Announcements for Week 12/2/13-12/6/13

Yearbook: 2013-214 yearbooks are now on sale! Currently $65 and $70 with personalization. Buy now before prices go up. Purchase your book through the main office, Ms. Gambrel in room 123, or online off the Ryle website by December 13th. Also, go like the Larry A. Ryle High School's yearbook page on facebook to get a preview of this years book.

Science Honors Society: There will be a brief meeting after school on Thursday, in Mr. Martin's room, room 228. Important point oppotunities will be announced. Again, meeting after-school on Thursday.

English Honors Society: We will have a brief meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd in the library at 2:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting. Also, if any EHS members are interested in service points, stop by room 129 for an angel from our angel tree.

Drama: Auditions for "The Drowsy Chaperone" will be held from 2:45-5 pm in the auditorium this Tuesday and Wednesday. Callbacks on Thursday.

Any student interested in competing for written assessment or compostion, please sign-up outside rm. 208 by Wednesday.
The tryout test will be held this Thursday in rm. 208 after school. See Mrs. Hockney for more information.

National Honors Society: NHS baskets for cheer is coming up, but we need baskets! Any student or teacher that has a new or gently used basket they could donate, please drop it off in the library by Wednesday December 11th. Please know you will not be getting this basket back. Thank you and please donate!

Baseball: Any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior interested in trying out for Baseball this Spring there will be a sign up meeting in room 117 during Wednesday R.A.P.  Important conditioning and try out information will be passed out.
*Freshman and mandatory R.A.P. students should see Coach Roesel during their lunchtime in the commons or the gym.

Basketball: The boy's basketball game that was scheduled on Friday is now moved to this Thursday right after the girl's team!

Ryle PTSA Craft Show - Message to All

The following message was sent to all households this afternoon.

Hello, students, parents and staff of Larry A. Ryle High School.  This is your principal, Matthew Turner.

I am calling to notify you that the Ryle PTSA will be hosting their annual craft show at Ryle High School this weekend on Friday, November 22^nd and Saturday, November 23^rd.  The craft show is the largest in the Northern Kentucky area and is our annual fundraiser for our PTSA.  Proceeds from the craft show go towards hosting our after-prom activities, the responsible young driver program, and other specific classroom and instructional needs.  Please make plans to support this great event.  Volunteers are needed to assist in many areas.  Students may use volunteering at the craft show for part or all of their required 5 hours of community service.

Other special events for your calendars are:

·        Mid-term progress reports for the 2^nd quarter grading period will handed out to all students on Monday, December 2^nd.

·        Student/Parent scheduling conferences for the 2014-15 school year will be held on Monday, February 17^th.  More details will follow.

·        All junior students will be taking the ACT test at Ryle High School on Tuesday, March 4^th.  This test will be part of our school accountability and can also count for college admissions.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 384-5300 and our office staff will be glad to assist you.  It is critical that we all work together to keep our students moving in the right direction.

Thank you and remember make it a great day or not, that choice is always yours!

Announcements for Week 11/18/13-11/22/13

Ryle High School junior Chelsea Fite,17, has completed the work for her Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest acheivement. As part of the Gold Award project, she decorated, laid new carpet, painted and donated items like a washer and a sweeper to the shelter, located on Scott Street in Covington. Scouts seeking the award have to identify "a need in the community that's lasting" and volunteer atleast 80 hours on the project. "When I went into it, I thought it was just a project," Chelsea said. "Then is became a part of me." "Chelsea has been a true blessing for our shelter and each night that she volunteers brigns a lot of joy to our guests with her positive attitude and willingness to help," shelter director Rachael Winters said in an email. "She has taken the time to get to know our guests and now sees them beyondtheir label of 'homeless' but as a human being like herself. We along with her Grandparents are extremely proud of her.

Student Council: Operation Christmas Child is in full swing. Please make sure all filled boxes are turned in every day this week. Reminder the RAP class with the most boxes wins a warm breakfast. The last day to turn in boxes in THIS FRIDAY!
-Blood Drive sign ups are still being taken during lunch this week. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh 115 lbs. Spaces are filling up so sign up todya.
-Also Student Council Members please check the door of room 241 for important information.

Caudill/Drama Cappies Critics: There will be a brief meeting after school Wednesday in room131.

Peer Tutoring: Peer Tutors are needed to work at the craft show this weekend. Peer Tutors that are available, please see Mrs. Boeckman to sign up. Proceeds go the the Mtt room.

Softball: Any girl interested in trying out for the 2014 Ryle softball team, please pick up a conditioning schedule in the main office. The first work out will be Monday, December 2nd at 3:45. This is not mandatory but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Contact Ali Crupper with any questions.

Math Honors Society: If you want to buy a MHS t-shirt, order forms are available outside of Mrs. Kanabroski's room, room 203 until Friday November 22nd. There will not be an extension! Also, don't forget to check room 203 for up-coming paint opportunities and the problem of the week.

