Board of Education Petitions Available from District Clerk
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There are two seats on the Rush-Henrietta Central School District Board
of Education up for election May 18, 2010. Each seat is for a
three-year term beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013. To
qualify, board member candidates must be at least 18 years of age and
have been a resident...
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Rush-Henrietta Middle School Spelling Bee Champ Crowned
Burger Middle School, Roth Middle School
The top eight spellers from Rush-Henrietta middle schools.
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The third annual Rush-Henrietta Central School District Spell-Off took place March 8, 2010, at Roth Middle School. Four students each from Burger and Roth middle schools participated. The top spellers were: 1st Place, Matthew Pham, Burger2nd Place, Spencer Haynes,Roth3rd Place, Charles Rorick,...
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Senior High Student Wins Sportsmanship Award
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Eghosa Aghayere being congratulated by Todd Russo, assistant principal.
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Eghosa Aghayere, a 12th grader at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, was named the Section V Indoor Track & Field Sportsmanship winner in March 2010 during the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field Championship. This recognition embodies the five attributes being reinforced at the Senior High School....
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Fruits, Veggies Vie for the Nutritional Crown at School
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Students at Sherman Elementary School sample fruits and vegetables.
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While sports fans look forward to March Madness on the
hardwoods, elementary school students were more intrigued by a showdown
between cantaloupe and honeydew.
The match-up between fruits is part of the school district's March
Nutrition Madness, a takeoff on the popular college basketball...
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Fyle Students Honored for Winning Fire Safety Essay
Fyle Elementary School
Dick Diehl and Bob Chichester, of Henrietta Fire Co., with Dylan Foxluger and Mrs. Stanton.
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Dylan Foxluger, a fifth grader in Eileen Stanton's class at Fyle Elementary School, has been honored for his submission in the Monroe County Volunteer Firemen's Association 2009 Fire Prevention Essay Contest. The theme was "Stay Fire Smart - Don't Get Burned." The contest was for students in...
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Varsity Boys Basketball Team Beats Fairport, Advances
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School, Athletics Department
Section V Champs!
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Congratulations to the Rush-Henrietta varsity boys basketball team, which defeated Fairport 75-49 this past weekend to become Section V champions. The Royal Comets advance to the state qualifying game against East High School at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at the Blue Cross Arena. Good luck!...
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Sherman to Host Benefit for First Grader and His Family
Sherman Elementary School
Devonne
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A fundraiser for Devonne Buskey, a first grader who has kidney disease, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Sherman Elementary School. Devonne often gets kidney infections that keep him
out of school and in the hospital for long periods. The school is hoping to raise money,...
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Updated: Spring Sports Varsity/JV Tryout Schedule
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School, Athletics Department
Varsity/JV Practice Schedule/Tryouts 2010 (March 8-12)*
Because the varsity boys basketball team advanced this past weekend and
will be practicing this week, the times for tryouts on Monday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 9,
have changed. New times are noted below.
V/JV Baseball: High...
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West Side Story Tickets Now On Sale Online, In Person
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presents Directed by Michael Pincelli Choreographed by Kim Swaisgood Vocals by Christine Sargent Conducted by Scott CannanTHURSDAY, MARCH 18 - FRIDAY, MARCH 19 - SATURDAY, MARCH 207pmRush-Henrietta Senior High School1799 Lehigh...
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R-H Alumni Enjoying Terrific Success on the Hardwoods
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Hard work is paying off for Shenise Johnson and Dane Miller, Rush-Henrietta graduates who are now playing Division I college basketball. Both players, who recently starred as Royal Comets, are excelling. According to a story in the Democrat and Chronicle, "Johnson,
a sophomore forward at the...
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BOE's Volunteer Leadership Workshop Set for March 11
News of Districtwide Interest
The Board of Education's Volunteer Leadership Workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 11, because of a recent snow day. This gives you another opportunity to sign up for this special event. If you are interested, call Karen Flanigan, district clerk, at 359-5010. One of the many strengths...
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R-H Names February Business Students of the Month
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Congratulations to C.J. Rose and Emma Bettiol for being recognized as Rush-Henrietta's February Business Students of the Month! The Business Student of the Month honor is awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate leadership in their business classes and have above-average employment skills....
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SHS Teacher's Writing is Featured in New Textbook
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Michael Fantauzzo, a teacher at the Senior High School, coauthored a chapter of this book.
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Michael Fantauzzo, a teacher at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, coauthored a chapter of the book, "Social Studies and Diversity Education: What We Do and Why We Do It." According to the University of Rochester's Warner Word newsletter, "David Hursh, associate professor, along with alumna Camille...
