Columbus County School District -

Our district Rigor Rebound Challenge isn’t about extra work. It’s about making the work we already do even better — and having some March Madness‑style fun along the way.

What does this challenge do?
1. It honors great teaching already happening across the district.
2. Invites teams to try one new move with rigor or engagement each week.
3. Gives us a reason to celebrate our progress together before Spring Break.

Teachers, coaches, leaders, and students — thank you for stepping onto the court with us.
Let’s enjoy the game and see how much we can grow in one month. 🏀

Wondering how schools move through the challenge... from Rankings → Sweet 12 → Elite 8 → Final 4 → Champion? 🏀

Here’s the game plan:
Week 1: Rankings based on lesson plans, student learning tasks and classroom walkthrough data.
Week 2: Sweet “12” – schools compete in pools with a focus on RIGOR.
Week 3: Elite 8 – competition focus shifts to ENGAGEMENT.
Week 4: Final 4 – schools must show BOTH rigor and engagement across classrooms.
Week 5: Championship game and celebrations before Spring Break.

Every task submitted and every walkthrough completed is a “possession” that can earn points.
Play hard, learn hard, have fun!

Here are your Rigor Rebound contenders!
From Bobcats and Lions to Vikings, Warriors, and Aggies, all 12 Columbus County Schools are on the bracket and ready to compete.
Learn more about the challenge by watching this video: https://youtu.be/hIjesUFyxpM
How to support your school this week:

1. Talk with students about what rigorous and engaging learning looks like.
2. Celebrate lessons where students are thinking deeply AND having fun.
3. Share your favorite moments using the hashtag #RigorReboundCCS.

Which mascot do you think will cut down the nets at the end of the challenge?

What are we really “rebounding” toward?
Rigor = tasks that push students to analyze, justify, create, and problem‑solve – not just recall.
Engagement = students talking, collaborating, making choices, and caring about the work.

During Rigor Rebound we’re asking:
1. Does the learning task cross the Rigor Divide?
2. Do we see multiple qualities of engagement in each lesson?

Every redesign, every walkthrough, every conversation is about giving students a more powerful learning experience — and having fun while we do it.

Comment below: Which do you want to grow more this month – rigor or engagement?

Week 1 = Rankings
This week we’re “seeding the bracket” for Rigor Rebound: March Madness Challenge.

Here’s what’s happening in every school:
1. Teachers submit current classroom tasks.
2. Leaders use our Powerful Task Rubric and Engagement tool to rate rigor and engagement.
3. Schools earn their initial ranking that will determine Sweet “12” pools for Week 2.

Think of Week 1 as film study before the big game — we’re learning where we are so we can grow together.
Cheer your school on as we build the bracket!

Tip Off Time, Columbus County!

This month we’re launching the Rigor Rebound: March Madness Challenge — a districtwide, bracket‑style competition focused on two big ideas: Rigor and Engagement in every classroom.

Watch our short intro video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/hIjesUFyxpM
Over the next five weeks, schools will redesign tasks, boost engagement, and climb the bracket on the road to Spring Break.

12 schools. 1 winner. A fun way to power student thinking all March long.
Stay tuned this week as we reveal how rankings, seeding, and points work!