RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 11-17, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events START OF TERM 4 MON 3/11 EARLY RELEASE FRI 3/15 @ 2pm TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Corn Dog LEFT LINE SALAD: Crispy Chicken Salad SANDWICH: American Club Sub MON 3/11: Chicken & Waffle TUES 3/12: Meatloaf w/ Dinner Roll WED 3/13: Chili Dog THUR 3/14: BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread FRI 3/15: Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 3/11: Dayana Potts, Ms. Baltzell 3/12: Dominick Akers, Maddie Piercefield, Mr. Nealis 3/13: Claire Vaal, Lucas Painter 3/14: Ian Curry, Levi Clodfelter, Seth Clodfelter 3/15: Anna Peavler 3/16: Jackson Strong, Mrs. Pixley 3/17: Addison Cleveland New Announcements VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 9:30am SPRING SPORTS PICTURES MON 3/11 @ OTE & After School WIND DRILL TUE 3/12 @ OTA FBLA Chapter meeting on TUES 3/12 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) STUDENT COUNCIL meeting on TUE 3/12 @ OTE in PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) OCC ADMISSION on THUR 3/14 before school and OTA YOUTH ALIVE meeting on THUR 3/14 @ lunch in Ms. Marriott’s room (#212) OCC Registration opens 3/12. Make an appointment now. Call 395-7777. SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets $5, sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (Pick-up in main office) RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride fund. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (Pick-up in main office) ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates TUESDAY 3/12 JV Softball @ Casey-Westfield - 4:30p *Varsity Softball v North Clay - 4:30p SATURDAY 3/16 Boys Tennis @ Knights Invitational Duels - 8:30a Varsity Baseball @ North Clay - 11a Boys Track @ Gene Armer Indoor Invite - 11:30a JV Baseball @ North Clay - 12:30p SUNDAY 3/17 Bass Fishing @ Newton Lake - 1p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. SELF-DISCIPLINE We will use Self Discipline as a tool for self-improvement. We cannot hold others accountable if we are not willing and able to first hold ourselves to that standard.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/11-3/17

March 11, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/11-3/17
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 4-10, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events VARSITY SCHOLASTIC BOWL MON 3/4 Regional Tourney in Mt. Vernon @ 4:30p PARENT NIGHT TUE 3/5 @ 5:30p in PAC SRO Ameter discusses bullying, technology awareness, vaping, and consequences of making threats VFW AUX TACO NIGHT FRI 3/8 @ 5:30 Bake sale & 50/50: RCHS After Prom SLIVA DINNER & CONCERT SUN 3/10 @ 11a-1p @ Olney VFW TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Chicken Tenders LEFT LINE SALAD: Buffalo Chicken Salad SANDWICH: Chicken Caesar Wrap MON 3/4: French Toast Sticks & Sausage TUES 3/5: Beef & Cheese Nachos WED 3/6: Buffalo Chicken Calzone THUR 3/7: Orange Chicken w/ Rice FRI 3/8: Grilled Cheese TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 3/4: Evey Mason 3/6: Madison Nelson, Michael Taylor 3/7: Brayden Mitchell, David Graves Jr., Gavin Williams 3/8: Claire Ginder, Erica Cochran, Jakoby VanDyke 3/10: Addison Fulk, Blake Atwood, Mason Riggs New Announcements FBLA Officer meeting on TUES 3/5 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) INTERACT meeting on WED 3/6 @ OTE in the PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) FFA meeting on THUR 3/7 during OTE in PAC FCA Student Leader meeting on FRI 3/8 during lunch in Closed Deck FFA/4-H Dodgeball Tourney on FRI 3/8 @ 5:30 in Aux Gym RCHS MUSIC DEPT will host a Sliva Dinner & Concert on SUN 3/10 @ the Olney VFW from 11a - 1p. Music by the Symphonic Band & Jazz Band, performances from the Honors Wind Ensemble. $10 each for age 6+, $5 for age 5 & below OCC Registration opens 3/12. Make an appointment now. Call 395-7777. SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets $5, sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (Pick-up in main office) VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 9:30am RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride fund. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (Pick-up in main office) ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates SATURDAY 3/9 Boys & Girls Track @ Mt. Zion Indoor Invite - 10a Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. SELF-DISCIPLINE We will use Self Discipline as a tool for self-improvement. We cannot hold others accountable if we are not willing and able to first hold ourselves to that standard.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/4-3/10

