Morehead High School

RCS would like to congratulate our most recent National Board Certified Teachers and those renewing their certification! Your dedication to excellence in teaching inspires us all!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-VCp_rcb_cSNDk29L7T4Wz7FEFkUxxvZpoTn1g9zgU/edit?tab=t.0

12.19.24 - December 19 2024 School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Thursday, December 19, 2024 Athletics: MHS Basketball Teams will host the MHS Holiday Classic Friday and Saturday. The team will play at 7:30 Friday and 6:00pm Saturday. MHS Wrestling Team will participate in the Eastern Guilford High School Wildcat Invitational on Saturday. MHS Swim Team will participate in a Conference Meet Friday at Rockingham County High School beginning at 5:30pm Academics/Clubs Purchase a SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD for only $5 from Mrs. Pyrtle in the Chorus Room. Chorus will deliver the greetings during 1st and 5th Period. These are available until December 20th. Friday's Holiday Spirit theme is to wear holiday attire to close out the week. Morehead Band will have their Christmas Concert tonight at 7pm in the Auditorium. Beta Club will meet in the media center after school today. Please check your email for an important update. Congratulate Mr. Tony Hatcher, the Champion of Champions, in the Rock, Paper, Scissors Finals. Tony competed against and went undefeated to earn this prestigious title. Way to go Tony! Inspirational Quote: "All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.

12.18.24 - December 18, 2024 School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Athletics: Basketball Teams @ Eastern Alamance. Wednesday, 12/18 - Games begin at 4:30pm. Wrestling @ Bartlett Yancey. Wednesday 12/18 begin at 6pm. Academics/Clubs: SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD for only $5 from Mrs. Pyrtle. in the Chorus Room. Chorus will deliver the greetings during 1st and 5th Period. These are available until December 20th. Congratulations to the following classroom champions from the 2024 Paper Rock Scissors Challenge: Martin del Angel, Jorden Johnson, Michael Fax, Tony Hatcher, CJ Moyer, Rafael Carlin, Isabel Aguilar Valdez, Yazan Asfour, Ka'Marie Moore, Sammy Scales, Rolando Ayala Alcantar. Champions will compete December 18th to compete in the 2024 Rock Paper Scissors Championship. Holiday Spirit theme : Thursday - Favorite Holiday Morehead Band Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Beta Club - Meet in the Media Center 3;30pm on Thursday, December 19. Please check your email for an important update. Inspirational Quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there"

Our RCS nurses wish all our staff, students & families a Merry Christmas!!

12.17.24 - December 17, 2024 School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Athletics: Basketball Teams @ Eastern Alamance. Wednesday, 12/18 - Games begin at 4:30pm. Wrestling @ Bartlett Yancey. Wednesday 12/18 begin at 6pm. Academics/Clubs: SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD for only $5 from Mrs. Pyrtle. in the Chorus Room. Chorus will deliver the greetings during 1st and 5th Period. These are available until December 20th. Congratulations to the following classroom champions from the 2024 Paper Rock Scissors Challenge: Martin del Angel, Jorden Johnson, Michael Fax, Tony Hatcher, CJ Moyer, Rafael Carlin, Isabel Aguilar Valdez, Yazan Asfour, Ka'Marie Moore, Sammy Scales, Rolando Ayala Alcantar. Champions are requested to report to the math hallway at the beginning of RCS on Wednesday, December 18th to compete in the 2024 Rock Paper Scissors Championship. Holiday Spirit theme : Wednesday is to wear Wacky Holiday Gear. Morehead Band Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the Auditorium. FCA Wednesday December 18 at 8am in the Chorus Room. Everyone is welcome to come. Brooklyn Wray and former MHS student, Jayden Martin will be our speakers. Beta Club - Meet in the Media Center 3;30pm on Thursday, December 19. Please check your email for an important update. Inspirational Quote: “We become what we think about”

12.16.24 - December 16, 2024 School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Monday, December 16, 2024 Athletics: Indoor Track Team will compete today in the Stokes Indoor Classic at JDL. Swim Team will compete today against Franklin County High School. Academics/Clubs SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD for only $5 see Mrs. Pyrtle in the Chorus Room. Chorus will deliver the greetings during 1st and 5th Period. These are available until December 20th. Student Council is hosting a holiday spirit week this week & we hope you will join in on the fun. Tomorrow's theme is to dress like or wear your Favorite Holiday Movie Character. Morehead Band will have their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the Auditorium. FCA will meet on Wednesday December 18 at 8am in the Chorus Room. Everyone is welcome to come. Inspirational Quote: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Beginning Teachers are eligible for the local Delta Kappa Gamma Society Mini Grant in the amount of $200 each year. The RCS recipient for 2024 is Layton Helms from Morehead High School. Ms. Lynne Haynes and Ms. Rachel Scott surprised Mr. Helms and his students!!

