
Students who meet the following criteria should apply for the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship.
-Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet, Congressional Debate State Meet, One-Act Play State Meet, or Theatrical Design State Meet OR must have advanced to the octofinal round (second day) of the Cross Examination Debate State Meet, OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, the Latino History Essay Competition, or the Young Filmmakers Festival OR must have been a member of one of the top 10 teams per competition group at the BEST or FIRST state robotics contests
-Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas
-Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs
-Must be graduating from high school during the current academic year
https://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/apply/

Current 8th grade students!!!
Angelo State Summer Nursing Discovery Camp opportunity! Follow the link below for more information.
https://www.angelo.edu/departments/nursing/discovery-camp-9/

Reminder from RCISD: Dear Parents and Students, as we approach spring break we want to remind everyone of the following dates. We will have an early release on Thursday, March 7 and no school on Friday, March 8, 2024. RCISD will observe the Spring Break Holiday from March 11 - 15, 2024. We encourage everyone to enjoy their break but also emphasize the importance of safety. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday March 18, 2024

The 3rd Quarter of "The Family Learning Connection" newsletter is now available in English and Spanish. https://www.esc16.net/apps/pages/pfenewsletters
El boletín informativo de “La Conexión de Aprendizaje Familiar” ya esta disponible en Ingles y Español en el enlace de arriba.

Seniors!!
Mrs. Whiteker has had very few scholarship applications turned in! Please make sure you are taking this amazing opportunity to get FREE MONEY for your future!
The following deadlines for scholarships are coming up:
Siegenthaler Memorial Scholarship: Due March 8th
Reagan County Wild Game Supper Scholarship: Due March 22nd
Stratton Oilfield Services Scholarship: Due March 22nd
Josh Mitchell Remembrance Association Scholarship: Due March 23rd
Also, today Mrs. Whiteker will have a new scholarship opportunity posted outside of her office. La Familia Rancho Grande Scholarship 2024 is available for all seniors. The deadline for this scholarship will be March 22nd.

Seniors please check your Google Classroom! Mrs. Whiteker has posted a new scholarship opportunity for Gandy Ink! Dealing is April 15th!
https://form.jotform.com/gandyink/scholarship?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=293922983&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8NvPi7tbkEZP_BM4vURINZW5bV7vt3aJQZxQhC5hSv94JJFc8jkC4NH15LnXVveoU7f2G0mi1uwsjdeoPD9V_rXq9qeA&utm_content=293922983&utm_source=hs_email

High School Testing Calendar
Please make sure your students are here on the following dates, for testing, if possible!
March 5th: TELPAS
March 6th: TELPAS
April 15th: English 1 EOC and US History EOC
April 16th: English 2 EOC and Biology EOC
April 22nd: Algebra 1 EOC

Below is the updated RCMS Testing Calendar. We had to change the date of the STAAR Reading/Writing Test. Please make sure your child is at school on these days if possible.
Mar. 5 - TELPAS
Mar. 6 - TELPAS
Apr. 11 - 6th - 8th Grade STAAR Reading/Writing
Apr. 18 - 8th Grade STAAR Science Apr. 23 - 8th Grade STAAR Social Studies
Apr. 30 - 6th - 8th Grade STAAR Math

To our REAGAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY PTA families,
We're very excited about our Read-A-Thon fundraiser and want to share an amazing opportunity for local businesses. If you own, manage, or know of a business that would like to support our school, consider becoming a Read-A-Thon sponsor. By becoming a sponsor, a business will gain exposure to thousands of individuals who are all passionate about supporting literacy and our community.
Hurry, as there are only a limited number of digital and printed sponsorship spots available, including an exclusive Literacy Champion sponsorship. Reserve sponsorship spots today by clicking here (http://www.read-a-thon.com/ads/options/56049). As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of our school commun
ity.
Warm regards,
REAGAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY PTA

Boys Basketball Quarterfinals
New Home #17 (Visitor) vs
RC #4(Home)
2/27, Tuesday @ 6:30PM
Dorothy Garrett Coliseum - Big Spring
Tickets Sold Online
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CIEW

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is scheduled for March 3, 2024 starting at 4:00 in the High School Auditorium. This ceremony is by invitation only. Students have been handed their invitation today at school!
If you have any questions of concerns please contact Mrs. Whiteker!

Below is the RCMS Testing Calendar. Please make sure your child is at school on these days if possible.
Feb. 28 - Math Benchmark
Mar. 5 - TELPAS
Mar. 6 - TELPAS
Apr. 10 - 6th - 8th Grade STAAR Reading/Writing
Apr. 18 - 8th Grade STAAR Science
Apr. 23 - 8th Grade STAAR Social Studies
Apr. 30 - 6th - 8th Grade STAAR Math

Appreciate Frances Gonzales and Yard Shouts for her continued support of our kids!!!
OWL PRIDE!


Tickets for tonight's game at 6pm are sold online only. Purchase here-
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CHTC

Tournament Champions!!!


Lady Owls defeat Eldorado to advance to the Championship against Sonora. Championship game will start at approximately 6:20.


Orders are due Sunday! Don't miss out on some yummy pizza! All proceeds benefit RCMS Student Council.


Seniors!
Are you planning on attending a two year university or a trade school after high school? If so stop by the scholarship board outside of Mrs. Whiteker's office and grab a Siegenthaler Memorial Scholarship. The deadline is March 8th.

Boys Bi District Playoff Information
Colorado City (Visitor) vs. Reagan County (Home)
Tuesday, 2/20 @ 6PM
Angelo State- Junell Center
Tickets sold online:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CHTC

Congratulations to junior, Kason Brown who scored his 2,000th point this season. Kason is averaging 25 points a game this year and has a total of 2,091 points for his career after tonight's game.
Kason was an assistant coach for the 3rd grade Lady Owls basketball team who finished the season a perfect 6-0 in the San Angelo YMCA league.
