RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

🎉 Happy July, Wildcats! 🎉

Tonight, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 500 rising 9th graders to our First Annual Freshman Focus Event! The evening was brimming with excitement, invaluable information, and a chance for our new students to get acquainted with the lay of the land and the vast opportunities high school offers.

Mark your calendars for our Open House on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5-7 pm. We're eagerly anticipating this event, especially as we prepare to welcome the largest class in RHHS history! Our growth, coupled with our unwavering commitment to excellence, brings a thrill in countless ways.

Parents, here's a life hack to keep your high schooler on track: Stay engaged through the various communication channels from the school. One crucial tool is PowerSchool for staying updated on attendance and academic progress.

As we embark on the new school year, here are a few key things to keep in mind:

Highlights for the 24-25 School Year:

1. Record Numbers: We start with 2700+ students and 250+ staff on August 1, 2024.
2. Increased Engagement: More activities for student involvement have shown positive impacts on academics, attendance, and behavior.
3. New Facilities: A state-of-the-art school opens in August 2025 to accommodate our growing student body.

Focus Areas:

• Student Connectedness: Explore athletics, clubs, and fine arts to enhance your student’s experience.
• Academics: Ensure summer reading assignments are completed.

Key Points for Success:

• Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for student achievement.
• Cell Phones: Classrooms are cell phone-free unless used for academic purposes.
• Vaping: Strict measures are in place to combat vaping and its associated risks.

Together, we can make the 24-25 school year the best yet. For any questions, please reach out.

See ya, Love ya, Bye!

Bivins Miller

RHHS is a 1:1 learning environment, which means that all students utilize a learning device daily in their classroom settings. RHHS has issued school bought Chromebooks or allowed the student to use their own registered personal laptop for 7 years now and all teachers utilize this educational resource extensively in their learning environment.

Rising Freshman and students new to RHHS are strongly recommend to get a device registered, a personal laptop or school issued Chromebook, before the start of school. Though students can still get a device registered after school starts, it can be a timely process when so many other students are trying to do this at the same time with limited staff availability. No teacher wants their students to miss instructional time for this if avoidable.

Device Registration Information

> Dates: July 25, 26, 30, 31

> Times: 10AM-4PM

> Location: Room 702, RHHS West Campus

> Registration Sign-Up

> Device Permission Form (Printable PDF)

Reminder, the receiving student must be present to have any device registered to them and must submit a signed "Student Device Acceptable Use Guidelines" form by the guardian and student at the time of registration. They will not issue a device to a parent or anyone other than the student.

Rising seniors, juniors and sophomores who meet the qualifications are able to purchase parking permits beginning for $65. Please review the qualifications and important information HERE.

We are excited to announce that Student Council will be hosting a Silent Disco Dance on August 16th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the RHHS East Gym. This unique and enjoyable event promises to be an unforgettable evening for all who attend! Please see the parent letter with all of the details HERE!

Check out the newest edition of information that will be communicated via Richmond Hill High School's Athletic Department!

Build The Hill - Athletic Newsletter

We know staff members at RHHS go the extra mile - we want to hear about it! When a staff member makes you/your student feel special or does something exceptional, YOU can give them a shoutout and in return, the PBIS team will send them a treat!

RHHS has a strong team of school counselors to support our students. Students are assigned a counselor based on their last name. All school counselors at Richmond Hill High School will provide developmentally appropriate counseling services based on data-driven practices to remove barriers to students' academic achievement and promote a safe and secure environment for all students.

• Amber Crews (A- Carter/AVID)
• Emily Neff (Cartwright-Gelly)
• Tam Daniels (George- Langridge)
• Debbie Kilpatrick (Lanier- Odell)
• Megan McDonough (Offringa- Slaughter)
• Amber Miles (Slusarski- Z)
• Deanna Appleton (DE/5th YR/BA)

For additional information regarding the Richmond Hill High School Counseling Team, please click here!

School times

7:30am-2:25pm/Buildings open at 7am

• Daily Bell Schedule
• A/B Schedule

Office Hours

7:00am-3:00pm

Certificates of Enrollment

Drivers License

Learners Permit

Car-rider/parent drop-off information - Click Here

Bus rider information- Bryan County Transportation Services

School nutrition information-

MySchoolBucks - Online Payment Portal

Students

• Breakfast - $2.50
• Lunch - $3.50

Staff

• Breakfast - $2.75
• Lunch - $4.50

Visitors

• Lunch - $5.00

Questions regarding remaining lunch balances should be directed to Alisa Vallbracht (School Nutrition Director) avallbracht@bryan.k12.ga.us/912-459-5121

Nurse/Clinic information-

Nurses: Taryn Parker (tparker@bryan.k12.ga.us) and Caitlyn Matias (cmatias@bryan.k12.ga.us)

If you should need to discuss health information at length, please call to schedule a meeting. All clinic forms are available HERE. Inhalers and epi pens that are carried by the student must have forms completed by their physician.

Website: https://www.bryan.k12.ga.us/o/RHHS
Location: 1 Wildcat Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, USA
Phone: 912-459-5151
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillhigh
Twitter: @RichmondHill_HS