March 4, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/4-3/10
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(Pictured left to right) First Row: Laren Erwin, Briley Fore-Geier, Kaitlin Kocher, Aubrie Weidner, Elizabeth Kessler, Summer Downen, and Jada Petticrew Second Row: Madison McGee, Dakota Melchi, Madison Nelson, Bella Trupiano, Karlee Piercefield, Nora Stevens, Chloe Prevo, Riley Harrolle, Mackenzi Thomas, and Alyvia Mays. Third Row: Carly Zuber, Lucy Johnson, Vivi Carey, Addison Ridgely, Marisa Shock, Abigail McMullen, Kolton Odenbach, Kaden Sager, and Ian Winkler. Fourth Row: Cameron White, Kane Shewmake, Aidan Gomez, Ridge Meadows, Briar Fore, Owen Kocher, Brody Runyon, Kamdyn Kilpatrick, and Ian Curry. Not pictured: Kylie Kocher, Keaton Swinson, Peyton Phillips, Presley Shock, Rebekah Fleming, and Savannah Cycholl.

RCHS Announces February STRIPES Recipients

March 1, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Richland County High School February S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Award for Excellence. RCHS students this month strive for Excellence in everything they d...
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Winkler Continues Basketball Career at Millikin

Winkler Continues Basketball Career at Millikin

March 1, 2024
Olney standout Ian Winkler will suit up for the Millikin University Big Blue next season, reuniting with former teammate Chase Travis. "Excited to announce my commitment to Mil...
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J. McKinley signs with Greenville University to play football

McKinley Signs with Greenville University

February 28, 2024
Olney senior Jashun McKinley has signed with Greenville University to continue his football career. McKinley was 2023 Tiger Football Offensive MVP, Shrine Game MVP, 2nd Team All ...
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Ag Dept's Mark Steber is Golden Owl Award Winner

Steber Named Golden Owl Award Finalist

February 26, 2024
RCHS Agricultural Department's Mr. Steber was recognized as an Illinois 2023-2024 Golden Owl Award finalist for District 5. From September 1 - November 15, 2023, nominations were ...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 26- MARCH 3, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events EARLY RELEASE FRI 3/1 @ 2pm RCMS ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL FRI 3/1 & SAT 3/2 @ 7p, SUN 3/3 @ 3p JROTC MILITARY BALL SAT 3/2 @ 6p at Smoke Rise Steakhouse VFW AUX TACO NIGHT FRI 3/8 @ 5:30 Bake sale & 50/50: RCHS After Prom SLIVA DINNER & CONCERT SUN 3/10 @ 11a-1p @ Olney VFW TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Chef Salad w/ Roll SANDWICH: Buffalo Chicken Wrap MON 2/26: Beef Soft Taco TUES 2/27: Italian Meatball Sub WED 2/28: Asian Chicken Dumplings THUR 2/29: Loaded Pork Potato Wedges FRI 3/1: Mac & Cheese w/ Roll TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, corn & dessert $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 2/26: Arjay Keller 2/27: Jesse Benedict, Rachel Seessengood, Ridge Davis 2/28: Josie Ginder 3/1: Tristan Mitchell, Willow Conn 3/2: Lily Stevens 3/3: Custodian Scott Hahn New Announcements BOOK CLUB meeting on MON 2/26 @ Lunch in Library FBLA Officer meeting on TUES @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) 5 ESSENTIALS STUDENT SURVEY needs completed ASAP. See your OTA teacher for your code. RCHS MUSIC DEPT will host a Sliva Dinner & Concert on SUN 3/10 @ the Olney VFW from 11a - 1p. Music by the Symphonic Band & Jazz Band, performances from the Honors Wind Ensemble. $10 each for age 6+, $5 for age 5 & below SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets $5, sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (on counter in main office) AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 10am RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride Alumni Association has. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (on counter in main office) ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates FRIDAY 3/1 Girls Track @ EIU Indoor Meet in Charleston SATURDAY 3/2 Boys Track @ EIU Indoor Meet in Charleston Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. SELF-DISCIPLINE We will use Self Discipline as a tool for self-improvement. We cannot hold others accountable if we are not willing and able to first hold ourselves to that standard.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 2/26-3/1