PTSA Craft Show: The Ryle PTSA Craft Show is  Friday, November 22nd 7-10pm and Saturday, November 23 9am-4pm.
Many volunteers are needed during these times and Friday November 22 immediately after school. Sign up in the front office.

*Fall Underclass In-House Retake Day at Prestige Portraits Studio! Friday, December 6, 2013. 3:30pm until 6:30pm.

Announcements for Week 11/11/13-11/15/13

I am pleased to say that Ryle had good school participation in the Reflections contest and did well at district. The district winners will be recognized at a Reflections Celebration on November 21st. at 7pm. At that time it will be announced if they are advancing to state competition. The Reflections Celebration will be held at Campbell County High School.
The list of winners follows:
Visual Arts:

• Joy Strunk - School Winner
• Alondra Griffin- School Winner
• Hannah Fancher- School and District Winner
• Alexandra King- School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner

Literature:

• Emily Wiehoff - School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner
• Harper Hempel- School and District Winner
• Seira Ikarashi- School and District Winner
• Lauren Berger- School and District Winner
• Courtney McDaniel- School and District Winner

Photography:

• Kaitlyn Eleniak- School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner
• Joy Strunk- School and District Winner

Dance Choreography:

• Kaitlyn Eleniak- School and District Winner

Film Production:

• Katie Freeman- School and District Winner

Science Honors Society: All new and returning Science Honors Society members, there will be an induction breakfast before school at 7:25. For all returning members, you can bring a breakfast item for a point, sign up with an officer. If new mebers have questions about their membreship, they can ask an officer or Mr. Matin

Girls Basketball: If any would be interested with being the video coordinator and/or manager for the girls basketball team this season, please come see Coach Jackson in room 120 or in the Gymnasium. We need your help!

Drama: Ryle Drama will be performing its Fall Drama, "Bang! Bang! You're Dead" this Thursday thorugh Saturday. Showtimes are at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7 pm. Adults are $8 and students are $5.

PTSA: The Ryle PTSA Craft Show  is Friday, Nov. 22nd 7-10pm and Saturday, Nov. 23 9am-4pm.
Many Volunteers are needed during these times and Friday, Nov 22 immediately after school. Sign up in the front office.

Guidance: University of Kentucky is looking for qualified high school seniors who are interested in workign as a student athletic trainers at U.K.  This is for any student who has any interest in a career in medical field, such as athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, pre-med, etc. Scholarships are available after a student completes one year in the program and are awarded based on a student's performance in the athletic training room and the classroom. Applications are in the guidance office.

Ski Club: There will be a meeting after school Tuesday, November 19th after school in Rm 107. Please return permission slips! This weekend is the last weekend to register on line for the club price! If you have any qustions please see Ms. Renner.

Spanish Honors Society: If you are interested in dining at Rio Grande on Sunday November 17, please stop by Mr. Astudillo's room to pick-up details.

Ryle Sophomore Playing Hockey

Ryle sophomore, Matthew Schreckenhofer, and his teammates on the Northern Kentucky Midget 15U select hockey team, won the Veteran’s Day Cup over the weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. They played teams from Philly, Canada, and Youngstown and skated away with the Gold Medal! 

Congratulations to Matthew and his teammates!

Senior Superlatives - Class of 2014

Congratulations to the following seniors for their selection in the SENIOR SUPERLATIVES:

Most Athletic:  Harper Hempel and Ryan Hill
Most Likely to Succeed:  Elaine Johnson and Connor Hutcherson
Most School Spirit:  Emma Rich and Mason Forbes
Funniest:  Katelyn Eleniak and Shahzaad Mann
Best Dressed:  Morgan Sandmann and Michael Nelson
Friendliest:  Sophia Dellacave and T.J. Albright

Senior Dinner Dance King and Queen:  Liam Galloway and Jill Davenport

Student Art

Please congratulate Jenna Turner and Guinevere Meredith for being accepted into The College of Mount St. Joseph Selections High School Art Exhibition. The opening reception will take place on November 10th from 2:00-4:00 at the gallery on campus if anyone is interested in seeing some great high school art.

Jenna Turner - watercolor

Guinevere Meredith - charcoal

Announcements for Week 11/4/13-11/8/13

Student Council: Reminder we are meeting today (11/6/13) after school in the media center. Please be prompt!

FBLA: FBLA Officer meeting after school in the romm 119. All officers must attend. This is mandatory.
-If you signed up in the FBLA Community Service event there will be a committee meeting on Wednesday, November 6th immediately after school in room 139. If you plan on helping you need to be in attendance.
-If you signed up to help with the Spaghetti Dinner, there will be a meeting after school on Wednesday in rm. 139.
- FBLA SPAGHETTI DINNER TICKETS ON SALE NOW ON SALE! Please purchase your pre-sale tickets from Business teachers, Officers, Raider Bank, or Main Office.
     Pre-Sale Price= $5 for adults
                               $3 for kids
- Regarding Donation Items: Fresman students we no longer need Parmesan cheese. Please bring in drinks (Coke Products).
   Sophomores we no longer need dressing please bring in drinks (coke products). Junior continue to bring in drinks also. And Seniors don't forget to bring in deserts the day of the dinner (Thursday November 7th). You can turn these items to the Business room.

