Center for Hope Outreach Programs will participate for a 3rd year with the Annual “Big Give” event sponsored by Midwest Foodbank, Home Sweet Home Ministries and Thrivent Financial to distribute Thanksgiving food and turkey boxes.
Distribution dates are Saturday, November 20th and Monday, November 22nd at the Midwest Food Bank located at 2031 Warehouse Rd. Normal IL.
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation stopped by RAS today and delivered a check to Mrs. Quick. She was one of their grant recipients and now has $750 to expand cooking opportunities for students at RAS! Thank you, IRTAF, for your support!
RAS Staff had a great morning session of service and reflection. We worked to clean up litter from Underwood Park, followed by team engagement in reflecting on the first five weeks of school and planning for the next few months. #BeTheChange
Staff In-Service…
Friday, September 24th…
No student attendance…
See you all back in the building on Monday! Enjoy your long weekend!
Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday- No School Monday September 6th.
Just wanted to celebrate our students- they have been tremendous in attitude, effort, and overall performance. Thank you all for being YOU :) BE THE CHANGE!
We are excited and ready to welcome our students into the classrooms tomorrow! There is a lot to look forward to this school year, so we hope you are ready to BE THE CHANGE!
While we always hope for a smooth start, we know and understand there may be a few bumps along the way. Please call the school (309-828-5807) and we will work through any issues together.
See you TOMORROW!
Meet your RAS Teams for the 2021-22 school year!
BE THE CHANGE!
We are excited to be back in the building working with students and families through their orientations. We are looking forward to an excellent year full of positivity, skill-building, and learning opportunities!
Just a friendly, Back to School reminder- please make sure that your student has: -Registered with your "Home School" district -Completed a student and family orientation with RAS staff ****Please call (309)828-5807 if you have any questions We look forward to a great 21/22 school year- BE THE CHANGE!
We have been very busy this summer in our attempt to provide services to 96 kiddos! Our Summer School program is offering in-person and remote options to students in grades 7-12 across ROE 17. Not only are academic services being offered, but we are also providing free meals and counseling services through June 16th!
It is always a great day to be at RAS!
We had a wonderful day celebrating our Seniors and 8th Graders yesterday! Best of luck to all in their next stages of life!
We’re ready to celebrate our graduates today!
Congratulations, Mr. Folkens, on being selected as a 2021 Corn Belt Energy Education Grant Winner! He purchased 3D pens that can be used with our 3D printers. The pens allow our students to be more detailed with their creations! Thank you, Corn Belt Energy, for your support!
Attention December 2020 and May 2021 Graduates!
RAS (Bloomington Campus) will be hosting a Drive-Thru Senior Celebration on Wednesday, May 26th. Please check your email to fill out the form and schedule your time slot. Or, call the school to schedule. 309-828-5807
Option 1: 9-10:30am
Option 2: 1:30-3pm
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We had another fun day of cooking! The students prepped and cooked Mexican street tacos (steak), peppers, Cajun chicken alfredo, and apple crisp! Over the course of the unit, students learned about shopping & budgeting, portions & measurements, how to read a recipe, and preparing a meal.
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We love ending the year strong! Miss Carter had a group of students experimenting with the VR. Mr Eddins has been taking kids down to the workshop to create items out of wood. Mrs Stoneking made a Refugee Museum with her middle school students. Mrs Quick has been working on kitchen math, culminating into a cooking activity funded by our PNC Grant!
If it does not challenge you, it will not change you!
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We had a wonderful week! Thank you to everyone who showed us some love!
Mr Folkens won today’s raffle-Altitude passes!
Mrs Lindsay spoiled us with candy and Mrs Quick provided the cake pops.
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We had some North Side v South Side rivalries at school today!
Thank you, Christ the King, for providing the delicious lunch AND generous gift cards for our staff! We adore you all!
Mr Kendall was the big raffle winner today! Thank you, Rosie’s Pub, for that donation!