February 26, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 2/26-3/1
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RCHS March 2024 Menu

RCHS March 2024 Menu

February 22, 2024
RCHS March 2024 Menu
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RCCU #1 Parent Night

RCCU #1 Parent Night

February 22, 2024
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 5th! Public is invited!
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 19-25, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events FFA WEEK February 17-24 BLOOD DRIVE FRI 2/23 @ 7a-2p in Aux Gym FFA CARNIVAL FRI 2/23 @ 2-3p Early Release schedule MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SAT 2/24 At Parkside Event Center @ 5p. $40 tickets EARLY RELEASE FRI 3/1 @ 2pm JROTC MILITARY BALL SAT 3/2 @ 6p at Smoke Rise Steakhouse TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & BBQ Rib Sandwich LEFT LINE SALAD: Chicken Caesar Salad SANDWICH: Italian Sub TUES 2/20: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich WED 2/21: Beefy Macaroni w/ Breadstick THUR 2/22: Chicken Quesadilla FRI 2/23: Cinnamon Roll, Eggs & Hashbrown TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Baked spaghetti, garlic bread, salad & dessert $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 2/20: Emma Hefferman 2/21: Brooklynn Beard 2/22: Ethan Mehl, Natalie Zwilling, Ruger Stevens 2/23: Callista Ridgely, Assistant Principal Mr. Rusk 2/24: Food Service Manager Mrs. Thomas 2/25: Ryen Gray New Announcements FFA WEEK DRESS-UP DAYS: Tuesday - Dress as your favorite teacher Wednesday - Blue & Gold Day Thursday - Red v. Green Tractor Day Friday - Freedom Friday (red/white/blue) FBLA Officer meeting on TUES @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) JOSTENS will be in front of the main office on WED 2/21 to pass out Graduation Tankards. If you ordered one, please stop by during OTA BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) YOUTH ALIVE meeting in Ms. Marriott’s Room (#212) during lunch on THUR 5 ESSENTIAL SURVEY should be completed by students this week TRI-M FINE ARTS voting will be open for two weeks. Purchase tickets from Emma Wells or Mrs. Pixley $1 for 4 tickets to vote on art work. SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (on counter in main office) MURDER AT THE 1980S PROM Murder Mystery Event at the Parkside Event Center on SAT 2/24 @ 5p. $40 includes meal & show. 1980s attire welcome (not required). Proceeds go to RCHS Interact Club and Richland County Hope. BLOOD DRIVE Student Council is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on FRI 2/23. Find a student council member to sign up! Anyone 16 years or older is eligible to donate. Students who are 16 years old must pick up a Parental Consent form in the office, have a parent/guardian complete it, and bring the completed form to the blood drive. AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 10am DC COMPUTER CLASSES for Sophomores & Juniors: Adv Word Processing & Adv Spreadsheets. Interested for 2024-25? See Mrs. Stallard in Room #206 JUNIORS & SENIORS: Interested in College & Careers class? DC Course, college knowledge, career exploration, interview experience, job shadowing, community service and volunteer hours. Questions: Mrs. Gray CHROMEBOOK REMINDER If you’re cold, they are cold! Bring your Chromebooks indoors each night, do not leave them in your car! STATE WRESTLING TOURNEY Carson Bissey repped One Tiger Nation in the State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. He finished 4th in state competition. This is the best finish at state in the history of the wrestling program. RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights. The Tiger Pride Alumni Association has, once again, offered to pay for any in-stock rentals from Cinderella Threads for dresses and tuxes rented by RCHS students that are attending RCHS Prom. Please remember that Prom is a formal event, and students will be expected to follow the prom dress code and school dress code. Prom Dress Code guidelines are posted around the building. THEATRE STUDENTS: International Thespian Society Points requests are due by 2/29. Our induction ceremony is scheduled for 4/27. See Mrs. Ginder with any questions. ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates WEDNESDAY 2/21 Boys Basketball v Mattoon @ Charleston - 7:30p Archery Competition @ Mattoon HS THURSDAY 2/22 Girls Track @ Marion in Joe Elliott Indoor Meet - 3p FRIDAY 2/23 Boys Track @ Mt. Zion Mini Meet - 4p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. EXCELLENCE We will strive for Excellence in everything we do. We will push ourselves, our classmates, and our teammates to be the best that we can be. We will not be afraid of failure. In this way, WE will achieve more together.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 2/19-2/25