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Roth Teacher Wins Channel 8 Golden Apple Award
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Eileen Horne reacts with surprise as Channel 8's Kevin Doran greets her.
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Congratulations to Eileen Horne, a teacher at Roth Middle School, who received a Golden Apple Award from Channel 8. Newsman Kevin Doran visited the school
after receiving a letter from Chris Henninger, a teacher’s aide who collaborates often with Horne. Henninger nominated Horne based on her good...
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R-H Students Take Part in Special Geva Project
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Students from Rush-Henrietta Senior High School took part in a novel Geva Theatre Center production, and those involved say it's a shining example of what can be accomplished when schools from the Rochester area work together.The production of John Carianai's "Almost, Maine," is divided into nine...
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Tyrone Thomas '94 Returns to Speak With Students
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School
Tyrone Thomas, a 1994 Rush-Henrietta graduate, speaks with alumni.
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As part of Rush-Henrietta Senior High School’s Comprehensive Career
Guidance Program, Tyrone Thomas '94, vice president of credit sales and trading at Citi®, recently returned to his alma mater to visit with students. Thomas shared with his students his academic background, the importance of...
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Rush-Henrietta Responds to Comptroller's Audit Report
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January 21, 2010For much of the past year, the Rush-Henrietta Central School District worked with the New York State Comptroller’s Office as it fulfilled its charge of auditing all school districts in the state. Our audit was completed in December and the Comptroller’s final report was released to...
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Students Inducted into Business Honor Society
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Inductees in the Rush-Henrietta Business Honor Society
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Congratulations to the Rush-Henrietta Senior High School students who were inducted into the school's Business Honor Society on January 22, 2010. The breakfast ceremony included the student honorees, parents, and high school and district administrators. Congratulations to Eghosa Aghayere, Yasser...
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Video Explaining Course Selection Process Now Online
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School
Parent participation in the course selection process is crucial to student success. Rush-Henrietta has produced a new video that explains the importance of the course selection process for students in grades 9-12, and how families can navigate the process to maximum advantage. To view
the video,...
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Winslow Teacher Recognized by National Board Dec. 17
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Kelsey Turner
Third Grade Teacher
Winslow Elementary
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Kelsey Turner, a third grade teacher at Rush-Henrietta's Winslow Elementary School is one of 11 Monroe County teachers being awarded the gold standard of teaching today with certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.National Board candidates spend between 200 and 400...
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December Business Students of the Month Announced
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School
Ryan Lumb and Jen Plouffe
Business Students of the Month
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Congratulations to Jennifer Plouffe' and Ryan Lumb for being recognized as Rush-Henrietta's December Business Students of the Month! The Business Student of the Month honor is awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate leadership in their business classes and have above-average...
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SHS Student Heading to Albany Cooking Competition
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Rush-Henrietta senior Brittney Willis helps her grandmother, Sandy Nacca of Chili.
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Brittney Willis, a 12th grader at the Senior High School, is cooking up something special. Brittney, who was honored with a $1,000 Johnson and Wales University scholarship for her recipe for "Special K Encrusted Tilapia with Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Balsamic Vinegarette Asparagus," has been...
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Alumni Return to Participate in Student Career Day
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Chris Tieppo '98, of John Hancock Financial Services, talks to students.
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Nearly 20 alumni returned to Rush-Henrietta Senior High School November 30, 2009, to share their secrets to success with students interested in learning more about particular career fields. To view photos from the event, click here. The school district would like to extend its sincere appreciation...
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November Business Students of the Month are Named
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Lauren Della Stua and Ettie Delavak, Business Students of the Month
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Congratulations to Ettie Delavak and Lauren Della Stua for being recognized as Rush-Henrietta's November Business Students of the Month! The Business Student of the Month honor is awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate leadership in their business classes and have above-average...
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Information Available From NGA Parent Scheduling Night
Ninth Grade Academy, District
Ninth Grade Academy counselors held a Parent Scheduling Night on Monday, Nov. 23, for parents to learn about the scheduling process at the NGA. For parents unable to attend this event, please click here to view the presentation. For questions regarding the presentation or the scheduling process,...
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Spotlight Theatre Fall Play Photos are Now Online
Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School, District
The Rush-Henrietta Spotlight Theatre presented its fall play, "Scenes from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'" Nov. 20-21, 2009. To view photos from the event, click here.
Crane Goes to the Dogs to Boost Student Literacy
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Reading therapy dogs visited Crane Elementary School.
