July 12th, 2023 Work Session Agenda
Special Work Session and Board Meeting Scheduled for July
Summer Announcements for June 12, 2023
At this time, graduation will be held outside. The radar looks clear for the time of the ceremony. Graduates should bring their tickets with them just in case we have to quickly move inside.
Baccalaureate services this evening will continue as scheduled. The auditorium does have a smoke smell and it is anticipated that it will become more intense as the doors open and close for entry into the building. Those with any kind of health condition should use their own judgement regarding their ability to safely attend the event.
Due to a lack of agenda items, the policy committee meeting scheduled for today, (5/31/23) has been canceled.
A great performance by our Middle School Band last night.
The Personnel Committee Meeting for this evening has been cancelled. Please come out and see our student art show this evening from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the administration building.
The personnel committee, budget committee and business meeting have been moved from this evening to Tuesday, April 18th. Personnel will be held at 4 pm; budget at 5 pm and business meeting at 6:30 pm.
March 31, 2023
Dear RLBMS families:
We are writing to inform you of the alarming trend we are seeing involving the use of vapes by our students. We have seen an increase in the amount of possession and use of vaping devices this past school year. While it is illegal for anyone younger than 21 to buy or have these electronic smoking devices, many students find ways to access them. Some devices are supplied with a nicotine infused liquid and others with THC, the compound in Marijuana responsible for mind-altering effects.
The concentration of nicotine delivered through vaping devices is often much higher than in cigarettes or other traditional tobacco products. Nicotine is highly addictive and frequent use of vapes during teen years can increase addictive tendencies and likelihood of using other tobacco products. The dependency that can develop also leads some people to compulsive use that distracts from daily activities. At school this can make it hard to remain focused on class assignments.
Your student may have mentioned an increase in random searches upon entering our school. We plan to continue this practice to not only curb the vaping issue but to enhance the safety and security of our students and staff.
Please take this opportunity to talk to your student about the dangers of vaping. Please see the examples of vaping devices and products below. You can also see more examples of vaping products by visiting https://tinyurl.com/bdfecxme. If we can answer any questions or help in any way, please contact the school at 570-724-2306.
Robert Kreger, Principal
Ben Miller, Assistant Principal
April 4th Work Session Agenda
All after school activities are canceled for today, Friday, March 10th, 2023.
WASD will be operating on a 2 hour delay today, Tuesday, March 7th.
Congratulations to all three WASD Odyssey of the Mind Teams. They will be going on to States. 1st place for the RLBMS team. 1st and 2nd place for the WAHS teams.
Due to the upcoming storm, all after school activities are cancelled for this afternoon/evening, Friday, March 3rd.
The WASD will be operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th.
The Don Gill Book Fair Family Night has been rescheduled from tonight to Wednesday, March 1st from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. If anyone ordered Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, they can be picked up at the High School in the Commons Parking Lot today from 3 to 4:00.
Due to the impending storm, all after school activities are cancelled for this evening, Monday, February 27th.
Board Committee Mtgs this Week:
Budget Committee Mtg on Monday (2/27) @ 6 pm in the board room.
Executive Session of the Personnel Committee on Wednesday (3/1) @ 4:30 pm in the district conference room.
WASD is operating on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, February 23rd.