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Chamber orchestra takes the stage for their final concert this year. Photo by Lucy Bozian.

Seniors conclude their final performance

Brandon Kim May 17, 2019
Senior Grant Crockett remembers the first time he learned the violin. He was a wide-eyed sixth-grader in a new middle school. After the class learned how to use the bow, his teacher said, “okay, try to play your instrument.”
Photo by stokkete

2019-20 class schedule revisions due March 1

Anna Xu February 26, 2019

Friday, March 1 marks the last day for students to change their schedules for the 2019-20 school year, Director of Counseling Betsy Jones said. Course request forms were due Jan. 25 for rising seniors...

NAEP test will take place in the media center Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m

RBHS to participate in national report card tomorrow, media center closed

Anna Xu February 5, 2019
RBHS will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Feb. 6, 2019.
Junior James Glaser works in physics teacher Malcolm Smith's room during his teacher assistant time. Photo by Anna Xu

Teacher assistant removed as enrollment option

Anna Xu January 24, 2019

The 2019-20 school year will see many revisions to credit opportunities, said director of counselling Betsy Jones. A major change is the elimination of teachers assistants, something that Jones does not...

Orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

Orchestra plays second concert of the year Dec. 10

Isaac Parrish January 2, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzZirUSGzw"] Orchestra director Alison Lankheit and senior chamber orchestra violinist Zain Ibdah discuss their thoughts on the concert Dec. 10.

Senior violinist Sejoon Jun warms up before the RB orchestra concert. Photo by Matt Burns.

Orchestra’s Musical Arrangement

Matthew Burns October 11, 2018

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Lisa Geyer and Eryn Puett talk in the Counseling Office

Level changes open in student schedules Sept. 4

Anna Xu September 4, 2018
Starting today, Sept 4, students are allowed to make level changes in their schedules.
Source: RBHS Student Handbook. By Billy Beaty

Juniors advance to graduate early

Anna Kirby May 13, 2018
Juniors plan to graduate early, giving more time for other opportunities. Juniors Siena Juhlin and Huda Ansaf give their reasons for receiving their diplomas before their classmates.
Sophomore Sarah Kuhlman looks at her Interim Progress Report (IPR) while juniors Carter Foust and Dani Barnes anticipate their own IPRs on April 23. Students received their report cards on a Monday because of a mix-up in putting correct grades.

Staff meetings may alter schedules

Multiple Authors May 10, 2018
Teachers who teach the same classes will have PLT meetings on certain in-class periods next year. This will cause changes to what is offered during any given period.
Students request classes earlier than previous years

Students request classes earlier than previous years

Emily Oba January 26, 2018
School counselors presented registration information during juniors’ U.S. studies classes. Counselors informed students they could not change their schedules after March 1.
Annual fast-a-thon to encourage cultural awareness, Ramadan experience

Annual fast-a-thon to encourage cultural awareness, Ramadan experience

Allie Pigg January 15, 2018
The Muslim Student Union hosts the annual fast-a-thon to stimulate the struggles of fasting during Ramadan.
The entrance to the counseling office

Deadline in second semester gives students little time to change classes

Jared Geyer December 21, 2017
Student will only have a few days after the winter break to be able to switch classes. Class changes for second semester are due Jan. 12.
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