Dr. Rukstad to depart RBHS, announces assistant superintendent position
Dr. Rukstad announces her departure of RBHS and will become a CPS assistant superintendent next year.
Dr. Jennifer Rukstad
Teachers, administrators review honors contracting curriculum
RBHS teachers and administrators are evaluating the honors contracting system in studies classes. The honors contracting system is unique to RBHS.
RBHS holds majority of referrals in Columbia Public Schools district
RBHS administrators respond to large amount of referrals in 2016-2017 school year by implementing new practices for monitoring kids outside of class.
Faculty members try to salvage German, Japanese classes
Faculty members work to salvage German and Japanese classes, which CPS plans to phase out in the following years due to budget cuts.
Illicit activity at homecoming dance leads to discussion of discipline policy
Dr. Jennifer Rukstad explains illicit activities which occurred during the homecoming dance and RBHS' practices in disciplining students who participated.
BruCrew costumes at game generate controversy
Vague dress policy leads to confusion when administrators prevent students from entering football game because of their 'offensive' attire.
New teacher evaluations to focus on district goals
Network for Educator Effectiveness updates the CPS teacher evaluation system to better fit the learning and teaching of students.
Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying
In light of the recent deaths at Smith-Cotton High School, find out what preventative measures RBHS is doing to stop suicide and bullying.
Classes disrupted because of medical emergency
During fourth hour today, Dr. Rukstad sent an email to teachers asking them to keep students in the classroom. Read why here.
Severe weather extends school hours
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, both faculty and students alike have been unable to exit the school at dismissal time.