The RCS 2024 District Science Fair award ceremony was held on December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden, NC recognizing students’ achievements in science comprehension and presentation through science project displays and interviews . A total of 81 projects were entered in the science fair to compete for the chance to advance to the Region 5 Science Fair to be held at Parkland High School on February 15, 2025. First and second place award recipients advance to the Regional Competition. Congrats to all competitors and all the best to those advancing to Regionals!!

RCS would like to invite our community to attend the RCS District Science Fair on Thursday, December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden. Elementary students will present projects from 8:30 - 11:00am with awards presented at 11am and secondary students will present projects from 11:30am - 2pm with awards presented at 2pm!

School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Athletics: The MHS Swimming Teams will host a home meet at the EDEN YMCA on Wednesday beginning at 5pm The MHS wrestling team will host home match on Wednesday beginning at 6pm in the Old Gym The MHS Indoor Track Team will have a meet at JDL on Thursday beginning at 4pm Fees and Dues “Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring” Academics/Clubs Key Club will have a Meeting today, Dec 3rd, 3:30 Room 43 FCA will have a Meeting Wednesday, Dec.4th, at 8:00am in the Chorus Room Academic Challenge members please check your emails for updates on ACC. There is a Beta Club meeting Thursday, December 5th at 3:30pm in the media center Purchase a SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD for only $5 from Mrs. Pyrtle in the Chorus Room. Chorus will deliver the greetings during 1st and 5th Period. These are available until December 20th. Grade Level info Seniors, the FAFSA form opened on December 1, 2024. Now it's time to lock in and get these forms completed! The earlier you complete the form, the more money you'll be considered for! See the Student Body Canvas for more information. Inspirational Quote: The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away" — Pablo Picasso

School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Monday, December 2, 2024 Athletics: The MHS Basketball Teams will play away on Tuesday at Lexington High School. Games begin at 4:30. The MHS Swimming Teams will host a home meet at the EDEN YMCA on Wednesday beginning at 5pm The MHS wrestling team will host home match on Wednesday beginning at 6pm in the Old Gym Fees and Dues “Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring” Academics/Clubs “Rockingham County Schools Construction Trades Class Interest Survey. If you are interested in our new Construction Trades class. Please complete the survey to help us understand your level of interest and potential participation. Email Mrs. Hensley if you have any questions @ chensley@rock.k12.nc.us” Make someone's holiday special by purchasing them a SINGING CHRISTMAS CARD. Cost is only $5. You may choose one of the following tunes: "All I Want for Christmas is You," "Jingle Bells," or "Feliz Navidad." PAY MRS. PYRTLE in the CHORUS ROOM, #2. Chorus will DELIVER these special musical greetings DURING 1ST & 5TH PERIODS from 12/2-12/20/24. Grade Level info Seniors, the FAFSA form opened on December 1, 2024. Now it's time to lock in and get these forms completed! The earlier you complete the form, the more money you'll be considered for! See the Student Body Canvas for more information. Inspirational Quote: "Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give"

This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for the teachers who inspire us, the staff who support us, the parents & guardians who guide us and the students who light up our schools. Together, we make a difference every day. 🦃 Grateful for our RCS families & team! Happy Thanksgiving!!

