Rapid City Alternative Academy – Daily Announcements
Rapid City Alternative Academy Daily Announcements
Thursday March 27, 2025
Blood Drive: It is blood drive time! On Friday, March 28th RCAA will be sponsoring a Vitalant blood drive. We need your help to reach our goal of 40 appointments. See Mr. Binder in Room 434 to sign up for an appointment, or get the link from your teacher. Please feel free to share this with friends and family. Anyone 16 years old can donate with a parent’s permission slip, and anyone 17+ can donate on their own.
BLOOD DRIVE LINK
RYLA: Are you a sophomore or junior looking for an incredible leadership experience? Apply for RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award)—a leadership camp at Camp Maranatha in Maxwell, NE! Sponsored by Rotary, this free camp helps students discover their leadership style, build confidence, and make lasting friendships. No prior leadership experience needed—just a willingness to grow! Apply at GreatPlainsRYLA.org (must use a computer, not a phone) by March 31st. If you have questions, see Mr. Binder in 434.
Juniors & Seniors: The 2025 Prom, “Gatsby Gala” will take place on Sat, April 5 from 7-11 pm at the Ice Arena at Monument Event Center. Tickets may be purchased in the Main Office now until Fri, Apr 5 @ 3:30. Advance ticket prices are $20 for individuals, $35 for a couple, OR $20 each at the door (Cash or Check only). Students may only purchase up to 2 tickets. Only Junior or Senior students from RCAS District may purchase tickets–be prepared to show your ID and provide information regarding guests when purchasing a ticket. If your guest is from out of the district, you must complete a permission form by Thurs, April 4 before tickets may be purchased. Guest must be from the age of Freshman status up to age 20. No backpacks or large bags are allowed. Must show IDs at this event. Please see Rhonda in the office to purchase tickets.
Attention! The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and South Dakota Broadcasters Association have partnered for a 9th year to give away $20,000 to one lucky South Dakota high school student! The winner will take home $10,000 and have the opportunity to donate the other $10,000 to their favorite school organization or charity. The sweepstakes starts on March 3 and ends April 30. Students can enter the contest by going to www.LessonLearnedSD.com and taking the Driving Style Quiz. After they complete the quiz, their name will be in the running, and a winner will be drawn May 1.
Call for ARTWORK: Are you a talented artist? We want to highlight you! Title VI is looking for artwork to be submitted and used during the Feathering Ceremony. Submission deadline is April 22nd, 2025. Please email your art to ira.takenalive@k12.sd.us. Please see Tana in the office for more information.
– Calling all performers! There are so many talented students here at RCAA and Lifeways is looking for those of you who would like to show off those talents on stage for the 11th annual Lifeways AMP event on March 29th at the Dahl Arts Center! Performances can be singing, dancing, gymnastics, cheerleading, rapping, being a DJ, reading poetry, playing an instrument… The list is endless! If this sounds like something you would like to do, please stop by the Lifeways office here at RCAA in room 421 for more information and to grab an application! Remember, taking a positive risk like this can be scary but is healthy :)
Applications for the Rapid City Youth City Council are now open and due by March 31. This city committee ensures that youth voices are represented and empowered in our community. Terms begin in June and run through the following May. RCAA currently has one representative on the council, Brody Gill. Learners interested in applying can do so online at www.rcycc.com. For more information or questions, please see Mr. Binder in Room 434.
Todays Lunch Options:
Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken & Veggie Eggroll, Sugar Snap Pea Veggie Blend, fortune cookie
Italian Combo & Pepperjack Cheese Sub Sandwich (Grab & Go)
Asian Chicken Salad + Breadstick (Grab & Go)
PB&J Uncrustable with Turkey Stick & Goldfish