4-H Speech Contest Winner

The 4-H held their county-wide speech contest on Saturday, December 3.  Emily Holmes was named the Grand Champion for the county 5th Grade.  She is a student in Mrs. Williams' class.  We would like to give Emily a big CONGRATULATIONS for her accomplishment.

Music Program

The 4th and 5th grade choirs performed several musical numbers for the Christmas season during the program this past Thursday night. 










The 2nd and 3rd grade students performed the program "Christmas at the OK Corral".  Both groups did a fantastic job and the performances were done in front of a pack cafeteria.

 

Portland Community Foundation Grant

Ms. Bates' class received one of the Portland Community Foundation Grants again this year.  Ms. Bates has applied for and received this grant for several years.  She uses the money in her class to promote reading. 

Storyteller

The students listened to Mary Jo Huff, storyteller, during a program at school and later that night the parents were able to enjoy her storytelling at the Title I family meeting.

Veterans Day

The 4th and 5th Grade students at Clyde Riggs were honored to listen to local Veterans and recognize them for their service.

Local workers visit the First Grade

The first graders are learning about local community workers, so on Friday representatives from the Portland Police and Fire Departments and CEMC came to our school.  They discussed their jobs and showed off some of their equipment they use in their line work.

Wheels In Motion

The Portland Rotary Club came to school to present the first bike to a student for the 2011-2012 school year.  The student is chosen that shows positive areas of citizenship, academics (school work), reliability and helpfulness to others.  Paul Fuqua was the representative for the Portland Rotary Club.