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
Mr. Givens will be meeting with Sophomores and Juniors during OTA in the PAC next week. He will be going over pre-registration forms for their required classes and elective options for the 2023-2024 school year. Students will bring the forms home and work on them over Christmas Break and bring them with them to registration in January. The forms need to be completed when Mr. Givens meets with each class in January. Juniors will register the week of 1/4-1/10 and Sophomores will register on 1/11-1/18 with their OTA classes.
Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Olney Central College Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams for a Court of Dreams event on February 2, 2023, from 1 -2 pm CST at the OCC Gymnasium. Sixty (60) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the Blue Knights’ players and coaches on the court to learn fundamentals and run through drills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to play.
https://www.beautifullives.org/events/2023/02/02/olneycod
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for December 5-11, 2022. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates
Our Holiday Week of Giving continues … Yesterday we collected $80 to donate to Adopt-a-Family, and today our Giving Tree is filling up with items for Good Samaritan and the Richland County Senior Citizens Center.
The RCHS Holiday Week of Giving will conclude on Friday, December 2nd with the Red Cross Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Students WEAR RED to support the Red Cross! Students can pick up permission slips in the main office. The community can visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ERCHS to schedule an appointment.
Our Holiday Week of Giving continued Tuesday with Wear a Hoodie - Give a Hoodie Day, and our donation box was overflowing! We are still accepting sweatshirts and coats throughout the week, so keep those donations coming!
Monday was a great start to the RCHS Holiday Week of Giving. So far, 400 non-perishable food items have been raised for Master's Hands. Freshmen & Juniors are in the lead but the RCHS OTE Community Service is accepting items all week. Keep the donations coming if you want that coveted 1-hour lunch.
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for November 28-December 2, 2022. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates
This Monday starts the Holiday Week of Giving at RCHS hosted by the Student Council.
On Monday, wear Comfy Clothes & donate non-perishable food items to the Community Service OTE.
On Tuesday, wear a hoodie and give a hoodie to the SRO Coat & Sweatshirt Drive.
On Wednesday, donate $1 to Adopt-a-Family and wear a holiday hat.
On Thursday, wear your Extremely Ugly Sweater and donate hats, gloves, scarves or toiletries to the Giving Tree in the Student Commons.
On Friday, wear red for the Red Cross Blood Drive and sign-up (if applicable) to donate blood. See a student council member for more information. Permission slips available in front office.
RCHS Weekly Sporting Events Calendar
Start December with a Week of Giving:
Monday 11/28 Comfy Clothes for Cans
Wear your comfy, coziest clothes and donate non-perishable food items. Students should put their donations in their class box located by the front entrance. The Community Service OTE is giving a 1-hour lunch to the winning freshman/junior or sophomore/seniors group.
Tuesday 11/29 Wear a Hoodie - Give a Hoodie
Wear a hoodie and drop off a new or like-new hoodie (or coat) in Officer Ameter's donation box in front of the office. Students are encouraged to wear their hoodies, but they are still expected to keep the hoods off of their heads throughout the school day.
Wednesday 11/30 Holiday Hat Day
Donate $1 to Adopt-a-Family and wear your hat all day - even in academic areas (Houchin approved). Student Council members will be collecting money at the front entrance before school. Students will be given a wristband when they pay. If they do not have a wristband they should not be wearing a hat in an academic area.
Thursday 12/1 Extreme Ugly Sweater
Wear your most extreme ugly sweater and donate hats, gloves, scarves, and toiletries to Good Samaritan and the Richland County Senior Citizen Center. Donation items should be placed on the Giving Tree in the Commons. A list of donation items will also be on the tree.
Friday 12/2 Wear Red for Red Cross
Wear red to support Student Council's American Red Cross Blood Drive. See a Student Council member or sponsor for more information. Students (16 or older) can sign up to donate until Tuesday 11/29.
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See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for November 21-27, 2022. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates
This is a reminder of some important information regarding the next several days. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Thursday, November 17 for school improvement activities and parent/teacher conferences. In addition, there will be no school on Friday, November 18 for parent/teacher conferences. Finally, just a reminder that there is no school on Wednesday, November 23 and students will be released an hour early on Tuesday, November 22. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions. Have a great evening!
The RCHS OTE Community Service Project is hosting a food drive from November 28th - December 2nd. Please help us by donating non-perishable food items to help support Masters Hands. Donations needed (for example): Ziplock bags, pasta products, canned meats, soups, rice, ramen noodles, beans, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal (hot & cold), peanut butter, canned juice, any other non-perishable food items. Donations can be dropped off at the main Commons area before 1st block each day.
Make sure your class wins the hour lunch prize for the winning classes. This year's competition is Freshmen/Juniors vs. Sophomores/Seniors.
Richland County High School promoted trust as the STRIPE of the month for October. RCHS students trust recipients will Trust our teammates, teachers, and coaches; create healthy relationships, knowing that WE can depend on each other.
Front Row (from left to right): Jack Williams, Emma Bower, Chloe McKinney, Taylor Tedford, Piper Knox, Madison Nelson, Aiden Weidner, Jersey Wells, Megan Gibson, Peyton Phillips, Elizabeth Cook, Jeada McCracken, Dakota Melchi, and Gracey Vincent.
Back Row: Kassandra Gibson, Hope Mills, Nerissa Rose, Maycee Williams, Janie Elder, Jackson Strong, Maddox Dorn, Tyler Smashey, Nora Stevens, William Fritchley, Owen Kocher, Giuseppe Trupiano, Brock McVaigh, Rachel Shilling, Evan Irvin, Brianna Foerster, Evey Mason, Ryan Harrell, Ari Henby, Brendan McCartney, and Jonathon Dryden.
Not pictured: Claire Steber, Kyle Rennier, Raeleigh Rusk, Rylan Mosbey, Reyse Klier, Dawson Brown, Megan Gibson, Hope Mills, McKenna Snider, Isaac Page, and Jotham Cox.
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for November 14-20, 2022. Students can check out Schoology for mid-week updates.
📸📸📸 SENIOR Photos by Iconik 📸📸📸 on November 10th
Iconik Studios will be here on Thursday, November 10th for Senior photos. Seniors are reminded to wear the appropriate clothing for senior pictures since you will be changing into a shawl or jacket & tie.
FEMALES - MUST wear a tank top because you will be changing into a shawl.
MALES - MUST wear a white undershirt because you will be changing into a jacket & tie.
PLEASE plan to be present on this day. Senior photos will be shown during graduation and you are REQUIRED to have a photo taken.
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for November 7-13, 2022. Students can check out Schoology for mid-week updates.
Dear families,
Your student is invited to join us on our 2024 educational travel experience to Puerto Rico!
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have your student join me on this next adventure.
Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and flexible payment options at our upcoming info session.
Please click here for the meeting details and to register for the session: https://bit.ly/3NcfC0z
See you soon,
Profe Theresa Marriott