Math Honor Society: Attention all new and returning members of Math Honors Society there will be a mandatory meeting next Monday, November11th directly after school in the library please be in attendence.


Spanish Honors Society: The induction ceremony is this Friday, November 8th during 5th period in the auditorium. Please dress up in business casual. Thanks!

PTSA: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! The Ryle PTSA Craft Show is Friday, November 22nd 7-10pm and Saturday, November 23rd 9am-4pm.

Guidance: Attention Seniors! University of Kentucky is looking for qualified high school seniors who are interested in working as a student athletic trainer at U.K. This is for any student who has an interest in a career in the medical field, such as athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, pre-med, etc. Schloarships are available after a student completes one year in the program and are awarded based on a student's performance in the athletic training room and the classroom. Applications are in the guidance office.

Academic Team: Practice this Thursday in rm. 125 will be only for JV Challenge Competitors.

Staff: Students keep our areas around lunch tables picked up and no moving chairs around the tables.. Thank you!!

Public vs. Private Schools?

Here is an interesting article on school choice and some research on which is better - public schools or private schools.

http://m.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/10/are-private-schools-worth-it/280693/

Announcements for Week 10/28/13-11/1/13

Picture Retakes: Picture retakes day is Friday November 11. If you need a picture form you can pick one up in the main office or from your RAP teacher.

Cappies Critics: There will be a brief meeting Wednesday after school in rm. 131.

Freshman Football: Your undefeated Freshman Raiders will play Cov Cath Thursday in championship game. The game will start at 7:00 pm. Pleaswe come out and support your Raiders as they continue their quest to finish the season undefeated.

Student Council: Attention you awesome Raiders!!! Student Council is sponsoring a toy collection for Operation Christmas Child. Each RAP should have a box in their class along with a pink flyer that lists items to collect. These gift boxes will be sent to less fortunate children in the US and third world countries. The RAP class that fills the most boxes will win a warm breakfast. This drive will end on November 22nd so let's get collecting now and help out with this worthy cause!

Freshman Boys' Basketball: Tryouts for the freshman boys' basketball team will start this Monday, November 4th from 7-9 pm and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. In order to tryout you must have an updated physical turned in. Also, please see Coach Williams in room 112 to let him know that you plan on trying out if you have not already done so.
Thanks!!

FBLA: Spghetti Dinner is next Thursday please remember to bring in your donation:
Freshman- Grated Parmasan Cheese
Sophomores- Italian or Ranch Dressing
Juniors- Coke products
Seniors- Desserts the day of Spaghetti Dinner November 7th.
Turn these items in by 8 am on Thursday November 7th to the business department hallway.
-Please purchase your pre-sale tickets From Businss teachers, officers, Raider Bank, or Main Office.
Pre-Sale price $5 for adults
                       $3 for kids
- If you signed up to participate in the FBLA community service event there will be a committee meeting on Tuesday, November 5, immediately after school in room 139. If you plan on helping you to be in attendance.

FCCLA: ATTENTION SENIORS! Parish Kitchen donations will begin next week! Please bring baked goods, cookies, and brownies in throw away containers to Ms. Bain's room 216. See Ms. Bain for questions or details.

National Honors Society: NHS meeting this upcoming Monday November 4th in the Media Center after school.

Choir:  Congratulations to the following students on their acceptance to the All-State Choir Festival this February in Louisville, KY.  Everyone worked extraordinarily hard and the results paid off!
Shannon Winter, Hannah Kleckner, Kennedy Wright, Jeff Moore, Luke Hawtry, Noah Greenhill and Daniel Kozar.

Announcements for Week 10/21/13-10/25/13

Senior Dinner Dance: Senior Dinner Dance is around the corner. Tickets will only be on sale next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during RAP in Room 216. Tickets are $40. That does include a full meal.

For Wednesday RAP please attend the RAP you have gone to every Wednesday this year. We will make adjustments for 2nd quarter next week. If you are an upper classman in a mandatory RAP and have now passed all of your classes, you may see your assistant principle to be released from the mandatory RAP this week.

FBLA: Please bring in your Spaghetti Dinner Donations to the Business Department hallway across from the library.
Freshman are in charge of Parmesan cheese
Sophomores: Salad Dressings
Juniors: Drinks (cake products)
Seniors: Desserts due on November 6th.
 Tickets are now on sale! Please purchase your pre-sale tickets from business teachers, officers, Raider Bank, or Main Office.
Presale price: $5 for adults
                      $3 for kids

Science Honor Society: There will be a meeting of the Officers of the Science Honor Society after school on Wednesday, October 23rd. If you cannot attend please stop by and talk to Mr. Martin.

