This Week in Falcon Country

This Week in Falcon Country

RISD Communications

January 14, 2024

Greetings, Falcons!

It’s been a great week in Falcon country! Our Falcons accomplish amazing things every day, and we love celebrating all of their successes! Please note that moving forward, newsletters will be distributed on Fridays at 4pm.

Things to Note:

Weather Alert: We know everyone is watching the weather in anticipation of the upcoming Arctic front. The current forecast from the National Weather Service shows precipitation potential and cold weather on Monday, January 15, 2024, so we are hopeful that the weather will not interfere with the functions of the district upon our return on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. District staff are actively monitoring the weather for any changes. We are confident that with our weather preparation plans for campuses and district facilities, we will be open and waiting for student arrival on Tuesday morning. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. In the event of school closure or school delay we will provide early morning updates on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, via email, phone call, text message, social media, and local news media.

This week:

  • Monday, January 15 is a student and staff holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Click here to learn more about Dr. King's work and legacy. The Holocaust Museum of Houston galleries will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free admission presented by H-E-B.  The museum is currently featuring The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present. PLEASE NOTE: We strongly recommend contacting the organizers of each event to confirm that it will still take place. 
  • Please visit the official district calendar by visiting https://www.royal-isd.net/events. This page is the official calendar of all the great things happening at Royal ISD.
  • January is School Board Recognition Month and Royal ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
  • #WeAreRoyal #WeAreHiring! Join the Falcon team as a Bus Driver! Apply today at royal-isd.net/transportationhero. Pay starts at $20 an hour for certified drivers!
  • Houston Food Bank, Royal High School CTE Building, 4-7pm
  • RESCHEDULED: Head Back to the '50s with RHS! Our talented Falcon theater students will perform Grease at three times: on Friday, January 19 at 7pm and twice on Saturday, January 20 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets available at the door only ($10/adults, $8/children & students with school ID).
  • January 18: RHS Winter Graduation, 6:30pm at the RHS PAC
  • Rescheduled: The Friends of Royal FFA Chili Supper has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 20. Please join us from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department (4pm for to-go chili) 4pm. $10/adults, $4/children 6 and under.

Looking ahead: 

  • Now available: the official Spring 2024 FFA Calendar! https://5il.co/2cc32
  • Rescheduled: The 2024 FFA Progress Show has been rescheduled for February 6. Please join us to support and cheer on our Falcon exhibitors. Click here to view the event schedule.
  • January 24: Informational sessions for parents in the Royal Junior High Auditorium to explain course offerings for next year.
    • Current 5th graders - 5:30pm
    • Current 6th and 7th graders- 6:30pm
  • January 25: RHS CTE/Electives Showcase, 6-7:30pm
    • Title I Meeting at 5:30pm (Royal High School PAC)
    • Choice Sessions
      • Freshman 101
      • OnRamps
      • Advanced Placement
      • Early College

This week, do more of what makes you happy! Have a wonderful week!

Royal ISD