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75th Anniversary
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Anniversary Posts 1-15
- 1: Monroe Academy: Henrietta’s First Famous School
- 2: First Schools: Uphill, Barefoot, Both Ways
- 3: 1938: Voters Reject Creation of Rush-Henrietta Central School District
- 4: Schoolhouse Records Give Glimpse of Life 100 Years Ago
- 5: 1946: Given Second Chance, Voters Embrace New District
- 6: A Different Time: When Rush Had More Kids Than Henrietta
- 7: Choosing a Mascot: Why We're Not the Royal Falcons
- 8: Meet the Board: Rush-Henrietta’s Original Fab Five
- 9: Late 1940s: The Beginning of a Population Explosion
- 10: Breaking Ground: Rush-Henrietta’s First New School
- 11: 1952: R-H’s First New School a ‘Splendid Dream’
- 12: First Meeting of the New Board of Education
- 13: 1959 R-H Grad Still Gets on the Bus Every Day
- 14: Humble Beginnings: Two School Buses to Start
- 15: 1954: Sudden Need for a Second New School
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Anniversary Posts 16-30
- 16: 1954-1955: Two Votes for a Second School
- 17: The Story of Gillette Elementary School
- 18: 1950s: Building a New School Each Year
- 19: 1957: Residents Press Pause, Reject Two New Schools
- 20: 1958: Fourth New School Helps District Keep Pace
- 21: 1950s: Curious Visitors Flock to New R-H School
- 22: Bill Farrell: ‘Architect of the R-H Sports Program’
- 23: 1961: Rush-Henrietta Gets a Junior High School
- 24: 1963: A New School Called Wedgewood
- 25: Elmer Gordon: A Rush-Henrietta Trailblazer
- 26: Remembering Jack Gaffney
- 27: Jack Gaffney's Incredible Connections to Our R-H Past
- 28: Remembering Wilma Jean Milhouse
- 29: 1964: West Henrietta Gets Its First New School
- 30: 1965: Fyle Elementary Named to Honor Respected Teacher
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Anniversary Posts 31-45
- 31: R-H Family History Revealed in Historic Records
- 32: Dr. John W. Parker: Devoted to District’s Early Success
- 33: 1966: Amidst Housing Boom, R-H Opens Sherman Elementary
- 34: 1968: Rush-Henrietta Opens Its First High School
- 35: Richard TenHaken: Superintendent Who Looked Controversy in the Eye
- 36: 1970: Vollmer Becomes R-H’s Last New School
- 37: The Dome Arena: R-H and Other Legends
- 38: The Lion in the Room - Senior High School Pride
- 39: Artists in Residence
- 40: Providing an Even Start
- 41: Paul McKee: Humility Meets Great Success
- 42: Raymond Delaney Had ‘Unshakeable Belief’ in Public Education
- 43: Roger Eckers Strikes Up the Band
- 44: 1982: R-H Denies West Brighton Request to Secede
- 45: George DesMarteau: One - Make That Two - of a Kind
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Anniversary Posts 46-60
- 46: Recognizing 75 Years of Music Excellence
- 47: Senior High School Mural Depicts 'Community of School'
- 48: 2006: Rush-Henrietta Alumni Council Established
- 49: A Bird's-Eye View of 1951
- 50: 1945: Preparing for the First Day of School
- 51: R-H is Where ‘The Rock’ Calls Home
- 52: 1974: Rush-Henrietta Takes to the Airwaves
- 53: Glory Years of WRHR: A Student’s Perspective
- 54: 1969: R-H a Trailblazer in Embracing Student Voice
- 55: 1975: Rush-Henrietta’s High School Reaches Capacity
- 56: 1975 to 1986: A Decade of Dual High Schools
- 57: 1987: New High School Name Helps Community Heal
- 58: How We Became the Royal Comets
- 59: Extracurricular Highlights
- 60: Spotlight on Bob Sagan, Act I
- 61: Spotlight on Bob Sagan, Act II
- 62: 1991: R-H Hires First New Superintendent in 20 Years
- 63: Werner Kleemann: More Than a Sports Legend
- 64: 2000: R-H Loses ‘Wonderful Mentor’
- 65: 2000: R-H Legend Returns to Stabilize High School
- 66: A Surprise Boost for Student Athletes and Musicians
- 67: Adventures of Ping: Restoring a One-of-a-Kind Painting
- 68: Dr. Ken Graham: Two Decades of Strong Leadership
- 69: R-H’s History of Putting Safety First
- 70: Girls Basketball Team Becomes Stuff of Legends
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Anniversary Posts 1-15
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- Distinguished Alumni
- First Administrators
- Norm Miller: Portrait of a Rush-Henrietta Life Well Lived
- School Namesakes
- Superintendents
- Who Was Elmer Gordon?
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Day 6: Equity in the Age of COVID
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For nearly a full year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted racial and ethnic minority groups in a disproportionate manner. In fact, COVID-related death rates are higher for non-white populations. Although the reasons for this may not yet be crystal clear, it is reasonable to assume that social factors - such as access to quality medical care - may play a significant role. In addition, we know that non-white populations often are disproportionately impacted by chronic medical conditions, which may contribute to less-than-desirable COVID outcomes.
The pandemic-caused disruption of normal school routines, cancellation of school sports and activities, and changes in the way essential support services can be provided also have a significant impact on students. Those with greater need are disproportionately affected, and the long-term consequences of this are yet to be seen.
Our school district is aware of these equity issues. In an attempt to make sure that students and staff members of all backgrounds had access to COVID-19 testing, Rush-Henrietta has offered free COVID testing on many occasions during this school year. These in-school tests provide an opportunity for interested students or staff members to identify a COVID infection as early as possible, seek appropriate treatment, and prevent unnecessary exposure to others. Rush-Henrietta would like to take this opportunity to thank our school nurse-teachers and district nurse practitioner for their good work to support children’s health during this pandemic.Did You Know?
More than 4,000 COVID-19 tests have been administered in Rush-Henrietta buildings this school year. These tests were offered districtwide at no cost to students and staff, even when they were not mandated by the state.
Resources for Learning
Option 1: Watch COVID-19 Racial Disparities (8:47)
Option 2: Read There’s Really Only One Way Asian Americans Can Fight Racism in the Age of COVID-19
Option 3: Read Coronavirus Impact on Students and Education Systems
Option 4: Read What the Racial Data ShowConsider these ways to reflect, grow, and take action:
Questions to Consider for Self-Reflection:
- Review informational videos created for our English as a New Language families. In a normal year, this information would be shared during in-person meetings. In the spirit of equity, the district made these videos to help ensure the information was available even during the pandemic. What changes have you seen in daily life that allowed business-as-usual to happen in unusual times?
- Study Guide: IEPs and special education during COVID-19
Office of Professional Learning Google Site Offering:
- Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Action (1 hr CTLE)
Additional Resources"Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain," by Zaretta Hammond
This book uses neuroscience research to explore the ways one’s culture affects how new information is processed and learned, and offers ideas to alter teaching practices to better incorporate culturally responsive instruction.
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