February 20, 2024
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Bissey Takes 4th in Class 1A Wrestling

Bissey Takes 4th in Class 1A Wrestling

February 18, 2024
RCHS junior Carson Bissey has finished his 2023-2024 wrestling season as 4th in state. Bissey traveled to the IHSA State Finals in Champaign at the U of I State Farm Center over t...
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School Calendar Change

Important Notice - School Calendar Change

February 16, 2024
Please make note of a change to the school calendar. There will be no school on Monday, April 8th due to the anticipated volume of extra traffic and people in the area for the sol...
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​On Monday, March 11, the RCHS Library will be hosting best-selling author Ruta Sepetys via Zoom. In her first year as RCHS Librarian, Mrs. Julian has collaborated with both the History and English Departments to bring Sepetys' works into the classroom. English classes, as well as the teacher book club, chose to study Sepetys' most recent historical fiction piece, ​I Must Betray You​. This book has won both teachers and students over and has been well received. The History Department's Western Civilization class will be studying her work ​Salt to the Sea​. The RCHS Library would like to thank ERFAE for their generous donation to help bring Ruta Sepetys to the students. The library has copies of all her works available for student checkout also.

RCHS Library To Host Best-Selling Author Ruta Sepetys

February 12, 2024
On Monday, March 11, the RCHS Library will be hosting best-selling author Ruta Sepetys via Zoom. In her first year as RCHS Librarian, Mrs. Julian has collaborated with both the Hi...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 12-18, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events FBLA WEEK 2/11-2/17 SENIOR PICTURE RETAKES THUR 2/15 @ 9 in Ron Herrin Gym SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY THUR 2/15 @ 11:20 w/ Grab & Go lunch SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 2/15 @ 6p in PAC PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES FRI 2/16 - No School NO SCHOOL FRI 2/16 - P/T Conferences NO SCHOOL MON 2/19 - President’s Day BLOOD DRIVE FRI 2/23 @ 7a-2p in Aux Gym MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SAT 2/24 At Parkside Event Center @ 5p. $40 tickets JROTC MILITARY BALL SAT 3/2 @ 6p at Smoke Rise Steakhouse What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Beef Taco Salad w/ Tortilla Chips SANDWICH: Crispy Chicken Wrap MON 2/12: Country Fried Steak w/ Gravy TUES 2/13: Cajun Pasta w/ Breadstick WED 2/14: Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup THUR 2/15: Grab & Go Lunch - Boscos TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Menu unavailable $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 2/13: Riley Allen, Mr. Kirby 2/14: Brandon Seessengood 2/15: Baxter Smith 2/16: Alex Fritchley, Zach Fritchley, Davian Grimes, Miranda Dowty, 2/17: Braydon Bridwell New Announcements FBLA WEEK DRESS-UP DAYS: Monday - Comfy Clothes Tuesday - FBLA Shirt Day/ Blue & Gold Wednesday - Graphic T day Thursday - Tiger Spirit Day FBLA members can meet in Mrs. Stallard’s room today (MON 2/12) at lunch for a taco bar & to start the Goose Chase scavenger hunt MURDER MYSTERY ACTORS will meet in Mrs. Ginder's classroom TUES 2/13 and TUES 2/20 during OTE. STUDENT COUNCIL meeting on TUE 2/13 @ OTE in the PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) SENIOR PHOTO RETAKES Iconik will be here on THUR 2/15 @ 9a for any senior who still needs to take a photo for the yearbook TRI-M FINE ARTS (2 WEEK) $1 for 4 tickets to vote on art work o Contact Emma or Mrs. Pixley SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Admission is $5 and will be sold the week before school at 7:50-8:00 a.m., at the