CRHS Student & Family Update

Jared Sherman, Principal

Trey Mills, Assistant Principal

Brad Oberdorf, Dean of Students

Cia North, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Cindy Hoffman BSN, RN, School Nurse

Office Phone 410-479-3612

Emily Phillips, Attendance Administrative Assistant

attendance.crhs@ccpsstaff.org

410-479-3678

Stephanie Carmine, Enrollment/Guidance Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Wendy DuVall, Finance and Administration Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Email: sherman.jared@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/
Location: Colonel Richardson High School, 25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632, USA
Phone: 410-479-3678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonelRichardsonHighSchool/
Twitter: @CRcolonels

• Congratulations to all of our Spring athletes for amazing seasons
• Congratulations to seniors for making it through the last week of school! See you on Wednesday!!
• Graduation is Thursday 5/30/24. Every single person needs a ticket to get in. This is a fire code issue.
• Graduation practice is on Wednesday at CRHS
• Seniors going on the trip should plan to arrive at school at 6:30. The bus will depart at 7 am. We will leave the park at 5 pm and anticipate being back to the school by 8 pm.
• There are still three weeks of school left. Just because the seniors are done does not mean everyone else is. It will be business as usual starting Tuesday. This means no cell phones during instructional time, no hats, no hoods, limits on hall passes, hall sweeps for tardies.

Monday 5/27

• Memorial Day- No School

Tuesday 5/28

• Senior trip

Wednesday 5/29

• Graduation practice/ senior luncheon

Thursday 5/30

• Graduation

Friday 5/31

Saturday 6/1

• SAT Testing

Graduation Spotlight Class of 2024

ALL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE CLEARED AND SERVICE LEARNING HOURS MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN THE GRADUATION REHEARSAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AS PER CCPS POLICY. SENIORS MUST BE ON TRACK TO GRADUATE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.

Please be sure the following dates are on your calendar:

• May 28 - Senior Trip - Kings Dominion

• May 29 - Graduation Rehearsal 9:00AM - 2:30PM

• ALL SENIORS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND!!

• Light Breakfast/Snacks provided

• Ceremony Rehearsal - honor cords distributed

• Senior Class Photo - wear your senior t-shirt!!

• Senior Lunch/Slideshow

• Graduation Ticket Distribution

• May 30 - Graduation Ceremony 6PM - this is a ticketed event - ALL people attending need a ticket, regardless of age * BABIES NEED A TICKET *

• Seniors should gather in cafeteria by 5:15pm: bring cap/gown/white stole/tassel/all cords you have received

• Red ties and flowers will be distributed

• Doors open to public at 5pm

• Senior Slideshow shows at 5:30pm

• Ceremony begins at 6pm

CAPS SHOULD NOT BE DECORATED. IF A GRADUATE COMES TO THE CEREMONY WITH A DECORATED CAP, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WEAR IT.

The graduation ceremony will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. This can be accessed from either of these sites:

carolineschools.org

colonelrichardsonhs.org

If you have any questions or concerns about graduation, please contact Mrs. France at france.bernadette@ccpsstaff.org.

Get your Colonel Richardson Gear here!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

In early June, we will be hosting an assembly during the school day for 9th graders. Guest Sterlen Barr, a motivational speaker and the owner of Rapping About Prevention, Inc. (RAP) will provide a program entitled, “The Choice is Yours” which deals with teenagers making good choices that will lead them to success and fulfilling their dreams. (Mr. Barr’s biography and the full program description are below.)

Prior to each school’s presentation, a parent assembly will be held in order for families to hear the same information that will be provided at the student assembly. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding of additional resources available to educate and support their students.

Assemblies:

• North Caroline High School parent assembly: Monday, June 3, 6:00 pm (Auditorium)

• North Caroline High School student assembly: Tuesday, June 4, 1:00 pm

• Colonel Richardson High School parent assembly: Tuesday, June 4, 6:00 pm (Auditorium)

• Colonel Richardson High School student assembly: Wednesday, June 5, 8:30 am

Program Description:

"The Choice is Yours," is a highly interactive and thought-provoking program that specifically addresses sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. The speaker stresses to students how important it is to stay focused on their dreams and plans, and not allow poor decisions to stop them from achieving their goals.

The program includes the latest research, statistics, and information not commonly found online or in classrooms, and presents them in a way that is personal, powerful, and effective. The presentation includes role-playing, participant participation, and a live rap and dance performance. The speaker promotes being a leader, delaying sexual activity, and finding one’s true passion.

The parents’ program includes a discussion about having a relationship with your children where they trust you enough to share information about any relationship they may have with another person and additional resources available for parents.

Speaker Bio:
Sterlen Barr is a motivational speaker with over 25 years of experience helping to motivate and inspire youth to live their best life by making healthy choices. He is the owner of (RAP) Rapping About Prevention Inc. and Rapping About Prevention Foundation Inc. Sterlen has worked with the Health Promotion Council of Southeastern PA Inc. (HPC), and the Preventing AIDS through Live Movement and Sound (PALMS) project. Sterlen currently travels nationally educating youth about the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and risky behavior

Opt-Out Option: Parents have the option to opt their students out of the in-school program. Parents or guardians who do not wish for their child to participate please contact your student's counselor either by email or phone prior to June 2, 2024.

This program is sponsored by the Caroline County Health Department.

If you have medications in the health room they will need to be picked up by the end of the day on June 12th or they will be discarded.

Just a reminder: medication forms need to be If you have medications in the health room they will need to be picked up by the end of the day on June 12th or they will be discarded.

Just a reminder: medication forms need to be completed for each school year. All medication given at school (prescription and over the counter) has to have a Maryland State School Medication Administration Authorization Form completed by a physician and signed by a parent/guardian. for each school year. All medication given at school (prescription and over the counter) has to have a Maryland State School Medication Administration Authorization Form completed by a physician and signed by a parent/guardian.

Families: Guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education has prompted changes in our Dual Enrollment practice, and is connected to a student’s College and Career Ready (CCR) designation. Please read the details of CCR and Dual Enrollment on the Graduation Readiness page of the CCPS website, and reach out to your school counselor with questions.

Dear Parents,

Now that the school year is completing, we’re reminding parents that Choptank Health’s School-Based Health providers are available by appointment over the summer to help our students be as healthy as they can be!

Now is the perfect time to include scheduling your athlete’s sports physicals on your summer ‘to-do’ list, so that your student(s) will be eligible to play fall sports during the next school year.

Choptank Health providers can also help address your student’s urgent care needs over the summer, with services including diagnosing illness, addressing behavioral health, writing prescriptions, performing lab tests, and more.

Caroline County Public School students enrolled in School-Based Health Care can receive care during the summer at the following locations and times:

• Denton Elementary School
  June – August
  Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Call for Appointments: 667-248-8030
  
  

• Federalsburg Elementary School
  June – August
  Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Call for Appointments: 410-754-5857
  
  

• Greensboro Elementary School
  June – August
  Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Call for Appointments: 410-482-9148
  
  

• Ridgely Elementary School
  June – July
  Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Call for Appointments: 410-634-9153

Be sure to schedule an appointment or register your student for School-Based Health today, with new students welcome and more at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

Sophomores and juniors, CCPS has so many apprenticeship opportunities available for next year! If you're interested in learning a trade and getting paid during the school day next year, let your school counselor know!

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations, or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment, or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member, or other person having knowledge. Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.