GRIT

GRIT winners

December 9, 2024
The GRIT award is awarded to the athletes who demonstrate hustle, teamwork, and dedication. This award isn't necessarily always the highest scorer or top performer, but one that...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN DECEMBER 9-15, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE FRI 12/13 EARLY DISMISSAL WED 12/18 @ 2p TERM 2 FINALS 12/19 & 12/20 HS EARLY DISMISSAL FRI 12/20 @ 11:20 WINTER BREAK 12/21-1/6 TEACHER INSTITUTE MON 12/6 3rd TERM BEGINS TUES 1/7 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Full menu on Facebook, OTN TVs, or our website MON: Cinnamon Roll w/ Eggs TUES: Pretzels w/ Cheese WED: Orange Chicken over Rice THURS: Holiday Meal Sliced Ham, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy & Green Beans FRI: BBQ Pork Flatbread TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Cheese Ravioli Carbonara, Broccoli, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert. $3 ($4 delivered) and transportation provided. Freshmen are required to turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 12/9: Khloe Thomason, Mr. Warren Weitkamp 12/10: Aiden Cooper, Aldyn Wells, Brayden Runyon 12/11: James Joost 12/12: Emma Wilson, Josue Locash 12/13: Cody Bogard, Lakyn Paddock, Valeria Lopez Baneres 12/14: Ms. Mary-Gracy Inyart 12/15: Brandyn Mullins, Maverik Cordell, Natalee Stokes, Mr. Patrick Mehaffey New Announcements OTE SURVEY Please check your email for the 3rd TERM OTE SURVEY. Please complete it today. ADOPT-A-STUDENT results (in points): 1st place - Mrs. Hinckley’s class 70.47 2nd place - Mrs. King’s class 45.28 3rd place - Mr. Vaal’s class 37.67 Honorable Mention - Mrs. Marriott’s class with $178.10 for most money collected. A total of $694.82 was raised. Way to go RCHS for supporting your peers! CANNED FOOD DRIVE extended thru 3pm on WED 12/11. At least 100 cans need donated to receive the hour-lunch. FFA Chapter Meeting on MON 12/9 @ OTE in PAC FINANCIAL AID parent workshop in PAC on TUE 12/10 @ 5:30p LADY TIGER TRACK info meeting on WED 12/11 @ lunch in the Library Commons. Pizza will be provided. CEO Info meeting on THUR 12/12 @ OTA in PAC BEST BUDDIES meeting on THUR 12/12 @ OTA on Closed Deck FFA meeting on THUR 12/12 @ OTE in PAC FBLA Etiquette Dinner on THUR 12/12 @ 6p in the Science Commons RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE on FRI 12/13 @ 7a-1p TIGER FOOTBALL BANQUET on FRI 12/13 @ 5p in PAC TACO NIGHT sponsored by the Olney VFW Aux on FRI 12/13 @ 5:30-7:30P with 50/50 & bake sale benefits toward RCHS VAT Club (see flyer on OTN TVs & FB) BOYS TENNIS team sign-up sheet is located in the HS office. NO PARKING ON LINCOLN STREET The Olney City Board passed a No Parking Ordinance for N Lincoln St. No Parking will be enforced from 7am to 4pm. Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates TUESDAY 12/10 *Tiger JV/V Basketball v Mt. Zion @ 5p (Theme: Blackout) *Lady Tiger FS Basketball v Altamont @ 6p Tiger Wrestling @ Mattoon - 6p WEDNESDAY 12/11 *Tiger Wrestling v Robinson @ 6p (Theme: Orange Out) THURSDAY 12/12 *Tiger FS Basketball v Paris - 6p Lady Tiger JV/V Basketball @ Paris - 6p SATURDAY 12/14 Lady Tiger Cheerleading @ Mt Vernon Tiger Wrestling @ Vandalia - 10a Tiger JV/V Basketball @ Mattoon - 5:30p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 12/9-12/15

December 9, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 12/9-12/15
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Streaming locations for the Olney vs Marion Black Diamond Shootout

