Rudyard students had an exciting day of learning and creativity as several groups of junior and senior high students participated in regional STEM and Fine Arts events across the region!
A group of 7th and 8th grade students from our Junior High STEM program traveled to Gaylord to compete in the Square One Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge. The program, led by Mr. Kirschner and Mr. Arbic, gives students the opportunity to design and build underwater remotely operated vehicles while developing skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem solving. The competition brings together schools from across the region to test their designs in a real world challenge environment.
At the same time, Rudyard students were also well represented at EUP Fine Arts Day. Under the direction of Ms. Michelle Benson, a group of art students spent the day exploring a variety of artistic mediums while collaborating with students from schools across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The event provided students with the opportunity to learn new techniques and share their creativity with peers who share a passion for the arts.
Another group of Rudyard musicians participated in the EUP Honors Band program, now in its second year. The program brings together talented high school musicians from across the EUP to rehearse and perform under the leadership of a guest conductor. The day concluded with a community performance at the Lake Superior State University Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie. This year the program expanded to include a second honors band made up of 7th and 8th grade students, giving even more young musicians the chance to take part in this outstanding musical experience.
Days like this highlight the many opportunities available to Rudyard students, whether they are exploring engineering and technology or expressing themselves through the fine arts. We are proud of the students who represented our school and grateful to the teachers who help make these experiences possible.
CTE EMT Students Gain Real-World Emergency Medical Skills
Students in Rudyard’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) EMT program are gaining hands-on experience and lifesaving knowledge that prepares them for real emergencies and future medical careers.
Working alongside Mrs. Melissa Riveburgh, a trainer from Northern EMS Authority, second-year EMT students are learning the essential skills needed to assess and treat patients in emergency prehospital situations. Throughout the program, students practice evaluating patients, taking vital signs such as pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels, and responding to a variety of medical and trauma emergencies.
Students also learn how to administer oxygen therapy using airway adjuncts, control bleeding, splint fractures, treat allergic reactions, assess possible spinal injuries, and recognize life-threatening illnesses. In addition, they study body systems and medications used during emergency care. During clinical hours and class time, students have opportunities to interact with EMTs and paramedics from Northern EMS Authority, gaining valuable insight into the realities of working in the field.
The skills and certifications earned through the program allow students to begin working right out of high school as an Emergency Room Technician or on an ambulance, while also serving as a strong foundation for those who plan to pursue advanced medical training such as becoming a paramedic or entering other healthcare careers.
Even for students who choose a different path, the knowledge they gain equips them with lifesaving skills that could one day help a friend, family member, or someone in need.
Students in Rudyard’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) EMT program are gaining hands-on experience and lifesaving knowledge that prepares them for real emergencies and future medical careers.
Working alongside Mrs. Melissa Riveburgh, a trainer from Northern EMS Authority, second-year EMT students are learning the essential skills needed to assess and treat patients in emergency prehospital situations. Throughout the program, students practice evaluating patients, taking vital signs such as pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels, and responding to a variety of medical and trauma emergencies.
Students also learn how to administer oxygen therapy using airway adjuncts, control bleeding, splint fractures, treat allergic reactions, assess possible spinal injuries, and recognize life-threatening illnesses. In addition, they study body systems and medications used during emergency care. During clinical hours and class time, students have opportunities to interact with EMTs and paramedics from Northern EMS Authority, gaining valuable insight into the realities of working in the field.
The skills and certifications earned through the program allow students to begin working right out of high school as an Emergency Room Technician or on an ambulance, while also serving as a strong foundation for those who plan to pursue advanced medical training such as becoming a paramedic or entering other healthcare careers.
Even for students who choose a different path, the knowledge they gain equips them with lifesaving skills that could one day help a friend, family member, or someone in need.
Good Luck to our TWO State Finalists who are heading to the Individuals Championships at Ford Field on March 6-7!
Dalton Savioe will be competing in the 113 weight class and Kane Savioe in the 150 weight class! They will be heading down on Thursday to get ready!
Good Luck we are all pulling for you!
Dalton Savioe will be competing in the 113 weight class and Kane Savioe in the 150 weight class! They will be heading down on Thursday to get ready!
Good Luck we are all pulling for you!
Kindergarten Round-Up is almost here!
