Mariah Livingston is earning dual credit through the RCHS teaching program. She is currently working in Mrs. Lathrop's room at the middle school learning how to design and present lessons. She plans to teach in a high school setting once certified.
Beginner's Construction students learned the importance of fit and finish by building cutting boards in class.
Senior Claire Steber is getting real-world experience working in a classroom for her dual credit class, Introduction to Teaching. She aspires to be an elementary teacher.
RCHS Weekly Bulletin of 5/12-5/18
Richland County High School is proud to announce the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award winners for April 2025. The "stripe" for the month is Tiger Strong.
Tiger Strong students are hard workers that do what is asked. They are someone you want in your class, in your program, and on your team. They are the anchors, the cornerstones, the foundation you want to build on. They demonstrate the positive aspects of being a Tiger!
Thank you to Color Your World for sponsoring our shirts this month, and as always, to Mrs. West, Mrs. Billington, Mrs. Kerr, and the RCHS Shirt Shop for making the shirts. This month's shirts are multi-colored for Autism Awareness month.
Front row (pictured L to R): Meadow Anderson, Ryan Phillips, Savannah Sensney, Kylie Prevo, Ella Lenear, Madison Farmer, Savannah Cycholl, Ryen Gray, Payton Richardson, and Natalie Zwilling.
Middle Row: Koy Stevens, Peyton Webber, Cailyn Wilson, Lacie Hinterscher, Oliver Fehrenbacher, Oliver Fehrenbacher, Carter Blank, Mariah Livingston, Ainsley Doris, Claire Steber, Miles Tompson, Chelsey Mick, Rachel Seessengood, Briley Wilson, and Gus Ginder.
Back Row: Ladsen Walston, Maddux Garrett, Blaze Kuhlig, Ethan Mehl, Elizabeth Bahl, Jazmyne Clore, Kadyn Cooley, Carsyn Ameter, Quinn Patterson, Addison Ridgely, and Max Summers.
Not pictured: Audry Runyon, Christina Hahn, Drake Koester, Kaden Sager, Kai Heath, Landon Burtin, Mckenna Snider, Ridge Davis, Riley Allen, and Ryan Kirby.
Additional Senior Awards were handed out on Thursday to senior recipients.
Raeleigh Rusk received the OCC Student Ambassador Scholarship. These recipients are leaders who are responsible for promoting unity and engagement among the OCC student body, recruiting prospective students; and promoting district- and campus-wide events, activities, and programs. They act as a valuable sources of information and liasons between students, staff, and faculty.
Claire Steber is the recipient of the Consolidated Grain & Barge Agriculture Scholarship.
(Not pictured) Katelyn Totten was the recipient of the Consolidated Grain & Barge General Scholarship.
RCHS Seniors planning to joining the military after graduation
Breanna Brown - Marines
Caden Julian - Marines
Brendan McCartney - Navy
Logan McDonald - Army National Guard
And Thomas Lea joining the Army National Guard, as a Junior, over the summer
There's a lot going on in May! Check out the RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 5/5-5/11 for all the things happening the next month.
Mr. Ellison's Intro to Construction class finished up their cutting board projects. Construction 1 & 2 classes wrapped up building a storage shed on site!
It was a great day for the Anatomy and Biomedical Science students at RCHS as they traveled to St. Louis University to attend a Forensic Autopsy led by one of the leading Forensic Pathologists in St. Louis County. After, students were able to participate in a hands-on pig heart dissection.
Summer EBT (aka SUN Bucks) is an Illinois Department of Human Services benefits program that provides families a $120 one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child. The benefits are intended for the household to buy groceries when school is not in session. Most income-eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. Please use the IDHS online screener to see if your child is eligible or if you need to apply: https://abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal/ebt-screener
S-EBT 2025 applications are due by August 13, 2025. For more information, please visit the IDHS Summer EBT page: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=163478. If you have any questions, call the Summer EBT Hotline at 1-833-621-0737 or use the Contact IDHS Form: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=131500&module=17&surveyid=1553.
The RCHS College & Career class appreciated the visit from Mr. Chris Simpson, the IECC Vice Chancellor of Business Operations and OCC President. Mr. Simpson shared his advice for creating strong cover letters and resumes, along with tips for a successful interview.
May Calendar Reminders: Friday, May 2nd - 11:10am Dismissal (no lunch served, no Pre-K), Wednesday, May 14th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Monday, May 26th - No School - Memorial Day , and Wednesday, May 28th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal - Last Day of Student Attendance.
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/28-5/4
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Costa Rica in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: April 28
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Rm. 004
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/kadj29g
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Matthew Powell
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/21-4/27
Mrs. Tyler's 6th grade science class visited RCHS to learn more about the Anatomage table with Mr. Powell.
SSG Duran, Paris Illinois National Guard, came in to present an MRE chopped with the culinary classes.
The College & Careers class conducted a Mock Career Fair as an end to their Career Exploration unit. We appreciate the students, faculty, staff, and administrators who took time to visit.
Mrs. West's culinary occupations class learned how to decorate sugar cookies with Lori Weitkamp.
