No price increase for student breakfasts, lunch

The School Board approved in July Supt. Bob Chappell's recommendation to keep student breakfast and lunch prices the same for 2008-09 and expressed hope that it does not become necessary to increase prices mid-year. Ala carte and prices for adult meals increased.

In an effort to prevent price increases mid-year the cafeteria program is taking the following steps to boost participation: Reduce time spent by RCHS students in lines by renovating the serving area into a Panther Café with five stations for Pizza, grab-n-go subs, potato bar, salad bar, and hot lunch du jour;

Provide more lunch choices for RCES students at least two days a week;

Send by mail in August free/reduced lunch applications to all families.

"With the economy the way it is, families may be surprised to find out they are eligible for at least the reduced prices," said Chappell.

"The reduced price lunch is 40 cents and the application process is completely confidential. In the lunch line all students punch in a three-digit number whether they are on full pay, free or reduced lunch.

" Parents, when you get the free/reduced application in the mail, we urge you to fill out and return the application in the stamped envelope we provide," he said.

11th - Jr. Panther Volleyball practices start 5:30 p.m.

12th – School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. RCHS Band Room

18th - All Employees Report for Continental Breakfast and Convocation Meeting at RCHS 8:30 a.m., followed by Benefits Fair from approximately 10 – 11:30 a.m., Jr. Panther Soccer (Boys) practices start 4:30 p.m.
20th – Bus Drivers Meeting 5 p.m. Kindergarten Orientation 6:30 p.m., 8th Grade Orientation 7 p.m.
21st - Meet the Teacher Night 2-5 p.m., and 6-8 p.m.
25th - First Day of School; Office hours on days school is in session: SBO 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; School Offices 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

11th –22nd – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Band Camp

14th – 10 a.m., Varsity Golf vs. Madison County

15th - 4 p.m., Varsity Football - Scrimmage at Panther Stadium vs. Quantico High School

18th - 6:30 p.m., Varsity /JV Volleyball scrimmage vs. Spotswood High School

19th – 10 a.m., Varsity Golf at Clarke County?

20th – 6 p.m., Varsity/JV Volleyball home vs Eastern View HS

21st – 10 a.m., Varsity Golf vs Masassas Park

22nd – 6 p.m., Varsity/JV Volleyball at Warren County

23rd – 4 p.m., Varsity Football vs. Clear Spring High School; Marching Band performs at game

26th – 4 p.m., Varsity Golf at Strasburg

28th – 4 p.m., Varsity Golf vs. George Mason

29th - 7:30 p.m., Varsity Football at East Hardy High School .