March 23, 2023

Child ID Kits Distribution

Act 180 of the Child ID Law (2002) requires school districts to make Child ID kits available to parents. We have received a shipment of Child ID kits for our students. These are inkless, at-home kits parents/guardians can use to take their child’s fingerprints and store them safely at home. While there is no obligation for you to proceed with taking and storing your child’s fingerprints, doing so allows you to have your child’s vital information, fingerprints, and DNA in a safe place should you ever need it. Child ID kits are taken and stored at home and should only be given to law enforcement in case of an emergency.

On Thursday, March 30th, a kit will be sent home with your child. Students will be directed to give their kits to their parents/guardians. However, if your child forgets to give you the kit, please ask for it. The Child ID kits have been made available to us through a partnership with the SC Attorney General’s Office, SC Department of Education, Duke Energy, and Dominion Energy.


Accepting Power In Changing Donations

Did you know that 1 in 4 women struggled to purchase menstrual cycle products within the past year due to a lack of income? The National Honor Society is collecting menstrual cycle supply items to donate to Power in Changing, the diaper bank of the Midlands. You may drop off donations through March 31st at stations located in the Front Office, Media Center, Room S104, or Room S204. Our donation wish list includes pads, tampons, liners, and baby products (i.e. diapers, wipes, and formula).


Powder Puff Football Players Needed


Celebrating SEL Week

March 10th was spectacular. Cavaliers celebrated SEL Day with station rotations and games. Thanks to RNE SEW Lead Teacher Ms. Rogers, and Richland Two’s MTSS Interventions Mrs. Black, Mrs. Moore, and Ms. Gardner.


March 22, 2023

School Begins at 8:50 AM TODAY!!!


CavPlex Takes SIPA By Storm

CavPlex attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA) Convention. Students attended educational sessions and competed against students from all over the south. CavPlex students showed they are committed to journalism and took home the following on-site contests accolades.

  • 1st Place Anchor: Lillian Mirosavich Given a packet of articles, Lillian had one hour to write a broadcast script and deliver it in front of the judges.
  • Best News Package: Delaney Peck and Everett Joyner Broadcast teams were given a prompt, half a day to film, and three hours to edit.
  • Best Videography: Erin Peters and Annabelle Jones also competed in the broadcast on-site contest.

In addition to the on-site awards, RNE-TV Live was named Best in Show, won 1st place in every Writing Broadcast category, and received an All-Southern rating, the highest possible rating for publication. The Psyche literary magazine and the Archive yearbook were awarded Superior and Excellent ratings, respectively. Congratulations also go to Laila Pierce, who was elected as the SIPA Vice President for the 2023-2024 year. To view all the 1st place Writing Broadcast awards and many others, please click the image above or click HERE.


Seniors ONLY – Boys & Girls Club Hiring

The Boys and Girls Club Hiring event that was scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 23rd during both lunches. Yes, that is tomorrow so dress to impress. If you have questions or need interviewing or resume assistance, please stop by Mr. Sumter’s room (E110).


Don’t Miss PCA’s Spring Musical


Seniors, Media Fines Due March 31st

Please stop by the Media Center to see if you have any media fines. Until March 31st Seniors can pay their book FINES in the Library. After March 31st all Media Center fines must be paid in the Fees Office (A106). See Mrs. Brown in the Media Center if you have any questions. Please note, ALL fines, including Media Center fines, must be paid before you are cleared to participate in graduation. So please stop by the Media Center TODAY to check your status!


March 21, 2023

This Week @ CAV Nation


Mock Trial Team at Regional Competition

The RNE Mock Trial team participated and excelled at the South Carolina Bar High School Mock Trial competition. Our Mock Trial team was one of 35 teams to participate in three rounds of this competition. In Round 1, RNE competed against Dreher with Takaylah Terry receiving the Most Effective Witness award. They won Round 2 against Trinity Collegiate. Maricelly McDonald received the Most Effective Attorney award and Isabella Wilson received the Most Effective Witness award. At the end of Round 3 against Dutch Fork, Caroline Brandes won the Most Effective Attorney award. The team also received the Professionalism and Civility Award for the Columbia Region. 


Welcome, Coach Ruff!!!


NO LATE START, Wednesday, March 22nd


March 19, 2023

$500 BigSun Athletic Scholarships

Deadline: June 19, 2023 Amount of Award: $500.00

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to deserving student-athletes, regardless of which sport they play or what their capacity in that sport is. The successful applicant will be a high school senior currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. For more information or to apply, click on the image to visit the BigSun website.


Earn Your CCR Status

For more information see Mr. Sumter in E110 or email him at msumter@richland2.org.


Support For the Love of Justice

Join this 5K Run/Walk Challenge and run in the memory of RNE graduate and 1st LT Justice R. Steward, a fallen US Marine Corps Officer. Because she tragically lost her life while on a run, we are running for her. Every time our feet hit the pavement, it is symbolic of a heartbeat, bringing life into the memories that 1st LT Stewart left behind to share with the world. Deadline to register is midnight March 25, 2023.


March 18, 2022

$500 Skylark Prize, Deadline in 2 Weeks

Offered in memory of Mr. John Bennet, the $500 Skylark Prize is accepting poems written by a student enrolled in any SC high school English program (English I to English 4 or for English electives). The poem cannot exceed 32 lines, counting the title and all blank lines. Submissions are only accepted through postal mail and must be postmarked by April 1st. If you have questions, contact Ed Gold at edsgold@aol.com, using “Skylark Contest” in the subject line.