School Announcements Morehead Panthers! Today is Thursday, November 21, 2024 Athletics: MHS Student Council in conjunction with the MHS Touchdown Club will host TOUCHDOWNS for TROOPER Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at MHS Football Field Time: 10 am Cost of Admission is $4. All proceeds will go towards Trooper’s Medical Expenses. See Mrs. Lemons or Mrs. Gibson for more information. The Men and Women's Track teams will compete at JDL Fast Track in Winston Salem today, November 21st. The members of the teams should be dismissed at 2:15. The Basketball Teams will play Rockingham High School beginning at 4:30pm. Friday, Nov 22. All students are encouraged to sit in the Panther Den during the Varsity Boys game, the theme is ESPN. Fees and Dues: Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring Academics/Clubs: “Beta Club Meeting In the media center at 3:30pm on today after school” Volunteers needed at the Kiwanis Pancake Supper Friday, November 22, 2024 , please see Mrs. Jones as soon as possible. Grade Level info: “Seniors: Please remember to order your cap & gown by the December 1st deadline. After December 1st, the price will increase. Link to the form is in the Student Body Canvas Shell.” “SENIORS: RCC representatives from multiple program areas will be in the Media Center on Monday, November 25th for RCC Day. 11am-12pm is reserved for seniors only. RCC Day is an opportunity for students to explore different RCC programs, participate in hands-on activities, pick up materials, and speak directly with RCC faculty and staff.” For more event information or to sign up using the Google Form, please check the Student Body canvas Announcements page. Inspirational Quote: "You did not wake up to be mediocre".

Good Morning Morehead Panthers! Today is Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Athletics: MHS Basketball Teams will have home games today against Eastern Alamance beginning at 4:30pm. The Student Section theme is Western. Wrestling Team will have a Tri-Meet tomorrow beginning at 6pm. Indoor Track team will have an away meet on Thursday. MHS Student Council & MHS Touchdown Club will host TOUCHDOWNS for TROOPER Saturday, 11/23 at 10am on the MHS Football Field : Admission is $4 We are actively looking for teams to participate in the flag-tag 7 on 7 tournament. All proceeds will go towards Trooper’s Medical Expenses. See Mrs. Lemons or Mrs. Gibson for more information. Fees and Dues Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring Academics/Clubs “Rock-A-Top Open House Information is available in the Student Body Canvas Shell –. Contact Mrs. Hensley if you have any questions “Math 1 and Biology Students, NC Check-In's are tomorrow November, 20. Please make sure you bring a charged Chromebook to class.” “MHS Student Council will meet on Wednesday at 3:30 in Room 61.” “Beta Club Meeting In the media center at 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 21 - we will be filling our birthday boxes. Grade Level info “Seniors taking ACT WorkKeys will test tomorrow in the Media Center.” “Seniors: Please remember to order your cap & gown by the December 1st deadline. After December 1st, the price will increase. Link to the form is in the Student Body Canvas Shell.” Inspirational Quote: Don't be afraid to dream big.

“Good Morning Morehead Panthers! Today is Monday, November 18, 2024 Athletics: Today the Indoor Track team will have a meet today at Rockingham High School beginning at 4pm. The MHS Basketball Teams will have home games tomorrow against Eastern Alamance beginning at 4:30pm. Wrestling Team will have a Tri-Meet on Wednesday beginning at 6pm. MHS Student Council in conjunction with the MHS Touchdown Club will host TOUCHDOWNS for TROOPER THIS Saturday at 10am on the MHS Football Field Admission is $4.. We are actively looking for teams to participate in the flag-tag 7 on 7 tournament. All proceeds will go towards Trooper’s Medical Expenses. See Mrs. Lemons or Mrs. Gibson for more information. Fees and Dues Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring Academics/Clubs “Rock-A-Top Open House Information is available in the Student Body Canvas Shell –. Contact Mrs. Hensley if you have any questions “Math 1 and Biology Students, you will take your NC Check-In this Wednesday, 11/20. Please make sure you bring a charged Chromebook to class.” “MHS Student Council will meet on Wednesday at 3:30 in Room 61.” “Beta Club Meeting In the media center at 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 21 - we will be filling our birthday boxes Grade Level info “Seniors- Reminder: Do not forget about Senior Ads – refer to your card about purchasing ads.” “RCS Ready Teachers please send all seniors who will be taking the ACT Workkeys this week to the Media Center after announcements to meet with Mrs. Hensley about testing details. The list of students testing is posted in Canvas and emailed to you this morning.” “Seniors: Please remember to order your cap & gown by the December 1st deadline. After December 1st, the price will increase. Link to the form is in the Student Body Canvas Shell.” Inspirational Quote: “Greatness is built on the words, "I can try."

