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The Rock Hills Jr/Sr High music department was very active  during the first week of November. On Monday, November 2^nd, the High School Choir students attended the Northern Plains League Vocal Clinic in Stockton, Kansas. The students rehearsed from 1 pm until 5 pm and then performed a concert at 6 pm with students from our league. On Saturday, November 7^th. Students traveled to Norton, Kansas for 8 am rehearsals and morning HS. Choir auditions. Nolan Grout performed 4 tunes with the Northwest District High School  Jazz band on his trombone. Ryan Hollerich-percussion, Claire Walker-Tenor Sax and Gracelynn Scarrow-Bass clarinet participated in the Jr. High Northwest District Honor band. Max Homelvig and Isaac Nelson performed in the Jr. High Northwest District Honor  choir. These students rehearsed all morning and part of the afternoon with students from Northwest Kansas to perform a 3:30 pm concert. High school choir students came along in the morning to audition for a spot in the Northwest KMEA High School District Honor Choir which will perform on December 5^th.

On Tuesday, September 29th, the Kindergarten classes went to the Mitchell County Hospital to their annual Bear Clinic. We toured the different departments of the hospital and then received a bag full of goodies.

Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Dunstan’s 5th graders met their classroom goal and got to celebrate in the most deliciously toxic way, a Toxic Ice Cream Party with staff from the Cosmosphere!

Thanks to Mankato Fire Department. Fire safety week and the best part, truck rides!

4th grade traveled to Assaria on Thursday, October 29th for their field trip. We had the best day, with the best weather!

The RHES 2nd grade took a trip to Hastings, Nebraska to Prairie Loft on Wednesday, October 28th. The day couldn’t have been better for an outdoor experience!

RHES is collecting non-perishable food items to help stock the shelves of our local Jewell County Helping Hands Food Pantry! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

The Rock Hills Marching band participated in the State Fair on Wednesday, September 16. The band competed both in street marching and at the arena. They performed 2 songs at each competition. They left at 5:45 am and traveled to Hutchinson. When they arrived at 9:30 am, they lined up with bands from across the state and spent the next hour competing. They marched through the fairgrounds and  stopped to perform again with a marching routine at the Farm Bureau Arena. They were judged on step style, horn position, intonation, rhythmic and note accuracy. They received a 2 rating in both street marching and at the arena. 

Rock Hills Jr./Sr. High School is excited to welcome Mr. Zach Duffy as our new Principal!

Mr. Duffy has been a valued member of the Rock Hills family since 2019, serving as a teacher, coach, and Activities Director. A proud 2013 graduate of Rock Hills, he is honored to continue serving the school and community that helped shape him.

After graduating from Rock Hills, Mr. Duffy earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska–Kearney and went on to complete a master's degree in Athletic Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He is currently completing his principalship coursework through Emporia State University.

Mr. Duffy and his wife, Libby, are the proud parents of two children, JJ and Nash.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Duffy on his new role and welcoming him as the Principal of Rock Hills Jr./Sr. High School. We look forward to his leadership and the exciting future ahead for our students, staff, and community.

Congratulations, Mr. Duffy, and welcome to your new role!