beginning of lunch, and as you walk into the dance. It is semi-formal (like hoco or winter formal) and it needs to comply with school dress code. 5 ESSENTIAL SURVEY Chromebooks available at the 2/5 & 2/15 basketball games for parents to fill out survey. Completion will enter you in a drawing for a Walmart gift card. SENIORS OCC will be giving away a 3-credit hour waiver (equivalent to one class) to two lucky seniors at the boys’ and girls’ basketball senior night! The girls’ game is MON 2/5 and the boys’ game is THUR 2/15. Each senior that attends the game can get a ticket upon entry and be entered into a drawing at halftime of the game. The tuition waiver will expire 7/31/25. MURDER AT THE 1980S PROM Murder Mystery Event at the Parkside Event Center on SAT 2/24 @ 5p. $40 includes meal & show. 1980s attire welcome (not required). Proceeds go to RCHS Interact Club and Richland County Hope. ART CLUB VALENTINE’S CANDY DELIVERY Art Club will be selling Valentine’s Treats for $1 in the Commons during lunch. Items available: M&Ms, Skittles, Chocolate, Soda, Bracelets/Tattoos and a message to your valentine. CEO VALENTINE’S CANDY DELIVERY CEO will take orders before school, lunch, and after school beginning MON 2/5 for their freeze-dried candy grams. Items available: Rainbow Pops, Choco Pops, Taffy Puffs, and Jolly Crunchers. $5 to $8. Orders will be delivered during OTA on Valentine's Day. Delight your loved ones with a unique treat that's sure to melt their heart! CEO APPLICATIONS are due before February 16th. Juniors - see Mrs. Gray with questions. DC COMPUTER CLASSES for Sophomores & Juniors: Adv Word Processing & Adv Spreadsheets. Interested for 2024-25? See Mrs. Stallard in Room #206 JUNIORS & SENIORS: Interested in College & Careers class? DC Course, college knowledge, career exploration, interview experience, job shadowing, community service and volunteer hours. Questions: Mrs. Gray CHROMEBOOK REMINDER If you’re cold, they are cold! Bring your Chromebooks indoors each night, do not leave them in your car! RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights. The Tiger Pride Alumni Association has, once again, offered to pay for any in-stock rentals from Cinderella Threads for dresses and tuxes rented by RCHS students that are attending RCHS Prom. Please remember that Prom is a formal event, and students will be expected to follow the prom dress code and school dress code. Prom Dress Code guidelines are posted around the building. THEATRE STUDENTS:International Thespian Society Points requests are due by 2/29. Our induction ceremony is scheduled for 4/27. See Mrs. Ginder with any questions. ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 2/12 Boys F/S Basketball @ Teutopolis - 6p TUESDAY 2/13 Girls Basketball Regionals v Mattoon @ Charleston - 7:30p THURSDAY 2/15 Boys JV/V Basketball v Teutopolis - 6 & 7:30p SENIOR NIGHT Ind. State Wrestling Finals @ Champaign FRIDAY 2/16 Girls Basketball Regionals @ Charleston Ind. State Wrestling Finals @ Champaign SATURDAY 2/17 Ind. State Wrestling Finals @ Champaign Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. EXCELLENCE We will strive for Excellence in everything we do. We will push ourselves, our classmates, and our teammates to be the best that we can be. We will not be afraid of failure. In this way, WE will achieve more together.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 2/12-2/18

February 12, 2024
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Mrs. West VFW National Citizen Education Teacher Award

West Named VFW State Winner

February 6, 2024
RCHS Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Mrs. West was chosen as the Illinois 9th-12th grade category winner for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizen Education Teacher Award. She...
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5Essentials Survey

