Monthly Archives: July 2016

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Important Parent Notice – STAAR Results

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Results for the spring 2016 administration of the STAAR tests for grades 3–8 are now available in Parent Portal (Skyward – Family Access).  Parents may access these results under the Student Performance tab once they log in. If you would like an explanation of the scores, please visit http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/explainresults/. If you do not see your child’s scores in the Parent Portal or are not able to access the Parent Portal, please contact the campus your child attended during the 2015–16 school year after Aug. 4.

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RHS Percussion Ensemble Wins PASIC®

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Congratulations to the Richland High School Percussion Ensemble for winning the Percussive Arts Society’s Ensemble Showcase Competition. RHS Percussion Ensemble’s submitted recordings were selected over numerous entries from across the country. They will accept an invitation to perform a 50-minute showcase concert in Indianapolis at the November 2016 PASIC® Convention. Congratulations to these outstanding players and their instructor Evan Blackard.

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RHS Band Advances to State Honor Band Competition

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Congratulations to the Richland High School Wind Ensemble for advancing to the finals of the UIL State 6A Honor Band Competition. They placed first in both the regional and area-level contests, advancing them to the final round of competition on July 21 in San Antonio. Bands from across the state submit recordings that are judged at each level with the ultimate winner having a featured performance at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Best of luck to the RHS Wind Ensemble and their directors Jason Bird, Mike Pickrell, Scott Dupre, and Evan Blackard.