Warrior News

Dear Warrior Nation,

I trust your long weekend was one of rest and memory-making.  Although Labor Day is not the most “grilled out” day of the year, it makes the top 5!  At least, that is what the internet says.  I am excited to begin our next newsletter series, “Why RCS?” with our first installment of Portrait of a Graduate – The Expected Student Outcomes, Part 1.  As a Christian school, we primarily focus on being a Christ-centered learning institution where children are safe, loved, and pushed toward excellence in all we do.  Two years ago, the teaching staff took on the task of developing a series of traits that every RCS graduate should embody.  Each of these Expected Student Outcomes is biblically focused and is woven into academics, athletics, clubs, and all facets of student life.

Today, we focus on ESO #1:  Follower of Christ.  The key scripture for ESO #1 comes from 1 Peter 2:21:  “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.”  As believers, the moment we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior was not the end but the beginning.  To accept Christ means to deny self – to crucify our past and all of our mistakes and place our lives in the hands of Jesus.  It means meeting him where we are, inviting him into our hearts, and permitting him to transform us completely.  As 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:  The old is gone, the new is here!”  Since this is our first step in a life of serving God, we place it as our first ESO, in that all that follows will be done from the perspective of Christ-follower.  The indicators we seek in developing our students as followers of Christ include making a profession of faith, intentionally pursuing opportunities for spiritual growth, exemplifying a Christ-like character, and sharing the Gospel with the lost.  I pray that all Warrior Nation will seek the Lord and develop these traits as we shine a light on a lost and dying world.

We are nearing the completion of the new keyless entry security system for the campus. I deeply appreciate the patience of those involved in the before- and after-care programs. Once the system and training are in place, we will have a finalized location and protocols for drop-off and pick-up, ensuring a more secure environment for our students and staff.

Parents, please remember you are our first defense in upholding dress code expectations.  Please take time this weekend to remind your students of dress expectations.  If you give them the visual check before they come to school, we can avoid any unnecessary dress code enforcement once they arrive.  Thank you in advance for your continued partnership in this area.

Please remember to keep our Spiritual Emphasis Week (16-20 September) in your prayers. This is a significant event in our school calendar, and we are believing God for a mighty move in the hearts of our students during this time. Your prayers and support are invaluable. Blessings to you and your family.

All 4 Him!

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School