In a rematch of last year's Little Illini Conference championship game, the Olney Tigers went head-to-head with the hosting Newton Eagles for the 53rd LIC Tournament title and came home the victors. The #1 seeded Tigers snuck eight points by # 3 Newton to claim the title with a final score of 47-39. The Tigers lead the conference with an 8-0 record and have secured a season record of 22-2 thus far. Congratulations to the coaches and student athletes on a fantastic win! RCHS is proud of you - One Tiger Nation!

Tigers Take LIC Tournament Championship

January 27, 2024
In a rematch of last year's Little Illini Conference championship game, the Olney Tigers went head-to-head with the hosting Newton Eagles for the 53rd LIC Tournament title and cam...
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Maddie Piercefield signs with Shawnee CC to play volleyball

Piercefield Signs to Play Volleyball at Shawnee

January 26, 2024
Senior Maddie Piercefield has signed to play volleyball at Shawnee Community College. Piercefield has participated in volleyball all four years of her high school career. Additio...
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RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/22-1/28

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/22-1/28

January 23, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/22-1/28
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RCHS 2nd Term Honorable Mention

RCHS 2nd Term Honorable Mention

January 17, 2024
12th Grade: Aeryn Bailey Aliya Carter Ashley Humes Jashun McKinley Brody Runyon 11th Grade: Kaydn Cooley Emilee Geier River Groves Staisha Grub...
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RCHS 2nd Term Honors

RCHS 2nd Term Honors

January 17, 2024
12th Grade: James Baker James Benton Louis Bossicart Nina Burris Francis Coleman Jessica Dehner Leanne Dryden Alessandro Ghelfi Aidan Gomez Jo...
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RCHS 2nd Term High Honors

RCHS 2nd Term High Honors

January 17, 2024
12th Grade: Chase Ackman Lyndsey Akes Jordan Albin Chloe Anderson Emma Baize Shad Baize Rylee Bloomer Emma Bower Danielle Brown Grayce Burge...
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​Three Richland County High School seniors were selected as WSIU Top Teens for the 2023-2024 school year. Those selected were Trenton Payne, Colby Redman, and Isabella Trupiano. "WSIU's "Top Teens" are chosen by their respective schools throughout the region. The area students excel academically and in a variety of co-curricular activities. Many are also involved in community service," (WSIU TV, Youtube.com). RCHS is incredibly proud of these three individuals!

WSIU Top Teens 2023-2024 Announced

January 16, 2024
Three Richland County High School seniors were selected as WSIU Top Teens for the 2023-2024 school year. Those selected were Trenton Payne, Colby Redman, and Isabella Trupiano. "W...
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RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/15-1/21