Do you have a child starting kindergarten this fall? Kindergarten Round-Up is a special time for families to learn all about beginning school. This is a low-pressure, fun opportunity for children and families to explore what kindergarten will be like and start feeling comfortable in their new school environment.
At Round-Up, you can:
• Meet our kindergarten teachers
• Visit the classroom
• Get help with enrollment
• Ask questions about the school year
We are excited to welcome our newest students and help them get ready for a great start to their school journey!
Do you have a child starting kindergarten this fall? Kindergarten Round-Up is a special time for families to learn all about beginning school. This is a low-pressure, fun opportunity for children and families to explore what kindergarten will be like and start feeling comfortable in their new school environment.
At Round-Up, you can:
• Meet our kindergarten teachers
• Visit the classroom
• Get help with enrollment
• Ask questions about the school year
We are excited to welcome our newest students and help them get ready for a great start to their school journey!
Don't forget that those of you who took part in Clay Night, your second session is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th!
RAS Art Club appreciates your support, and it's overwhelmed with joy by the turnout! They hope to have more Clay nights in the future!
RAS Art Club appreciates your support, and it's overwhelmed with joy by the turnout! They hope to have more Clay nights in the future!
Let the March Madness Continue! Good Luck to BOTH Teams! Excited for Tuesday & Wednesday!
Our Rudyard HOSA chapter, in partnership with our Allied Health CTE program, had a fantastic showing at the Regional Competition held yesterday at Marquette High School.
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student organization that prepares future healthcare leaders through education, collaboration, and competitive events focused on real-world medical skills.
We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding performances:
Emma DeYoung (Sophomore) – 2nd Place in Sports Medicine
Ellie Emrich (Senior) – 3rd Place in Clinical Nursing
Emily Gustafson (Sophomore) – 5th Place in Physical Therapy
All three students have qualified for the State Finals!
A special thank you to their advisor, Jestina Castange, for her leadership and dedication to our students’ success.
Congratulations and Good Luck at States!
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is a student organization that prepares future healthcare leaders through education, collaboration, and competitive events focused on real-world medical skills.
We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding performances:
Emma DeYoung (Sophomore) – 2nd Place in Sports Medicine
Ellie Emrich (Senior) – 3rd Place in Clinical Nursing
Emily Gustafson (Sophomore) – 5th Place in Physical Therapy
All three students have qualified for the State Finals!
A special thank you to their advisor, Jestina Castange, for her leadership and dedication to our students’ success.
Congratulations and Good Luck at States!
Mrs. Jean Leach’s English 11 classes at Rudyard Area Schools are focused on helping students become strong communicators. Clear speaking and writing skills are important in every career, and this course works to build those skills in practical ways.
Junior year is often called “the year of testing.” Students may take the PSAT/NMSQT (optional), ASVAB, SAT, and WIN. Throughout the year, class activities help students prepare for these exams, especially the SAT.
In literature, students study how English writing has changed over time. They begin with Old English works like Beowulf, move to Middle English with The Canterbury Tales, and read more modern classics such as Frankenstein and Lord of the Flies. This helps students see how language and storytelling have developed through the centuries.
Right now, the class is reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The novel was written during the Romantic Era and includes gothic elements. It uses a frame story structure and has challenging vocabulary. The book also sparks discussion about ethics and the responsibility that comes with scientific discovery—topics that still matter today.
Students are also reviewing grammar and punctuation through “Game Changers” lessons to strengthen their writing. For SAT practice, they have been studying sample essays to learn what makes a strong response and are working through practice reading passages.
Research skills are another major part of the course. Students will complete a research paper where they learn how to find reliable sources, take notes correctly to avoid plagiarism, use MLA format, and produce a well-written final paper. Last year, students wrote argumentative papers about the Line 5 pipeline. This year, they will choose a scientific topic that raises ethical questions.
Each week, students also have time for choice reading and respond to writing prompts from a list of topics. These activities give them regular practice and help them grow as readers and writers throughout the year.
Junior year is often called “the year of testing.” Students may take the PSAT/NMSQT (optional), ASVAB, SAT, and WIN. Throughout the year, class activities help students prepare for these exams, especially the SAT.
