Richmond High School
December 2024 Newsletter
Monday, December 2nd - Students receive their 2nd Semester Schedule in 4th period
Students need to fill out an online "Schedule Request Form" for any changes. Schedule change forms are will be available on Canvas starting Monday, December 2nd. The deadline to request a change is Friday, December 6th at noon. No changes will be made after the deadline.
Chamber Choir field trip to the Leland Legacy - 11:00am to 1:30pm.
RCS Winter Orchestra Concert
Tues. December 10th at 6:30pm in Civic Hall
RCS Band Concert
Thurs. December 12th at 6:00pm in Civic Hall
Choir Concert
Tues. December 17th at 7:00pm in Civic Hall
Final Exams for first semester will be Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th. Friday, December 20th may be used for make-up exams and students turning in missed work.
December 20th - End of the 3rd Grading Period/First Semester
Saturday Dec. 21st at 7:00pm - Alumni Night at RHS Boys Basketball Game
December 23rd - January 3rd, 2025
January 6th - Students return to begin Second Semester/4th Grading Period
Upcoming Events for January
Friday, January 3 - Teachers return from break - work day
Monday, January 20th - MLK Jr. Day - No School - snow makeup day if needed
Visitors Center at RHS during school hours (8:15am-3:30pm)
As we continue to provide safety for our students and staff, RHS will have a new entrance for everyone, during school hours, from 8:15am-3:30pm at Door #1A (located to the north of Door #1 near McGuire Hall in front of the RHS building).
Students may still enter Door #1 at 7:45 - 8:15am each morning.
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The Career Center Door #37 opens at 7:30am so students may going directly to the cafeteria for breakfast. The tardy bell rings at 8:15am.
If your student is absent, please let us know by calling the attendance office.
9th and 10th grade - Call 973-3393
11th and 12th grade - Call 973-5415
Get students to school and class on time - Being on time to every class is important!
Please help us emphasize to students of the importance of being on time to school (starts at 8:15am) and to class every period. Of note, students who arrive late on a bus are all given a "late bus pass" to give to their teacher and they are not counted tardy.
The following is the RHS Tardy Policy consequences:
- 1st step - referral and warning; parent notified; further consequences explained.
- 2nd step - 1 hour detention after school in ISR Room (students who do not show up for detention will be assigned a 1/2 day ISR).
- 3rd Step - 1 hour detention after school in ISR Room - student placed on "no fly" list (no passes may be given to student) and one full day of ISR if they are a "no show" to detention.
- 4th Step - AIM (Attendance Intervention Meeting) with student, parent/guardian, attendance officer, principal, and asst principal Baker/Amyx)
- 5th Step - student is put on "Social Probation" which means they may not attend dances, athletic events, etc,
RCS Athletic Event Reminders:
- Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+) to enter.
- Students must show Student ID with your ticket or All-Sports pass to enter.
- Please display good sportsmanship and respect for everyone at all times.
- Please notify event security and administration when a problem occurs. Do not take matter into your own hands.
- Please refrain from yelling at the officials, opposing teams, or fans.
- No alcohol, drugs, or weapons are allowed on school property.
- No re-entry. Once you enter the stadium or building, you will not be allowed to go out and come back in. No loitering in the restrooms or on deck by concession stand.
- In case of an emergency, follow the instructions of the event staff.
RCS Athletic Department
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri
Period 1 8:15 - 9:10
Period 2 9:15 - 10:07
Period 3 10:12 - 11:04
Period 4 11:09 - 12:38
A lunch 11:09 - 11:39
B lunch 11:39 - 12:09
C lunch 12:05 - 12:39
Period 5 12:44 - 1:36
Period 6 1:41 - 2:33
Period 7 2:38 - 3:30
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Tuesday
Period 1 8:15 - 8:59
Period 2 9:04 - 9:48
Period 3 9:53 - 10:37
Period 4 10:42 - 12:12
A lunch 10:42 - 11:12
B lunch 11:12 - 11:42
C lunch 11:42 - 12:12
Period 5 12:17 - 1:01
Period 6 1:06 - 1:50
Period 7 1:55 - 2:39
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2-Hour Delay (NO EARLY RELEASE ON TUESDAY)
Period 1 10:15 - 10:49
Period 2 10:54 - 11:26
Period 3 11:31 - 12:03
Period 4 12:08 - 1:38
A lunch 12:08 - 12:38
B lunch 12:38 - 1:08
C lunch 1:08 - 1:38
Period 5 1:43 - 2:15
Period 6 2:20 - 2:52
Period 7 2:57 - 3:30
RHS is in need of a permanent substitute teacher. Please see the above link to apply.
Internet Options/eLearning Day Connections
A quick reminder that there are many locations across Richmond, including RHS, that offer FREE WiFi!
Morrison-Reeves Library has free internet available 24 hours per day from their parking lots or around the building. Additional internet sites include Downtown Richmond, Reid Health, McDonald’s, Burger King, Roscoe’s, Starbucks, and McAlister’s.
Get your All Sports pass for 2024-2025 school year!
All Sport Passes are on sale in the Athletic Office or at home football games. RHS has over 100 home athletic events.
Students/RCS Staff (must show RCS ID) $10.00
Family All Sports Package (4 tickets) $150.00
Adult $85.00
Senior (65 and over) $50.00
RHS Tourney Passes (includes ALL RHS Tournaments) $25.00
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Jennifer Lady
Richmond High School
Athletic Secretary
Office: 765-973-3316
Fax: 765-973-3317
jenniferl@rcs.k12.in.us
Student Handbook
Students will be able to access the RHS handbook on line through Canvas. Parents and students can also access the handbook on the RHS website. The purpose of this handbook is to make it easier for students, especially those who are new to RHS, to get off to a good start.
It is the students responsibility to read and become familiar with this information and to understand that its purpose is to ensure that everyone is offered a fair and equal opportunity to receive the best education possible.
Student Parking
Students are to park either in the student parking lot across from the Tiernan Center or on the streets around the school. All other parking lots around the school building are reserved for faculty and staff. Students parking in RHS lots that are reserved for faculty, staff, or visitors risk having their car towed from the site at the owner’s expense. If you have any questions regarding parking at RHS, contact Ms. Rae Woolpy at 973-3314.
Student Support Services
RHS has a team of highly qualified individuals that provide support for our students and parents. In addition to our teachers, principal and administrative team we have the following:
Counselors
Sally Porter—973-3324
Stephanie Stout - 973-3373
Monica Wright - 973-3322
Alyssa Wysong—973-3351
Career Pathway Specialist
Rod Mattix—973-4932
Centerstone Mental Health Therapists
973-3372
Community In Schools
973-3352
Meridian Health Services - 973-3262
Richmond High School
Email: raew@rcs.k12.in.us
Website: werrichmond.com
Location: 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN, USA
Phone: 765-973-3424
Facebook: facebook.com/RichmondHighSchool
Twitter: @LearnatRHS