11.15.24 - November 15, 2024 Morning Announcements: Welcome “Good Morning Morehead Panthers! Today is Thursday, November 14, 2024 Athletics: Varsity Football team will play in the 1st round of State Playoffs @ Shelby High School, Friday at 7:30pm. Good Luck Panthers!!! Players and Cheerleaders should go to 1st lunch and will leave campus at 12:30p JV Boys/Varsity Girls and Boys will play HOME - today vs Northeast Guilford, Games begin at 4:30p Wrestling- “Good Luck to our wrestlers that will be wrestling Sat. 11/16 at Wheatmore High School” Fees and Dues: Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring Academics/Clubs: “Rock-A-Top Open House Information is available in the Student Body Canvas Shell –. Contact Mrs. Hensley “Next week Math 1 and Biology will be taking a NC Check-In. Please make sure you are in attendance at school each day next week with your charged chromebook.” “Beta Club Meeting in the media center at 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 21 - we will be filling our birthday boxes. Grade Level info: “Seniors taking ACT WorkKeys on Tues and Weds. in Media Center next week. Please check with your Student Body Cavas Shell or with your 1st period teacher “Seniors: Please remember to order your cap & gown by the December 1st deadline. After December 1st, the price will increase. Link to the form is in the Student Body Canvas Shell.” Inspirational Quote : “All it takes is one person to make a difference.”

On November 20, 2024 the RCS Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am and the RCS Board of Education Meeting will be held at 10:00am at the RCS Administrative Offices , 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC .

RCS is actively recruiting bus drivers! Bus drivers can work full time or as little as 3 hours a day. More information can be found at the link: https://rockinghamnc.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx

Morning Announcements Welcome “Good Morning Morehead Panthers! Today is Thursday, November 14, 2024 Athletics: “The Varsity Football team plays tomorrow @ Shelby High School at 7:30pm. Please come out and support your fellow Panthers.” “JV Boys/Varsity Girls and Boys will play HOME - tomorrow vs Northeast Guilford, Games begin at 4:30p” Fees and Dues “Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring” Academics/Clubs “Rock-A-Top Open House Information is available in the Student Body Canvas Shell –. Contact Mrs. Hensley if you have any questions “DECA club will meet in Room 41 today at 3:30pm. Please see Mrs. Bigelow if you have any questions” “Next week, Math 1 and Biology Students will be taking a NC Check-In. Fall Math 1 & Biology students, please make sure you are in attendance at school each day next week with your charged chromebook.” “Academic Challenge Team Interest Meeting now in Room 9.” Grade Level info “Seniors- Reminder: Do not forget about purchasing Senior Ads – refer to your card about purchasing ads” “Seniors taking ACT WorkKeys will test next week Tues and Weds. in Media Center.” “Seniors: Please remember to order your cap & gown by the December 1st deadline. After December 1st, the price will increase. Link to the form is in the Student Body Canvas Shell.” Any student Inspirational Quote “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

Morning Announcements Welcome “Good Morning Morehead Panthers! Today is Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Athletics: “The Varsity Football team will travel & play @ Shelby High School, Friday at 7:30pm. Please come out and support your fellow Panthers.” “JV Boys/Varsity Girls and Boys will play HOME - Friday vs Northeast Guilford, Games begin at 4:30p” “Wrestling will have a Tri-Meet –Home- Today at 6pm in the Old Gym.” Fees and Dues “Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring” Academics “Rock-A-Top applications are available – please see Ms. Hensley for more information.” “Science Fair Boards are on display in the library. Stop by and look at the hard work of your fellow classmates.” “Next week, Math 1 and Biology Students will be taking a NC Check-In. Fall Math 1 & Biology students, please make sure you are in attendance at school with your charged chromebook.” Clubs “Student Council Officers will meet today at 3:30 in Room 61.” “DECA club will meet Thursday at 3:30 Room 41. Please see Mrs. Bigelow if you have any questions.” Academic Challenge Team will have an interest meeting, 3rd period, Thursday Nov. 14th in Room 9. Grade Level info Seniors- Reminder: Do not forget about purchasing Senior Ads – refer to your card about purchasing ads Seniors: Order your Cap & Gown by December 1st. After December 1st, the price will increase. Check the Student Body Canvas Shel for more information. Seniors taking ACT WorkKeys will test next week Tues and Weds. in the Media Center. School Picture MakeUps will be tomorrow - see your 1st period teacher for details Inspirational Quote "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."