Mr. Viola is a seasoned vet teaching science at Union Middle School for the past 20 years!! In addition to teaching 8th-grade science, Mr. Viola created and teaches the extremely popular Amusement Parks and Bridges elective. In this elective, students explore structures as they relate to amusement park rides and bridges. Our students explore the forces involved in physical science by researching, building, and measuring various amusement park rides (Ferris wheels, loops, and roller coasters). Additionally, the elective focuses on the construction of bridges. After researching the background … [Read more...] about Meet Chris Viola!
Hybrid Learning Doesn’t Stop Green Team Growth
Meet Mr. Shaun Bach, Pierrepont School 5th grade teacher and Green Team advisor The Green Team from Pierrepont School is in full swing. After spending the first couple of months discussing the lifecycle of a plant and what they need to survive, they recently began caring for their own plants, which they started growing from seeds! Each student received two tiny planters with a couple of seeds and are growing them in their own homes. Growing plants from seeds-especially inside-is not always easy, but the Green Team is always up for any challenge and learning experience! Thank you, Mr. … [Read more...] about Hybrid Learning Doesn’t Stop Green Team Growth
Meeting Agenda for December 7, 2020
A message from the board
Please take a moment to read this statement from the board. … [Read more...] about A message from the board
RHS students deliver homemade cards to local Senior Center
In an effort to spread some cheer, Rutherford High School students made fall greetings cards for local seniors. Ninety handmade cards were delivered to the 55 Kipp Center in town to be distributed to the 75 seniors who live there. The effort was headed by Ms. Stephanie Smallstey, an Algebra II teacher, who wants to get more involved with helping local senior citizens. Students in her class, along with members of the RHS Unified and Interact Clubs, and several school secretaries all pitched in to help make and personalize the cards. “We really wanted to make an effort to brighten someone’s … [Read more...] about RHS students deliver homemade cards to local Senior Center