In literature, students study how English writing has changed over time. They begin with Old English works like Beowulf, move to Middle English with The Canterbury Tales, and read more modern classics such as Frankenstein and Lord of the Flies. This helps students see how language and storytelling have developed through the centuries.
Right now, the class is reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The novel was written during the Romantic Era and includes gothic elements. It uses a frame story structure and has challenging vocabulary. The book also sparks discussion about ethics and the responsibility that comes with scientific discovery—topics that still matter today.
Students are also reviewing grammar and punctuation through “Game Changers” lessons to strengthen their writing. For SAT practice, they have been studying sample essays to learn what makes a strong response and are working through practice reading passages.
Research skills are another major part of the course. Students will complete a research paper where they learn how to find reliable sources, take notes correctly to avoid plagiarism, use MLA format, and produce a well-written final paper. Last year, students wrote argumentative papers about the Line 5 pipeline. This year, they will choose a scientific topic that raises ethical questions.
Each week, students also have time for choice reading and respond to writing prompts from a list of topics. These activities give them regular practice and help them grow as readers and writers throughout the year.
Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team for winning MHSAA District 101 Championship!
We had an anonymous donor come forward today and generously offer to cover the cost for all Rudyard Jr/Sr High students (grades 7–12) to attend the HOME District Basketball Finals game for free on Friday, 2/27 at 6 PM.
Students must sign up in the cafeteria by the end of lunch on Friday to secure their FREE ticket to the game.
We encourage all students to be active members of the Kahl Krazies Student Section and bring the noise as our Varsity Boys Basketball team faces off against our neighbors to the north, the Bays of Brimley, for the District 101 Championship.
Let’s Pack the Gym and Rock Out with our Orange and Black Pack!
Students must sign up in the cafeteria by the end of lunch on Friday to secure their FREE ticket to the game.
We encourage all students to be active members of the Kahl Krazies Student Section and bring the noise as our Varsity Boys Basketball team faces off against our neighbors to the north, the Bays of Brimley, for the District 101 Championship.
Let’s Pack the Gym and Rock Out with our Orange and Black Pack!
Due to the incoming weather, Rudyard Area Schools will be dismissing at 1:30 pm today, February 24, 2026.
It's almost time for Kindergarten Round Up!
Class Spotlight: 8th Grade Math with Ms. O’Rourke
Ms. O’Rourke’s 8th Grade Math classes recently wrapped up a unit focused on using functions to model relationships. Functions are an important step in helping students understand how math connects to the world around them. During the unit, students learned how to determine whether a relation is a function, identify whether a function is linear or nonlinear, and represent functions in multiple ways.
A key focus of the learning was making connections between verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. Students practiced moving between these representations, building a deeper understanding of how mathematical ideas are related and how they can be used to communicate information clearly.
This unit resonated with students because of its real-world relevance. Linear models are commonly used to analyze and predict trends, such as business revenue, monthly bills, or future sales. Students demonstrated their understanding by creating real-life scenarios to describe graphs, focusing on increasing, decreasing, and constant intervals. The activity encouraged both critical thinking and creativity, and students were highly engaged throughout the process.
As students prepared for their unit assessment, they reviewed through a mix of whole-class and small-group activities. The class used whiteboards to model verbal scenarios with graphs, then broke into groups to continue reviewing together. The collaborative approach allowed students to explain their thinking, learn from one another, and build confidence in their skills
Nice work everyone!
Ms. O’Rourke’s 8th Grade Math classes recently wrapped up a unit focused on using functions to model relationships. Functions are an important step in helping students understand how math connects to the world around them. During the unit, students learned how to determine whether a relation is a function, identify whether a function is linear or nonlinear, and represent functions in multiple ways.
A key focus of the learning was making connections between verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. Students practiced moving between these representations, building a deeper understanding of how mathematical ideas are related and how they can be used to communicate information clearly.
This unit resonated with students because of its real-world relevance. Linear models are commonly used to analyze and predict trends, such as business revenue, monthly bills, or future sales. Students demonstrated their understanding by creating real-life scenarios to describe graphs, focusing on increasing, decreasing, and constant intervals. The activity encouraged both critical thinking and creativity, and students were highly engaged throughout the process.
As students prepared for their unit assessment, they reviewed through a mix of whole-class and small-group activities. The class used whiteboards to model verbal scenarios with graphs, then broke into groups to continue reviewing together. The collaborative approach allowed students to explain their thinking, learn from one another, and build confidence in their skills
Nice work everyone!
