Happy Friday, Titan Nation! 💜
This week we're kicking off our new Friday Faces series by introducing two of our wonderful new members of our team here at Ruthven-Ayrshire.
Meet Doreen McCrae-Sands, our new MS Math & HS Business teacher! Doreen was drawn to education for the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on children's lives ... there's nothing she finds more rewarding than watching a student finally grasp a tough concept. What made R-A the right fit? Our small school, friendly environment, and the interview team she met along the way. Fun fact: Doreen loves to travel and meet new people!
And say hello to Andrea Kabrick, one of our new paraeducators! Andrea has loved reading and taking care of kids for as long as she can remember. She knew R-A was home the moment she met our kind and generous staff during her interview, and this year she can't wait to meet all the wonderful kids she'll help grow.
Please help us give Doreen and Andrea a warm Titan welcome! 💜🖤
#TitanNation
#FridayFaces
#WelcomeToTheTeam
#RuthvenAyrshire
This week we're kicking off our new Friday Faces series by introducing two of our wonderful new members of our team here at Ruthven-Ayrshire.
Meet Doreen McCrae-Sands, our new MS Math & HS Business teacher! Doreen was drawn to education for the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on children's lives ... there's nothing she finds more rewarding than watching a student finally grasp a tough concept. What made R-A the right fit? Our small school, friendly environment, and the interview team she met along the way. Fun fact: Doreen loves to travel and meet new people!
And say hello to Andrea Kabrick, one of our new paraeducators! Andrea has loved reading and taking care of kids for as long as she can remember. She knew R-A was home the moment she met our kind and generous staff during her interview, and this year she can't wait to meet all the wonderful kids she'll help grow.
Please help us give Doreen and Andrea a warm Titan welcome! 💜🖤
#TitanNation
#FridayFaces
#WelcomeToTheTeam
#RuthvenAyrshire
Our youngest Titans are climbing. 💜
On Tuesday, we shared what our teachers chose to believe in ... and now we'd like to share one of the very first places that belief showed up: our youngest readers.
Our first graders finished the year with a reading median of 76, above the national median of 72. Our kindergartners reached 64, right at the national norm. And one class tells the story best. The Class of 2036 climbed from 7% meeting the reading benchmark in kindergarten to 80% by the end of second grade.
Our classes are small, so we trust the trend over time more than any single number, and the trend is up. Proficiency is a floor, not a finish line, so what we are proudest of is the growth.
More Titan growth to come. Stay tuned.
#RuthvenAyrshire
#RAelementary
#WeBelieved
#WeveGotThis
On Tuesday, we shared what our teachers chose to believe in ... and now we'd like to share one of the very first places that belief showed up: our youngest readers.
Our first graders finished the year with a reading median of 76, above the national median of 72. Our kindergartners reached 64, right at the national norm. And one class tells the story best. The Class of 2036 climbed from 7% meeting the reading benchmark in kindergarten to 80% by the end of second grade.
Our classes are small, so we trust the trend over time more than any single number, and the trend is up. Proficiency is a floor, not a finish line, so what we are proudest of is the growth.
More Titan growth to come. Stay tuned.
#RuthvenAyrshire
#RAelementary
#WeBelieved
#WeveGotThis
Back-to-school immunization clinic! PACHS will be in Emmetsburg on Wed., Aug. 12, 4:00-6:00 PM. No appointment needed. See the flyer for details!
Titan families and Ruthven-Ayrshire community members, it's almost time! 🎉 Our 2nd Annual R-A Back to School Bash & Open House is right around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you back for the new school year.
📅 Thursday, August 20 · 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ruthven-Ayrshire School
Come meet the teachers, tour the building, connect with area organizations, and enjoy an evening of food, games, and fun with your Titan family. Dinner's covered too — grab a Pork Producer meal for just $8.
While you're here, help us Pack the Bus with much-needed supplies for our classrooms and break room! Desired donations: items from teacher wish lists, snacks and drinks for staff lounge and classrooms, sanitizing wipes and spray, band-aids, cough drops, feminine products, baby wipes, pull-ups, reams of white copier paper, whiteboard markers, tape, etc
A few fun extras:
🎬 First 11 people to complete their passbook win a movie pass
💪 Join our membership drive to be entered for a in individual fitness center membership
🎯 Games, prizes, and activities all night long
A big thank you to R-A Parents of Titan Nation for once again co-hosting. We'll see you there and go Titans! 💜
📅 Thursday, August 20 · 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ruthven-Ayrshire School
Come meet the teachers, tour the building, connect with area organizations, and enjoy an evening of food, games, and fun with your Titan family. Dinner's covered too — grab a Pork Producer meal for just $8.
While you're here, help us Pack the Bus with much-needed supplies for our classrooms and break room! Desired donations: items from teacher wish lists, snacks and drinks for staff lounge and classrooms, sanitizing wipes and spray, band-aids, cough drops, feminine products, baby wipes, pull-ups, reams of white copier paper, whiteboard markers, tape, etc
A few fun extras:
🎬 First 11 people to complete their passbook win a movie pass
💪 Join our membership drive to be entered for a in individual fitness center membership
🎯 Games, prizes, and activities all night long
A big thank you to R-A Parents of Titan Nation for once again co-hosting. We'll see you there and go Titans! 💜
We Believed. 💜
Last year, one word went up in our building. BELIEVE. Hand lettered, taped to the wall, and walked past by our students and staff every single day.
