The RCCU #1 School Board approved the RCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony to be held on Sunday, May 17th at 3pm in Ron Herrin Gym. The community is welcome to attend, but will be asked to sit in the upper section of the bleachers on either side of the gym. Lower bleacher sections are reserved for the family of graduating seniors with a required ticket. Exit 1 doors (nearest Joe's Pizza) will open at 2:30 p.m.
Congratulations to the Richland County High School S.T.R.I.P.E.S. winners for May 2026. These students excel in one or more areas of achievement, including Service, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Excellence, and Self-Discipline.
1st row: (Pictured L to R) Gabe Volk, Carsyn Ameter, Carson Fox, Jakoby VanDyke, Jackson Ginder, Hailey Jackson, Briley Wilson, Delaney Nelson, Ella Fuson, Brooklyn Diel, Kaitlyn Kocher, Declyn Paddock and Carson Totten.
2nd row: Levi Bower, McKinzie Brake-Hubble, Korynn Snider, Abbiegail Ochs, Nora McClain, Kenley Farmer, Jael Senger, Alexis Reckling, Makaelah Leffler, Parker Shawver, Bailey Steele, Olyvia Waltz, and Presley Shock.
3rd row: Kaydin Simpson, Kolten Odenbach, William Roberson, Josh Ochs, Owen Buchanan, Guillermo Tartalo, Tyler Poland, Drey Denton, Payton Schoonover, Taylor Bloomer, Olivia Johnson, and Kayden Hannel.
Not pictured: Kelysse Weiler, Frank Robles, Dalton Weber, Brody Thomas, Seth Norwood, Kendra Hall, Savannah Cycholl, Case Simpson, Cassidy Brown, Dante Emers, Ladsen Walston, and Naleigha Harrison.
Thank you to the 2025-26 Sponsors for making their recognition possible: Blank's Insurance, Color Your World, Infiniti Strength & Performance, Joe's Pizza, State Farm, Citizen's National Bank of Albion - Olney Banking Center, Runyon Insurance Agency, Trust Bank, MAC Plastics, Illinois Gas Company, Walmart DC #6059, Rude Wealth Advisory, Fit by G, Prairie Farms, First National Bank in Olney, and the students and faculty of the RCHS Shirt Shop.
1st row: (Pictured L to R) Gabe Volk, Carsyn Ameter, Carson Fox, Jakoby VanDyke, Jackson Ginder, Hailey Jackson, Briley Wilson, Delaney Nelson, Ella Fuson, Brooklyn Diel, Kaitlyn Kocher, Declyn Paddock and Carson Totten.
2nd row: Levi Bower, McKinzie Brake-Hubble, Korynn Snider, Abbiegail Ochs, Nora McClain, Kenley Farmer, Jael Senger, Alexis Reckling, Makaelah Leffler, Parker Shawver, Bailey Steele, Olyvia Waltz, and Presley Shock.
3rd row: Kaydin Simpson, Kolten Odenbach, William Roberson, Josh Ochs, Owen Buchanan, Guillermo Tartalo, Tyler Poland, Drey Denton, Payton Schoonover, Taylor Bloomer, Olivia Johnson, and Kayden Hannel.
Not pictured: Kelysse Weiler, Frank Robles, Dalton Weber, Brody Thomas, Seth Norwood, Kendra Hall, Savannah Cycholl, Case Simpson, Cassidy Brown, Dante Emers, Ladsen Walston, and Naleigha Harrison.
Thank you to the 2025-26 Sponsors for making their recognition possible: Blank's Insurance, Color Your World, Infiniti Strength & Performance, Joe's Pizza, State Farm, Citizen's National Bank of Albion - Olney Banking Center, Runyon Insurance Agency, Trust Bank, MAC Plastics, Illinois Gas Company, Walmart DC #6059, Rude Wealth Advisory, Fit by G, Prairie Farms, First National Bank in Olney, and the students and faculty of the RCHS Shirt Shop.
RCCU #1 Administrators served breakfast to all staff at our end of year service awards and celebration!
RCCU #1 Administrators served breakfast to all staff at our end of year service awards and celebration!
2026 ERFAE Teacher of the Year Awards! Congratulations to Kristin Flanagan, Melinda Smith and Paula West! Thank you ERFAE Members, Janilyn Travis and Ladi Phillips, for presenting to our teachers!
Congratulations to our 2026 RCCU #1 Retirees! Thank you for your service to education! Kristin Flanagan - RCMS Teacher, Margaret Hahn - RCES Asst. Principal, Charissa Burgener - RCHS Teacher, Gary Cummins - Bus Driver, Larry Brian - Bus Driver, Rob Kirby - RCHS Teacher, Cheryl Wall - RCHS Nurse. Not Pictured: Marty Overton - RCMS Head Custodian (35 years), Brenda Dunahee - Bus Aide, Janet Kuhlig - Bus Driver.
RCCU #1 would like to recognize our staff that have reached their 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, and 5 years of service milestone in 2026. Thank you for your continuous dedication to our schools, students and community!
Community Workshop students have been serving at The Masters Hands throughout the school year.
Mrs. Hentons Intro to Family and Consumer Sciences class made patchwork pillows as part of their sewing unit. A special thank you to Belinda Henton for sharing her sewing and quilting expertise with us!
Mr. Ryden’s Film class, Mrs. Hinckley’s Speech class, and Mrs. Ginder’s Drama class work together on an end-of-the-year PSA project.
A huge thank you to the following organizations and businesses for welcoming our RCHS College & Careers students as volunteers over the past few weeks: Richland County Elementary School, Paws & Claws, Master's Hands, Riley Dial, Fox River Apartments, Christian Church of Olney, Small Blessings, and The Nest.