Freshman Football: Your Freshman Raiders will continue their guests to be undefeated on Thursday against Connor. The game will be at Connor. The game will be at Connor. Please come out and support your Freshman Raiders.

Math Honors Society: The meeting has been rescheduled for after school Tuesday, October 22nd in room 203. Students interested in applying for membership can pick up applications in room 203 starting Thursday.

Announcements for Week 10/15/13- 10/1/13

Freshman Football: Your undefeated Freshman Football team will play Cov Cath, who is also undefeated, on Thursday at Ryle. The game will start at 6:00 pm. Come out and support your Freshman Team.

Swim and Dive: Congratulations to the following members of the swim team who have beem elected as team captains: Hayley Ashcraft, Lauren Lawson, TJ Albright, and Liam Galloway.
Also any member of the swim and dive team who missed the team meeting on Thursday evening, please stop by Ms. Ware's room in rm. 105 to pick up paperwork you missed!!!

FFA: Ryle FFA is partnering with Benton farms in completing the haunted house every weekend in October. Times are 7-11 p, come out and have a good time!

A pair of glasses were left in the RAP lab 124 on the week of October 7th. If your glasses are lost and these might be yours please come to the main office to describe and claim them.

Mr. Turner's T-Shirts: Teddy Roosevelt students from last year pick up t-shirt in rm 112.

NHS Members: sign-ups for the city of Union "Fall for All" event this Saturday are available in the media center.

Spanish Students who had an invitation to travel to Spain there was a meeting today during RAP in Mrs. Call's room.

Fall Sport Athletes: Seniors participating in the sports of football, cheer leading, dance, cross country, golf, and band that wish to take part in senior night Friday, please turn in your information form to Mr. Demler in the Athletic office no later than Friday morning. Athletes and their parents should enter through the pass gate and be on the track at 6:40 pm.

Archery: Attention Students interested in Archery tryout date and time and other Archery announcements are posted outside room 118. See Mrs. Klaas with questions.


The Marching Bands Rehearsal schedule has changed for the next 4 weeks. The band will now be rehearsing beginning at 4:00. Please have all cars removed from the student lot no later than 3:30. One car left on the lot can ruin a rehearsal for 130 students. Thanks!

Ryle wins battle of top-ranked teams, 3-1

From the NKY Enquirer . . .

In a matchup of teams ranked among the top five, sophomore forward Emily Erdman scored two goals to lift Ryle to a 3-1 win over Campbell County.

Erdman scored her first goal in in the 35th minute to give the Raiders a 1-0 lead.

Campbell County scored the equalizer just two minutes later off the foot of sophomore Ashley Schreiber, tying the score at halftime.

Erdman gave Ryle the lead with her go-ahead goal in the 71st minute. Senior forward Anavey Fangman scored just five minutes later to seal the game for the Raiders.

Ryle, ranked No. 5 in the Northern Kentucky Enquirer area coaches’ poll, improved to 12-3-1. Campbell County, ranked No. 3, falls to 12-4-2.

http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20131009/SPT0302/310090179/Ryle-wins-battle-top-ranked-teams-3-1

Announcements for Week 10/7/13-10/10/13

Boy's Basketball: Any boy interested in trying out for the boys basketball team this year, including those playing a fall sport, please see Coach Williams in room 112 by the end of the day Thursday for tryout information. Tryouts for seniors, juniors, and sophomores who are are not currently playing a fall sport will start on Tuesday, October 15th from 5pm - 7pm. You must have an updated physical turned in to tryout. Thanks!!!

Gaming Club: Have an interest in computers or consoles?! Check out the Ryle Gaming Club. Meetings are every Wednesday in rm 235.

Math Honors Society: Attention all returning Math Honors Society members: T-shirt designs need to be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 15th. Submissions receive 1 point and the winner gets their t-shirt for free. There will also be a meeting October 15th to vote on designs and discuss up-coming events.

Choral Department: The Ryle Choirs are giving their first concert of the year this Thursday evening. Our program features music in seven different languages from ten different countries, spanning nearly five hundred years of music history! Please join us for an evening of culture-tickets are free!

FFA: Ryle FFA is partnering with Benton Farms in completing the haunted house every weekend in October times are 7-11 pm come out and have a good time!

Girls Basketball: Girls basketball tryouts will be Tuesday October 15th (5-8pm) For anyone interested please see Coach Jackson rm 120 for more information. You must have a current physical to tryout.

Freshman Mentoring Program: Attention Juniors and Seniors: We need more participants for the Freshman Mentoring Program! See Mrs. Reed in 104.

