Hometown Rankin - February & May 2015

The CHALKBOARD
rankin county School district
StoneBridge
Elementary
It’s a winter wonderland! Snuggled up with blankets and pillows,
chocolate milk in hand, and white powdered donuts covering their
little faces, the students at StoneBridge Elementary watched a
movie on the big screen as a reward for good behavior. StoneBridge
Elementary adopted the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and
Support) school-wide behavior system this year to encourage wise
choices and positive student behavior. This proactive approach
rewards students daily with Bulldog Bucks given by any staff
member when they spot a student following the Bulldog Buck
motto. Once a week the students are given the opportunity to
spend their Bulldog Bucks at the PBIS store filled with a variety
of passes, from recess with a friend, teacher helper for a day, and
lunch with a friend. The students are eager to please when they
know they are going to be given a Bulldog Buck. At any moment
walking down the hall you may hear a student’s excitement as they
share, “I have 75 Bulldog Bucks!” Not only are they rewarded daily
and weekly, the students are rewarded each nine weeks.
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At the end of each nine weeks positive behavior is celebrated
through a “Big Event.” All students with good behavior throughout
the 2nd nine weeks were rewarded with a Winter Wonderland
pajama party with their friends. The students were able to take a
break from the rigorous academics to just relax with their friends
and watch a movie on the big screen. The students had a ball
getting out of the daily routine. Awesome, amazing, fun, and cool
are just a few of the words the students used when asked to describe
the “Big Event.” A second grade student said his favorite part was,
“when we got to eat donuts and drink chocolate milk.” Then a little
girl said, “watching the movie” was her favorite part of the Winter
Wonderland Big Event. We try to instill in the students at an early
age that making wise choices, having good manners, and exemplifying
positive behaviors go a long way.
They deserved this reward, because our students work diligently
each day to reach the high expectations set by the teachers. The
hard work and positive attitudes paid off 2nd nine weeks as the
students entered the Winter Wonderland. We couldn’t be more
proud of our students here at StoneBridge. Not only do they work
hard to achieve the high expectations for their academics, but their
kind hearts, sweet spirits, and jovial personalities that make our
school such an enjoyable place to come each day.
Northwest
Rankin High
Northwest Rankin High School (NWRHS) does not just talk
the talk; they walk the walk by inspiring leaders and developing
learners. By staying focused on academics, service, and leadership,
Northwest Rankin is definitely a school where the students, faculty,
and staff are working towards success every day.
Academics are a top priority at Northwest Rankin High School.
Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes
that include nine advanced placement courses, twelve dual credit
courses, and participation in the school’s engineering and health
academies. This year, two students have earned a perfect score on
the ACT, and sixty students have earned a composite score over
thirty on the ACT. NWRHS is also proud to be the home of
eight National Merit Semi-Finalists and two National Achievement
Finalists.
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