Warrior News

Dear Parents and Families of RCS,

In Psalm 31:14, David writes “But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.” In the verses prior to this bold declaration of faith, he notes a number of ways he has been challenged when his enemies have plotted against him.  Yet, in the midst of difficulties, David keeps “the main thing, the main thing”, and states his reliance on God.  In the times we are in and the challenges we face, we must, more than ever, proclaim this statement of faith.  We may have to speak it a hundred times daily, but we must hold to God's promises in His Word.  As a Christian school community that is already a target of spiritual warfare, we must also lean on God as we love and support each other.  I think of an image of a rookery of emperor penguins in Antarctica from the Planet Earth video series. As the surrounding elements are severe enough to kill them individually, they turn in, press close together, and huddle until the storm passes.  With Christ at the center of that huddle, we are guaranteed to pass through victorious!
With Easter Break upon us, the remainder of the year will likely be a blur as we hurdle towards graduation on 23 May.  The ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m. at Open Door Baptist church, with a reception to follow immediately after.  Other notables in the next few weeks:

• Iowa Assessments – given the week of 28 April
• Elementary Field Day – Friday, 2 May
• MS King’s Dominion Trip – Friday, 9 May
• Sports Banquet – Monday, 12 May, 6:00 – 7:30
• Senior Exams – 13-15 May
• Secondary Exams – 20-22 May

SPANISH and FRENCH STUDENTS NEED HOST FAMILIES for 3-4 weeks this summer!!!  Share your heart and home this summer! Host a student from Spain or France (they speak English) (ages 13-17) in your home for 3-4 weeks. Learn about their culture while he or she learns about living in an American family just being a part of what you regularly do. We have a variety of programs to suit your family’s work or non-working schedule. Families receive stipends to help out with expenses. We can help work out transportation or vacation concerns. This will be a treasured memory for your family! Contact Debbie Hardy 804-909-3190 or debbiehardy2003@yahoo.com. To see the available students, click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2y7xr.

Thank you so much to those who have expressed many thoughtful and encouraging words in the past few weeks.  Your partnership and support are incredibly precious to us, and it is an honor to serve you and your students!

Blessings,

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School