Illinois 5Essentials Survey

February 5, 2024
Each year Illinois schools are required to participate in a survey of learning conditions to provide valuable data on continuous school improvement. We are asking that one parent/...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 5-11, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events EARLY RELEASE FRI 2/9 @ 2 TIGER’S GOT TALENT 2/10 @ 6p in the RCPAC. $4/ages 6+ Sponsored by the Tri-M National Honor Music Society FBLA WEEK 2/11-2/17 SENIOR PICTURE RETAKES THUR 2/15 @ 9 in Ron Herrin Gym SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 2/15 @ 6p in PAC NO SCHOOL FRI 2/16 - P/T Conferences NO SCHOOL MON 2/19 - President’s Day BLOOD DRIVE FRI 2/23 @ 7a-2p in Aux Gym MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SAT 2/24 At Parkside Event Center @ 5p. $40 tickets JROTC MILITARY BALL SAT 3/2 @ 6p at Smoke Rise Steakhouse What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Corn Dog LEFT LINE SALAD: Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Breadstick SANDWICH: American Sub MON 2/5: Chicken & Waffles w/ Syrup TUES 2/6: Orange Chicken over Rice WED 2/7: Pepperoni Calzone THUR 2/8: Sloppy Joes on Bun FRI 2/9: Chicken Bacon Flatbread TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Famous Bowls & Dessert $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 2/5: Ella Fuson, Mrs. Gray 2/6: Davin Urfer, Emma Wells, Maddux Garrett, Secretary Hannah Kocher 2/7: Rusty Workman, Ian Bielecki, Sadie Angle, Mrs. Shilling 2/8: Allyson Mitchell, Caden Hinterscher, Tyler Poland 2/9: Mrs. West 2/10: Cory Everingham, Jersey Wells 2/11: Taylor Bloomer New Announcements FBLA Chapter meeting on TUE 2/6 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) INTERACT meeting on WED 2/7 @ OTE in PAC NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNCELOR’S WEEK Please take some time to thank the members of our student service department for their dedication. TRAP SHOOTING TEAM If anyone is interested, please see Mrs VanDyke for more info and/or to get registered. There is a deadline, so please reach out soon. The spring season will begin in March. 5 ESSENTIAL SURVEY Chromebooks available at the 2/5 & 2/15 basketball games for parents to fill out survey. Completion will enter you in a drawing for a Walmart gift card. SENIORS OCC will be giving away a 3-credit hour waiver (equivalent to one class) to two lucky seniors at the boys’ and girls’ basketball senior night! The girls’ game is MON 2/5 and the boys’ game is THUR 2/15. Each senior that attends the game can get a ticket upon entry and be entered into a drawing at halftime of the game. The tuition waiver will expire 7/31/25. ART CLUB VALENTINE’S CANDY DELIVERY Art Club will be selling Valentine’s Treats for $1 in the Commons during lunch. Items available: M&Ms, Skittles, Chocolate, Soda, Bracelets/Tattoos and a message to your valentine. CEO VALENTINE’S CANDY DELIVERY CEO will take orders before school, lunch, and after school beginning MON 2/5 for their freeze-dried candy grams. Items available: Rainbow Pops, Choco Pops, Taffy Puffs, and Jolly Crunchers. $5 to $8. Orders will be delivered during OTA on Valentine's Day. Delight your loved ones with a unique treat that's sure to melt their heart! TENNIS sign-up sheet is on the counter in the main office. Any male interested should sign up this week. CO-OP Interested in doing an internship or a job training program for the senior year? Stop by Room #111 for an application. Due: FRI 2/9. Questions: Mrs. Billington INTRO TO TEACHING interest? DC class for Jrs & Srs. Earn 6 semester hours of college credit. Applications due FRI 2/9 to Room #111 CEO APPLICATIONS are due before February 16th. Juniors - see Mrs. Gray with questions. MURDER AT THE 1980S PROM Murder Mystery Event at the Parkside Event Center on SAT 2/24 @ 5p. $40 includes meal & show. 1980s attire welcome (not required). Proceeds go to RCHS Interact Club and Richland County Hope. DC COMPUTER CLASSES for Sophomores & Juniors: Adv Word Processing & Adv Spreadsheets. Interested for 2024-25? See Mrs. Stallard in Room #206 JUNIORS & SENIORS: Interested in College & Careers class? DC Course, college knowledge, career exploration, interview experience, job shadowing, community service and volunteer hours. Questions: Mrs. Gray RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights. The Tiger Pride Alumni Association has, once again, offered to pay for any in-stock rentals from Cinderella Threads for dresses and tuxes rented by RCHS students that are attending RCHS Prom. Please remember that Prom is a formal event, and students will be expected to follow the prom dress code and school dress code. Prom Dress Code guidelines are posted around the building. BOYS TRACK 2024: Anyone interested in being part of Tiger Track this spring can stop by Mr. Wheeler's room or email Coach Denton for pre-season info. Workouts for non-winter athletes begin after Christmas Break! THEATRE STUDENTS:International Thespian Society Points requests are due by 2/29. Our induction ceremony is scheduled for 4/27. See Mrs. Ginder with any questions. CHROMEBOOK REMINDER If you’re cold, they are cold! Bring your Chromebooks indoors each night, do not leave them in your car! VFW NATIONAL CITIZEN EDUCATION AWARD nominee - Mrs. West. She is the State of Illinois winner for the 9th - 12th grade category. Her entry was forwarded to the judging at the national level. ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 2/5 Boys F/S Basketball @ Lawrenceville - 6p *Girls JV/V Basketball v Centralia - 6:15p TUESDAY 2/6 Girls F/S Basketball @ Robinson - 6p WEDNESDAY 2/7 *Boys F/S Basketball v Mt. Vernon - 6:15p Girls JV/V Basketball @ Effingahm - 6p FRIDAY 2/9 Boys JV/V Basketball @ Newton - 6p Wrestling Sectionals @ Vandalia SATURDAY 2/10 Wrestling Sectionals @ Vandalia Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. EXCELLENCE We will strive for Excellence in everything we do. We will push ourselves, our classmates, and our teammates to be the best that we can be. We will not be afraid of failure. In this way, WE will achieve more together.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 2/5-2/11