On the back of the signs, our teachers had written what they chose to believe in... that every child wants to learn, that children are kind, funny, and capable humans, that Titans are worthy of love, support, and a first-class education, and that what we do matters.
Belief was the beginning. With that, we are kicking off R-A Spotlights, with the first series looking back at how our Titans grew in 25-26 and a look ahead to where we are headed next.
Stay tuned for the growth.
#RuthvenAyrshire
#RATitans
#WeBelieved
#WeveGotThis
Last year, one word went up in our building. BELIEVE. Hand lettered, taped to the wall, and walked past by our students and staff every single day.
On the back of the signs, our teachers had written what they chose to believe in... that every child wants to learn, that children are kind, funny, and capable humans, that Titans are worthy of love, support, and a first-class education, and that what we do matters.
Belief was the beginning. With that, we are kicking off R-A Spotlights, with the first series looking back at how our Titans grew in 25-26 and a look ahead to where we are headed next.
Stay tuned for the growth.
#RuthvenAyrshire
#RATitans
#WeBelieved
#WeveGotThis
🎉📚 New to Ruthven-Ayrshire? We'd love to welcome you to Titan Nation!💜🖤
🗓️ New Student Registration opens July 27!
Is your family or student new to the district? Now's the perfect time to get ready for an exciting school year! Whether you're enrolling in preschool, elementary, middle school, or high school, we're here to help make the process easy.
✨ Mark your calendar for July 27 and watch for more information on how to register.
We can't wait to welcome our newest Titans to the Ruthven-Ayrshire family! 💜🖤
#TitanNation #WelcomeTitans #BackToSchool #NewStudentRegistration
The Softball game scheduled for tonight at Kingsley-Pierson will start at 6:00pm due to weather forecast.
Start time for tonight’s baseball game at Marcus has been moved up by 1 hour and will now start at 4:00 due to weather forecast.
Titans play in the first round of Regional Softball at home where they will take on Harris-Lake Park on Monday, July 6 starting at 7 p.m.
Ticket links for regional softball contests are now live on Bound. Reminder this is a post-season event so activity passes will not be accepted. All fans will need to purchase a ticket. We plan to take tickets at the main gate and at the outfield gate.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2025-26/tickets
Ticket links for regional softball contests are now live on Bound. Reminder this is a post-season event so activity passes will not be accepted. All fans will need to purchase a ticket. We plan to take tickets at the main gate and at the outfield gate.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2025-26/tickets
Ruthven-Ayrshire is seeking a 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher to join our team. We're looking for an educator who is committed to strong Tier 1 instruction, whole-child development, and building a classroom culture where every student feels safe, known, and challenged to grow.
A valid Iowa teaching license with an elementary endorsement, or eligibility to obtain a conditional license, is required. Apply via TeachIowa or email PK-12 Principal Courtney N. Cook at ccook@gt.ratitans.org with a cover letter, resume, and references.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!
A valid Iowa teaching license with an elementary endorsement, or eligibility to obtain a conditional license, is required. Apply via TeachIowa or email PK-12 Principal Courtney N. Cook at ccook@gt.ratitans.org with a cover letter, resume, and references.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!
8th Grade Participation in High School Sports Q&A
Let by Todd Hough
July 9 at Graettinger Building Commons
Come and join us for an informational meeting on the newly passed legislation allowing 8th graders to participate in high school sports. Ask any questions or share any input you might have. The new law takes effect August 1st. Learn more about the new law with guidance from the IGHSAU/IHSAA https://bit.ly/3QqEXKs
Let by Todd Hough
July 9 at Graettinger Building Commons
Come and join us for an informational meeting on the newly passed legislation allowing 8th graders to participate in high school sports. Ask any questions or share any input you might have. The new law takes effect August 1st. Learn more about the new law with guidance from the IGHSAU/IHSAA https://bit.ly/3QqEXKs
There will be no High School Softball games Tuesday, June 30 at Hartley due to a scheduling error by HMS.
The following home JH games have earlier start times due to the expected heat:
Tuesday, June 30 vs N-F - 9:15 start
Wednesday, July 1 vs SC - 9:00 start
Tuesday, June 30 vs N-F - 9:15 start
Wednesday, July 1 vs SC - 9:00 start
Tonight's (June 22) Baseball Game at Emmetsburg is varsity only and will start at 7 p.m.
Tonight’s baseball game at West Bend Mallard (Gilmore City) will be varsity only starting at 6:30pm
Friday’s home baseball game vs NF will also be varsity only with a 6:00pm start time.
Friday’s home baseball game vs NF will also be varsity only with a 6:00pm start time.
Due to forecasted severe weather in the area, the TLC Junior High Conference Track Meet scheduled for May 15 in Lake City will have adjusted start times.
Field events will begin at 3:30 p.m., with running events to follow at 4:15 p.m.
Field events will begin at 3:30 p.m., with running events to follow at 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14th will be a High School Girls track meet at Spirit Lake added to our sports calendar
Dismissal for Spring Break is 12:30 p.m. Wed., April 1. Students return to class Tuesday, April 7.
Preschool Roundup is coming soon! Register anytime: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1moOqjUKRdMLdZIEQA-nqMi0hJqZiSJQZsc-LkZN0jKU/edit
GTRA activities director Todd Hough presented Head Girls Basketball coach, Lucas Hough, with the Mike Henderson District Coach of the Year Award for Northwest Iowa Class 1A District. This award is given by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Congratulations to Coach Lucas Hough!
