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Principal Sherrill Murray-Lazarus	Message from the Principal Welcome to Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School and to a new and exciting part of your life. To help you enjoy your experience we would like to make the following suggestions: "GET TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL!" Become familiar with the location of classrooms, labs, cafeteria, gymnasium, attendance office, counseling office, nurses' office, and administrative offices. "KNOW YOURSELF!" Students who know themselves can be more successful. Carefully consider your interests, abilities, limitations, strengths and weaknesses. "STUDY AND LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!" You can become what you want and go as far as you like - the only limitations are your abilities and your determination to work and succeed. Our school provides you with many opportunities; it is up to you to decide whether you will succeed or fail. "MAKE FRIENDS!" Take part in and enjoy the many activities available. "BE YOURSELF AND MAINTAIN YOUR INDIVIDUALITY!" Don't lose yourself or follow the crowd. Have the courage to do what is right. The ultimate purpose of public education is to help each student become an effective citizen in a democracy. To develop and accept the responsibilites and obligations of good citizenship will help us to participate successfully in the world of today and tomorrow. We hope that you will participate in our varied activities and thus find those things within our school which will prepare you to live a better life and finally take your place in this complex society. Remember that your success in this school will be directly proportional to your efforts. Here's to a successful, happy and healthy 2007-08 school year!

LATEST NEWS
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Please call 298-5225

CLASS OF 2009 - SENIOR PORTRAITS If you have any questions regarding your senior picture appointment, please contact LifeTouch directly at 1-800-426-9533.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION The 2008 Freshman Orientation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2008 as follows: * A-L 8AM-10AM * M-Z 11AM-1PM *** Please contact Darlene Seckler at 298-5100, ext. 104 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Did You Know? RCK has four National Merit Scholar semi-finalists AGAIN this year! Click on the Congratulations tab on the left then on "students" to learn more about Ketcham's current winners. RCK also announces four National Merit Commended students!

OUR SCHOOL COLORS FINAL RESULTS: Parents: NAVY BLUE & RED (Current Colors)-449 votes and BLACK & RED - 263 votes. Staff: NAVY BLUE & RED - 87 votes and BLACK & RED -12 votes. Students: NAVY BLUE & RED - 525 votes and BLACK & RED -1287 votes. Alumni: NAVY BLUE & RED - 1446 votes and BLACK & RED - 14 votes. Final outcome - Tradition wins and RCK stays NAVY BLUE and RED! Thank you to all who have cast their vote in our school colors survey!

REMINDER - HALL LOCKERS, P.E. LOCKERS, MUSIC LOCKERS Just a reminder that all lockers are district property, as noted in the WCSD Code of Conduct, the RCK Faculty Handbook and the RCK Student Handbook. All lockers and their contents may be subject to inspection and/or search at any time by school officials or their designees. No student is permitted to share a locker or locker combination with another student.

Wappingers Central School District Ranked Number One! Both John Jay and Roy C. Ketcham High School have been ranked as the top high schools in Dutchess County for the second consecutive year, as noted in the August 2007 issue of Hudson Valley Magazine. Roy C. Ketcham has earned recognition as a High Performing/Gap Closing School. RCK earned a Certificate, from the University of the State of New York Education Department, recognizing the achievement of our school in leading New York forward to accomplish the dual goal of increasing student achievement while closing the gap in student performance.

Information Regarding Megan's Law http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/index.htm The above link will provide you with important information regarding Megan's Law.