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/15-1/21

January 16, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/15-1/21
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN JANUARY 8-14, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events SCHOLASTIC BOWL MON 1/8 @ Robinson v Newton/Palestine FRESHMEN ORIENTATION WED 1/10 @ 5-8 SCHOLASTIC BOWL THUR 1/11 @ Casey v Mt. Carmel/Oblong EARLY RELEASE FRI 1/12 @ 2 NO SCHOOL MON 1/15 - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day FFA PANCAKE BREAKFAST SAT 1/20 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Beef Taco Salad w/ Chips SANDWICH: Crispy Chicken Wrap MON 1/8: Asian Chicken Dumplings TUES 1/9: Beef & Cheese Nachos WED 1/10: Chicken Alfredo w/ Breadsticks THUR 1/11: Biscuit & Gravy w/ Eggs FRI 1/12: Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Soup, Sandwiches & Dessert. $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 1/10: Natalie Ellison, Sean Joyce 1/11: Addison Ridgely 1/13: English teacher Mrs. Ginder, Ag teacher Mr. Steber 1/14: Basketball Coaches Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Wheeler New Announcements INTERACT MEETING WED 1/11 during OTE in the PAC OCC REP Curtis Miller will be here on THUR 1/11 in the Student Commons CEO APPLICATIONS are due before February 16th. Juniors - see Mrs. Gray with questions. BASEBALL MEETING with Coach Klingler on TUE 1/9 in the PAC during OTE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS meeting on WED 1/10 during lunch in Mrs. Rusk’s room (#227). BYOL & arrive promptly. MUSIC SHOWCASE The Tri-M National Honor Music Society’s Tiger’s Got Talent is SAT 2/10 at 6p in the PAC. Tickets are $4 per person for ages 6+ BAND FUNDRAISER RCHS Band students need your help raising money for camp from now through January 16th. Text GIVE to 90412 to create a HundredX survey account. 2 people with 75 one-minute surveys completed = camp for one marching band student! More details available on the RCHS Bands Facebook Page. 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 1/8 *Girls Basketball v Casey-Westfield - 6p TUESDAY 1/9 *Boys JV/V Basketball v Fairfield - 6p & 7:30p Wrestling @ Fairfield - 6:15p WEDNESDAY 1/10 Wrestling v Lawrenceville @ Red Hill - 6p THURSDAY 1/11 Girls JV/V Basketball @ Newton - 6p FRIDAY 1/12 Boys JV/V Basketball @ Mt. Carmel - 6p SATURDAY 1/13 Wrestling @ Marty Williams Invite in Mahomet - 9a Girls Basketball LIC Tourney @ Lawrenceville Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. POSITIVE ATTITUDE We will display a Positive Attitude in and out of the classroom, and on and off the field, court, pitch, diamond, etc.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/8-1/14

January 8, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/8-1/14
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RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/3-1/7

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/3-1/7

January 3, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 1/3-1/7
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RCHS Jan 2024 Menu

RCHS Jan 2024 Menu

January 2, 2024
RCHS Jan 2024 Menu Second line opening tomorrow!
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Tiger Basketball wins Duster Thomas Hoops Classic

Tiger Basketball Wins Duster Thomas Hoops Classic

December 30, 2023
Tiger Basketball showed up in usual form this week with a winning attitude. The Tigers have won the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic with a 60-53 win over host Pinckneyville. This was t...
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RCHS senior Rylee Bloomer is surrounded by family, her high school coaches, and future college coach as she signs her letter of intent to play softball next year for Olney Central College.

RCHS Senior Rylee Bloomer Signs Letter of Intent

December 22, 2023
Richland County High School senior Rylee Bloomer has signed her letter of intent to play softball at Olney Central College next year. Bloomer has been a standout athlete durin...
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RCHS December STRIPES Recipients