PTA Cultural Arts Contest "Reflections" Starts Now... Reflections is a national PTA contest which allows students to express themselves through literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts dance choreography, and film production. Students may submit multiple entries in one or more categories. The theme is set each year by the national PTA. This year's theme is Believe, Dream, Inspire.
Our local level contest will start from 10-10-13. ALL ENTRIES must be submitted by end of the school day, 10-25-13 to the entry box in the office. No exceptions.
If you are interested in participating, entry forms and complete rules are available for download at 14pta.org or by contacting Robin at robmrphy@msn.com.

The Marching Bands Rehearsal schedule has changed for the next 4 weeks. The will now be rehearsing beginning at 4:00. Please have all cars removed from the student lot no later than 3:30.
One car left on the lot can ruin a rehearsal for 130 students. Thanks!

Announcements for Week 9/30/13-10/4/13

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK:
    Show your spirit by wearing:
Monday- Mix & Match Day
Tuesday- Twin Day
Wednesday- Nerd Day
Thursday- Class Color Day
     9th- White  10th- Grey  11th- Orange  12th- Black
Friday- Raider Spirit Wear Day!!
   w/ orange, black, or Raider hats to "Cap Off A Victory"

Archery with Mrs. Klaas: Students interested in Archery for the 2013-14 school year there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm in the library. All interested students should attend with a parent. See Mrs. Klaas if you have questions.

Guidance: University of Kentucky will be having a preview night Tuesday, October 1st from 7-9 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
-For JUNIORS: There will be an information meeting on Monday during RAP in the auditorium for those who are interested in Governor's Scholars. Please attend! 

Soccer Team: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the Lady Raider Soccer Team will be selling Candy For the Cure to Support Breast Cancer Awareness. You will be able to purchase candy from any of the Lady Soccer players for $1.00. Help us raise money for a good cause.

Student Council: Members please be sure to check the sign-up sheet on the dor of Room 241. We still need many items for the Homecoming Tea. Please bring these to room 216 before school by Tuesday. We need everyone to bring something.

Freshman Mentoring Program with Mrs. Reed: All juniors and seniors interested in participating in the Freshman Mentoring prgram must attend an informational meeting this Thrusday, October 3rd in the lower common at 8:45 am.

FFA: Ryle's FFA is participating with Benton Farms in completing the haunted house every weekend in October. Times are 7-11 pm come out and have a good time!

Any student interested in participating in the John O'Brien Mathematics completion on November 16th, please sign up in Room 211!





The Marching Bands Rehearsal schedule has changed for the next 4 weeks.
The band will now be rehearsing beginning at 4:00. Please have all cars removed from the student lot no later than 3:30.
One Car left on the lot can ruin a rehearsal for 130 studnets. Thanks!

Nadine Innes wins NKAC Championship

Congratulations to Lady Raider golfer Nadine Innes for earning individual medalist honors at the NKAC Golf Championship on Monday!

Boys Golf Team wins NKAC Championship!

This past Saturday, Sept, 21st, the boys won the Grant County Invitational held at Eagle Creek Country Club.  The team score was an all time low of 279 with Austin Squires' record low in the history of Ryle Golf of 66 for 18 holes, he previously held the record of 67.  This is Austin's third consecutive win at The Grant County Invitational and the team's second year in a row.

Yesterday, at the NKY Athletic Conference (NKAC) tournament held at Hickory Sticks, Ryle won as a team with a total of 295. Zach Adams tied for first with a 72 and Austin Squires, 2nd with a 73.  Logan Gamm 74, Austin Zapp 76 and Davis McNichol 81.

The team will be playing in the Regional Golf Tournament next Monday, Sept 30th at Boone Links.  Good Luck and Go Raiders!

Announcements for Week 9/23/13-9/27/13

Freshman Mentoring Program with Mrs. Reed: Attention Junior and Seniors: anyone interested in participating in the Freshman Mentoring Program needs to submit their name to Mrs. Reed in room 104.

Junior Board with Mrs. Reed & Mrs. Hockney: There will be a junior board meeting this Wednesday at 2:35 pm in room104. All officers and any junior interestedin being on board need to attend.

Congrats to the Boys Cross Country team for winning the Suth Dearborn invite on Saturday in Indiana!
Team was lead by Parker Kay with a fast time of 16:37 followed by:
Justin Reed 16:46
Ryan Tagher 17:03
Followed by Oscar Ramirez, Tyler Powell, and Bryce O'Neal.

English Honors Society: Attention sophmores, juniors, and seniors. English Honor Society applications are available in room 129. They are due by this Fri., 9/27/ If you have questions, see Ms. Schwartz.
For people who already members service opportunity this Friday 9/27. Meet in the lower commons for book organization. See Ms. Schwartz for details.

Attention Math Honors Society: the weekly math problem will be available in Mrs. K's room starting this week. Attempts receive 1/4 a point and correct answers receive 1/2 a point. Listen to the announcements for further details about the next meeting.