December 6, 2024
Tomorrow's Olney Tiger Basketball vs. Marion game at 6 pm will be streamed in the following locations: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ marion/organization/1041/marion-high-school ...
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​Richland County High School is proud to announce the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award winners for November 2024. The "stripe" for the month is respect. These students show respect to others by setting a standard for the members of their group. They understand they represent RCHS as ambassadors and will strive to do nothing to disrespect our School, Teammates, Coaches, and themselves. Thank you to Joe's Pizza for sponsoring our shirts in November, and as always, to Mrs. West, Mrs. Billington, Mrs. Kerr, and the RCHS Shirt Shop for making the shirts. This month's shirts are purple for pancreatic cancer awareness. (Pictured left to right) First row: Hadley Heath, Allie Burke, Katie Atwood, Reese Lathrop, Brooklyn Beard, Angel Hemrich, Brayden Castillo, Molly Fehrenbacher, Jordan Piercefield, Natalie Ochs, Ezha Biyok, Kaitlyn Kocher, Malayla Baca, Gus Ginder, and Claire Uhl. Second Row: Haleigh Volk, Meadow Anderson, Jacob Brinkley, Carder Burgener, Davian Grimes, Jack Davis, Brendan McCartney, James Daniel, Cooper Hires, Reid Brown, Dominik Ginder, Tyler Longbons, and Brayden Beard. Third Row: Thomas Lea, Miles Coats, Austin Kuenstler, Austin Smith, Cory Everingham, Brody Ginder, Jasper Tracy, Landon Burton, Ridge Meadows, Giuseppe Trupiano, Camden Barrick, Jordan Berger, Gavin Jennings, Owen Kocher, and Arjay Keller. Not pictured: Amelie Knoche, Carson Rudolphi, Jacob Doan, Jeffery Smith, Josie Ginder, and Megan Powden.

​Richland County High School is proud to announce the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award winners for November

December 6, 2024
​Richland County High School is proud to announce the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award winners for November 2024. The "stripe" for the month is respect. These students show respect to others ...
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Houchin Ag Education Advocacy Award

RCHS Principal awarded 2024 Agricultural Education Advocacy Award

December 4, 2024
Our very own RCHS Principal, Darrell Houchin, was selected as a 2024 Agricultural Education Advocacy Award winner. Mr. Houchin was the only Principal of five total winners from I...
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Hudl tickets

Purchase RCHS sports tickets online

December 3, 2024
You can now purchase tickets before coming to RCHS sporting events! Click on the attached link below and click on GET TICKETS. Pay by credit card and bring your phone to the game ...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN DECEMBER 2-8, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events RCHS WINTER MUSICAL ANNIE FRI 12/6 & SAT 12/7 @ 6:30p and SUN 12/8 @ 2p EARLY DISMISSAL WED 12/18 @ 2p TERM 2 FINALS 12/19 & 12/20 HS EARLY DISMISSAL FRI 12/20 @ 11:20 WINTER BREAK 12/21-1/6 TEACHER INSTITUTE MON 12/6 3rd TERM BEGINS TUES 1/7 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Full menu on Facebook, OTN TVs, or our website MON: Chicken & Waffles TUES: Chicken Parmesan WED: Beef & Burrito w/ Queso THURS: Chicken Alfredo over Penne FRI: Meat Lovers Calzone TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Chips, Veggies, Dessert. $3 ($4 delivered) and transportation provided. Freshmen are required to turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 12/2: Case Simpson, Ezha Biyok, Hadley Denton, Sydney Mehl 12/3: Allison Reid, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Stallard 12/4: Drake Koester, Mallory Richardson 12/5: Brayden Franklin, Zofia Hundley 12/6: Mr. VanDyke 12/8: Carly Zuber New Announcements BOOK CLUB LUNCH on TUES 12/3 in the Library to discuss Daisy Jones & the Six. Sign-up in the library today! INTERACT meeting on WED 12/4 @ OTE in the PAC IECC Curtis Miller in Commons on THUR 12/5 @ OTA FBLA Chapter meeting on THUR 12/5 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room FCA all student meeting on FRI 12/6 @ lunch on the open deck FBLA Adopt-a-Student fundraiser competition begins this week to buy Christmas gifts for RCHS students. Place “coins” in your 2nd block class container. (+ points) Place “dollar bills” in your 1st, 3rd, and 4th block class containers. (- points) 2nd block class with the most points will receive a dessert party. BASS FISHING team sign-ups will end on Dec 9th. The sign-up sheet is located in the HS office. No late sign-ups allowed! NO PARKING ON LINCOLN STREET The Olney City Board passed a No Parking Ordinance for N Lincoln St. No Parking will be enforced from 7am to 4pm. RCHS WEEK OF GIVING (DEC 2-6) Donations accepted all week! MON - Community Svc OTE food drive TUE - SRO Coat & Toy Drive WED 12/4 - FBLA Adopt-a-Student THU 12/5 - Interact nursing home donations FRI 12/6 - Blood Drive sign up for 12/13 OTE COMMUNITY SVC. FOOD DRIVE Freshmen & Juniors VS Sophomores & Seniors. Items can be dropped off at the main commons area before 1st block. The winning classes will receive a one-hour lunch at the end of the semester. SRO COAT & TOY DRIVE until December 6. Drop off your clean coats or toys in the box in front of the main office. Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 12/2 *Tiger Wrestling v Salem - 6p TUESDAY 12/3 Tiger Wrestling @ Carmi - 6p WEDNESDAY 12/4 Tiger JV/V Basketball @ Robinson - 6p THURSDAY 12/5 *Tiger F/S Basketball v Robinson - 6p SATURDAY 12/7 Tiger Wrestling v Lawrenceville Tourney - 9a Lady Tiger JV/V Basketball v Teutopolis - 1p Tiger Basketball v Black Diamond Shootout - 6p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. December is all about 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 for 12/2-12/8

