RC3 News

In August of 2023, Mrs. Rula Hunaidi became a full-time member of the RC3 staff when she accepted a position as an aide in the dual enrollment lab. Mrs. Hunaidi has been a substitute teacher for over twenty years. She began her career after being encouraged to apply to substitute teach by the administration at her children’s elementary school where she spent time as a volunteer. When RC3 opened in 2019, Mrs. Hunaidi began substitute teaching at RC3. She quickly became a regular fixture at RC3 and has built a great relationship with the faculty, staff, and students. Mrs. Hunaidi says she loves the people at RC3 and getting to work at such a wonderful place each day.

I started RC3’s Fire Academy my junior year of high school. I’ve been working for the Hoover Fire Department for a year and seven months now. I’m also is paramedic school. RC3’s Fire Academy gave me knowledge and discipline to graduate, get my EMT Basic License, complete Fire College, and submit an application to Hoover Fire Department. I’m beyond blessed and grateful for RC3 and the instructors. They give graduates the tools needed to start their careers quickly (in my case 8 months)!

My name is Jayden Watson, and I work for Myrick Gurosky + Assocaites as a laborer. Normally I help the superintendent with some of the work he does in the field. One example would be shooting grade for a submittal or relaying information to the subcontractors. A big part of my job is keeping the job site clean and prepared for work. Sometimes that means that I clean up, or I make sure the subcontractor cleans up. I also do little side projects too, that ranges from framing a temporary door or building hand rails to concrete patch work. With me being a general laborer, I’m not stuck to a specific craft so I get to do a little bit of everything. I’ve learned so much from this job and hopefully it will make me a good superintendent one day. If I would have to give anyone advice about working in a skilled trade, it would be its okay to make mistakes because you learn better from your mistakes than someone telling you how to do it.

RC3 seniors had the unique opportunity to participate in the first Adult Teen Day at RC3. Students rotated through various sessions designed to prepare them for life after RC3. Session topics included:

• Roadside Skills
• How to Dress for Success
• Self Defense
• Interviewing 101
• Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud
• How to Speak to Your Doctor About Your Health

Guest speakers from UAB, Hoover City Schools Human Resources Department, Tameron Honda, Regions Bank, Cadence Bank, and the Hoover Police Department led the sessions and participated in a panel discussion with students.

RC3 partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to make beds for children in need. Across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. They are a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Their motto: No kid sleeps on the floor in our town! RC3 skilled trades academy built 10 twin beds and books, toiletries, pillows, sheets, night lights, and stuff animals were collected by our other academies and English and Math classes.

RC3 was transformed into a winter wonderland for children that registered for Pancakes with Santa. Participants witnessed Santa arrive on a firetruck. As entered the building, he spread greetings and cheer to all. Guests were able to meet Santa, take photos, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by our Culinary & Hospitality Academy students. As an added bonus, the Grinch made an appearance at the breakfast. A special thank you is extended to the committee, faculty, staff, and student volunteers for making this event a success.

For more information, please contact Chef Carter at acarter@hoover.k12.al.us

Are you a parent interested in getting more involved at RC3? Consider joining our PTSO. RC3 has been granted its own Parent Teacher Student Organization. The RC3 PTSO is being organized for the purpose of supporting the faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, contact Dr. Debra Smith at dsmith@hoover.k12.al.us.

RC3 Attendance Policy - Review the attendance policy by clicking HERE

If the student will not attend for any reason on a scheduled attendance day, the student is required to email RC3 to inform us of the absence. Please email at: rc3main@hoover.k12.al.us at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled arrival time.

Please be aware that RC3 attendance policy and procedures may differ from your base school.

There are steps you can take to prevent spreading influenza to others:

• Wash hands often, especially after coughing, sneezing and wiping or blowing nose.

• Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

• Use paper tissues when wiping or blowing the nose: throw tissues away after each use.

• Stay away from crowded living and sleeping spaces, if possible

• Keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth.

A sick child is advised to stay at home during the first days of illness when symptoms are most severe and the infection is contagious. He/She can return to school when his/her temperature has been less than 100 degrees for 24 hours without the help of any medication to help him/her be fever free.

Contact Information:

Emily Sutton, RN

esutton@hoover.k12.al.us

205-439-1900

Review the Fall 2023 Exam Schedule by clicking HERE.

The Hoover City School Board approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar.

December 2: Pancakes with Santa

December 11-15: Semester Exams

December 18 - January 1: Winter Holiday

January 15: MLK, Jr. Day Holiday

You MUST park in your assigned space every day. If you do not have an assigned parking space at RC3, you are NOT allowed to park on the campus.

Driving to RC3 is a privilege, not a right. There are consequences for failing to follow all rules associated with driving to and from RC3. For questions or concerns, please see Officer Thomas.

EEOC Notice

Email: rc3main@hoover.k12.al.us
Location: 853 Willow Oak Drive, Hoover, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-1900