Hispanic Honors Society: Hola! Thursday the 26th is the last day to turn in your money for Spanish Honors Society. It's $7 for returning members and $10 for new members. Espero que tengan un buen dia.

Ryle Band Competes at 4:15 at Grant County Competition support the Marching Raiders this coming weekend.
ATTENTION: From behalf of Mr. Elliot and the Ryle Band, we please ask you to remove your vehicles from the band practice area in the parking lot. You know who you are! We cannot stress enough the importance of this matter! Thank you!

Student Council: Members please check the door of room 241 for important information on upcoming student council events. Remember that dues need to be paid by Friday.
- Members please check the door of rm. 241 for new  homecoming information.

FCCLA: will be extending its membership drive until Friday. Sign up with Mrs. Bain, Mrs. Sanders or Ms. Dews. $20 with a t-shirt or $13 without a t-shirt.

After School ESS Math Tutoring: There will be no afterschool math tutoring on Wednesday 9/25.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes: There will be a meeting in room 112 on Friday Morning at 7:00

FFA Recruitment Week:
Monday- Icecream afterschool
Tuesday- Order pizza of choice (snappy, etc.) Bring White t-shirt to tie die! (Right after school)
Wednesday- B- dubbs 6:00 pm
Thursday- Wear tie die strips and there is a picture at the end of the day!
Friday- doughnuts in the morning :)

FHS: Members will be having beignets this Thursday, September 26th at 7 am in Mrs. Naziripour's room.
Also, our soldier care package drive has begun and we will be collecting items until October 31st. A list of items we are collecting can be found in Mrs. Naziripour's room.

Freshman Football: The freshman football team will play Campbell County on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm. The game will be at Ryle. Come out and support your 4-0 freshman football team.

-ALSO RAIDERS- Blood drive sign-ups are still happening during lunch. Help us save lives with your donation.

Archery: Students interested in Archery for the 2013-14 school year. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm in the library. All interested students should attend with a parent. See Mrs. Klaas if you have questions.

Volleyball/Lovins: Congratulations to the volleyball team on beating St. Henry last night. That was the first time in school history.
Tonight the Raiders play Tates Creek at home.

Guidance: A representative from Indiana University will be here this Thursday during RAP. Please sign up in the Guidance Office.

Homecoming Queen Candidates 2013

Congratulations to the following senior students for being selected by their peers and the faculty as a Ryle Homecoming Queen candidate:

Hayley Ashcraft
Heyra Avila
Allison Bailey
Allison Crupper
Jillian Davenport
Kaitlyn Eleniak
Faith Evans
Sabrina Fawcett
Rachel Hall
Cassandra Hanser
Harper Hempel
Elaine Johnson
Lauren Johnson
Emily McGlone
Olivia McGregor
Emma Rich
Margan Sandmann
Haley Scholl
Abby Trapp

The Ryle Homecoming Queen and her court will be announced at halftime of the football game on October 4th at Borland Stadium.

Announcements for Week 9/16/13-9/20/13

FBLA Announcement:

• FBLA membership will be extended until Friday. Please join at the bank during lunch or with an officer today.
• FBLA first chapter meeting will be Tuesday at 2:25 in the Auditorium all member must attend and non-members are welcome to explore.
• Monday: Slushy flavor of the day is pink lemonade

Drama Department: Do you like to write? Do you enjoy theater? Would you like recognition at a huge awards ceremony in May at the Arnoff Center? Mr. Caudill will hold a meeting this Wednesday at 4pm in room 131 to discuss the Greater-Cincinnati Cappies.

Ryle Ski Club: Its that time of year again- 90 degrees outside, but I promise winter is fast approaching! If you are interested in joining the Ryle Ski Club there will be an informative meeting this Wednesday 9/18 in Ms. Renner's Room 107 at 2:45! WOOHOO!!!

NHS: National Honors Society meeting Monday August 23rd for new and returning members. This will be a brief meeting for returning members.

Math Honors Society: Attention all MHS members; the weekly math problem will be available in Mrs. K's room starting this week. Attempts receive 1/4 a point and correct answers receive 1/2 a point. Listen to the announcements for further details about the next meeting.

Ryle Tournament of Bands: Volunteers meeting! Meet your service-hour requirements. Contact rylebandcoordinator@gmail.com or see Mr. Elliot in the band room.

HHS: Attention Spanish Honors Society! Hola! Thursday the 26th is the LAST day to turn in your money for Spanish Honors Society. It's $7 for returning members. Espero que tengan un buen dia.

Week 9/9/13-9/13/13

2013 Yearbooks are here! Delivery began in RAP on the 10th and will continue throughout the week. Graduated seniors can pick up beginning Wednesday!

Ryle Odyssey of the Mind is looking for some "very creative" members. If you want to know more about Odyssey of the Mind there will be an Awareness Meeting on Thursday September 19th. Informational flyers and sign-ups are now in the office.

