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This year's Sweeny shirt is still available! Click the link below to order!
https://2024sweenyschoolshirts.itemorder.com/shop/home/
This year shirts will not be kept at school. Students can choose to wear them on assembly days if they wish or any other day that they would like! Shirts at $10 for sizes S-XL. There are a variety of colors to choose from! All shirts will be shipped to Sweeny and we will send them home with your child once they arrive. The online store is open until September 8th. Shirts will only be able to be purchased online.
Important note when ordering: If ordering for more than one student or for other family members, please choose one student to submit the order under and all the shirts will be sent home with them.
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The Republic High School football team will start its season THIS Friday! As we consider the safety of our students and patrons, the home opener will kick off at 8:00 p.m. due to excessive heat.
Thank you in advance for your help in following the event expectations listed below so we can ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone! Please note, patrons WILL be allowed to bring water into the stadium for this week's game. #RepMOProud
![Republic Stadium Event Expectations -- Thank you in advance for following the expectations for the RHS stadium to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all event attendees. 1) If children are not at the concession stand, restrooms or canopy/vendor area, they should be seated in the bleachers. 2) All RMS and RHS students will be expected to sit in the stands with a parent/guardian OR in the designated sections. 3) Adults are welcome to stand next to the railing in the plaza areas on each side of the home bleachers. 4) During the game, members of the public will not be allowed on the track. 5) No outside food or drinks, pets, large bags or students re-entry is permitted.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5017268/large_DO2epJf416FI2ChzRBqk1g.png)
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We're just TWO DAYS AWAY from the first day of school! The 2023-2024 school year will begin on Monday, August 21.
As a reminder, to allow for more calendar flexibility, and in response to a survey in early 2023, 10 minutes were added to the end of each school day for the 2023-2024 school year. Please review your building's school day schedule at republicschools.org/backtoschool under "Weekly Schedule and Friday Early Release." #RepMOProud
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Major league baseball is in full swing! Would you like to (virtually) visit one of the most famous baseball stadiums in the world? In today’s summer learning resource, we’re taking you to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, which opened for its first game in 1912, making it the oldest ballpark in the MLB. You can take a virtual tour of the entire stadium, including the field, press room and box seats. Find that interactive experience here: https://redsox.athleticview.io/
Even if you’re not a Red Sox fan, all baseball lovers can appreciate the history of the ballpark. You can read more about the background of Fenway here: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/museum/timeline/1912-1919 #RepMOProud
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HAPPENING TODAY: Price Tag and Locker 518, our district's free clothing stores, will be open for a "Back to School Shopping Event!" The stores, located at Price Elementary, will be open TODAY from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for ALL Republic students! #RepMOProud
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Click the link below to order a 23-24 Sweeny school shirt! This year shirts will not be kept at school. Students can choose to wear them on assembly days if they wish or any other day that they would like! Shirts at $10 for sizes S-XL. There are a variety of colors to choose from! All shirts will be shipped to Sweeny and we will send them home with your child once they arrive. The online store is open until September 8th. Shirts will only be able to be purchased online.
Important note when ordering: If ordering for more than one student or for other family members, please choose one student to submit the order under and all the shirts will be sent home with them.
https://2024sweenyschoolshirts.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Click the link below for important back to school information and on how to order a Sweeny shirt!
https://conta.cc/3XZxKjS
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Registration for STRIPES 360, our before and after school program, is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! Visit www.republicschools.org/stripes360 to learn more and register by August 11 to begin on the first day of school.
Note: Registrations received after August 11 will not be able to begin until August 28.
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The first day of school is just over ONE MONTH AWAY! Online registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins TODAY on the SISK12 Parent Portal and will close on August 9!
In addition, we hope this graphic is helpful as you mark your calendars for some "back to school" dates next month.
Details on these events and online registration can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/backtoschool.
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July is here! Below are a few dates to keep in mind this month.
July 4: Independence Day (District Offices Closed)
July 17: Online Registration for 2023-2024 Opens on the SISK12 Parent Portal
July 20: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Add these events to your personal calendar using our Events section, available here: https://republicschools.org/events
Each building also has their own Events section on their web page, which includes both district and building events.
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While our students, teachers and families enjoy their summer, we are already thinking about the 2023-2024 school year! The first day of school will be Monday, August 21, 2023. A full 2023-2024 calendar can be found at: https://5il.co/1uznj
Online registration for students will begin in mid-July. Details regarding enrollment instructions will be shared at that time.
Information related to back to school events is available at https://republicschools.org/page/back-to-school
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Are you wishing you could experience the zoo from the comfort of your own home? Now you can!
For today’s summer learning opportunity, we’re heading to the Oregon Zoo! The Oregon Zoo brings the “zoo to you” through videos aligned to different subject content areas that students learn about in school, including language arts, science and more. Those are available here: https://www.oregonzoo.org/bringing-zoo-you
The Oregon Zoo posts new videos on a regular basis, including behind-the-scenes interviews with animal care staff. To see those, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oWOleSolsVhal5krntOlg. #RepMOProud
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The Community Kitchen will be distributing FREE lunches June 26-August 18 for kiddos on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the following locations in Republic:
-Hood United Methodist at 11:00 am
-Parking lot across from Alpine Village AND Republic Apartments at 11:30 am
-Briarwood AND Dogwood Apartments at 11:55 am
To help make this possible, The Community Kitchen is looking for volunteers to help make and distribute these lunches. They are also in need of donations. Contact communitykitchen@hoodumc.org if you’d like to help! #RepMOProud
![Free Sack Lunch, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 26-August 18. Lunch includes sandwich, snacks and a drink. Available at Alpine Village at 11:30 a.m., Briarwood at 11:55 a.m., Hood United Methodist at 11:00 a.m., Republic Apartments at 11:30 a.m., Dogwood Apartments at 11:55 a.m.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4755117/large_N4B8IGcP48kTScNQ5dtqDg.png)
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A list of local resources can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/family-resources to help our families with various needs. In addition, our school social workers are a great resource! #RepMOProud
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Looking for learning opportunities to use over summer break? We’ll be sharing some engaging resources and activities throughout the coming weeks!
First up, check out HISTORY at Home! This free series provided by the HISTORY Channel offers new videos each week that are designed to “teach, inspire and motivate” young minds. The videos focus on historical figures and events. There are also activities and worksheets available to download!
Visit https://www.history.com/history-at-home-activities to see the series. #RepMOProud #HistoryAtHome
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Reminder that last day of Summer School is June 23rd!