RAM News

April 2024 (vol. 22, issue 8)

School will be closed April 1st-5th for Spring Break.

We want to Recognize...

Congratulations goes out to Jamilia Brevard, 7th grade special education teacher, for being named A. R. Rucker's Teacher of the Year and to Dequana Jones for being named Rucker's Beginning Teacher of the Year. Woohoo!

From Left to Right--Assistant Principal, Arthur Bridges, Assistant Principal, Alysia Joyce, Brevard, Jones, and Principal, Michelle Crosby.

Academic Challenge Team

Congratulations to the members of the academic challenge team for reaching the semi-finals in their regional tournament March 5. Way to be Ram Tough!

Beta Club

Inductions

Congratulations to all the new Beta Club inductees added during last Wednesday's ceremony! Thank you also to our club sponsors, Mrs. Moree, Ms. Douglas, Mrs. Cauthen, and Mr. Nunnery.

Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Donna Moree for being named Teacher of the Month. Much appreciation to Murdock Orthodontics for sponsoring the award.

From Left to Right--Assistant Principal Alysia Joyce, Moree, and Dr. Murdock.

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March Madness: A Relay for Life Fundraiser

Our biggest Relay for Life fundraiser was held Thursday, March 28th. Thank you to all who participated.

Rising 5th Graders Visit

Wednesday, April 10th, we welcome rising 5th graders from area elementary schools in anticipation of their arrival in August.

Showcase

The Extended Day Showcase will be held in Lancaster High School's Auditorium Thursday, April 25th @ 6pm.

Career Day

Stay tuned for details related to our career day Thursday, April 25th.

Yearbooks

The LAST DAY to buy a Yearbook is April 1. No extra copies will be ordered!! They cost $35 online using code 13984623 or via cash or check (be sure to include a SC Driver's License Number) to Mrs. Hudson in the art room.

Spring Testing

MAP Testing

Will be held the last week of April 16th & 17th.

SC Ready/PASS

Tuesday, May 7th (Writing)

Wednesday, May 8th (Math)

Thursday, May 9th (Reading)

Friday, May 13th (Science-6th grade only)

Final Exams

Tuesday, May 21st (Math, EOC for Algebra 1)

Wednesday, May 15th (SS)

Thursday, May 16th (ELA)

Friday, May 13th (Science)

Free Sports Physicals for the 2024-2025 School Year will be held Friday, May 3, 2024

MUSC Health is hosting free sports physical event Friday, May 3rd from 2:30-5:30pm at Lancaster High School, but students must register ahead here.

This event is open to all student-athletes who plan to participate in high school sports for the upcoming school year. Physicals are free of charge, and no appointments are necessary. Bring your sports physical form.

Support our School

Spirit Rock

Rent a spirit rock! It's a great recognition for a birthday or special achievement.

All proceeds will go to the A.R. Rucker PTO.

Scan those Box Tops

There's a phone app that can be used to immediately scan in Box Tops toward Rucker's collection goal. Download the app today or continue to clip and save Box Tops or receipts and send them to the school library with your student.

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