This week in Lincoln Parish Schools
The Lincoln Parish Journal is providing our local schools with an opportunity to submit nuggets from what’s going on at their respective schools in order to get more information out on their students, faculty and staff. The information below comes directly from those schools. Any school wishing to provide content each week can email at hannalsingh@gmail.com
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High Schools
Ruston
It’s a busy week in Bearcat Nation!
Tomorrow (2/15) varsity baseball will play Haughton at home at 1:00!
Monday (2/17), varsity baseball plays C.E. Byrd at J.C. Love Field at 7:00 pm!
Also Monday, the boys and girls golf teams have their first tournament of the season at Trails End Golf Course in Arcadia.
Tuesday (2/18), softball will travel to play at Haughton; JV will play at 4:30 pm, and varsity will play at 6:00 pm!
Thursday (2/20), varsity baseball will play Hahnville at home at 7:00 pm!
Congrats to our teacher of the week, Mrs. McCready has been teaching for 14 years, with this being her 2nd at RHS! She teaches AP Calculus and Algebra II.
Middle Schools
A.E. Phillips Middle
Our Mathcounts Competition team visited Wyly Tower on Wednesday to speak with Dr. Henderson about the Mathcounts program and to present him with an official AEP Mathcounts t-shirt. The students spent time in his office talking all things math and were privileged to learn about some of the treasures he has on display in his office. We appreciate Dr. Henderson taking time our of his busy schedule to meet with our students.
I.A. Lewis
IA Lewis is celebrating Kindness!
For All Ram Kind (a student leadership team) students are raising money for The Make A Wish Foundation this week and next by hosting a penny war between Team A and Team B classrooms. They are also selling “Ram Sweet Tweets” (a positive message & candy they can send to a classmate or faculty at IA Lewis.) Sweet Tweets will be delivered next Friday during 8th hour!
IA Lewis School’s Celebrity Rams for the 2nd nine weeks were treated to breakfast and a visit from local celebrity Miss Grambling State University, Jess’Lyn Dakerra Sanders! On Wednesday, January 29th, Miss Grambling met with students who earned the principal’s list (4.0 GPA) and those nominated by their teachers for being exemplars in working hard and having a positive attitude. During her visit with students, Miss GSU encouraged students to be palm trees, be flexible, be strong, and be kind; students enjoyed learning how to be a campus ambassador while balancing academics with social activites. Thank you, Miss Grambling, for your visit!
Ruston Junior High
On Thursday, January 30th members of the Ruston Junior High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America spent the day on campus at Grambling State University for the annual Regional Leadership Conference. This event centers around competitions based on business concepts that the students learn about throughout the year. The members can do combinations of both objective testing and live judging events. They also attended workshops put on by the Louisiana FBLA state officers and attended an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding achievements.
The RJHS Bearkits had numerous members placing and qualifying for the State Leadership Conference to be held in Lafayette in March. The results were as follows:
Achieving Excellent: Dailen Beckwith, Kennedy Dean, Aaniyah Dorsey, Jeremiah Morris, Messiah Myree, and Olivia Rogers
Achieving Superior: Carley Carter, Avery Dixon, Braylen Gipson, Charli Grillot, Ryan Hester, Gabrielle Johnson, Raina Sharma and Marilyn Velazques
1st Place Winners: Joseph Amiano, Bess Cotton, Peyton Jones, Briley Mack, Harper Mack, Rylie Nations, John Cole Parker, Chau Pham, Reese Pyles, Ella Kate Whitaker and Emory Winters
Elementary Schools
A.E Phillips Elementary
On Thursday, February 6th, 5th graders at AEP had the privilege of participating in a ZOOM meeting with Wyatt Fritsch, a Blue Origin employee who played a huge part in creating the rocket that was launched on January 16th. Wyatt did an amazing job explaining his role in building the rocket and spoke to the students about what’s next for Blue Origin. Wyatt also took time to answer questions.
Cedar Creek
1st Grade Community Service
First grade collected cans as an act of service in honor of MLK, Jr. Day. Students collected 274 cans and donated them in person to the Christian Community Action Center. CCA director, Stephanie Matthews gave the children a tour and explained how CCA helps people in Lincoln Parish. (group photo attached)
Choudrant
Kindness Week is February 18-21st. All students are encouraged to wear red or pink on Friday, February 21st. We will celebrate Kindness all during the month of February, but look for games and fun prizes on February 21st.
“Hip-Hip Hooray!” We made it to the 100th day! Our 1st grade students celebrated with 100th Day posters. Kindergarten students dressed as if they were 100 years old. (Only 61 more days to go!)
Lil’ Aggie Basketball
Choudrant Elementary is having a wonderful basketball season! If you haven’t had a chance to come watch the Lil’ Aggies play you are missing out! The games are enjoyable and entertaining. Our Aggie teams both have winning records this season. While the girls play with fierceness and tenacity; the boys play with versatility, determination and grit. Our coaches are working hard to help develop the next generation of basketball players for Choudrant High School. This season is coming to an end for us. We hope to see you at one of our next games!
4-H
Our 4-H members are collecting travel sized toothpaste and toothbrushes to support National Dental Health Month.
Strive Club
Strive Club partnered with the Family Dollar Store of Choudrant to deliver 200 balloons to the staff and residents at The Arbor and Terrace of Ruston for Valentine’s Day.
FCA
FCA meeting will be on February 20th.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 21 2nd Grade Love Our Learning 8:30-9:30 *Experience ELA & Math class with your child
Feb. 26 Kindergarten Love Our Learning 9:30-10:15 *Experience ELA w/your child
Feb. 28 Book Character Parade Prek-2nd
March 7 STEM Girls Night
March 14 Aggie Mile
Leap Test dates: 3rd-5th Graders: April 29-May 1, May 6-8
Hillcrest
Last week was National School Counseling Week. Students made cards and posters for our School Counselor Jamie Bass to show their appreciation for everything she does to support our students. Students also honored our School Resource Officer, Jamie Franklin for National School Resource Officer Day with special notes and cards. We are so thankful for these two amazing people!
Hillcrest students celebrated 100 days of school this week. Kindergarten students dressed up like they were 100 years old. First and second grade students created projects with 100 items. Students had a great time celebrating each other’s work!
