Rudyard Area Schools

J.V. & Varsity Girls Volleyball game, will be canceled on Tuesday, September 28, against Engadine. Junior High Girls Volleyball game against Engadine, on September 28, is still on schedule with a start time of 5:30p.m. in the Middle School gym.

Reminder: For the Safety or our students, driving or parking behind the school will not be permitted until after 3:35. Also, there is absolutely no parking by the Bus Garage. We appreciate your cooperation.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: September 20, 2021 POSITIONS: 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH DESCRIPTION: Desire to work with and motivate High School athletes. Prior coaching experience preferred. APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of Interest DEADLINE: September 30, 2021 by 3:00 p.m. CONTACT PERSON: John Krentz 11185 W. 2nd Street Rudyard, MI 49780 (906) 478-3771 jkrentz@eupschools.org It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).

Please see the attached photo for an update on the Piranhas Swim Team!

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: September 20, 2021 POSITIONS: HS ROBOTICS COACH MS ROBOTICS COACH APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of Interest DEADLINE: September 30, 2021 by 3:00 p.m. CONTACT PERSON: Chad Folkersma 11185 W. 2nd Street Rudyard, MI 49780 (906) 478-3771 cfolkersma1@eupschools.org It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).

Student Council is selling Homecoming Shirts this week! $10 each. Shirts can be bought at lunch or in the office. Student sales start today, public sales start on Tuesday.

The Rudyard National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a community blood drive on Monday (9/20), from 10-2 PM in the High School Choir Room. Community Members are welcome to come and donate, but should enter through the Choir Room's exterior door off the student parking lot (Signs will be posted), instead of the HS office. Students ages 17 and older can donate (16 with parent permission).

Nice Job to the 8th graders! They won the Brimley tournament today!

Varsity Girls Volleyball Tournament tomorrow in Charlevoix, September 18 is cancelled, due to Covid.

Our online school store is now live! We will have a school store in the building, but this option gives students, parents, community and alumni another option. Items online are different than those in the building and ship direct. https://www.rudyardspiritwear.com/

Next week is Homecoming!

This Fall Rudyard Area Schools has transitioned to a new digital gradebook program: Skyward. Attached is a one pager on how to get started. https://skyward.iscorp.com/EasternUpperPenMIStuSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Home&action=Index

We had a request for water bottle/cell phone stickers. They located at the school store. $1 each!

There will be Concussion testing on Tuesday, September 14 @ 3:30-4:30 in the Elementary Computer Lab. This will be for all Athletes who have not received testing as of yet. Athletes can pick up permission slips from the High School or Athletic Office.

Just a friendly reminder that students in grades K-6 should not enter the building until. 8:10 AM, and 7-12 is at 8:05 AM

Rudyard Football this Friday (9/10) has been cancelled due to the visiting teams COVID related issues.

It’s the first day of school, we love seeing all the awesome “first day photos!” Let’s see those first day photos!

30 minutes until our Rudyard Bulldogs kickoff their 2021-22 football season vs the Superior Central. If you're able, come out and support your Bulldogs. For those unable to make it we'll be broadcasting the game on our Facebook page as well as on our webpage. Go Bulldogs!

Rudyard Jr/Sr High School 2021 Student Schedules will be advaibile next week at the office: Grades 11 & 12 - 8/31 (12:00-3:00 PM) Grades 8-10 - 9/1 (8:00-3:00 PM) New Students and 7th Grade - 9/2 (12:00-3:00 PM)

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING RUDYARD AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Chorus Room August 23, 2021 6:00 p.m. I. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER A. Salute to the flag B. Roll call C. Motion to accept the agenda II. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION III. PUBLIC COMMENT IV. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE 1. Jr./Sr. High Principal 2. Elementary Principal 3. Athletic Director 4. Business Manager 5. Letter of Retirement – Schwesinger and Nicklas V. CLOSED SESSION Purpose: Contract Negotiations VI. DISCUSSION 1. COVID-19 2. Employee Political Activity Policy VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Consent Agenda 1. July payroll - $307,721.35 2. June checks - $102,604.60 3. July checks - $369,171.45 4. Regular Board meeting minutes¬¬ – July 26, 2021 5. Closed Session meeting minutes – July 26, 2021 6. Letter of Retirement – Schwesinger and Nicklas B. Business 1. MHSAA 2021-22 Membership Resolution 2. EDUStaff hire of 3 Special Education Parapros 3. Hire Food Service Cook 4. Hire 2 Food Service Cook/Cashier 5. RFT 2021-2024 Contract 6. Athletic/Transportation Secretary 7. Pavloski Contract 8. Peterson Contract 9. Folkersma Contract 10. Coaches Handbook 11. Staff Handbook 12. Athletic Handbook 13. Student Handbook 14. MS Sports 15. Technology Purchase 16. EDUStaff Elementary Secretary wage VIII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT IX. ADJOURN This is a meeting in public of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. Any person with a disability who needs assistance, please contact the Administrative Office at 906-478-3771 at least three days prior to the meeting.