RCHS Freshmen First will be held Tuesday, August 15th, from 8:30-10:30 a.m., in the RCHS Performing Arts Center. All Freshmen and new students will have the opportunity to visit each of their classes, discuss relevant topics, and pick up their Chromebook.
RCHS Parking Permits and Chromebook Distribution will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: Senior class - Tuesday, August 8th, Junior class - Wednesday, August 9th, and Sophomores may pick up their Chromebooks on Thursday, August 10th (Sophomores 16+ may also purchase a parking permit.) The cost of a parking permit is $25. Students are required to have their License Plate information with them. A signed copy of the RCHS Chromebook Agreement will be required when picking up your student Chromebook. Call the RCHS office at 618-393-2191 for more information.
All incoming freshmen and new students are invited to Freshmen First on Tues., 8/15 from 8:30-10:30 a.m., in the RCHS Performing Arts Center. Students will have the opportunity to visit each of their classes, discuss relevant topics, and pick up their Chromebook. This opportunity is for students only. Parents are welcome to join their student during our RCHS Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 15th from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Parking permits & Chromebook distribution will be held on August 8th-10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior class members can purchase their parking permit & pick up their Chromebook starting Tues., August 8th, Junior class members may come in on Wednesday, August 9th, and Sophomores may pick up their Chromebooks on Thursday, August 10th (Sophomores 16+ may also purchase a parking permit.) The cost of a parking permit is $25. Students who choose not to purchase a permit must park on the streets surrounding the high school. Parking is first come/first serve.
Parents and students are required to complete and sign the RCHS Chromebook Agreement and may choose to purchase Chromebook protection insurance. Please bring this paperwork when picking up Chromebooks on the assigned date. The following link will provide access to the Chromebook Agreement and contact the RCHS office at 618-393-2191 for more information.
https://5il.co/1dvsf
The RCHS online student registration for the 2023-24 school year has officially ended. If you have NOT yet registered your student, please do so promptly. If you are in need of help with your Skyward login or have other registration questions, please contact our main office at 393-2191. Students must be registered before their schedules can be altered and before Chromebook pickup (dates announced at a later time). All student schedule questions can be directed to our Student Services department.
Online registration for the 2023-24 school year will begin on Monday, July 17 and run through July 24. You will be able to register your students by going to Skyward Family Access and entering your username and password. If you have forgotten your username and/or password, please contact your student’s school. Parents who do not have computer access or require assistance may come to the school on Thursday, July 20 between 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
Affinity Family Health Wellness hosts an Olney Tiger Athletic Physical Day on July 20th and July 27th from 1 to 5 p.m. at Affinity Family Health & Wellness, 1108 N. East Street in Olney. Call AFHW at 618-429-9470 to set up your appointment. IHSA physical forms are available at the RCHS front entrance and at AFHW. Forms must be completed in advance. $25 physical fee will be donated back to Richland County Sports Boosters.
First day of student attendance for the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, August 16th.
Online registration will be July 17 - 24.
Have a great summer!
2023 ERFAE Teacher of the Year Awards
Congratulations to Shannon Winters, Julie Clodfelter, and Amy McVicker!
Thank you ERFAE Members, Janilyn Travis and Krista Nealis, for presenting to our teachers!
Congratulations to our RCCU #1 Retirees! Thank You for Your Service to Education!
L to R Chris Simpson - Superintendent, Shannon Winters - RCHS, Debbie Gray - RCES, Greg Michels - (Honoree for Suzanne MIchels - RCES), Tracy Dobbs - RCES, Brenda Washburn - RCES, Denyse Eagleson - RCHS, Jessica Leaf - Transportation (not pictured Shannon Hough - RCMS)
RCMS Promotion YouTube Livestream Link for Friday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m.
https://youtube.com/live/JpAaIPGeLAY
The Richland County High School is happy to welcome all the RCCU #1 schools for different sporting/extracurricular events but sometimes things can get left behind. Please take a second to scan the picture for any lost items that we may have found.
The RCHS Stripe of the Month for May is 247365 Tiger. The students at RCHS that represent a 247365 Tiger mentality are a Tiger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! They bleed Black and Orange by being involved in multiple activities, clubs, sports. They are always representing the OTN! As always, thank you to the First National Bank in Olney for the great swag.
247365 Tiger winners for May: (front row, left to right) Makayla Monical, Megan Gibson, Hailey Jackson, Bella Trupiano, Emmalee Woolwine, Sydney Scherer, Erica Allen, Tatum David, Mackenzi Thomas, Paisley Paddock, Ella Fuson
(middle row, left to right) Molly Fehrenbacher, Bethani Robichaux, Ally Lynch, Maddox Dorn, Gavyn Cothern, Jace Paddock, Caroline Glover, Cody Fulk, Victoria Rudolphi, Dacota Anderson-Krome, Isaac Zwilling
(back row, left to right) Alex Nealis, Tyler Smashey, Lakken Ralston, Ryan Zhu, Brett Kocher, Colby Redman, Trenton Payne, Kaitlyn Dowty, Nate Finn
(not pictured): Taylor Tedford, Micah Grobes, Hudson Lathrop, Ryan Kirby, Rylee Bloomer, Jacey Reppert, Emily Smith, and Casey Thomann
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for May 15-21, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates. Congratulations to the graduating seniors of 2023! Reminder: The last day of student attendance for the 2022-23 school year is this Friday, May 19th.
RCHS Graduation YouTube Livestream Link for Sunday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/70sdDbv4GxA
Seniors: Chromebook Bundles are due Wednesday, May 10 for exempt students and Thursday, May 11 for non-exempt students. The last chance to return device bundles will be Friday, May 12 at graduation rehearsal.
Congratulations to Mr. Kirby and Mrs. Billington for winning the ERFAE Milk Jug competition. Mrs. Billington's OTA class raised the most money at RCHS and received a pizza party. Mr. Kirby's OTA class had the best-designed milk jug and received a Ginger Ale's party. All three schools raised a total of $4,229.38. Thank you to everyone who donated.
🔌GET PLUGGED IN 🔌 See below for the RCHS Weekly bulletin for May 8-14, 2023. Check out Schoology for mid-week updates. Congratulations to the graduating seniors of 2023! The Senior Graduation Ceremony is Sunday, May 14th at 3 p.m.
Iconik will be at the Graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 14th. You should receive a proof to your home email address that you provided on Skyward.
Congratulations to our superintendent, Mr. Chris Simpson, for being named as the IASA Superintendent of Distinction for the Wabash Valley Region!
Students will be released 4 hours early on Friday, May 5 for school improvement activities. Also, the last day for student attendance for the 2022-23 school year will be Friday, May 19 with a one hour early dismissal.