The updated Weekly Bulletin has a few corrections: The Marching Band Parent Meeting for tonight is at 6 (not 5). The Fairfield baseball game tonight will be played at Musgrove on the senior field, not at OCC.
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/30-4/6
Ms. Mueller's classes get busy in the spring. Three Vet Science students are busy caring for the chicks they are raising in the animal science lab. Intro to Ag students work on leadership, team building, and effective communication skills through multiple activities.
Mr. Powell’s Anatomy & Physiology students are dissecting rats this week.
Reminder: Students district-wide will be released at 2 pm for School Improvement. RCHS Junior students will be released at 12:06 (lunch) after ACT Testing.
Congratulations to the Richland County High School S.T.R.I.P.E.S. winners for March 2026. These students excel in one or more areas of achievement, including Service, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Excellence, and Self-Discipline.
(Pictured left to right) First Row: Lily Stevens, Taylor Large, Ryan Phillips, Jonavin Keener, Chloe Prevo, Allyson Jones, Adele Waxler, and River Scherer.
Second Row: Jason Vonguten, Kennedy Travis, Alivia Leathers, Brooklyn Beard, Brielle Taylor, Addysen Gray, Riley Drummond, Ethel Zuber, Annabelle Seiler and Addison Fulk.
Third Row: Jasper Alspach, Jereme HIgginbotham, Camden Poland, Clara Weidner, Bennett Padillia, Gavyn Cothern, Carter Blank, Kooper Kuhn, Seth Clodfelter, and Taylor Levitt.
Fourth Row: Graedyn Prosser, Caden Hinterscher, Dominik Ginder, Gavin Bales, Mason Grimes, Quaid Berger, Owen Cycholl, Koy Stevens, Aiden Cooper, and Mattux Hart.
Not pictured: Cayden Wyatt, Easton Ochs, Ethan Mclaughlin, Isaah Williams, Keagan Puckett, and Lillynn Spencer.
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.
(Pictured left to right) First Row: Lily Stevens, Taylor Large, Ryan Phillips, Jonavin Keener, Chloe Prevo, Allyson Jones, Adele Waxler, and River Scherer.
Second Row: Jason Vonguten, Kennedy Travis, Alivia Leathers, Brooklyn Beard, Brielle Taylor, Addysen Gray, Riley Drummond, Ethel Zuber, Annabelle Seiler and Addison Fulk.
Third Row: Jasper Alspach, Jereme HIgginbotham, Camden Poland, Clara Weidner, Bennett Padillia, Gavyn Cothern, Carter Blank, Kooper Kuhn, Seth Clodfelter, and Taylor Levitt.
Fourth Row: Graedyn Prosser, Caden Hinterscher, Dominik Ginder, Gavin Bales, Mason Grimes, Quaid Berger, Owen Cycholl, Koy Stevens, Aiden Cooper, and Mattux Hart.
Not pictured: Cayden Wyatt, Easton Ochs, Ethan Mclaughlin, Isaah Williams, Keagan Puckett, and Lillynn Spencer.
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.
RCHS Art students enjoyed the day at Celebrate Art Day at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson.
PARENTS OF SENIORS > See Attached!!
Now is the time to recognize your 2026 RCHS Senior in the YEARBOOK!!
Forms, payment, and pictures due Friday, April 3rd!!
Now is the time to recognize your 2026 RCHS Senior in the YEARBOOK!!
Forms, payment, and pictures due Friday, April 3rd!!
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/16/26-3/23/26
RCHS PE Champions rule!
RCHS Art Department students spend time eyeing the hallway for their perspective drawings.
Vivian from Distress Bandanna came in yesterday to speak to our driver ed classes about the importance of safety on the roadways and talked about what to do in a situation where you may encounter downed powerlines while in your vehicle.
The RCHS FCS department has been very productive in March. Intro to FCS classes finished sewing their own pillows, and Interior Design students perfected their dream home projects.
A big thank you to the local organizations that hosted our College & Careers students for their second rotation of volunteer hours! We truly appreciate the time and support from Master’s Hands, City Hall, Kid Zone, Stone Bridge, Small Blessings, St. Joseph School, and RCES. Your dedication helps our students learn, grow, and give back to the community.
3/9-3/16/26 RCHS Weekly Bulletin
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 3/9-3/16/26
A second day in the life of a RCHS PE champ!
A day in the life of a RCHS PE champ!
On Monday, March 2nd, 13 juniors and seniors from RCHS competed in the Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) Sectional hosted at Lincoln Trail College. ACES consists of students taking two timed exams in 2 of 7 STEM-based fields: Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Graphic, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, and Physics. In the 300-700 division, RCHS placed 2nd overall as a team!
Individual top placers for RCHS include:
Seth Norwood - 2nd in Chemistry & 3rd in Math
Andrew Smith - 2nd in Computer Science
Xavior Zuber - 2nd in Engineering Graphic
Owen Cycholl - 3rd in English
Kylie Kocher - 2nd in English
Logan Kutz - 3rd in Physics
Jaime Bernaldo - 1st in Physics!
Also participating and scoring well: Owen Kocher, Kolton Odenbach, Kaitlin Kocher, Evelyn Volk, Ezha Biyok, and Savannah Cycholl. Great job to all students!
Individual top placers for RCHS include:
Seth Norwood - 2nd in Chemistry & 3rd in Math
Andrew Smith - 2nd in Computer Science
Xavior Zuber - 2nd in Engineering Graphic
Owen Cycholl - 3rd in English
Kylie Kocher - 2nd in English
Logan Kutz - 3rd in Physics
Jaime Bernaldo - 1st in Physics!
Also participating and scoring well: Owen Kocher, Kolton Odenbach, Kaitlin Kocher, Evelyn Volk, Ezha Biyok, and Savannah Cycholl. Great job to all students!
Early Dismissal and No School Reminder - Today, Feb 26 - 1 Hour Early Dismissal and No School Monday, March 2. The next 1 hour early dismissal will be Wed, March 25.
