January's High School Happenings

2022

January's HighSchool Happenings2022
Gananda Central Schools Ruben A. Cirillo High School
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Check out what our students have been up to and our upcoming events

Student Handbook
Please review the Student Handbook.
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Alternate Schedule January 26 and 27

Due to the cancellation of Regents for January 2022, we have to have classes meet January 25-28, rather than follow a midterm/Regents exam attendance only schedule. The revised calendar document for the HS can be found here.

The Building Leadership Team, based on feedback from staff, decided that we will have an alternate schedule on January 26-27 so that each class can meet for an 80-minute block, to ensure time is given for midterm exams. The alternate schedule for Wednesday-Thursday, 1/26-27, can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Mahoney at mmahoney@gananda.org or call me at 315-986-3521, extension 3154.

Math League Update

Congratulations to the Mathletes who competed in the January meet. Can you solve the first question from the fourth category? (see below) The answer will be shared in the February newsletter.


The answer to the December Newsletter question is 101.


Please see Mrs. Swartout if you are interested in competing in the next meet on February 9th. All are welcome.

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Esports - it is not too late to join the team!

It's not too late to join the eSports team!

Attendance Works:

"Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school." - Attendance Works
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Half-Days - ending at 10:55 now

The High School Half-Days will wrap at 10:55 to make our transportation after school run more smoothly. Here is the new schedule for your reference.
Mary Crelley
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Mrs. Mary Crelley, Counselor for Students L-Z

On Wednesday, January 12th the High School Counseling Office hosted Bridget Dougherty-Herman, Prevention Educator from Delphi Rise. Bridget met with all of our students in smaller groups and provided our students and staff information on vaping and e-cigarettes. Our students learned about the science behind addiction, the marketing campaigns that are specifically targeting teenagers as new customers for e-cigarette use and what students can do if they feel that they need support with the use of vapes or nicotine addiction.


We encourage you to ask your student about the presentation and open a conversation with them about vaping and substance use and abuse. Fore more information on vaping and great resources about how to have a conversation with your teenager about this important topic, visit https://drugfree.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-vaping/

Kristen Kelleher
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Mrs. Kristen Kelleher, Counselor for Students A-K

We have a wealth of information posted on our Ruben A. Cirillo HS Counseling Office Webpage. Here you will find information on college representative visits to the HS, a list of current scholarship opportunities available to Gananda students, job shadowing information, job opportunities and more!
Audra Marang
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Mrs. Audra Marang, Work Based Learning Coordinator

Work Based Learning webpage


8 Soft Skills Gen Z Students Should Learn in High School

  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Self Confidence
  • Work Ethic
  • Creativity
  • Good Listening

~ Career Solutions Publishing


Students continue to engage in a variety of opportunities including shadowing in areas of education and skilled trades.


See our job board! Many great opportunities for employment and shadowing.

Gananda.org/RACHS/Students/Career Exploration, Job Shadowing and Job Opportunities

Scholarship Information

Scholarships with deadline in February


Canisius College Studio Art Scholarship - Deadline February 5, 2021

$1,500 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for 4 years. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.


Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship - Deadline February 20, 2022

One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2022. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle.


New York Water Environmental Association - Deadline February 26 , 2021

Offering scholarships for seniors interested in pursuing an Environmental Major in college.

Reliant Credit Union - Deadline February 28, 2022


Must be a Reliant member. Application Deadline is February 14 for the Donald K. Rhine Scholarships available for Seniors, NYCUA Rochester Chapter Scholarship, NYCUA Statewide Scholarship Program


Polish Heritage Society of Rochester Scholarship: Deadline February 1 , 2022 A $4000 scholarship open to any senior with at least one parent of Polish descent. There is no restriction on your field of study. The application is available in the guidance office.


Check out the Counseling Office Scholarship website for more info and links to the applications.

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Mrs. Laura Hall, HS Nurse and Attendance Office

Just a friendly reminder! When reporting an absence, early dismissal, or late arrival, here are your options:


  1. Use the "Report Student Absence" form which can be found on the HS website's Health/Attendance Office page
  2. Submit an email to lhall@gananda.org with the student's name and reason for the absence, along with the pick up/drop off time
  3. Send Laura Hall a direct message via ParentSquare with the student's name and reason for the absence, along with the pick up/drop off time


For pick ups: when arriving, please call 315-986-3521 and follow the prompts for either the main office (option 1) or the health office (option 3) to let us know who you are here to pick up.
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February Events

Friday, February 4:

  • Ineligibility List Posted
  • Report Cards Posted
Saturday, February 5:
  • Instrumental All-County Auditions Grades 7-12

Wednesday, February 9:

Thursday, February 10:

  • Gemini Course Registrations during lunches
  • National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7pm

Friday, February 11:

  • Gemini Course Registrations during lunches
  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • SAT Registration Deadline
Saturday, February 12:
  • ACT Exam
Monday, February 14:
  • Spring JV/Varsity Sports Registration Begins

Tuesday, February 15:

  • Army Recruiters available during lunches

Wednesday, February 16:

  • Final Payment for Senior Trip DUE
Friday, February 18:
  • Half-Day (WTCC, New Vision and PalMac Students Report to regular scheduled classes)
  • Ineligibility List Revised
Monday, February 21-Friday, February 25:
  • Winter Recess
Monday, February 21:
  • Offices Closed
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March Events

Friday, March 4:

  • Ineligibility List Revised

Friday, March 11:

  • Interim Reports Published
  • Ineligibility List Revised

Saturday, March 12:

  • SAT Exam

Wednesday, March 16:

Friday, March 18:

  • A Day - Intentionally repeating two A Days in a row
  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • Instrumental All-County Festival
  • Half-Day (WTCC, New Vision and PalMac Students Report to regular scheduled classes)

Friday, March 25:

  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • HS Musical Damn Yankees, 7:00

Saturday, March 26:

  • HS Musical Damn Yankees, 7:00

Sunday, March 26:

  • HS Musical Damn Yankees, 2:00
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April Events

Friday, April 1:
  • Ineligibility List Revised
Saturday, April 2:
  • ACT Exam
Friday, April 8:
  • Half-Day (WTCC, New Vision and PalMac Students Report to regular scheduled classes)
  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • SAT Registration Deadline
Monday, April 11-Friday, April 15:
  • Spring Recess
Thursday, April 21:
  • Senior Trip
Friday, April 22:
  • Senior Trip Returns
  • End of Marking Period #3
  • Ineligibility List Revised
Monday, April 25"
  • Marking Period 4 Begins
Friday, April 29:
  • Report Cards Published
  • Ineligibility List Posted
Gananda Central Schools Ruben A. Cirillo High School
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Ruben A. Cirillo High School

Email: hgravesmarkham@gananda.org
Website: http://rachs.gananda.org/
Location: 3195 Wiedrick Rd, Walworth, NY, United States
Phone: 315-986-3521
Facebook: facebook.com/GanandaSchools
Twitter: @GanandaRACHS