News for teen drivers!
Starting July 1 of last year, the state of Florida requires all teens to complete a driver education course before earning a learner’s permit (Florida Senate Bill 994).
Bay District Schools is here to help. We're offering this required course for FREE through Bay District Virtual School for students who are at least 14.5 years old.
👉 Enroll at www.bayvirtualschool.com and get one step closer to the road! Questions? Call 850-767-4377 for assistance.
Starting July 1 of last year, the state of Florida requires all teens to complete a driver education course before earning a learner’s permit (Florida Senate Bill 994).
Bay District Schools is here to help. We're offering this required course for FREE through Bay District Virtual School for students who are at least 14.5 years old.
👉 Enroll at www.bayvirtualschool.com and get one step closer to the road! Questions? Call 850-767-4377 for assistance.
🎓 Rams, see what college life at FSU Panama City is all about!
Students and families are invited to Discovery Day by the Bay on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM–1 PM at FSU Panama City.
Explore academic programs, meet faculty and current students, experience student life, and tour the beautiful waterfront campus. This is a great opportunity for students who are beginning to think about their plans after high school—or who already have FSU PC on their list!
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 FSU Panama City – Holley Academic Center
🔗 Register today: https://apply.fsu.edu/register/?id=b2e1c131-fed2-4462-90f8-4dbf361a0778
Your future starts with exploring your options! ❤️💛
📚 FREE TEST PREP for Rutherford students!
Getting ready for the ACT, SAT, or CLT? Gulf Coast State College’s TRIO Upward Bound program is offering a FREE Test Prep Session to help students sharpen their skills, practice test-taking strategies, and head into testing with more confidence! Contact Danielle Pierce at dpierce@gulfcoast.edu to sign up!
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Gulf Coast State College – Student Union West, Room 89
Students will have the opportunity to review key concepts, practice test strategies, and get guidance from the TRIO Upward Bound team.
Whether you’re testing soon or just want to get a head start, take advantage of this FREE opportunity! Check out the flyer for details and contact information.
Prepare now. Build confidence. Reach your goals! 🎓
What a day to be a RAM! 🖤💛
The school spirit was LOUD and PROUD at today’s Gold Rush Pep Rally! Our students brought the energy, and after two amazing showings from our Middle School and JV football teams yesterday, Ram Pride is running high at Rutherford!
Now we’re carrying that energy into tonight’s Varsity game! Our Rams are on the field, our fans are showing up, and we’re proud to see that Rutherford spirit shining strong!
Honor the legacy. Raise the standard. Rise together.
#RamPride #GoldRush #RutherfordRising #GoRams
Tomorrow is our GOLD RUSH Pep Rally, and we want to see Rutherford showing up in GOLD!
Need a little extra gold? SGA will be selling gold accessories and spirit items for just $1 tomorrow morning in the courtyard and during all three lunches. Bring cash and grab some beads, glasses, face paint, and more!
Then bring that energy to the pep rally as we cheer on our Rutherford football players and show them that Ram Nation is behind them!
Wear your GOLD. Bring the SPIRIT. Get LOUD.
Let’s show them what RAM PRIDE looks like! 🐏💛🖤
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL + DINNER = A WIN-WIN! 🏈
Heading to the game on Friday, August 21st? Don’t worry about dinner — we’ve got you covered! 🍔🌮🌭🍟
Stop by the RHS Pride Band Concession Stand from 6:30–9:30 PM for a hot, delicious meal while you cheer on the Rams! 🐏🖤💛
🍔 Cheeseburgers & Hamburgers
🌮 Walking Tacos
🌭 Hot Dogs
🧀 Nachos & Cheese
🍟 French Fries
🥤 Sweet Tea, Soda, Gatorade & Water
🍬 Candy & more!
💳 Cash • Debit/Credit • Tap to Pay
And the best part? Every purchase helps support our students through the Pride Band Program! 🎶🥁
So come hungry, support our students, and GO RAMS! 🐏🖤💛
📅 Friday, August 21st
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 RHS Pride Band Concession Stand
Dinner. Football. The Pride. 🐏🖤💛
#RHSThePride #RutherfordHighSchool #GoRams #SupportThePride #SupportOurStudents #FridayNightFootball #BandFamily
🐏 Rutherford Rams — it’s time for a GOLD RUSH!
