Warrior News

Dear Parents and Families of RCS,

Welcome to the new year and the second semester!  Today is National Take a Poet To Lunch Day – Your Head of School is a world-renowned poet; I guess this is news that you did not know it.  He loves a good sandwich with chips that will crunch, so stop by the school, and you can take him to lunch.  No, I am just kidding; I am more of a soup guy!

As we begin 2023, we often find ourselves amid the annual struggle with New Year’s resolutions.  We set goals (some realistic, some rather lofty) and then find ourselves feeling beat down or defeated if it does not come to pass.  God’s Word, however, gives us a steadfast promise as we walk our daily path.  1 Corinthians 15:58 says, “Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling the Lord’s work, knowing that our labor in the lord is not in vain.”  Since we have the promise of God that He will sustain us in all we do for Him, we can be assured that the outcome of that work will always bring fruit to the kingdom.  So, resolve to press into God today, seek His will for your life, and you will never be disappointed in the outcome!

With January comes the first of a series of Open House events for prospective families for next school year.   Thursday, 26 January, will be the first of five open house events where we will invite prospective families and students to come, hear about the great things God is doing at RCS, get a tour of the campus, and meet the staff.  If you know of friends, coworkers, or family seeking a Christ-centered education in a loving Christian environment, have them call the front office at 804-276-3193 to register for this event.  The remaining events will be on 16 February, 16 March, 20 April, and 11 May, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

I also want to inform you about some staffing changes for this semester.  Mr. Cox, an Elementary and Middle School Technology teacher, is returning to full-time pastoral ministry and has resigned from his teaching position.  Mr. Russ Spriggs, our IT director, will take his computer classes, and Mrs. Amanda Shaw will take over his Health class.  Both are experienced teachers with RCS, and we are blessed to have them fill these roles.  Also, Mrs. Hamilton, our Music and Drama teacher, will leave next week as their family has moved out of the area.  Mr. Forrest Beverly, who did his student teaching under Mrs. Hamilton, will take over her classes for the remainder of the year.  Mr. Beverly has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Liberty University and has been actively subbing for RCS for the past two years.  Please keep these individuals in your prayers during this transition time.

May the Lord continue to bless you and the RCS family.  It is an honor to serve you in Educating Hearts and Minds for Christ!

Blessings,

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School