
RC3 News
Realize Your Calling, Create Your Career 1.12.24
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Alumni Spotlight - Where are they now?
Deanna Ramirez - Culinary & Hospitality Academy Graduate
I am a 2022 graduate of the Culinary & Hospitality Academy at Rc3. Currently, I am a sophomore math major at Tennessee State University, with a 3.9 GPA. My plans are to become an Actuary or possibly teach mathematics at the collegiate level. In addition to being a full-time college student, I work part-time. RC3 has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I enjoyed being a part of the culinary family and loved the faculty and staff at RC3.
Dextyni Young - Health Science Academy Graduate
I am a 2022 graduate of the Health Science Academy. I am currently attending Tennessee State University majoring in nursing. I am currently classified as a junior, thanks to RC3's strong dual enrollment offering. I was recently accepted into the nursing program at Tennessee State University and will start this January. My area of interest is pediatric/neonatal nursing.
HOSA State Qualifying Exam
Congratulations are in order to RC3's Health Science Academy HOSA chapter. In December 28 students placed among top students in the State of Alabama for the HOSA State Qualifying Exam, which is a preliminary round for competing against other future healthcare professionals. These students will go on to compete in the HOSA Alabama State Leadership Conference in Montgomery, Alabama which is scheduled for the end of February. They will test and demonstrate skills in many different categories including nursing assisting, mental health promotion, medical law and ethics, pathophysiology and more.
For more information, please contact Chef Carter at acarter@hoover.k12.al.us
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All HCS offices and schools are closed on January 15th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2024-2025 FAFSA
2024-2025 FAFSA is open! (studentaid.gov) As per Federal Student Aid, "The FAFSA form is available for short periods of time while they monitor the site performance and update the form to provide you with a better experience."
FSA ID Creation for Individuals Without Social Security:
FSA also released an announcement describing the process of how to obtain an FSA ID for individuals without Social Security Number. Please review the following link: StudentAid.gov Account Creation for Individuals without a Social Security Number Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA Processing Cycle | Knowledge Center.
In short, if a person is unable to verify their identity through the TransUnion process, they will have to submit unexpired copies of the documents below and an attestation via email to
One of the following:
- U.S. Driver’s License
- U.S. State/City Identification Card
- Foreign Passport
Or
One (1) set of documents below:
- Municipal Identification Cards + utility bill
- Community ID + utility bill
- Consular Identification Cards/Matricula Consular + utility bill
For Help you may contact the Help Desk during regular business hours at 334-316-6155 or contact Mrs. Coleman at tcoleman@hoover.k12.al.us
Pink Shirt Day Fundraiser
The RC3 counseling department will be selling pre-ordered shirts for pink shirt day. The shirt fee is $20.00 to support the RC3 Counseling Department. These funds will cover the purchase of food for student and school events, presenter gifts for Career Day, student's needs, and other items as defined by the counselor.
Everyone across the district will wear Pink Shirts on Wednesday, February 28th! Orders can be placed on my school fees from January 4-January 31, 2024. Once on my school fees select “RC3” as the school, “show fees” “fundraiser”, and “Be Kind.” Thanks and we look forward to a strong show of support for Pink Shirt Day and the RC3 Counseling Department. For additional questions, please contact Mrs. Terri Coleman at tcoleman@hoover.k12.al.us. or 205-439-1912.
College Counts Scholarship Information
College Counts helps Alabama students pay for college by offering scholarship awards. Award amounts of $4000 for four-year college enrollees and $2000 for two-year college enrollees are available. The application deadline is February 29, 2024 at 11:59pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding the application process.
RC3 Attendance Policy and Procedures
RC3 Attendance Policy - Review the attendance policy by clicking HERE
Please be aware that RC3 attendance policy and procedures may differ from your base school. Please be sure to turn in excuses to both RC3 and your base school.
Bookkeeper Info
For more information, contact Vanessa Shoemaker, RC3 bookkeeper at 205-439-1900.
News from the Nurse
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
205-439-1900
2024-2025 School Calendar
RC3 Parking Reminders
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.
SAVE THE DATE
January 18: Health Science & Fire Academy Career Fair
January 19: RC3 Career Fair
February 19: Teacher Professional Development - No Students
March 25-29: Spring Break - No Students
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Email: rc3main@hoover.k12.al.us
Location: 853 Willow Oak Drive, Hoover, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-1900