We’re kicking off our first home football game with a GOLD RUSH Pep Rally on Friday, August 21st!
Students and staff, come dressed in GOLD from head to toe and help us fill Rutherford with Ram pride! We want to see the whole school showing up, showing out, and getting LOUD for our Rams!
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 2:10 PM
📍 Rutherford Gym
⭐ Theme: GOLD RUSH
Important: No masks are allowed, and all headwear may only be worn outdoors.
Let’s pack the gym with GOLD and get ready to cheer on our Rams!
Honor the legacy. Raise the standard. Rise together.
We’re kicking off our first home football game with a GOLD RUSH Pep Rally on Friday, August 21st!
Students and staff, come dressed in GOLD from head to toe and help us fill Rutherford with Ram pride! We want to see the whole school showing up, showing out, and getting LOUD for our Rams!
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 2:10 PM
📍 Rutherford Gym
⭐ Theme: GOLD RUSH
Important: No masks are allowed, and all headwear may only be worn outdoors.
Let’s pack the gym with GOLD and get ready to cheer on our Rams!
Honor the legacy. Raise the standard. Rise together.
Dress Code Reminder for Rutherford Families
Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, students who arrive at school out of dress code will report to the cafeteria and will be asked to contact a parent or guardian to bring a change of clothes.
We need our families’ help! Please make sure your student arrives at school each day in school-approved clothing and ready to learn.
If your family needs assistance with school-appropriate clothing, the Ram SHACK is here to help. Complete our referral form to request assistance:
Ram SHACK Referral Form
Thank you for helping us start the year with high expectations and keep the focus where it belongs—on learning. Honor the legacy. Raise the standard. Rise together.
Rams, it’s time to RISE UP & earn your reward!
This year, Rutherford is introducing PBIS Quarterly Incentives to recognize students who are making positive choices, showing up, working hard, and meeting school expectations.
At the end of each quarter, students who meet the requirements will earn an invitation to a special celebration—and we have some fun things planned!
🎬Quarter 1: Popcorn Premiere
🎮Quarter 2: Game On!
🍦Quarter 3: Scoops & Sunshine
❓Quarter 4: The Mystery Event… you’ll have to wait and see!
To earn an invitation, students must meet the attendance, academic, and behavior expectations shown on the flyer.
And here’s the best part: every student gets a fresh start after Quarter 1 and Quarter 2! If you don’t earn an invitation one quarter, you have another opportunity to RISE UP and earn your spot the next time.
Families, please help us encourage our Rams to start the year strong and make choices that will get them to the first celebration on Friday, October 23!
Good choices. Great rewards. Every quarter.
Make good choices. Earn your spot. RISE UP!
📸 Picture Day is coming to Rutherford!
Rams, come to school ready for your close-up! Picture Day photos will be used for yearbook portraits, so we want to make sure all of our students have the opportunity to be included in this year’s yearbook.
📅 Middle School: Monday, August 24
📅 High School: Monday & Tuesday, August 24 & 25
📚 Pictures will be taken during English classes.
Students should wear dress code-approved attire and come ready with a smile!
Parents and guardians, please help us spread the word and remind your student to be picture-ready on their scheduled day. Ordering information and additional details are included on the flyer.
Don’t miss out on the memories—we want ALL of our Rams represented in the yearbook!
Rams, come to school ready for your close-up! Picture Day photos will be used for yearbook portraits, so we want to make sure all of our students have the opportunity to be included in this year’s yearbook.
📅 Middle School: Monday, August 24
📅 High School: Monday & Tuesday, August 24 & 25
📚 Pictures will be taken during English classes.
Students should wear dress code-approved attire and come ready with a smile!
Parents and guardians, please help us spread the word and remind your student to be picture-ready on their scheduled day. Ordering information and additional details are included on the flyer.