RCHS December STRIPES Recipients

December 19, 2023
Richland County High School announced their S.T.R.I.P.E.S. recipients for December. This month, RCHS students represent Integrity. RCHS students will act with Integrity: understan...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN DECEMBER 18-JANUARY 2, 2023 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events FINALS SCHEDULE WED 12/20: 3rd & 4th block THUR 12/21: 1st, OTA & 2nd (11:10a) SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 12/21 @ 6 in Science Commons WINTER VACATION Early Release after 2nd block final on THUR 12/21 with Grab & Go Lunch No School DEC 22nd - JAN 2nd What’s for Lunch? *subject to change MON 12/18: Tater Tot Nachos, Bean Dip w/ Cheese, Fruit TUES 12/19: Chicken Patty Sandwich, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli Cranberry Salad, Fruit WED 12/20: Holiday Meal: Ham, Corn, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Cranberry Pears THUR 12/21: Bosco Sticks & Cook’s Choice TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Mini sub sandwiches, Meatballs, Chicken Legs & Finger Foods. Cost is $3 and transportation will be provided. Freshmen must turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 12/18: Alexandria Cranmer, Kimora Cook, Librarian Mrs. Amy Julian 12/19: Jerry Osborn Jr., Nolen Seals 12/20: Keaton Swinson, Kolt Hanna, Kylie Holdren, Reese Roark, Riley Spence 12/21: Aden Wicinski 12/22: Jackson Ginder, Mack Graves 12/23: Miles Coats 12/24: Evalynne Earp 12/25: Ava Gayer, Wes Davis 12/26: Brielle Seiler, Dyson Armstrong, Jack Davis, Madison McGee, Yeongyre Ju 12/27: Ashley Hill, Jackson Kramer, Jordan Hamilton 12/28: Lynden Spieth 12/30: Aiden Page 12/31: Payden Buchanan, Rebekah Fleming 1/1: Abigayle Mitchell, Brayten Mitchell, Kayla Emmons, Trace Senecal 1/2: Hunter Vincent New Announcements CHRISTMAS DRESS-UP DAYS: TUES: Favorite Christmas Movie Character WED: Wacky Socks Day THUR: Extreme Christmas Day!!! FFA picture on MON 12/18 @ OTA in RH Gym STRIPES picture on TUES 12/19 @ OTA in the Student Commons SENIOR SPEAKER, Melissa Stillwell from Hersey will be talking about interviewing, resumes, & Hershey Inc. on WED 12/20 @ OTA in the PAC FINALS SCHEDULE WED 12/20: 3rd & 4th block Finals - Normal schedule, normal release THUR 12/21: 1st & 2nd block Finals - Block 1: 8 - 9:15 OTA: 9:20 - 9:50 Block 2: 9:55 - 11:10 Release after 2nd block final 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! Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 12/18 *Boys F/S Basketball v Salem- 6p TUESDAY 12/19 Boys JV/V Basketball v St. Anthonys - 6p WEDNESDAY 12/20 *Wrestling v Mt. Carmel - 6p WEDNESDAY 12/27-12/29 Boys V Basketball @ Duster Thomas (Pinckneyville) - TBA Girls V Basketball @ Benton Christmas Classic - TBA TUESDAY 1/2 Boys JV/V Basketball v Effingham - 7:30p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. INTEGRITY We will act with Integrity...understanding that anyone can do what is right while others are watching; it is when you willingly do the right thing when no one is watching that matters. We will choose to do what is right over what is easy.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/18/23-01/02/24

December 18, 2023
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/18/23-01/02/24. Have a very, Merry Christmas! See you next year.
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The Class of 2024 Illinois State Scholars have been announced. To be an Illinois State Scholar, students must "perform in the top one-half of your high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation*, and/or score at or above the 95th percentile on the ACT or SAT; graduate from high school during the academic year in which you were selected as a State Scholar," (https://www.isac.org/students/...). RCHS seniors were selected as follows (left to right): Front Row: Genevieve Carey, Claire Vaal, Isabella Trupiano, Evelyn Potter, Madison Nelson, Mya Kessler, Lucy Johnson, Ally Lynch, and Rylee Bloomer Back Row: Grayce Burgener, Danielle Brown, Isaac Zwilling, Aaron Klingler, Colby Redman, Isaac Klingler, Trenton Payne, Sean Joyce, and Natalie Ellison ​Congratulations to each and every one of you! OTN has some great representation!

