The Illinois Student Assistance Commission visited RAS today and held a "Claim Your Future" workshop that encouraged students to explore education after high school, future careers, and money management. Students were able to discuss their future goals and aspirations and link their educational choices to future career options and financial stability.
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Some of our graduating seniors had the opportunity to visit Heartland Community College today. Students toured the campus and learned about the programming and resources Heartland has to offer!
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College Week at RAS! This morning the Illinois Student Assistance Commission joined RAS seniors for a workshop on financial aid and completing the FAFSA. Later in the week seniors will have the opportunity to visit Heartland Community College to learn more about everything they offer.
5 months ago, Brian Okraski
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RAS Bloomington Campus was lucky enough to host the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) on Tuesday, October 10th. Our middle school and high school students had the opportunity to participate in the Civil Rights Workshop offered by the MMOT, which explored "civil rights in a historic and contemporary context".
6 months ago, Kara Quick
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Special thanks to First Christian Church for sponsoring our Fall Student Led Conferences. Our students, families and staff all loved the delicious gifts!
6 months ago, Bryan Kendall
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On Wednesday RAS students had the opportunity to work with community members at the Midwest Food Bank filling, sealing, and packing food boxes for those in need. This was a great opportunity to network and add some valuable volunteering experience to the resumes of these students.
6 months ago, Brian Okraski
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Our learning labs have been hard at work! In the first unit for our STEAM Lab, Problem Solving, students have been practicing how to solve problems using the Engineering Design Process. The final project challenged students to work individually or in a group and design a unique game or marble maze. Numerous problems/challenges occurred during the project that required students to apply real world problem solving skills. The results were super creative and so impressive! Giving students the opportunity to choose a project, explore and develop their own learning styles and interests helped make this project a success.
6 months ago, Kara Quick
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On Wednesday students in the RAS Career Readiness program volunteered time at the Western Ave. Center in Bloomington. Students helped move and organize furniture and athletic equipment in the gymnasium. They were also given a chance to discuss with staff what type of events and activities they would like to see offered to young people at the community center. Mr. Rudicil even got the chance to play a little table tennis. We look forward to working with the Western Ave. Center again soon!
6 months ago, Brian Okraski
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This week the RAS Career and College Center featured plumbing as it's Career of the Week. Students learned more about what plumbers do and the skills required to be one. They also completed a job simulation using our Career Labs Virtual Reality software.
7 months ago, Brian Okraski
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FREE BUS RIDES WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD! Throughout the month of September, show a library card from Bloomington Public Library or Normal Public Library to ride Connect Transit for FREE!
7 months ago, Michele Jenkins
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📸⭐️First-ish Day of School pics: RAS Edition ⭐️📸 Life is GOOD! (Check us out on Facebook or Instagram for more pics!)
7 months ago, Kara Quick
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If you tried calling the school or emailing any of the staff today, please accept our apologies. We were outdoors to kick off this epic school year because...Life is good! We shared, we listened, we reflected, we hiked, we ate, we laughed, and we did it all with love and intentionality. We thoroughly enjoy being alternative, even for the opening day in-service! Anyways, what did you do at school today? #LifeIsGood #TeacherInservice #BackToSchool
8 months ago, Kara Quick
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If you tried calling the school or emailing any of the staff today, please accept our apologies. We were outdoors to kick off this epic school year because...Life is good! We shared, we listened, we reflected, we hiked, we ate, we laughed, and we did it all with love and intentionality. We thoroughly enjoy being alternative, even for the opening day in-service! Anyways, what did you do at school today? #LifeIsGood #TeacherInservice #BackToSchool
8 months ago, Kara Quick
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Staff from RAS attended the ROE 17 Annual Administrators Back to School Breakfast today. Listening to State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders inspired our fearless leader, Mr. Kendall, to change into his NASA shirt as a reminder that anything new and different is hard and challenging, but can and MUST be done to progress into something BETTER no matter how long it takes! We are excited to continue to do all of the new, different, hard, and challenging "stuff" this year to meet the needs of our students and to ensure true learning and active engagement are taking place.
8 months ago, Kara Quick
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August 3rd, 16 RAS Staff gathered to Reflect, Challenge, and Grow while working to develop a comprehensive school improvement plan. The commitment by this talented and dedicated staff is inspiring as they are evidence that "Many Hands Together Make for Light Work."
8 months ago, Bryan Kendall
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RAS staff and students had the opportunity to help a local church over the past two days. St. Mary's was in need of assistance with landscaping and our kids came through to help with pulling weeds, digging out a tree, replanting the tree, and other outside clean-up tasks. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our students with the task of helping others AND learning valuable life skills. Another great community partnership!
11 months ago, Kara Quick
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We are thrilled that TWO of our teachers were awarded grants through the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) Annual Campaign Fund! Mr. Thornton will use his $3,009 to purchase iPads and Apple Pencils to create digital art with students and enhance creativity in our art program. Mrs. Quick will use her $2,000 to encourage sustainability through the purchase of sewing machines, which will be utilized to teach life skills through fixing and repurposing clothing instead of throwing it out. RAS is thankful for community agencies such as IPCF who provide financial resources to help us work towards achieving our mission and vision. ⭐️📱🪄🪡🧵⭐️
11 months ago, Kara Quick
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It truly does take a village! Many hands came together this week to partner in celebrating our dedicated Staff. Thank you: ML/MJ/KQ/SW for tasty treats, Eastview, and ROE 17 for bringing additional sunlight to our days!
11 months ago, Bryan Kendall
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💈It was great having Bloomington Normal Barber College students and owner, Cassius C., back on our campus for the second year in a row. Cassius spoke with some students about the barber college program, while others received free haircuts and hair lining from Gage and Alan. Thank you, Mr. Eddins, for setting up this experience for our students. We appreciate this community partnership with BNBC and Cassius! We encourage all who are interested in learning how to become a licensed barber to contact Cassius at 309-828-1234. www.bnbarbercollege.com 💈
11 months ago, Kara Quick
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THEO. 2 BNBC students, and Cassius in front of RAS sign
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Jaylin and Javary after their haircuts
Students and Staff had fun making masks in Art with Mr. Thornton! Can you guess the Masked Staff under Mrs. Potato Head, the purple elephant, and the giraffe? 🥔💜🐘🦒
11 months ago, Kara Quick
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