These opportunities provide our students with valuable first-hand experience in developing employability skills. We are so grateful for community partners who invest their time and support into helping our students grow both personally and professionally. Thank you for making a difference in their future!
These opportunities provide our students with valuable first-hand experience in developing employability skills. We are so grateful for community partners who invest their time and support into helping our students grow both personally and professionally. Thank you for making a difference in their future!
RCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Livestream on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/9AKIolFI-Fw
Due to a State issue regarding ACT test scores, ACT has informed the Richland County School District and schools throughout the state, they have discovered a need to reissue scores for students who took the online test this spring during school-day testing.
Students who took the ACT online during the school day this spring will lose access to their scores on Wednesday, May 13. ACT indicates that:
Scores will be available again no later than June 2.
Composite scores and section scores will remain the same OR go up slightly based on your individual performance. Your scores will NOT be lower than what was previously released.
ACT will post revised scores to you and your parent or guardian via MyACT (if you have an account) and to your school and/or district and any college or scholarship agency you chose as a recipient of your scores.
If you opted not to create a MyACT account, you may want to contact ACT directly at 319.337.1313 for more information about next steps.
If you sent scores to colleges or scholarship agencies outside of the ACT score distribution process, you will need to resend those after you have received your revised scores.
Sincerely,
Jeff Thompson
RCHS Principal
Students who took the ACT online during the school day this spring will lose access to their scores on Wednesday, May 13. ACT indicates that:
Scores will be available again no later than June 2.
Composite scores and section scores will remain the same OR go up slightly based on your individual performance. Your scores will NOT be lower than what was previously released.
ACT will post revised scores to you and your parent or guardian via MyACT (if you have an account) and to your school and/or district and any college or scholarship agency you chose as a recipient of your scores.
If you opted not to create a MyACT account, you may want to contact ACT directly at 319.337.1313 for more information about next steps.
If you sent scores to colleges or scholarship agencies outside of the ACT score distribution process, you will need to resend those after you have received your revised scores.
Sincerely,
Jeff Thompson
RCHS Principal
A sincere thank you to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges for hosting College Knowledge Week for the RCHS College & Careers class!
We are especially grateful to Academic Advisors Jodi Schneider and Amanda Nelson, Financial Aid Specialist Taryn Bunting, and Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach Curtis Miller for taking the time to guide our students through the college enrollment process and answer their questions.
We also greatly appreciated the tour of the Terry Bruce West Richland Center and the opportunity for students to explore the many Career and Technical Education programs available. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them prepare for their future pathways!
We are especially grateful to Academic Advisors Jodi Schneider and Amanda Nelson, Financial Aid Specialist Taryn Bunting, and Director of Enrollment and Community Outreach Curtis Miller for taking the time to guide our students through the college enrollment process and answer their questions.
We also greatly appreciated the tour of the Terry Bruce West Richland Center and the opportunity for students to explore the many Career and Technical Education programs available. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them prepare for their future pathways!
Attention RCHS Seniors:
The Class of 2026 will gather together for a Senior Sunset on Monday by 7:45 p.m. This event is for RCHS Seniors only.
The Class of 2026 will gather together for a Senior Sunset on Monday by 7:45 p.m. This event is for RCHS Seniors only.
The Fashion Merchandising class at RCHS was allowed to decorate the windows at Cinderella's Threads. The class learned so much and gained valuable knowledge in design, time use, and marketing. A huge thank you to Cinderella's threads! The team's description of each window is as follows.
Macee Morris, Kylie Prevo and Alexis Rusk decorate their "Under the Lights" window to get ready to dance the night away under a canopy of shimmering lights! Our “Under the Lights” prom theme promises an evening of enchantment, where every moment sparkles brighter than the stars. Imagine a magical ambiance, soft glow, and the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.
Brooklyn Diel, Ella Fuson, and Khloe Thomason decorated their "Petals and Promises" window to capture a dreamy spring romance with a pink, boho beach vibe. Flowing gowns are surrounded by a soft spring bridesmaid party and a relaxed, coastal-inspired groom's party. With airy florals, pampas grass, and sun-kissed details, the display feels effortlessly romantic and beautifully free-spirited.
Macee Morris, Kylie Prevo and Alexis Rusk decorate their "Under the Lights" window to get ready to dance the night away under a canopy of shimmering lights! Our “Under the Lights” prom theme promises an evening of enchantment, where every moment sparkles brighter than the stars. Imagine a magical ambiance, soft glow, and the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.
Brooklyn Diel, Ella Fuson, and Khloe Thomason decorated their "Petals and Promises" window to capture a dreamy spring romance with a pink, boho beach vibe. Flowing gowns are surrounded by a soft spring bridesmaid party and a relaxed, coastal-inspired groom's party. With airy florals, pampas grass, and sun-kissed details, the display feels effortlessly romantic and beautifully free-spirited.
The RCHS JROTC Raiders team battled against Charleston during last week's competition but everyone came together for a picture afterward.
Mr. Kirby's Spanish classes are making pinatas again!!!!
Reminder - Friday, May 1st - 11:10am Dismissal (no lunch served, no Pre-K), and Wednesday, May 20th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal - Last Day of Student Attendance. Thank you for a great school year!
Mrs. Kerr's Culinary Occupations classes held a Cupcake Wars contest. Students were to create a theme for their display and cupcake design. The winners for 3rd Block were: "Blooming into a New Chapter" by Kennedy Knox, Alana Cook, & Payton Hash. The winners for 4th block were: "Under the Sweet Sea" by Naleigha Harrison, Lillynn Spencer, & Cameryn Buckley.
