PH students accepted into Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership: Patrick Henry students Trevor Langhan and Amy Freidman have both been accepted into the prestigious Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. The Sorensen Institute has more than 1,000 graduates of its various programs. Alumni include 18 who have been elected to the Virginia General Assembly, 17 of whom currently serve— two in the Senate and 15 in the House. Dozens more have been appointed to boards and commissions, while nearly 100 have been elected to local office. This is the second consecutive year RCPS has had students represented in the Sorensen program.
RCPS Students to Perform with David Wiley: Over the past month, a local Fine Arts group called “The Friends of the Symphony” has provided free lessons, materials and concert tickets to several RCPS students. The students will perform with Maestro David Wiley and symphony members at the Dumas Center, May 31, at 4:00 pm. Westside elementary students will be playing the clarinet and violin. The program is free and open to the public.
A Walk Down Memory Lane at Ruffner Middle School: Ruffner Middle School will celebrate the school’s 40-year history Sunday, May 31,from 3:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. Former students, principals, faculty, school board members and city council members will be invited to participate in this special event. William Ruffner memorabilia (from the soon to be closed school) will be on display in the library.
James Madison Student Advances in Scholarship Competition: Madison Lewis, a seventh grader at James Madison Middle School, is the new winner of the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. Lewis was nominated for her work with the Helping Hands project through U.S. Kids Care. She organized about a dozen middle and high school students in U.S. Kids Care to tutor children at an elementary school every Wednesday morning before school. Lewis advances to the regional competition, where she will be considered for a $1,000 scholarship.
Grandin Court Elementary Receives $5000 Grant: Grandin Court Elementary School received a $5,000 grant from Verizon Telecom Pioneers. The grant will be used to purchase a SmartBoard, LCD projector and two sets of personal response systems. The SmartBoard and projector will allow students and teachers to use interactive lessons on computers. Coupled with the personal response system, all students will be able to participate simultaneously, using a format similar to “Jeopardy,” to record their responses to classroom activities.
Breckinridge Team Wins Roanoke City Tournament: The Breckinridge Middle School baseball team recently defeated North Cross School to complete an undefeated season and take home top honors in the Roanoke City Championship.
