FBLA Informational Meeting on September 5th

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will hold our first informational meeting for students interested in joining for the 2014-2015 school year. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Sumter’s classroom (C-228) during lunch this coming Friday, September 5th. 

FBLA members gain the experience and knowledge to build business and leadership skills while developing confidence through working with local businesses, community leaders, and the public.

Alpha Academy Mentoring & Scholarship Program

The Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to announce the Alpha Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year.  Each year the Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter accepts high school junior and senior minority males into the Alpha Academy to provide mentorship and guidance to prepare them for college and adulthood.  The Alpha Academy aims to promote academic excellence, leadership development, social enhancement, civic responsibility, and the appreciation for cultural heritage. 

Click here for application packet for the Alpha Academy.  

Tech Night - IT Careers

Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company are sponsoring a “Tech Night” for high school students on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

What is Tech Night?

Unum Tech Night is a chance for high school students to get a closer look at IT as a career through an interactive, challenging and fun evening of activities. The attached brochure provides a high-level overview of Tech Night and what students can expect during the event.

STUDENTS MUST REGISTER WITH MRS. MORGAN IN E-330 TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.

Viking Sports Wrap

Boys Cross Country

Yesterday, the boys cross country team defeated region foe Lugoff-Elgin and defeated St. Josephs and the PAC Panthers. The team runs next this Saturday, September 6th, at the Trojan Invitational in Rock Hill.

Principal Temoney Gears Up for District Charity Basketball Game

Mark your calendars! Oct. 2 - Nothing But Net! Richland Two and Richland One will go head-to-head in a charity basketball game to raise money to help fight breast cancer. The "Nothing but Net" challenge will feature prizes, entertainment, concessions, and some well-known but unexpected people who will be cheerleaders, referees, and more. Please come out and show your support and spirit as our very own Principal Jeff Temoney hoops it up for charity. Also watch Richland School Board Chair Calvin "Chip" Jackson take One School Board Chair Aaron Bishop in a free throw shooting contest.

School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2014-2015

The SVHS School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of an elected and appointed membership that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators and community representatives. This is mandated by state law and written in our bylaws which are available upon request. Each year, two parent/guardian representatives from grade levels are elected to two year terms on a rotating basis. 

For the 2014-15 school year parents/guardians of freshmen, sophomore, and senior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election. NOMINATIONS can be submitted online, mailed in or dropped off in the Main Office of the school. Completed self-nomination forms are due in the Main Office by September 5, 2014. After September 8th, a profile/summary of all those seeking election will be available to all the parents/guardians of SVHS students. Click here for SIC self-nomination form 2014-2015.

ELECTIONS will take place on September 11, 2014; parents may vote throughout the day in the main office, or during Open House from 5-7 PM in the Commons. The top two candidates from the elected Class (those receiving the largest number of votes) will be SIC representatives. Announcement of the final membership of the 2014-15 SIC will be published in the Viking Update and on the school website. All regular SIC meetings are held in the school media center and are open to all parents/guardians, students and community members. Meeting dates and times will be published at the start of the school year. For more information contact Jeff Temoney, Principal at 699-3500 or e-mail jtemoney@richland2.org.

UNC's Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Information!

The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship is for full undergraduate support for student writers. The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship application process involves two (2) steps: 

1. an application to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by October 15th, 2014; and, 
2. an application to the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship by November 15th, 2014.  Students must apply to both the University and the Scholarship to be considered.  Preliminary screening will be completed in January, 2015, with final screening concluding in early March, 2015.  Three outstanding candidates will be brought to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus for interviews, and a final decision will be made in early April, 2015.

More complete information on The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship, including the application form, is available on the University's website outlining the features, procedures, documents, and specific requirements for application.  If you have any questions, please email TWS@unc.edu.