Reidland Intermediate School

On Friday, May 3rd, over 100 Reidland Intermediate School 5th-grade students received certificates for completing the DARE program. The curriculum was taught by Campus Police SRO Jon Wentworth over ten weeks, and the topics included responding to bullying, dealing with peer pressure, and making responsible choices. The classes held group discussions about real-life experiences and examples of being a responsible student. The students were also tasked with completing a final essay which mentioned useful information learned during the DARE program, how they have already utilized the DARE decision-making process, and how they plan to use what they have learned to make safe and responsible decisions in the future. Three students (Claire Van Meter, Ella McDowell, and Ruby Bergman) were selected as essay winners and shared their work at the completion ceremony. A special thanks to RIS 5th grade teachers for supporting students during the essay process, and also to MCPS Food Services for providing a tasty and well-deserved afternoon snack for all of the DARE students in attendance.

Our teachers are truly remarkable, going the extra mile for our students every day. They don't just teach; they make a lasting impact on countless lives. We want to express our support, respect, and admiration for all they do. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every one of our amazing teachers. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for your hard work and commitment to our district. Thank you for being such exceptional educators! #McCrackenProud

We want to congratulate all of our March Students of the Month!!! In March we focused the character trait of "Consideration". These students that were selected are perfect examples of how to be considerate of others on a constant basis with both our actions and our words. We are so very proud of each and every one of them!!!

Last night the West Kentucky Regional Educators Awards ceremony was held at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. We want to say congratulations to all of our teachers and staff that were nominated for these prestigious awards: Taylor Myers- RIS/RMS Physical Education Teacher Jose Garcia- RIS/RMS Spanish Teacher Yvette Vinson- RIS/RMS Cafeteria Manager Brittany Payne- RIS/RMS Bus Driver We are so very proud of each of these individuals and all of the work and dedication they put into helping our students grow both academically and as young men and women!!! You all represent the Reidland Community amazingly!!!

There is only 1 day until the debut of The Lion King Jr. Presented by the Reidland Intermediate School Drama Program! Tomorrow night the lights go down and the show will big show will finally begin! Students and staff have been working endlessly to perfect every aspect of the show since the beginning of the school year! There will be two shows for the public, Thursday March 28th and Friday March 29th. Both nights doors will open at 6 and the show will begin at 7. All tickets will be sold at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Concessions and souvenirs will be available for purchase each night. All proceeds from tickets, concession, and souvenirs will directly back to the RIS Drama program so that they can continue to support the performing arts and put on these amazing musical performances! We hope that you will be able to make it out and support these students as they show off their hard work! It will be a show to remember!

REMINDER- McCracken County Schools WILL be in session, on Friday, March 15, 2024, to make up a snow day. Also note, that school is NOT in session on Monday, March 18, 2024. 2023-2024 District Calendar- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4273/mccrackencps/3566098/2023-2024_District_Calendar.pdf

Today is the last day for students to pre-order their 2023-2024 RIS yearbooks! Follow the link below to secure yours today! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2962234/Reidland-Intermediate-School/2024-Yearbook/2023081704255171095/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=VSA_BOOKS_Graybeal_Love_SalesDown_Adviser&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_content=YBK-Comp1-CTA-Button

We are so proud of our January RIS Students of the Month! The Great-Hound Character Trait for the month of January was Integrity, and each of these students do an amazing job exemplifying what it means to have integrity! Congratulations to our 10 January Great Hounds! #RaisingTheAnte

Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Jessica Cox! This week is School Counseling Week and we are very grateful for everything that Mrs. Cox does for our students at RIS! The care, concern, and compassion that she provides and models for our students serves as an inspiration to all of those around her! Thank You Mrs. Cox!!! #RaisingTheAnte

Please join McCracken County Schools as we honor Black History Month this February. Black history expands beyond one month, but February is a time to reflect on the successes and struggles of Black Americans throughout our history. We invite you to honor, celebrate, and learn more about Black History Month the next few weeks. Learn more about this celebration at www.blackhistorymonth.gov.

McCracken County Schools will be in session, on February 19, 2024, and March 15, 2024, to make up two snow days. Our school district missed a total of four days in January due to inclement weather. The 2023-2024 school calendar will be reduced two calendar days so students will not make up the other two snow days. Non-traditional instruction (NTI) days will be used for any additional full school days missed going forward.

With additional snowfall this morning and snow predicted for the next few hours, McCracken County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19. Friday will be a normal Snow Day.

Due to continued hazardous road conditions, McCracken County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 18. Thursday will be a normal Snow Day. Just a reminder that buses don’t just travel major highways, they travel rural roads all over the county. Some of these roads are less traveled and take longer to be safely driven on. Also, the National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through Friday at 9:00 a.m. with freezing rain becoming a concern in McCracken County beginning around noon on Thursday. The safety of our students and staff is always our number one concern.

McCracken County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17 due to hazardous road conditions. Wednesday will be a normal Snow Day.

Due to hazardous road conditions McCracken County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16. Tuesday will be a normal Snow Day.

As winter weather approaches please review our winter weather information. Reminder- NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Reminder: No School On January 15 In Observance Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

We are excited to recognizing our December Students of the Month! In December the character trait that our students focused on was "Curiosity". The students selected are always showing a desire to learn more and to ask questions to expand their understanding of the world around them! We are so proud of each and every one of them!!!

Please join us in thanking our McCracken County Schools Board of Education members for their hard work and dedication during School Board Recognition Month. They make our students’ success their priority. Our five Board Members volunteer their time, and devote many hours each month to school board business. (left to right) Tiffany Watson, Alice Shemwell, Steve Shelby (Chair), Kelly Walker(Vice Chair), and Sheila Johnston. #McCrackenProud

McCracken County Schools wishes you a Happy New Year! Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.