The Prowler

Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students,

In an effort to provide awareness about the negative effects of drug use, especially vaping, RHMS Administration has contracted with Dr. Fairest Hill, Youth on the Move, USA, Inc. to provide an assembly for each of our grade levels on Monday, February 6th. The assemblies will focus on choosing the right path, staying away from drugs, instructional strategies to impact student achievement, helping students recognize their own potential, and assisting students in setting goals for academic success. Important note to parents: In an effort to provide awareness about the negative effects of drug use, specifically vaping, RHMS has partnered up with Behavior Health Solutions of South Texas, who will provide parents an informational session this coming Thursday, February 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the RHMS Library. Refreshments will be served. Valentine's Day Notice: For safety reasons, RHMS will continue to NOT allow deliveries of any kind to the campus.

Monday, February 6, 2023

• Drug Awareness Presentations (Cafeteria)
• 8:30--5th Grade
• 9:45--6th Grade
• 1:30--7th Grade
• 2:45--8th Grade

• ARD Meetings (Moreno)
• SHAC Meeting

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

• Grand Canyon University Visit to RHMS Staff (Teacher's Lounge)
• ARD Meetings (Moreno)

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

• ARD Meetings (Moreno)
• Progress Reports Issued

Thursday, February 9, 2023

• TIP Progress 1 Submission Meeting 3:30-4:15 (Moreno)
• Bobcat Powerlifting Invitational
• Parent Vaping Awareness Presentation 5:30 p.m. (Library)
• College/University Day

Friday, February 10, 2023

• RHMS Bobcat Spirit Day

The 8th grade boys basketball team hosted St. Joseph Academy for their last game of the season. The Bobcats got out to a fast start as they took a 6 point lead after the first quarter. The Bobcats picked up the defensive intensity in the second quarter and took a 29 to 12 lead into halftime. The Bobcats kept up the pressure on defense and were able to win the game easily 56 to 22. Top scorer of the game was Albert Villalovos (18 points), Manny Perez (13 points), Jose Lopez (9 points), Matthew Lopez (6 points), Noe Leos (4 points), Devin Raymond and Nathan Martinez (3 points each). Congratulations on the win! The A team finished their season with a 5 and 2 season and the B team finished with a 4 and 2 record. Great season boys!

Our RHMS 8th graders visited the UTRGV-Brownsville Engineering Department facilities to catch a glimpse of the department and perhaps spark an interest in the field. Students interested in the engineering field are now able to select this pathway as the enter the Rio Hondo PTECH campus. The students were then treated to lunch at CiCis Pizzeria in Brownsville, Texas.

Congratulations to Rio Hondo Middle School 7th grade Trumpet player Brian Rayner for earning a chair in the TMEA Middle School All Region Jazz Band! Rio Hondo MS and other small schools that feed into 4A and below High Schools are classified as ATSSB (Association of Texas Small School Bands). Brian competed up a classification and went head to head with students from larger middle schools that serve as feeders into 5A and 6A schools known as TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association). Brian performed at the All Region Jazz Band concert held this Saturday at the Harlingen Performing Arts Center. We are very proud of this huge accomplishment!

A friendly reminder to all our RHMS parents...If you have not yet done so, Mr. Moreno highly encourages all parents to join the Remind App. Information regarding upcoming activities/events, The Prowler newsletter, and other important campus information is shared weekly via Remind. Here are the codes you need by grade level:

5th Grade: Text: @gk3dd3 To: 81010

6th Grade: Text: @mrmorenorh To: 81010

7th Grade: Text: @hkbb6dh To: 81010

8th Grade: Text: @6hh9kef To: 81010

“There’s nothing to lose by giving a student a second chance. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. There’s only the possibility of strengthening a relationship, demonstrating the power of empathy, and instilling a glimmer of hopeful recovery.” @teacher2teacher

“Never forget the past, where you came from, or how difficult it was at times to be a student. Oftentimes, this is our best teacher and our best reminder that children, just like educators, do not deserve to be held hostage with a label. Believe they can!” @casas_jimmy

Vision: Academic Excellence and Success

Mission: The Mission of the Rio Hondo Independent School District is to educate every student by creating an environment of high expectations, innovation, and strong partnerships.

Email: ramiro.moreno@rhisd.net
Website: www.riohondoisd.net
Location: 23001 State Highway 345
Phone: 956-748-1150
Facebook: facebook.com/RioHondoMS
Twitter: @rhms_bobcats