Don’t miss out on the memories—we want ALL of our Rams represented in the yearbook!
The Rutherford Fire Academy is already off to a great start, thanks to the generosity of our community!
We'd like to extend a sincere thank you to Daniel Kenny, retired Fire Captain and owner of LMS Welding, for donating our new pump simulator. We also want to thank Shanen French of Lids for Kids for donating helmets for our students.
These generous contributions provide our students with valuable hands-on training and help prepare the next generation of firefighters and first responders. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who invest in the future of our students.
Thank you for helping our Fire Academy grow and for making a lasting impact on Rutherford!
We'd like to extend a sincere thank you to Daniel Kenny, retired Fire Captain and owner of LMS Welding, for donating our new pump simulator. We also want to thank Shanen French of Lids for Kids for donating helmets for our students.
These generous contributions provide our students with valuable hands-on training and help prepare the next generation of firefighters and first responders. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who invest in the future of our students.
Thank you for helping our Fire Academy grow and for making a lasting impact on Rutherford!
A huge thank you to PanCare of Florida for sponsoring our very first Wellness Wednesday breakfast for the Rutherford faculty and staff!
We also want to thank Drew Hild from PanCare for sharing valuable information with our team and Waffle Shoppe for the wonderful breakfast. We appreciate everyone who helped make our first Wellness Wednesday such a great success!
Investing in the health and well-being of our educators helps build a stronger school community, and we're grateful for community partners who make opportunities like this possible.
If your business or organization would like to sponsor a future Wellness Wednesday, we'd love to partner with you! Please contact our Wellness Support Coordinator, Jennifer Johnson, at Jennifer.Johnson@chsfl.org for more information.
We also want to thank Drew Hild from PanCare for sharing valuable information with our team and Waffle Shoppe for the wonderful breakfast. We appreciate everyone who helped make our first Wellness Wednesday such a great success!
Investing in the health and well-being of our educators helps build a stronger school community, and we're grateful for community partners who make opportunities like this possible.
If your business or organization would like to sponsor a future Wellness Wednesday, we'd love to partner with you! Please contact our Wellness Support Coordinator, Jennifer Johnson, at Jennifer.Johnson@chsfl.org for more information.
Need a sports physical or school entry exam before school starts? We've got you covered!
The PanCare team will be at Rutherford Orientation on Tuesday, August 4 providing FREE sports physicals, optional EKGs, and school entry exams.
🏈 Walk-ins are welcome during both orientation sessions (as space and time allow).
Can't make it during orientation? Appointments are also available from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Reserve your spot here: https://signup.com/go/vZWytcS
Don't miss this great opportunity to get your student's required physical completed at no cost before the school year begins!
The PanCare team will be at Rutherford Orientation on Tuesday, August 4 providing FREE sports physicals, optional EKGs, and school entry exams.
🏈 Walk-ins are welcome during both orientation sessions (as space and time allow).
Can't make it during orientation? Appointments are also available from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Reserve your spot here: https://signup.com/go/vZWytcS
Don't miss this great opportunity to get your student's required physical completed at no cost before the school year begins!
Attention Rams! Don't forget to attend our Back-to-School Orientation & Resource Fair this Tuesday, August 4 at either 9:30am or 5:30pm. Stop by the Rutherford Gym, shop for spirit shirts, connect with community resources, find out new ways to get involved on campus and more! We hope to see everyone there!
📣 Spanish-Language Family Orientation – August 3
Rutherford Community Partnership School will host a special orientation for our Spanish-speaking families on Monday, August 3, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Rutherford Cafeteria.
Families will receive important information in Spanish about our school, graduation requirements, academic expectations, programs, and the many opportunities available to Rutherford students. A light meal will also be provided.
If you know a Rutherford family who would benefit from this event, please share this post with them. We look forward to welcoming everyone on August 3!
Rutherford Community Partnership School will host a special orientation for our Spanish-speaking families on Monday, August 3, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Rutherford Cafeteria.