Senior students who have met the Benchmark Scores in all four areas of the ACT will be receiving notification in RAP class that they will not have to take the Practice ACT that will be given to the 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students on Tuesday, September 17th. The benchmark scores are:
English- 18, Math- 22, Reading 21, and Science-23
If you are a senior and you took the ACT other than the state mandated test last year and believe you have met the benchmarks in each of those areas, please see Mr. Niemi to discuss. You will need to provide your test results for verification.

English Honors Society: attention English Honor Society members! Service oppurtunity this Friday after school. Stop by room 129 to sign up or get more details.

Mrs. Reed/ SAO: Ambassadors: We are organizing our 1st social event for students new to our school. Stop bt room 104 to sign up to bring something for tailgating Friday. Also, be sure to pass out invitations to all your new students. Thanks!

Swim & Dive Team: Those of you interested in joing the swim and dive team for the 2013-2014 season need to sign up for tryouts. You will have the oppurtunity to sign up on Wednesday or Thursday, September 11 & 12. If you have a background in gymnastics or tumbling, please consider diving.

Drama Department: Any student interested in technical crew for Ryle Drama's fall drama "Bang! Bang! You're Dead" can sign up in Mr. Caudill's room 131.

Remeber Students thouse of you that eat outside our Cafeteria area to pick up around your area before leaving it. Also keep up the good job in our cafeteria at lunch time. No removing chairs from tables. Thank you!

Parent Discusses 9-11 Tragedy with Ryle Students

Today one of our parents, Gerald Pizzano, visited Ryle High School to discuss his experience as a first-responder to the 9-11 tragedy in New York City.  Mr. Pizzano was serving as a police officer during the tragedy in 2001.

Mr. Pizzano and his sons, Nick & Zack

His visit was arranged as part of Mrs. Renner's Global Issues classes.  Below are a few of the pictures he shared with the students . . .

Thanks to Mr. Pizzano for volunteering his time, sharing his experiences, and helping our students to never forget the 9-11 tragedy.

Ryle Band earns Reserve Grand Champion at Beechwood

Congratulations to the Ryle Raider Marching Band for earning RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION in their first competition of the year on Saturday at Beechwood High School.

Go Marching Raiders!

Announcements 9/5/13 - 9/6/13

9/5/13-9/6/13

• Teacher/Club: Holtman/Bible Study:
• The Bible Study will meet after school on Monday in Room 234. Anyone is welcome to attend!
• Teacher/Club: FHS
• Reminder to all returning FHS members there is a mandatory meeting on Mondy, September 9th!
• For Junior Board all candidcy forms are due tomorrow on the 6th!
• See previous announcements for information about Dual Enrollment at NKU, the PSAT, FBLA, and SAO.

Announcements 9/3/13

Ryle Class of 2003:
 10 Year Reunion. We have a website set up where people can get more information - www.rylealumni.com,
 

8/29/13

• Teacher/Club: Mrs. Reed/ Junior Board
• Attention all juniors: Beginning Friday, August 30th, all those interested in running for Junior Board Officers can pick up a candidcy form from either room 104 or 208. All candidcy forms are due to Mrs. Reed in room 104 by Friday, September 6th.

9/3/13

• Attention all French Honor Society members, there is a mandatory meeting on September 9th! Please attend!
• Teacher/Club: Mrs. Call/ Spanish Honors Society
• There wil be a Spanish Honor Society meeting to elect new officers on Thursday, September 5th at 2:45 in the Media Center.
• Anybody interested in running for office see Mrs. Call as soon as possible.
• Teacher/Club: Guidance
• Students interested in taking NKU's Dual Enrollment course, "Public Speaking"- Please sign up in guidance office or your English class.
• Teacher/Club: Guidance
• Please sign up for the PSAT in the guidance office by September 20th.
• The test is on October 19th and costs $18.00. Remember this is the test that allows Juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.
• Sophmore and Freshmen are allowed to sign up - however first priority goes to Juniors.

9/4/13

• Teacher/Club: FBLA
• Join FBLA. Next week is recruitment week, find an officer to join.
• $15 without t-shirt and $20 with t-shirt.
• And get a slushie after school for $1.00
• Teacher/Club: Mrs. Reed/ SAO
• Attention Ambassadors: Please report to the lower commons during R.A.P. tomorrow. It's important that all ambassadors.
• Teacher/Club: Tammy Hollingsworth
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KAYLA HOLLINGSWOTH!!!!

9/5/13

• School Pictures!
• Progress Reports Friday.

   

 

Officers of the Class of 2014

Congratulations to the newly elected class officers for the Ryle Class of 2014!

President:  Emily McGlone

Vice-President:  Alli Bailey

Secretary:  Kaitlyn Eleniak

Treasurer:  Morgan Sandmann

The PSAT Test

Please sign up for the PSAT in the guidance office by September 20^th.  The optional test is October 19^th and costs $18.  

