April's High School Happenings

2022

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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.
Rachel's Challenge
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Spring Egg Hunt sponsored by Rachel's Challenge Club

After spring break the Rachel's Challenge Club sponsored a spring egg hunt. Plastic eggs that contained various quotes about kindness were sprinkled about the building. Students who found eggs and read the quote inside received a treat in return.
March Mammal Madness
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March Mammal Madness Winner

Throughout the month of March, Mrs. Peterson's AP Biology class participated in the nationwide competition March Mammal Madness. The contest is put on by Arizona State University and allows the students to make predictions about animal battles. Students research adaptations and behavior about the animals and fill in a 65 competitor bracket. The college does a simulation of each battle and points for correct guesses are tabulated. This year's Gananda winner with the most points is Andrew Gleason. Congrats Andrew!

New Vision Medical Visits

Gananda Juniors visited the Wayne Technical and Career Center's New Vision Medical Program this month. The New Vision Medical Careers program is an intensive clinical shadowing experience in 20 plus hospital acute care and geriatric units; working with Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Unit Technicians, Dieticians, Respiratory, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, Clinical Laboratory Scientists – Medical Technologists, Midwives, Radiologists and Medical Imaging Professionals. The goal of this one-year, academically intensive program is to learn university human anatomy and physiology, develop critical thinking skills by creating case studies, perform laboratories and learn the scientific method applied to clinical practice in multiple disciplines. The college preparatory program prepares students in rigorous time management, technology and computer applications skills while exploring the depths of clinical careers by observation and hands-on experiences.
Mary Crelley
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Mrs. Mary Crelley, Counselor for Students L-Z

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!

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

Did you know that every student in the Gananda Central School District has an account with XELLO? Xello is an all-in-one software program that supports students with their personal exploration and future planning. We have students complete many activities in Xello during Guidance Seminars, including personality inventories, work-skills assessments, career and college research and completing their resumes. We encourage you to sit with your student and have them log into their Xello account (through Clever) so that you can look at the various features of the program and get some insight into how we are supporting your student's personal exploration and future planning!
Audra Marang
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Mrs. Audra Marang, Work Based Learning Coordinator

Work Based Learning webpage


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

APRIL IS NATIONAL INTERNSHIP AWARENESS MONTH

Internships offer a great way to teach and share information with a person ready to start their career. They provide employment training and experiential learning opportunities that often enhance a person’s professional qualities like strengthening ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and professionalism.


Internships

  • Are an excellent way to gain real-world professional experience through meaningful opportunities.
  • Allow you to assess the right fit and align with your professional goals.
  • Aren’t just for summer. Internships can take place all year long and can vary in length.
  • Don’t all lead to a permanent position. However, the relevant experience can be included in your resumé when applying for related jobs.
  • Are offered by many fields of work from business to government, finance, and skilled trades.


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-internship-awareness-month-april/

Laura Hall
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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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April Events

Friday, April 29:

  • Report Cards Published
  • Ineligibility List Posted
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May Events

Tuesday, May 3:

  • PLTW White Coat Ceremony, 7PM

Wednesday, May 4:

Thursday, May 5:

  • SAT Registration Deadline

Friday, May 6:

  • ACT Registration Deadline
  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • AM - AP US History Exam

Saturday, May 7:

  • SAT Exam

Monday, May 9:

  • AM - AP Calculus Exam

Wednesday, May 11:

  • PM - AP Biology Exam

Thursday, May 12:

  • PM - AP Physics Exam
  • Spring Arts, Vocal and Instrumental Event, Band 7:00 and chorus 8:05

Tuesday, May 17:

  • Blood Drive HS GYM 7:30-1
  • Budget Vote

Thursday, May 19:

  • Seniors - Red Wing Game 10:15-2:25

Friday, May 20:

  • Half-Day (WTCC, New Vision and PalMac Students Report to regular scheduled classes)
  • Ineligibility List Revised
  • Jr. Sr. Prom 6-10 at The Ballroom at Carey Lake - tickets $50 each

Friday, May 27:

  • Interim Reports Published
  • Ineligibility List Posted

Monday, May 30:

  • Memorial Day - No School, Offices Closed
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June Events

Wednesday, June 1:Thursday, June 2:
  • Academic Awards Night, 7PM
Friday, June 3:
  • Ineligibility List Revised
Saturday, June 4:
  • SAT Exam
Monday, June 6:
  • Gananda Dollars for Scholars Award Ceremony
Tuesday, June 7:
  • Senior Celebration Event, 8-10PM
Friday, June 10:
  • Decision Day and Senior Luncheon, 12PM
  • Ineligibility List Revised
Saturday, June 11:
  • ACT Exam
Tuesday, June 14:
  • Moving Up Day
Wednesday, June 15:
  • Regents and Final Exams Begin - Schedule to be released closer to the date for final exams
  • ELA Regents, 8AM
  • Living Environment Regents, 12PM
Thursday, Jun 16:
  • Algebra Regents, 8AM
  • Chemistry Regents, 12PM
Friday, June 17:
  • Global Regents, 8AM
  • Earth Science Regents, 12PM
Monday, June 20:
  • Offices Closed, No Exams in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday
Tuesday, June 21:
  • 8AM Geometry Regents
  • 12PM Spanish and French Regents Equivalent Exams
Wednesday, June 22:
  • 8AM Algebra II Regents
  • Graduation MANDATORY Rehearsal - Bring Cap and Gown, 10AM
  • Senior Field Trip
Thursday, June 23:
  • 8AM Physics Regents
  • Saturday, June 25:
  • Gradation, 10AM

Saturday, June 25:

  • Graduation, 10AM
Friday, July 1:
  • Report Cards Published
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