, Taylor Dixon, Zack Jackson, Cody Martin, and Regis Stong. Ryan Miller was the boys champion.
 

DAR chapter presents awards to students

The Llano Estacado Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution's observation of American History Month in February by presenting a certificate of award and an American History Medal to outstanding American history students in the Amarillo area.
Those honored Saturday at the Amarillo Club include:

Cody Hyre of River Road High School; Garrett Elders of Amarillo High School; Jennifer Harvell of Canyon High School; Darrian Sommers of Caprock High School; Kelli Acker of Holy Cross Catholic Academy; Robin Mosier of Randall High School; Maggie Baay of Tascosa High School; Jacy Chafin of Tascosa High School; and Kristen Coffman of Tascosa High School.
 

River Road ISD = 100% Highly Qualified

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all core subject area teachers meet highly qualified (HQ) teacher requirements. Each district is required to publicly report the percentage of teachers meeting this status. River Road ISD reports that, for the 2009-2010 school year,100% of the core academic teachers in the district meet this federal requirement. River Road ISD has a commitment to recruit, hire and retain highly qualified teachers for every classroom in the district. For those teachers who do not meet the "highly qualified" status when hired, the district will work with the teacher and the certification entity in order to reach 100% HQ status. For more detailed information regarding the federal highly qualified teacher requirements, you may go to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/nclb/hqteachers.html, or contact the campus principal. The TEA Highly Qualified Summary Report can also be found under the Forms and Resources section on our district website.

 

Congratulations to all Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Support Staff, Board Members, and Community for the 2009 State Academic Ratings

2009 STATE ACADEMIC RATINGS

The Texas Education Agency recently released accountability ratings for River Road Independent School District. The District overall was rated as “academically acceptable.” Rolling Hills Elementary  rated as “recognized,” and both River Road High School and River Road Middle School rated as “academically acceptable.”

To see all TEA Accountability Ratings, click here.

Headlines & Features

2010-2011 School Calendar

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2009-2010 Adopted Budget

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year's adopted budget.