2024 Illinois State Scholars Announced

December 15, 2023
The Class of 2024 Illinois State Scholars have been announced. To be an Illinois State Scholar, students must "perform in the top one-half of your high school class at the end of ...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN DECEMBER 11-17, 2023 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events EARLY RELEASE FRI 12/15 @ 2pm FINALS SCHEDULE WED 12/20: 3rd & 4th block THUR 12/21: 1st, OTA & 2nd block WINTER VACATION Early Release after 2nd block final on THUR 12/21 No School DEC 22nd - JAN 2nd What’s for Lunch? *subject to change MON 12/11: Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Broccoli, Breadstick & Fruit TUES 12/12: Chicken Strips w/ Chips, Baked Beans, Baby Carrots & Ranch, Fruit WED 12/13: Cheeseburger w/ Pickles, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Romaine Salad w/ Ranch, Fruit THUR 12/14: Biscuits & Gravy w/ Cheesy Eggs, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices, Fruit FRI 12/15: Chicken Wrap, Peas, Baby Carrots & Ranch, Fruit TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Melt-in-your-mouth Chicken Sandwiches, Corn, Salad, Cookies. Cost is $3 and transportation will be provided. Freshmen must turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 12/11: James Joost 12/12: Emma Wilson, Josue Locash 12/13: Chloe Anderson, Cody Bogard, Lakyn Paddock 12/14: Kayleigh Stevenson, Athletic Trainer Mary-Grace Inyart 12/15: Brandyn Mullins, Jordan Albin, Maverik Cordell, Natalee Stokes, Truancy Officer Mr. Mehaffey 12/17: Annara Cox, Ian Pianfetti New Announcements FBLA Christmas wrapping & movie night in Student Commons on MON 12/11 @ 6p FBLA officer meeting on TUES 12/12 @ Lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s Room JOSTENS’ rep will be here to hand out Class Rings on WED 12/13 @ OTA SENIOR SPEAKER on WED 12/13 @ OTA in the PAC BASS FISHING team parent meeting on WED 12/13 @ 6p in the Student Commons BEST BUDDIES get-together on THUR 12/14 @ OTA in the Student Commons GERMANY TRAVEL students & parents should meet for an info meeting on THUR 12/14 @ 5:30p in the Student Commons FCA meeting for all students @ lunch on FRI 12/15 on the RH’s Closed Deck FINALS SCHEDULE WED 12/20: 3rd & 4th block Finals - Normal schedule, normal release THUR 12/21: 1st & 2nd block Finals - Block 1: 8 - 9:15 OTA: 9:20 - 9:50 Block 2: 9:55 - 11:10 Release after 2nd block final Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 12/11 *Boys F/S Basketball v Marshall - 6p Girls JV/V Basketball @ Marshall - 6p TUESDAY 12/12 *Girls F/S Basketball v Salem - 6p Boys JV/V Basketball @Salem - 6p Girls F/S Basketball @ Altamont - 6:30p THURSDAY 12/14 *Girls JV/V Basketball v Fairfield - 6:15p Boys F/S Basketball @ Mt. Carmel - 6p FRIDAY 12/15 *Boys JV/V Basketball v Paris - 6p SATURDAY 12/16 Wrestling @ Cumberland “Skull & Bones” - 9a Girls JV/V Basketball v Fieldcrest @ St. Joe-Ogden - 12:30 & 2:30p Boys Varsity Basketball v Central @ Greenville - 7p SUNDAY 12/17 Cheerleading @ Edwardsville - 12:30p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. INTEGRITY We will act with Integrity...understanding that anyone can do what is right while others are watching; it is when you willingly do the right thing when no one is watching that matters. We will choose to do what is right over what is easy.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/10-12/17

December 11, 2023
RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/10-12/17
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Stripes Recipients for November 2023

November S.T.R.I.P.E.S.' recipients show their respect

December 5, 2023
Richland County High School is proud to announce our S.T.R.I.P.E.S. recipients for November 2023. The goal for November is Integrity. “We will act with Integrity...understanding t...
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Lady Tiger Volleyball senior Aliyah Tracy has signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Kaskaskia College next school year. Tracy had standout moments during her senior season. She was selected to both the Olney Tiger Classic and Triad Invitational all-tournament teams. Additionally, she made the Little Illini Conference All-Conference 1st Team. Tracy was also recognized by the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association as a 2023 Academic Girls All-State recipient. She also holds the career kill record with 632 kills. Congratulations Aliyah on all your hard work over the years! Best of luck at Kaskaskia!

Tracy Signs with Kaskaskia Volleyball

December 4, 2023
Lady Tiger Volleyball senior Aliyah Tracy has signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Kaskaskia College next school year. Tracy had standout moments duri...
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RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/4-12/10

RCHS Weekly Bulletin 12/4-12/10

December 4, 2023
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