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Crane Elementary School recently welcomed the Tales for Tails program to school. This program brings therapy dogs to school to act as reading buddies. The first meeting between the canine readers and eager students took place on November 6, 2009. Here are some photos from that event. Tales for...
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Rush-Henrietta Mourns Loss of Sophomore, 2008 Grad
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We are sad to report that two students with Rush-Henrietta ties died in separate car accidents. On Friday, October 30, Abigail Pruitt, a 2008 graduate of Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, died in a car accident in Merrils Corners, N.Y., near Paul Smith's College, which she attended as a sophomore....
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Bills' Chris Draft Speaks at Allergy and Asthma Fair
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Chris Draft, of the Buffalo Bills, inspired kids to take charge of their own asthma and allergies.
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Several hundred people attended Rush-Henrietta's Allergy and Asthma Fair on November 3, 2009, at the Vollmer Learning Center. Chris Draft, Buffalo Bills' linebacker and founder of "The Chris Draft Family Foundation" - which focuses on seven primary initiatives that stress the importance of...
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Three R-H Graduates Inducted into Hall of Fame
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Hall of Famer, John "Jack" Gaffney '51, his wife, Carolyn, and his daughter, Martha Mack.
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Rush-Henrietta alumni welcomed three new members to the district’s Alumni Hall of Fame before the homecoming football game October 17, 2009. U.S. Army Major Michael Baka '94, John "Jack" Gaffney '51, and Jonathan Plutzik' 72 were inducted. You can read their full bios by clicking on theirnames, and...
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Burger, Roth Students Take Part in Oktoberschulfest
Burger Middle School, Roth Middle School
German students make masks as part of their immersion in the culture.
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Seventy Burger and Roth middle school students, led by German teachers, Frau Boerman and Frau Vesty, along with 12 parent volunteers, spent a Saturday in October 2009 at Spry Middle School, in Webster immersing themselves in German language and culture. The event was Oktoberschulfest, a...
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2009-2010 Parent/Student Athlete Handbook now online
Athletics Department
Our Student/Parent Athletic Handbook is now posted on our athletics website. For your convenience, you can click on the attached file, or go to our athletics website. In an effort to reduce cost, we will not be mailing this document to your home.
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Sherman Teacher Wins Channel 8 Golden Apple
Sherman Elementary School
Nick Titus, a teacher at Sherman Elementary School, shown here in 2008, won the Golden Apple Award.
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Nick Titus, a teacher at Sherman Elementary School, was surprised by
Kevin Doran, anchor at Channel 8/FOX Rochester, who visited in October 2009
to present him with a Golden Apple award. Mr. Titus was nominated for
the honor by Aaron Dion, one of his students. To read and view the
story, click...
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School Nurse Teachers Lead Way in Asthma Education
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Two Rush-Henrietta school nurse teachers traveled to Atlanta in September 2009 to report from the front lines about our school district's asthma-education efforts. Jeanne Schwasman, from Winslow Elementary School, and Lea Theuer, of the Senior High School, shared their insights with colleagues...
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Secondary School Morning Announcements are Online
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Each weekday morning, the morning announcements for Burger Middle School, Roth Middle School, the Ninth Grade Academy, and the Senior High School are posted online. Please refer to them often to keep up-to-date on the happenings in your child's school!Burger AnnouncementsRoth AnnouncementsNGA...
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SHS Students Honored for Outstanding Achievement
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Mitchell Haynes and Aja Guzman, seniors, are congratulated at the high school.
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Good news! Aja Guzman, a student at the Senior High School, has been named a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Competition. Her classmate, Mitchell Haynes, has been...
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Girls Soccer Players Host Special Breakfast
Burger Middle School, Roth Middle School, Ninth Grade Academy, Senior High School
Rush-Henrietta student athletes at last year's Making Strides walk.
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Before thousands of local women gathered Sunday, Oct. 4, for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, some thoughtful Rush-Henrietta athletes enjoyed breakfast with the most important ladies in their lives here at the high school.Girls' soccer players from the school district’s secondary...
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Online Staff Directory Available for Your Use
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As part of its continuous efforts to improve communication among all stakeholders, the Rush-Henrietta Central School District offers a searchable, online staff directory that is more comprehensive than ever. The online directory can be accessed by visiting www.rhnet.org/staffdirectory. One can...
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Rush-Henrietta's 2009-2010 Calendar Available Online
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Rush-Henrietta's 2009-2010 School Calendar is now available on the district Web site. You may access it by clicking here.The printed version of the calendar was mailed in August to homes of children who are enrolled in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. The calendar helps families stay...
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