Greetings RJR Families,
As the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year winds down, our RJR
campus is buzzing with activity. We’ve heard great reviews of last
week’s fall drama, “Anne Frank”, and look forward to next week’s fall
band concert on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Demon athletes continue to work hard as they represent our school
with determination and outstanding sportsmanship! Last Wednesday evening, we celebrated the induction of students into the National Honor Society, and congratulate these students for their achievement!
Many thanks go out to PTSA volunteer Jennifer Weldon for coordinating the recent practice SAT and follow-up SAT score review session which will take place on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. This is an important exercise in helping our students feel better prepared should they need to submit test scores to the colleges/universities to which they apply.
Working on a college campus, it is hard to miss the buzz of early college acceptances and preparation for next steps. For those of you with juniors and seniors, we can relate to the mixed emotions of joy, anticipation and a little anxiety as you make plans with your students to prepare for their lives after high school. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Student Services staff and volunteers for their hard work each day to ensure that our students have the resources they need to successfully navigate the college admissions process should that be part of their post-high school plan. If you have not done so, please take time to review the Student Services (Guidance) page within the RJR website ( There you will find a PDF of Nicole Beale’s senior parent meeting loaded with information on the ins and outs of the college admissions process, dates for college visits, resume samples, a step-by-step timeline for the senior year, scholarship information, and many other resources.
Good luck to our athletes competing in post-season competitions, and to all of our students as they strive to reach their goals in the classroom at the end of the first quarter! We are so proud of the hard work demonstrated by our students, faculty, staff and volunteers! What a great time to be a member of the RJR community!
Warmest regards,
Kate and Alan Ruley
PTSA President and 2nd VP
Film Screening at RJR
You are all invited to a screening ofSomething You Can Call Home,
a documentary by Rebecca Kenyon about homelessness in North Carolina.
Monday, October 27
4:00-5:45(Q & A with filmmaker to follow 75-minute documentary)
This film will be shown to select classes during the day. A community screening will be at 4 p.m. in the Black Box.
This film is being offered by RiverRun's Films with Class program as part of a fall film series at R.J. Reynolds on human rights and social justice. This particular screening will be open to the public. The filmmaker, Rebecca Kenyon, is coming from England to be with us. Here is a link to the trailer:
Visual and Performing Arts Featured at “Arts on Sunday”
R.J. Reynolds visual arts and performing groups will be at AFAS Sunday Arts on Trade on October 26 from 1-5 p.m. There will be various vendors in addition to our school groups. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume and participate in the costume contest for children, pets and adults. If you plan on spending the afternoon there, bring your own chairs. It should be a fun-filled event!
Fall Festival of Bands
The second annual Fall Festival of Bands will be held on October 28.
This year, we are featuring the advanced ensembles from DavieHigh School and WestForsythHigh School.
We hope to see everyone at this great night of music! The concert will begin at 7p.m. in Reynolds Auditorium.
Admission is $5 for an individual and $10 for a family.
Demon Shop
We have some new items -- sweatshirts and long sleeve T-shirts plus new dry-fit shirts and Nike, too!Come check them out!
Note to parents: Please email Karen Rice if you are interested in volunteering once a semester. It is a fun way to meet students, teachers and other parents!
Hunter Safety Interest Meeting
The Hunter Safety Team will have a brief interest meeting on Friday, October 24 after school at 4p.m. at the picnic tables in front of the cafeteria. We compete in shotgun, rifle, archery and orienteering events. If you have an interest in hunter safety and want to compete on our team, please come to the meeting. For more information, email or call Mr. Stephen Joyce at 336-399-2523 or .
Governor’s School Applications Due October 24
Attention sophomores and juniors: Applications for Governor’s School 2015 are due to Dr. Amy Williams in Student Services by the end of the school day on Friday, Oct. 24th. You may reach Dr. Williams by email if you have any remaining questions: .
Link Your Harris Teeter VIC Card to RJR
When you shop at Harris Teeter, you can earn money for RJR! Please link your VIC card by asking a cashier to use RJR’s VIC code: 4261. Your card must be re-linked EVERY YEAR!
Matt Gfeller Doughnut Run
The annual Matthew Gfeller Doughnut Run will be Saturday, November 15. Registration is open at:
When students register, they should select a “student at RJR”. The school with the highest representation, will receive athletic training supplies. There is no reason RJR shouldn’t have the highest student attendance in the race! Come join us!
SAT Scores-Back Review Session
Wednesday, November 5
7:00-8:00p.m.
R.J.ReynoldsHighSchoolMediaCenter
For those of you who took the free practice SAT sponsored by the Princeton Review, please remember that the SAT scores-back review session will be held in the media center on Wednesday, November 5 from 7:00-8:00p.m. If you are unable to attend this review session, your packet will be available in Student Services after November 5.
Your gift makes a difference….and every gift counts!
We Need Your Support! Keep Those Gifts Coming!
So far, we have received
$88,549.00 from 221 generous donors
toward our goal of $100,000!
We Need Your Support! Keep Those Gifts Coming!
To contribute:
Mailing address:RJR Legacy Fund
301 N. Hawthorne Road
Winston-Salem, NC27104
For questions, additional pledge cards/materials, please email us at:
Thank you!
Mickey and Tonu Kangur
Legacy Chairs
Oct. 27Golf at Individual States, Pinehurst, 9:00
Oct. 28/29FieldHockeyState Playoffs, Date/Time/Opponent TBD
Oct. 30JV Football vs. DavieCounty, 6:00
Oct. 31V Football at DavieCounty, 7:30
Nov. 1Cross Country at States, BeesonPark, 9:00
Save the Date for the Reynolds Mattress Sale
Reynolds will be hosting a mattress sale to benefit athletics on Saturday, November 22 in the gym. Be sure to tell your friends and
family. Each and every mattress purchased that day will benefit the student-athletes at RJR.