Richland County High School

The RCHS Stripe of the Month for January was Positive Attitude. The students at RCHS will display a POSITIVE ATTITUDE in and out of the classroom, and on and off the field, court, pitch, diamond, etc. A shout out to First National Bank for sponsoring our STRIPES shirts. (left to right) Front Row: Cianna Wright, Jack Williams, Reese Lathrop, Cali Wingert, Tea Cline, Summer Downen, Selena Fuentes, Braylee Doan, Miles Coats, Andrew Smith Middle: Maggie Higgason, Bailey Snyder, Carly Houchin, Trinity Hoskins, Karlee Piercefield, Briley Kocher, Alyssa Michels, Olyvia Waltz, Cheyenne Hubbell, Dakota Anderson-Krome, Cade Erwin Back Row: Ethan Zuber, Aiden Gomez, Evan Irvin, Cameron White, Giuseppe Trupiano, Owen Kocher, James Daniel, Jashun McKinley, Larissa Spitz, Alex Nealis, Tristan Mitchell, Aidan McDowell, Evelyn Bogard, Rylan Hancock Not pictured: Darby Bissey, Chloe Armstrong, Ben Spitzner, Athena Spieth, and Claire Vaal

Bowling for the Kids 2023 is needing bowlers on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th. Five-member teams needed to support the Mentor Richland County program. See the flyer provided or the Mentor Richland County Facebook page.

🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for January 30-February 5, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates.

Good evening RCHS parents, guardians, and friends. Please take some time to complete the culture and climate survey. We value your opinion! https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/209336/p2024

The RCHS Student Council is hosting the Winter Dance on February 17th from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. $5 admission at the door for the semi-formal event.

🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for January 23-29, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates

Due to pending weather we have some changes for tomorrow night's LIC tournament (Tuesday, January 24th). Games have been moved up 1 hour and flip-flopped. Therefore, Casey-Westfield/Newton will start at 5pm and Olney/Lawrenceville will begin at 6:30.

🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for January 16-22, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates.

Freshman Orientation will be tonight, Wednesday, January 11, 2023. RCHS Administration and Student Services will host three informational sessions in the Richland County Performing Arts Center (RCPAC). The sessions will take place at the following times: 5:30 - 6:00 (Students with last names A-I) 6:00 - 6:30 (Students with last names J-R) 6:30 - 7:00 (Students with last names S-Z) All incoming freshmen will receive a folder of information regarding registration for the 2023-24 school year. Students and their parents/guardians will have the opportunity to explore the building and ask questions. JOIN US FOR DINNER! The Olney FFA Chapter will serve dinner from 5 to 8 p.m.

• TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 • Freshman Orientation Night will be held Wednesday, January 11 in the Richland County High School Performing Arts Center. The schedule per last name for the evening is as follows: Letters A - I • 5:30 - 6:00 pm Letters J - R • 6:00 - 6:30 pm Letters S - Z • 6:30 - 7:00 pm If you are unable to make your allotted time frame, please attend another session.

🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for January 9-15, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates.

TSgt Alexander and the Air Force put on an amazing event at Richland County High School in Olney last month! The Air Force event, “Born to Fly”, let the students experience an F35 flight simulator.

Freshman Orientation Night will be held Wednesday, January 11 in the Richland County High School Performing Arts Center. The schedule per last name for the evening is as follows: Letters A - I • 5:30 - 6:00 pm Letters J - R • 6:00 - 6:30 pm Letters S - Z • 6:30 - 7:00 pm If you are unable to make your allotted time frame, please attend another session.

🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for January 2-8, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates

Happy 2023 from RCHS! Classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 3rd. Please remind your students to charge their Chromebooks today so they are ready for tomorrow.

Check out the link below for the Mattoon Holiday Tournament on December 27-29th. Cheer on our Olney Tigers Girls Basketball team while you're cozy at home. https://www.youtube.com/@MHSGreenwaveTV/streams

Tigers JV/Varsity Girls Basketball in Fairfield will be televised by Wabash. The game will be on Wabash Catch TV cable, as well as on Facebook Live at the Catch TV Live Broadcasting channel. Facebook Live link: https://www.facebook.com/wabashcatchtv

SRO Ameter is overjoyed by the multitude of donations to the 3rd annual SRO Coat & Hoodie Collection Drive. The drive was held November 7th thru December 12th. Pictured are just some of the donations from the American Legion Riders Post #30, John Joyce's family, and the RCHS Holiday Week of Giving student donations. Over 500 items have been collected.

There will no longer be admittance to RCHS athletic events (basketball, wrestling, etc.) through the Ron Herrin Gym lobby. All RCHS visitors are asked to use the front main doors or the staff entrance when attending any sporting events. Parking is available on both lots with handicap-accessible options. Please refrain from parking on the west side of Ron Herrin Gym (Jefferson Street), this parking is for athletes and coaches only.

Richland County High School promoted respect as the STRIPE of the month for November. This month's recipients will show Respect to others...setting a standard for the members of our group. We understand that by being a member of the group, we represent RCHS as ambassadors and will strive to do nothing to disrespect our School, Teammates, Coaches, and ourselves. A shout-out to First National Bank for sponsoring this month's shirts. (from left to right) Front Row : Kaley Cornwell, Kylie Holdren, Chloe Prevo, Justice Osborn, Mahayla Clore, Riley Harrolle, Emma Meadows, Karlee Piercefield, Briley Kocher, and Callista Ridgely Middle Row: Trenton Payne, Isaiah Neal, Braelynn Brown, Brittany Miller, August Michels, Johnathon Dryden, Emeline Odgers, Nathaniel Angle, Colleen Steber, Madison Hicks, Carsyn Ameter, Sidnee Boldt, and Miles Coats Back Row: Owen Kocher, Zander Schrader, Tuff Troyer, Maddox Dorn, Abigail McMullen, Masen Garrett, Frank Little Jr., Davian Grimes, Kaylie Cline, Colby Redman, and Brayden Beard Students not pictured: Sydney Zuber, Michael Taylor, Claire Langley, Tatum David, Emma Wells, Kelysse Weiler, Collin Rennier, and JaShun McKinley