Share the Sun Fund deadline approaching

The deadline to submit applications to EDF Renewables' Share the Sun Fund is coming fast. Applications are due May 31st. EDF, of Ridge View Solar, is distributing $20,000 to community organizations and initiatives. A local committee will determine how the funds are distributed, based on the applications received.

You can find more information about the program on the project website by clicking this link - Community Engagement - Ridge View Solar ( https://www.ridgeviewsolar.com/community-engagement/ ) – and clicking on the ‘Share the Sun’ tab. The fund criteria, guide and application form are on the website.

The application itself can be found here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jubFNHSz_keR2g49Y4eS-w9SRyNgjRZPl9QrYEVKAWhUQ0JaMVRNWUk0S0NKRTZNOElJNUFFVkRMTy4u

If any groups require any assistance to fill out the form or have any questions, they can contact EDF's team at newyorksolar@edf-re.com or 1-833-333-7369.

Budget vote results

 

Roy-Hart Memorial Day weekend

Due to unused emergency and snow days for the 2022-23 school year, school will not be in session on Friday, May 26th - Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the long four day weekend as we prepare to finish the school year strong!

Sewer district hearing

The Royalton Town Board will hold a second public hearing Monday on the proposed Gasport Sewer District No. 1 Disinfection Project, due to an increase in the projected cost of the work.

https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/town-of-royalton-to-hold-additional-public-hearing-for-sewer-project/article_0979833e-d4bb-11ed-aefa-0b32710972c4.html

Rosselli steps down at Oklahoma

 Roy-Hart Olympic wrestler Lou Rosselli has stepped down as Oklahoma's wrestling coach:


https://www.lockportjournal.com/sports/roy-hart-alum-lou-rosselli-resigns-as-oklahoma-wrestling-coach/article_f9ff63f6-2df7-5d4f-99b1-412c1a98e52a.html

Easter egg hunt 2023

 

Gasport Lions Club

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The countdown continues Thursday, Friday, and then the DAY is SATURDAY 4/8 @ 11AM! At VETS Park, Gasport, N.Y..

We'll have 3 age groups 5 & under, 6 to 8, and 9 & UP.

The end of an era: Standish-Jones changing ownership

From the Standish-Jones Facebook page:

We would like to thank all of our customers who have stuck with us through thick and thin. The time has come for a change. Beginning Monday, April 17th, Standish-Jones Building Supply will become Stockham Lumber. The store will be closed Wednesday, April 12 through Sunday, April 16 for the changeover. We hope you support this new business as you have always supported us. And if you miss us too much, please come visit our Lockport store, Spalding Ace Hardware, where we will be glad to help you with all your hardware needs. Thank you for shopping with us for 37 years. It has been a pleasure to serve you!

Pre-K registration ends Monday

 

Ag educator needed

A full-time Middle School Agriculture Technology teacher is needed beginning September 1, 2023 at Royalton-Hartland CSD. The successful candidate will join our award-winning Ag. Education team at Roy-Hart.

RH is seeking a candidate to develop and implement a creative curriculum and instruction at the middle school level to bridge the gap between elementary and high school Agriculture and STEAM/Tech. programs.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023

Apply Here:  https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=3300039847&COMPANY_ID=00005387&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000001%26COMPANY_ID%3D00005387%26REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID%3DMA001379%26fbclid%3DIwAR0q5SFQS9jgOsGqlDVwb1dsqyp3baR9LJqvybKlGD_SFtz_C0R2dQ8eBwk

Any questions, please email RHCSD Superintendent Jill Heck - jheck@royhart.org

Hurtgam celebrates 50 years

Last week, the Town of Hartland celebrated Highway Superintendent Keith Hurtgam who has been with the town for 50 years! 40 years as our Elected Highway Superintendent. What a Milestone. Congratulations Keith!

Hartland pancake breakfast

 

ES science fair

The Elementary Science Fair is running from 6:00-7:30 on Wednesday night, March 22nd,

Parents and the community can stop by to see the projects at this time.

Awards will take place at 7:30 in the ES aud.

Solid Rock spaghetti dinner

 

LCTV show about Roy-Hart

Here's the episode of LCTV's Community Forum filmed last week that highlights all the awesome things happening in the environmental sciences and agriculture at Roy-Hart. We are blessed to have Susan, Matt, and Mike providing opportunities to kids in our school district! 

https://trms.lctv.net/CablecastPublicSite/show/9281?site=1

Sweeney is recognized by NYFB

Today New York Farm Bureau announced the Golden Owl Award winners - agricultural educators who devote countless hours, and often their own resources, to positively impact the lives of students. Among them is Matthew Sweeney of Royalton-Hartland School District. He's such an asset to our school and community!

Roy-Hart on LCTV

 

This past week members of Royalton-Hartland FFA and Green Teams were interviewed on LCTV. The students did a wonderful job explaining and showcasing our RHCSD agricultural education program.

This segment will air from April 13 - 26, 2023 on LCTV 1301 on Spectrum or OnDemand on LCTV website: www.lctv.net

A new principal at the Elementary School

The Royalton-Hartland school board has appointed a new elementary school principal, longtime teacher Daniel Mault https://news.yahoo.com/daniel-mault-principal-royalton-hartland-035900957.html

Northern Light open house

 

Grandma's Attic

 

Taxes at Roy-Hart

Property owners in the Royalton-Hartland school district may see a zero increase in the 2023-2024 school tax levy, and a modest reduction in their tax bills https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/roy-hart-eyes-a-flat-tax-levy-for-2023-24/article_eb9829ec-bc50-11ed-885a-87a7fbb52dc2.html