Families will receive important information in Spanish about our school, graduation requirements, academic expectations, programs, and the many opportunities available to Rutherford students. A light meal will also be provided.
If you know a Rutherford family who would benefit from this event, please share this post with them. We look forward to welcoming everyone on August 3!
📚 Back-to-School Reminder: Dress Code Information
As we get ready for an exciting new school year, here's a reminder that Rutherford will continue following the Bay District Schools dress code, which is the same as last year.
Please take a few minutes to review the attached dress code flyer and the Frequently Asked Questions before the first day of school. We hope the FAQ helps answer many of the questions families have as they prepare for the new school year.
Thank you for helping our students start the year ready to learn. We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 🐏💛🖤
As we get ready for an exciting new school year, here's a reminder that Rutherford will continue following the Bay District Schools dress code, which is the same as last year.
Please take a few minutes to review the attached dress code flyer and the Frequently Asked Questions before the first day of school. We hope the FAQ helps answer many of the questions families have as they prepare for the new school year.
Thank you for helping our students start the year ready to learn. We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 🐏💛🖤
Student Parking passes are on sale now, and will be available to pick up at Orientation on August 4. You must bring your Driver's License, Proof of Vehicle Insurance, Vehicle Registration & proof of online payment in order to get your pass. Pay online at: https://osp.osmsinc.com/Bay/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=CE036-214
Need to order spirit shirts for school? Click the link below to order dress code approved spirit shirts for only $15. Pay online and pick up at Orientation on August 4th. All proceeds go to Rutherford Student Government. Thank you for your support!
https://osp.osmsinc.com/Bay/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=CE036
https://osp.osmsinc.com/Bay/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=CE036
🎶 RHS BAND CAMP IS COMING UP — SAVE THE DATES! 🎶
Band camp will be here before we know it, and we’re excited to get started on an amazing season with The Pride of RHS! Please mark your calendars now for our required July band camp dates:
📅 July 10 – Leadership, Rookies, Percussion/Winds/Auxiliary
📅 July 13–17 – Full Band Camp | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📅 July 20–24 – Full Band Camp | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎉 July 24 – Student Showcase at 4:30 PM
Please make attendance a priority as we prepare for the season together. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the field! 💛🖤 If you haven't already, PLEASE make sure to sign up for band at this link: 🔗👉 https://forms.gle/CQvAdPUJMtNGoaB39
#RHSPrideBand #BandCamp #SaveTheDates #MarchingBandSeason #RHSBand
Band camp will be here before we know it, and we’re excited to get started on an amazing season with The Pride of RHS! Please mark your calendars now for our required July band camp dates:
📅 July 10 – Leadership, Rookies, Percussion/Winds/Auxiliary
📅 July 13–17 – Full Band Camp | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📅 July 20–24 – Full Band Camp | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎉 July 24 – Student Showcase at 4:30 PM
Please make attendance a priority as we prepare for the season together. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the field! 💛🖤 If you haven't already, PLEASE make sure to sign up for band at this link: 🔗👉 https://forms.gle/CQvAdPUJMtNGoaB39
#RHSPrideBand #BandCamp #SaveTheDates #MarchingBandSeason #RHSBand
🎺 Join The Pride! 🥁 https://forms.gle/CQvAdPUJMtNGoaB39
Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself?
RHS The Pride is a legendary marching band known for its BIG sound, unforgettable performances, and even bigger hearts. Whether you’re an experienced musician or have never played a note, there’s a place for you in The Pride!
🎶 Learn to play an instrument
🏳️ Join our award-winning Color Guard
🤝 Make lifelong friends
🎵 Perform at football games, parades, and special events
💜Become part of a family that supports, encourages, and celebrates one another
No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Ready to make memories, build confidence, and be part of something amazing?
📱 Scan the QR Code or click the link to sign up today! 🔗👉 https://forms.gle/CQvAdPUJMtNGoaB39
Come discover why generations of students have proudly called themselves members of The Pride!
#RHSPride #JoinThePride #MarchingBand #ColorGuard #BandFamily #BigSoundsBiggerHearts