Rudyard Jr/Sr High School is proud to officially unveil our Apprenticeship Wall to Highlight Skilled Trades Pathways
The new Apprenticeship Wall creates a visible and lasting reminder that high school students have direct pathways into high-skilled, high-demand careers in the building and construction trades.
Installed in partnership with Conduit to the Trades, the Apprenticeship Wall showcases registered apprenticeship programs available to students after graduation. The interactive display features information about local and regional trade unions, training opportunities, and career pathways that allow students to earn while they learn through state-approved apprenticeship programs.
The Apprenticeship Wall allows students to scan QR codes to access real-time information about a wide range of trade careers - including construction, electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, and many others. Each QR code connects students to current openings, training programs, requirements, and direct contacts within local trades.
The Rudyard Apprenticeship Wall was made possible through the generous support of the Michigan Building and Construction Trade Council Upper Peninsula, the UP Construction Council, Boilermakers Local 169, IBEW Local 906, Operating Engineers Local 324, and UA Local 111. Their sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future workforce in the Upper Peninsula and ensuring students understand the wide range of opportunities available in the skilled trades.
The wall serves as both an educational tool and a symbol of collaboration between education and industry. By connecting students with registered apprenticeship programs, Rudyard Jr/Sr High School continues to expand career exploration efforts and provide real-world pathways.
The new Apprenticeship Wall creates a visible and lasting reminder that high school students have direct pathways into high-skilled, high-demand careers in the building and construction trades.
Installed in partnership with Conduit to the Trades, the Apprenticeship Wall showcases registered apprenticeship programs available to students after graduation. The interactive display features information about local and regional trade unions, training opportunities, and career pathways that allow students to earn while they learn through state-approved apprenticeship programs.
The Apprenticeship Wall allows students to scan QR codes to access real-time information about a wide range of trade careers - including construction, electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, and many others. Each QR code connects students to current openings, training programs, requirements, and direct contacts within local trades.
The Rudyard Apprenticeship Wall was made possible through the generous support of the Michigan Building and Construction Trade Council Upper Peninsula, the UP Construction Council, Boilermakers Local 169, IBEW Local 906, Operating Engineers Local 324, and UA Local 111. Their sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future workforce in the Upper Peninsula and ensuring students understand the wide range of opportunities available in the skilled trades.
The wall serves as both an educational tool and a symbol of collaboration between education and industry. By connecting students with registered apprenticeship programs, Rudyard Jr/Sr High School continues to expand career exploration efforts and provide real-world pathways.
Good Luck Bulldogs!
Tonight's JV/V boys basketball games at Manistique has been cancelled due to weather. AND NOW WE ARE PLAYING AT BRIMLEY AT 5:45 PM.
Congratulations goes out to our high school band! Today at District Band Festival hosted at LSSU our students under the direction of Mr. Clark scored straight 1s, which is the highest rating!
Keep up the good work everyone!
Attention Prospective Families:
We’ve been receiving many phone calls and messages about enrollment for the next school year.
Here are a few important upcoming dates to keep in mind:
📌 Kindergarten Round Up: March 18 | 5–7 PM
📌 Open Enrollment: June 1 – August 14
📌 Homeschool Night: August 4 | 5–7 PM
📌 Open House: September 2 | 5–7 PM
Families who live in the Rudyard Area School District may enroll their children at any time. If you’d like to see the school before then, you’re welcome to call the office to set up an individualized tour at any time.
We’ve been receiving many phone calls and messages about enrollment for the next school year.
Here are a few important upcoming dates to keep in mind:
📌 Kindergarten Round Up: March 18 | 5–7 PM
📌 Open Enrollment: June 1 – August 14
📌 Homeschool Night: August 4 | 5–7 PM
📌 Open House: September 2 | 5–7 PM
Families who live in the Rudyard Area School District may enroll their children at any time. If you’d like to see the school before then, you’re welcome to call the office to set up an individualized tour at any time.
Rudyard Area Schools will be on a 2 hour delay to start today, Thursday, February 19, 2026. Buses will pick up students 2 hours later than normal. School starts at 10:10 am.
All after school practices and games that were scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, have been postponed.