Remember this test allows Juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.  Sophomores and Freshman are allowed to sign up – however first priority is given to Juniors.

From the PSAT website . . .  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

Critical reading skills

Math problem-solving skills

Writing skills

You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:

Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.

See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).

Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.

Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

Q&A with Heyra Avila, student school board rep

From the Union Recorder  Q&A with Heyra Avila, student school board rep

Heyra Avila, 17, of Florence, recently took beganher tenure as student board representative on the Boone County School Board.

The Ryle High School senior was elected by student members of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. The group is made up of two fifth-grade students, two middle school students and two high school students from each school in the district.

Avila recently sat down with the Recorder to discuss how she feels about the position and her goals for her term.

Q: Why do you want to be student board representative?

A: I love helping people. I like being involved in my community. I’ve been here since I was 4 years old. Florence is my home.

Q: How did it feel to be elected by fellow students on the advisory council?

A: It’s a wonderful feeling. I’ve been on the council since I was in elementary school. I always dreamed about being the high school representative on the board. I think it’s awesome, that with hard work, my dream came true.

Q: How do you define a student board representative?

A: I feel like they should be very attentive to not only what students say, but also the teachers. They need to be patient. Changing things are not always easy.

Q: What goals do you hope to accomplish during your term?

A: My first goal is to have a diversity day for Boone County schools. My plan is to have a day where the community can come together and celebrate diversity. Our community is very diverse. I want a day for everyone to see who is in our community and learn about them.

My second goal is to start a school supply recycling program.

Third, I’d like to promote more, (advisory council’s) Feed His Kids 5K. I want the community to know more about it to get more participants.

Q: What are you looking forward to the most serving in this position?

A: I’m looking forward to listening to the concerns of the students and helping them. I get excited about hearing them and helping them the best that I can.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: I plan on attending college. I haven’t decided where I want to go yet. I want to study political science or international relations.

Q: What do you like to do for fun?

A: I love to read and write, and I love to dance. Spending time with my family. My family is very important to me, they mean the world to me.

Advanced Placement Scholars 2013

The College Board recently released the listing of Advanced Placement Scholars for 2013.  Congratulations to the following students for their work!

AP Scholars with Distinction 
(earned an avg. score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scored 3 or higher on 5 or more AP exams taken)

Emma Costello
Meghan Eleniak
Alana Gale
Lorene Garnier
Jasmine Gentry
Emily Gonzales
Hannah Ingraham
Jennifer Jacobsen
Daniel Jensen
Samuel Kirby
Lauren Lawson
John Leavens
Jeremy Lindley
McKell Oliverio
Allison Pinkston
Stephen Plowdrey
Emily Ramstetter
Sadhvika Reddy
Leslie Rowen
Mary E. Schmalzl
Mitchell See
Samantha Stanton
Kelly Tursic
Jaclyn Zembrodt


AP Scholars with Honors
(earned an avg. score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scored 3 or higher on 4 or more AP exams taken)

Julie Beck
Pierce Feltner
Sydney Gebka
Mitchell Howes
Hannah Istre
Kyle James
Riley Kneale
Samuel Lutes
Garrett Mead
Savannah Merlin
Dustin Mitchell
Matthew Pearce
Alexandra Purdy
Alexander Rich
James Ryg
Katelyn Sulivan
Kyle Wagoner
Ian Yockey


AP Scholars 
(earned a score of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams)

Thomas Albright
Eric Anderson
Jonah Ashcraft
Taylor Atkinson
Krista Bicer
Jacob Butler
Amanda Campbell
Morgan Cash
Madison Copeland
Alison Crupper
Jillian Davenport
Faith Dawson
Anna Edwards
Alex Elam
Noah Greenhill
Megan Guard
Connor Hutcherson
Margaret Johnson
Kyle Jones
Robert Kidwell
Daniel Kozar
Allison Laile
Ethan Losier
David Moore
Sarah Muff
Foxx Ohmer
Daniel Osborne
Megan Pennell
Matthew Postolowski
Emma Rich
Allyson Roller
Hannah Ruoff
Nicholas Salmen
Tyrus Sciarra
Colton Smith
Kaitlyn Stewart
Laurel Tapia
Brett Underwood
Tyler Wilson
Paul Yoder


For more information about Advanced Placement classes go to https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home?navid=ap-ap.

Announcements 8/19/2013

MONDAY

Girls’ Soccer @ Highlands

Boys’ Soccer @ Lexington

TUESDAY

Volleyball @ Dunbar

 WEDNESDAY

    RAP - Schedule A

Girls’ Soccer @ Holy Cross

Boys’ Soccer @ Lexington

 

THURSDAY

Boys Soccer @ Scott

 

FRIDAY

Football vs. Cooper HS

Boys’ Soccer @ Scott

                                                         

SATURDAY

Boys’ Soccer @ Lexington