Congratulations to our attendance winners from November! Thank you to Life Church of Livingston for providing Sonic gift cards to these students who had perfect attendance!
The winners include Mia Truman, Gia Allocca, Camden Usie, and Bruce Hester. Way to go! Thanks for coming to school everyday!
Our food drive was a huge success thanks to our amazing families. We appreciate your constant support and are grateful for your generosity!
5th grade Science students competed in our annual STEM Pumpkin Catapult Competition. Each class competed to see whose catapult could launch the candy pumpkin the farthest. Our students were very creative and used past force and motion knowledge to build some amazing catapults!
The overall winner reached 22 feet!
Today was Hat Day at RES! All donations benefitted our Veterans Outreach Program that sends letters around the world. Thank you to all who participated today ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to Douglas Chapel Church, especially Amy Roberts, for our wonderful lunch today!
We had a wonderful day spending Thanksgiving lunch with all our Rickman families! Well over 1,000 lunches were served, and it took everyone working together to make this possible. Thank you to everyone!
August 15th is the deadline for all forms to be submitted to FinalForms. If your child is playing a Fall school sport and you have not submitted all of the required forms, please take a moment to complete this as soon as possible.
Overton County Schools needs your help. Every family is asked to fill out the Household Survey. Your child’s school is dependent upon Federal, State, and Local government funding to operate.
👉👉https://www.oc-sd.com/page/federal-funding-survey
Filling out this application can make a big difference for your child and your child’s school. This information can ensure…
-Eligibility for Fee Waiver
-Increased Funding to Support Student Education
-Additional Funding for Technology
-Additional Funding for the Arts, Music, and Wellness
-Scholarship Opportunities
-Discounted or waived Fees for exams such as ACT, AP, Industry Certifications, etc.
Every application HELPS!
Join us for our annual Back to School Bash!
Overton County Schools is launching a new virtual learning program option for home schooled students. The program is at no cost to parents, offers a flexible schedule, and high-quality materials. Click the link below to learn more and apply online. Applicants will be reviewed and notified if accepted into the program.
https://www.oc-sd.com/page/virtual-program
May Calendar of Events
May Menus
Please take a moment to complete our 2024-2025 Parent Survey. We value your feedback and use it to inform our decisions as we address the needs of our district. We appreciate your participation. Please use the link below. https://forms.office.com/r/2tjPbJb5Y6
Registration for the Summer Learning Program will end on May 1, 2025. . The program runs from May 27 to June 19. Learn more about the program: https://www.oc-sd.com/o/ocs/page/summer-school Apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/gJhBrQ34Q3
Recently, grades 3-8 completed the Pacer Test during their PE encore time. The Pacer Test is a 20-meter shuttle run in which students run back and forth as many times as they can between two markers. The time allowed between the two markers gradually shortens as the test progresses.
We had 4 new school records made this year!!! We are incredibly proud of each of our students. Our winners in each grade are as follows:
4th Grade
Girls
1. Carli Harper 65
2. Callie Collins 61
3. Rayna Williams 42
Boys
1. Jack McDonald 77 (not pictured)
2. Harlan Cooper 65 (not pictured)
3. Ace Jackson 60
4th Grade Most Improved: Callie Collins and Jack McDonald
5th Grade
Girls
1. Sadie Everly 71 (not pictured)
2. Ansley Clark 69
3. Tahlie Butler 67
Boys
1. Marek Smith
2. Maverick Reams
3. Bryce Burnett
5th Grade Most Improved: Sadie Everly
6th Grade
Girls
1. Alayna Swallows 95
2. Kaitlyn Adkins 69
3. Paisley Everrett 66
Boys
1. Braxton Coffman
2. Riggs King
3. Christian Massengille
6th Grade Most Improved: Jase Waites
7th Grade
Girls
1. Logan Holland 81
2. Kami Gaw 77 (not pictured)
3. Reagan Fowler 72
Boys
1. Huttson Houser 86
2. Conner Everly 80
2. Hudson Lewis 80
7th Grade Most Improved: Branson McDonald
8th
Girls
1. Allie Beason 83
2. Audrey Clark 81
3. Abigail Copeland 53
Boys
1. Aiden Hoover 126
2. Troy Childers 120
3. Ryder Coffman 117
8th Grade Most Improved: Aiden Hoover
Our current record holders at Rickman are as follows:
Girls
1. Allie Beason 101
2. Alayna Swallows 95
3. Grace Ann Hargis 87
Boys
1. Aiden Hoover 126
2. Troy Childers 120
3. Ryder Coffman 117
the local EMS team has notified the district early this morning concerning the bad weather coming through tonight and the potential for flooding. With some districts closing today, we have received permission form the state to have virtual day tomorrow IF needed. Teachers have sent home assignments this afternoon just in case.
Please take a moment to complete our 2024-2025 Parent Survey. We value your feedback and use it to inform our decisions as we address the needs of our district. We appreciate your participation. Please use the link below.
https://forms.office.com/r/2tjPbJb5Y6
We are now accepting applications for our summer learning program. The program runs from May 27 to June 19. Learn more about the program: https://www.oc-sd.com/o/ocs/page/summer-school
Apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/gJhBrQ34Q3
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Bulldog family: Ms. Maci Eilers and Mrs. Jena Shoaf. We are incredibly lucky to have them as part of our team!
Voluntary Pre-K program Kick off night - Thursday March 13 from 4:30-6:00 P.M/
Enrollment will be held at the school of your choice (AH Roberts, Allons, Hilham, Rickman, and Wilson). VPK is serves 3 and 4 year old children. Must be 3 or 4 by August 15th. Please see our website for more information. (Programs -> Voluntary Pre-K) or call the district office at 823-1287.