Reidland Intermediate School

Good afternoon parents and guardians! We have had an awesome response to our Spirit Card sales and we loved giving out so many prizes to students today! We also announced how many cards each homeroom had sold and there are a couple of homerooms that are just a few cards short of the next reward level, and a few students that are 1 card short of the next prize level. With that in mind we are going to extend the card sales until Monday for our classroom and individual rewards!



If you don't still have an order form you can send in the name of the person buying the cards on a piece of paper with the money and we will send the cards home on Monday! You can also still purchase online this weekend here: https://snwbl.it/njuy04



Remember:

Classes that sell 25 cards get extra recess.
Classes that sell 50 cards get a doughnut party.
Classes that sell 75 cards get a pizza party.
Classes that sell 100 cards get to pie Mr. Thomas in the face!


Students that sell 7 cards get their name in the drawing for the Apple Air Pods.
Students that sell 10 cards get their name in the drawing for the Nintendo Switch.


The drawings for the Air Pods and Switch will be next Friday afternoon, September 19th!



Current number of cards sold by homeroom:

4th Grade-

Jones: 29 cards

Purrenhage: 34 cards

Stratton: 60 cards

Tabor: 81 cards

Walden: 53 cards



5th Grade-

Fulfer: 51 cards

Lindsey: 97 cards

Rivera: 26 cards

Williams: 23 cards



Thank you again for all of your support! We couldn't do the all the awesome things for kids without our amazing parents and guardians!!!

Good afternoon parents and guardians! The weather has felt great over the past few days, and this school year has been breezing along at RIS. We are already halfway through the first quarter and that means that midterms will be headed home this Friday. This Friday is also the final day to turn in Spirit Card order forms for our annual fundraiser. This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year and helps to provide all of the fun things that we do for our students including monthly behavior rewards, movie trips, our behavior reward skating trip, and so so much more! We appreciate any and all support that you can give us by helping us sell the cards to your family and friends. Find out about all of these things and a lot more in this week's edition of The Paw Print below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P_FYwHyRaTwlxMu6BG1lL-Xl2mcMQTLmr1G9rBVQ0ac/edit?usp=sharing

Good Tuesday afternoon everyone!  I hope that everyone had a great 3-day weekend!  We are hitting the ground running in September and have a lot of things coming up soon, including field trips and behavior rewards!  And remember that our biggest fund raiser of the year just started last week with the selling of our Discount Spirit Cards!  Find out all about all of this and more in this week's edition of The RIS Paw Print below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12JSDT2ldVCkR7Z6LQaiWZjcI6jihRovptJUcBWfVpA0/edit?usp=sharing

We have had an amazing start to the school year and this week will bring the month of August to an end. There are so many events and activities planned for September and October that we are excited about! Find out more about them in this week's edition of The Paw Print!!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWw9Lahec20rinkG3ZDc3R8_z3JazOwZIV6mXyuTIig/edit?usp=sharing

📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!

Starting August 6th, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the McCracken County Schools, KY app.
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Join us for our Back-To-School Night event on Tuesday, August 5th at RIS! That evening you can come and meet your teachers, drop off supplies, pay activity fees, sign up for 21st Century, visit the FRYSC, get car tags, deposit lunch money for extras, talk to the school nurse, and have some fun!!! In order to prevent overcrowding at any one time that evening and provide for more time with each family to talk with their student's teachers we have asked that families come at the following times: A-G from 4:00 to 4:45 H-N from 5:00 to 5:45 O-Z from 6:00 to 6:45 *If you are unable to attend at the time above for your student, that is ok you can visit at a time that works best for your family.

🚍 Transportation Update for McCracken County Families 🚍
Our Transportation Office is hard at work developing new bus routes and improving the efficiency of current ones. Once routes are finalized, drivers will begin practicing them the first week of August.
After that, bus drivers will contact parents and guardians directly with estimated pickup and drop-off times. We appreciate your patience and support as we prepare for a smooth start to the school year!

REMINDER: Meal Bag Pick-Up Starts TODAY at Heath Elementary! If you registered for a 7-day breakfast & lunch meal bag, pick-up is at: Heath Elementary School 4365 Metropolis Lake Road 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pick-Up Schedule: July 1 – July 15: Tuesdays @ Heath Elementary School

📢 Leadership Announcement! McCracken County Public Schools is proud to announce Natalie Wilson as the new Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coach at Reidland Intermediate School, beginning with the 2025–2026 school year! Mrs. Wilson brings a strong background in special education, instructional leadership, and student support. She currently serves at Reidland Intermediate and is known for her collaborative spirit, high expectations, and commitment to student growth. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Wilson on this well-deserved opportunity! 👏🎉 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2278303

🥳 McCracken Monday- TODAY! 🐔 Students—wear your McCracken County Public Schools gear to Chick-fil-A and score: ✔️ 1 FREE chicken biscuit (breakfast) OR ✔️ 1 FREE original chicken sandwich (lunch/dinner) With purchase. Limit 1 per student. Let’s show our school spirit and support this awesome partnership!

📢 Important Update from McCracken County Schools 📢 We plan to be back in school tomorrow, Friday, April 4, 2025, but will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if anything changes. We can’t wait to see everyone for the last day before spring break! 🎉

Due to severe storms that moved through tonight and ongoing power outages, McCracken County Schools will have a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Thursday, April 3, 2025 to allow time for damage assessment across the district.

📢 Attention McCracken County Families! 📢 McCracken County Schools WILL be in session on Monday, January 13, 2025, following a normal schedule. Get ready for a great start to the week! 😊📚

❄️ McCracken County Schools - Winter Weather Update ❄️ Due to the forecasted winter weather for Friday, January 10, McCracken County Schools will be closed. This will be NTI Day 1. Please note: All after-school activities on Thursday, January 9 will still proceed as scheduled. Stay safe and warm!

McCracken County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to allow additional time for safe travel. Buses will run two hours later than usual, and there will be no morning preschool. Afternoon preschool will continue as scheduled. Grab and go breakfast will be available at all schools. Please be on the lookout for further information directly from your child’s school. Adjusted Start Times: • McCracken County High School: 9:20 a.m. • Middle Schools: 9:20 a.m. • Intermediate Schools: 10:15 a.m. • Elementary Schools: 10:30 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

McCracken County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025 due to the forecasted winter weather which includes hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures overnight into Monday morning. The ongoing winter storm is expected to create unsafe travel conditions, and we are prioritizing the safety of our students and staff. This will be a traditional snow day. All classes and scheduled activities for Monday, January 6, 2025 are canceled. Please stay safe and warm.

📅 After a well-deserved winter break, classes will resume on January 6 🎉 We hope you’re recharged and ready for an amazing start to the new year! 🌟

❄️ With winter weather on the horizon, here’s what you can expect regarding school operations: ❄️ ✔️ Normal Schedule: Unless you hear otherwise, school will start on time. ✔️ Updates: If there are any changes, you’ll be notified through the MCPS website, Twitter, Facebook, and via calls, texts, and emails. ✔️ Safety First: Any decisions about delays or cancellations will prioritize student safety.

🎉 Happy New Year from McCracken County Schools! 🥳 Here’s to a bright and successful 2025! 🌟 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a year full of growth, learning, and new opportunities. Let’s make it an amazing year together! 💫