February 5, 2024
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Pictured left to right: First Row - Irelan Walters, Evie Potter, Addison Ridgely, Justice Osborne, Sean Joyce, Ally Lynch, Jersey Wells, Cameron White, and Olyvia Waltz; Second Row - Miles Coats, Jaelyn Hanna, Chloe Armstrong, Karlee Piercefield, Kaiya Seessengood, Lily Stevens, Payton Hash, Addison Fulk, Lakyn Paddock, Megan Powden, Savannah Cycholl, Carly Zuber; Third Row - Noah Duffy-Heffron, Reed Klingler, Hudson Kuhn, Carter Blank, Braden Schneider, Aspen Morgan, Zach Fritchley, Andrew Smith, Ian Doris, Jackson Ginder, River Logan; Fourth Row - Urijah Senger, Kane Shewmake, Reid Brown, Lucas Painter, Yeongrye Ju, Aiden Gomez, Wesley Pride, Graedyn Prosser, and Josie Lyttle. Not pictured: Aliyah Tracy, Jack Colwell, Mary Jones, and Zofia Hundley

RCHS January 2024 S.T.R.I.P.E.S. recipients

February 1, 2024
Congratulations to the following students of Richland County High School on being chosen for the January S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award. The “stripe” for January is Positive Attitude. To be...
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RCHS Feb 2024 Menu

