Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 and all the exciting paths ahead. At Rudyard, we’re proud of every decision, whether it’s college, career, military, or another opportunity. Each path is worth celebrating, and each student has a bright future ahead. Good Luck to all of our students!
Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 and all the exciting paths ahead. At Rudyard, we’re proud of every decision, whether it’s college, career, military, or another opportunity. Each path is worth celebrating, and each student has a bright future ahead. Good Luck to all of our students!
Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 and all the exciting paths ahead. At Rudyard, we’re proud of every decision, whether it’s college, career, military, or another opportunity. Each path is worth celebrating, and each student has a bright future ahead. Good Luck to all of our students!
Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 and all the exciting paths ahead. At Rudyard, we’re proud of every decision, whether it’s college, career, military, or another opportunity. Each path is worth celebrating, and each student has a bright future ahead. Good Luck to all of our students!
Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 and all the exciting paths ahead. At Rudyard, we’re proud of every decision, whether it’s college, career, military, or another opportunity. Each path is worth celebrating, and each student has a bright future ahead. Good Luck to all of our students!
Calling all students and families! We are officially inviting you to join us for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure across the pond. This isn't just a vacation—it's a chance to build confidence, gain a global perspective, and make memories that last a lifetime.
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Sharing out this great program, we have had students take part in before:
The Higher Orbits will be back at LSSU in June to host another Go For Launch! program for students who are going into grades 8-12 in the 2026-27 school year! This will be a two-day event held on June 16 and 17. Students will work directly with Astronaut Greg H. Johnson as well as former NASA International Space Station Astronaut Instructor and Higher Orbits Founder/CEO Michelle Lucas. Through this experience, students will develop a project and compete to have that project launched to the International Space Station.
Students and families can also go directly to the Event Webpage for information and registration links.
https://higherorbits.org/events/go-for-launch-sault-ste-marie-2/
Students explored how Pyret can be used for data science, analyzing thousands of real data points from MiWaterNet sensors. They were fully engaged while discovering just how powerful and user-friendly coding can be when working with real environmental data.
It was an incredible opportunity for our students to dive into coding using Pyret and use technology in a meaningful, real-world way. We’re so proud of their curiosity and enthusiasm!
We are very grateful for our community partners and the positive impact they make on our school community.
Rudyard Area Schools recently held its biennial Career Day, continuing a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1960s. The event provided students in grades 7–12 with the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, learn about different pathways after high school, and connect with professionals from across the region.
This year’s event featured a Career Expo in the high school gym, where more than 90 community volunteers generously donated their time to share information about their careers and industries. Students had the opportunity to speak directly with professionals, ask questions, and learn about the education, skills, and experiences needed for a wide range of careers, including drone operators, divers, electricians, boat captains, surveyors, lawyers, health care, law enforcement, and so much more!
Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of career-focused activities, including mock interviews, resume building, financial literacy lessons, trade apprenticeship exploration, and career planning sessions. These activities were designed to help students begin thinking about their future goals and the steps they can take to prepare for life after graduation.
Students also heard from keynote speaker Grace Howrigon, the Head Coach of the Lake Superior State Women's Basketball program, who shared insights about personal growth, career exploration, and the importance of being open to opportunities.
Career Day is an important part of Rudyard’s commitment to helping students connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities. Events like this help students discover new interests, learn about different career pathways, and understand the many options available to them after high school.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the more than 90 volunteers, businesses, organizations, and community members who helped make this event possible. Their willingness to share their experiences and guidance with our students made a lasting impact.
We are grateful for the continued support of our community as we work together to help students prepare for successful futures.
Rudyard students had an exciting day of learning and creativity as several groups of junior and senior high students participated in regional STEM and Fine Arts events across the region!
A group of 7th and 8th grade students from our Junior High STEM program traveled to Gaylord to compete in the Square One Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge. The program, led by Mr. Kirschner and Mr. Arbic, gives students the opportunity to design and build underwater remotely operated vehicles while developing skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem solving. The competition brings together schools from across the region to test their designs in a real world challenge environment.
At the same time, Rudyard students were also well represented at EUP Fine Arts Day. Under the direction of Ms. Michelle Benson, a group of art students spent the day exploring a variety of artistic mediums while collaborating with students from schools across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The event provided students with the opportunity to learn new techniques and share their creativity with peers who share a passion for the arts.
Another group of Rudyard musicians participated in the EUP Honors Band program, now in its second year. The program brings together talented high school musicians from across the EUP to rehearse and perform under the leadership of a guest conductor. The day concluded with a community performance at the Lake Superior State University Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie. This year the program expanded to include a second honors band made up of 7th and 8th grade students, giving even more young musicians the chance to take part in this outstanding musical experience.
Days like this highlight the many opportunities available to Rudyard students, whether they are exploring engineering and technology or expressing themselves through the fine arts. We are proud of the students who represented our school and grateful to the teachers who help make these experiences possible.
