PROUD: People Respecting Our Unique Differences had their 5th Annual Assembly today. Students danced, sang, wrote original poetry and rapped. Then, Tony Becerra, one of the original Freedom Writers gave an inspiring speech about choosing who you will …
Dillon To, Sarah Johnson and Zoey Mauk greeted their fellow students this morning with live holiday music! Standing in front of the Teddy Roosevelt display extolling the virtue of service, our students demonstrated their generosity through service!
For several Roosevelt students, some wrenches, inner tubes and (elbow) grease were the formula for a perfect weekend. Members of the Rider Cyclers club spent Saturday refurbishing bicycles that will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Click the photo to read more about their effort.
More than 50 students became charter members of the Interact Club of Roosevelt High School. Interact Clubs are a part of Rotary International, open to youth ages 12 to 18 and are encouraged to complete two major projects per year: one to serve the community and one to develop international understanding. Click the photo to read more about our new club.
This Sunday afternoon December 15th, Simon Estes, fifteen TRHS choral students, and over 1000 other Iowa high school vocalists will be in concert to raise awareness and funds towards the fight against Malaria. The concert will take place …
The Science Bound career expo was held in the library this afternoon. Students displayed their plans for a career in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The event was attended by dignitaries from Iowa State University. Students who …
Earlier today, the all-time National Forensic League’s points record was broken by Roosevelt senior Lily Nellans! Lily (pictured at the 2013 National Speech & Debate Tournament) set the new national record during the Patriot Games Classic speech and debate tournament at George Mason University. Congratulations to Lily and Roosevelt coach Harry Strong.
Returning from the All-State Orchestra concert, Roosevelt’s honorees rang the victory bell on this cold morning! See pictures from the ringing at www.flickr.com/photos/gogerty
Roosevelt is very lucky to have such an active and wonderful PTA! Today the PTA sponsored a Holiday Staff Social with a wide variety of wonderful treats in the Library. Thank you for making the staff feel so appreciated!
Bridges to Harmony sang students to a safe holiday at the end of school today. Singing, “Waiting on the World to Change” through the hallways at the end of the day, students were sent on vacation with warm hearts and …
