Congratulations to seniors Carrie W. and Kyasi R. for winning $500 scholarships at the Money Night Event held at Westover High School! Cougar Nation!!!

Also here at Reid Ross we are proud of our Middle Schooler Camilla I. and High Schooler Aisha B. for being selected to be members of the Fayetteville Youth Symphony.  Membership into this symphony is by audition only.  They will perform at Methodist University, December 17, 2017.  Again, thank you Mrs. Swoope for your dedication and hard work.

Here at ‘The Ross’ we are very proud of our Orchestra students:  Alisha B.; Midorie J.-B..; Anubis W.; Sidnei K.; and Tatyana W.-G..  They were selected to be members of the 2017 Cumberland County All County Orchestra.  Membership into this orchestra is by audition only.  They will perform November 17/18, 2017 at Gray’s Creek High School.  We also want to thank Mrs. Janice Swoope for her dedication and hard work with her students!

The next Blood Drive has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2017. We are in desperate need of any person, who is able and is willing to donate blood at the next blood drive here at Reid Ross Classical on Wednesday, October 18 from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. Blood Drive Donation Forms are in Mrs. Tedder’s room 134. Any student, who is 16 years old and wishes to donate blood, must pick up a permission slip either from Mrs. Tedder directly in Room 134 or during lunch. These forms are also available in the front office. Also, ANY person may donate in the name of Reid Ross Classical at the Blood Donation Center beside Cape Fear Valley Hospital.  Thanks for all your help!!

Our library, at Reid Ross, has kicked off “Reading Rocks” Please donate loose change in the library or front office to buy books for the library. Also, the homeroom that donates the most money wins an ice cream party!!

This is the time to purchase your Reid Ross Classical Yearbook.  High School students need to stop by Mrs. Smallwood’s door and pick up a form.  MS students need to see Ms. Smalls to purchase a yearbook.  Be sure to keep your High School and Middle School memories forever.  High School Yearbooks are selling now for $45.00 and Middle School Yearbooks  for $20.00.

Our little ones are always watching. Adults who choose low-fat or fat-free or yogurt show kids that dairy is an important part of a healthy eating style. When kids model this behavior, their growing bones will thank you. Share these 10 Tips for Dairy and how to Be a healthy role model. For more nutritional tips, visit wellness.ccs.k12.nc.us. @gottabhealthy #behealthy