RCHS Feb 2024 Menu

January 30, 2024
RCHS Feb 2024 Menu
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 4, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events RCHS CHOIR CONCERT SUN 2/4 @ 3:15p EARLY RELEASE FRI 2/9 @ 2 TIGER’S GOT TALENT 2/10 @ 6p in the RCPAC. $4/ages 6+ Sponsored by the Tri-M National Honor Music Society FBLA WEEK 2/11-2/17 SENIOR PICTURE RETAKES THUR 2/15 @ 9 in Ron Herrin Gym SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 2/15 @ 6p in PAC NO SCHOOL FRI 2/16 - P/T Conferences NO SCHOOL MON 2/19 - President’s Day BLOOD DRIVE FRI 2/23 @ 7a-2p in Aux Gym MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SAT 2/24 At Parkside Event Center @ 5p. $40 tickets JROTC MILITARY BALL SAT 3/2 @ 6p at Smoke Rise Steakhouse What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Chicken Tenders & Roll LEFT LINE SALAD: Buffalo Chicken Salad w/ Roll SANDWICH: Chicken Caesar Wrap MON 1/29: Chili Cheese Fritos TUES 1/30: BBQ Chicken Flatbread WED 1/31: Pulled Pork Nachos THUR 2/1: Mac & Cheese w/ Roll FRI 2/2: Buffalo Chicken Calzone TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Taco Salad & Dessert $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 1/29: Ainsley Doris, Albert Cooley, Kaiden Stephens 1/30: Addalyn Runyon, Allison Cline, Nevaeh Harmon, Ryan Phillips, Tuff Troyer 1/31: Destiny Williams, Makayla Monical 2/1: Cameron White, Marley Whittler, Mr. Music 2/2: Ally Lynch, Emma Bower, Jaden Albin 2/3: Addison Ryden, Alex Harness, Autumn Ryden, Kayden Swinson 2/4: Carter Seaman New Announcements BOOK CLUB meeting on MON 1/29 @ lunch in the Library to discuss The Cousins by Karen M. McManus FBLA Chapter meeting on TUE 1/30 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room DRAMA CLUB meeting on TUE 1/30 @ OTE in PAC SENIOR SPEAKER on WED 1/31 @ OTA in PAC - Amy Moreillon, Farmworker Job Program BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR 2/1 @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) OCC ADMISSIONS rep, Curtis Miller, will be here on THUR 2/1 in Commons 8am until OTA RIB FUNDRAISER FORMS are due tomorrow, TUES 1/30, to Mr. VanDyke by the end of the day PROM COMMITTEE applications are on the HS Office counter and are due this WED 1/31 TENNIS sign-up sheet is on the counter in the main office. Any male interested should sign up this week. CO-OP Interested in doing an internship or a job training program for the senior year? Stop by Room #111 for an application. Due: FRI 2/9. Questions: Mrs. Billington INTRO TO TEACHING interest? DC class for Jrs & Srs. Earn 6 semester hours of college credit. Applications due FRI 2/9 to Room #111 CEO APPLICATIONS are due before February 16th. Juniors - see Mrs. Gray with questions. MURDER AT THE 1980S PROM Murder Mystery Event at the Parkside Event Center on SAT 2/24 @ 5p. $40 includes meal & show. 1980s attire welcome (not required). Proceeds go to RCHS Interact Club and Richland County Hope. CHROMEBOOK REMINDER If you’re cold, they are cold! Bring your Chromebooks indoors each night, do not leave them in your car! DC COMPUTER CLASSES for Sophomores & Juniors: Adv Word Processing & Adv Spreadsheets. Interested for 2024-25? See Mrs. Stallard in Room #206 THEATRE STUDENTS:International Thespian Society Points requests are due by 2/29. This is the ONLY opportunity to receive points for previous years, so please log these hours even if you do not anticipate induction this year. Our induction ceremony is scheduled for 4/27. The society brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school. See Mrs. Ginder with any questions. JUNIORS & SENIORS: Interested in College & Careers class? DC Course, college knowledge, career exploration, interview experience, job shadowing, community service and volunteer hours. Questions: Mrs. Gray BOYS TRACK 2024: Anyone interested in being part of Tiger Track this spring can stop by Mr. Wheeler's room or email Coach Denton for pre-season info. Workouts for non-winter athletes begin after Christmas Break! ATTENDANCE GOALS FOR 3RD TERM Seniors - 93.3% Juniors - 94% Sophomores - 93.5% Freshmen - 94.1% Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 1/29 Boys F/S Basketball @ Salem - 6p Girls JV/V Bsaketball @ Mattoon - 6p TUESDAY 1/30 *Girls JV/V Basketball v Lawrenceville - 6p THURSDAY 2/1 Girls JV/V Basketball @ Charleston - 6p FRIDAY 2/2 *Boys JV/V Basketball v Lawrenceville - 6p & 7:30p - Military Appreciation Night (free admission for all Vets & active Military) SATURDAY 2/3 Boys V Basketball @ Rich Herrin Classic in Benton v Mascoutah - 2p Wrestling Regionals @ Robinson - 9a Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. EXCELLENCE We will strive for Excellence in everything we do. We will push ourselves, our classmates, and our teammates to be the best that we can be. We will not be afraid of failure. In this way, WE will achieve more together.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/29-2/4

January 29, 2024
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