December 2, 2024
Updated: RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 12/2-12/8
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events EARLY DISMISSAL TUE 11/26 @ 2p THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/27-11/29 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Full menu on Facebook, OTN TVs, or our website MON: Biscuit & Gravy w/ Eggs TUES: Teriyaki Meatballs w/ Yakisoba Noodles TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert. $3 ($4 delivered) and transportation provided. Freshmen are required to turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 11/25: Ally Ryker, Brody Redman, Clara Williams, Walker Rudolphi 11/26: Irelan Walters, Jereme Higginbotham, Ms. Kelsie Duenas 11/27: Asher Lambird, Kane Shewmake, Presley Shock 11/28: Ella Kosack, Peyton McCleary 11/30: Xavier Owusu-Gyan 12/1: Christopher Anderson-Krome New Announcements FOOTBALL meeting on TUE 11/26 @ OTA in Student Commons 2PM EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE For TUES 11/26 1st block - 8:00 - 9:07 OTA - 9:12 - 9:42 2nd block - 9:47 - 10:54 3rd block - 10:59 - 12:06 4th block - 12:46 - 2:00 No OTE FBLA Adopt-a-Student fundraiser competition begins next Mon-Fri. Place “coins” in your 2nd block class container. (positive points) Place “dollar bills” in your 1st, 3rd, and 4th block class containers. (negative points) The 2nd block class with the most points will receive a dessert party and the teacher of the winning class will receive a special gift. Money raised will be used to buy Christmas gifts for some of our very own students! BASS FISHING team sign-ups will start today and end on Dec 9th. The sign-up sheet is located in the HS office. No late sign-ups allowed! NO PARKING ON LINCOLN STREET The Olney City Board passed a No Parking Ordinance for N Lincoln St. When we get back from Thanksgiving Break no one will be able to park on North Lincoln Street. No Parking will be enforced from 7am to 4pm. RCHS WEEK OF GIVING (DEC 2-6) Donations accepted all week! MON - Community Svc OTE food drive TUE - SRO Coat & Toy Drive WED 12/4 - FBLA Adopt-a-Student THUR 12/5 - Interact nursing home donations FRI 12/6 - Blood Drive sign up for 12/13 NEW ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE GOAL 95.3% for all classes. Get to class to reach your 1-hour lunch! SRO COAT & TOY DRIVE until December 6. Drop off your clean coats or toys in the box in front of the main office. Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 11/25 FS Lady Tiger Basketball @ Effingham - 6:15p FRIDAY 11/29 Tiger Basketball @ Red Hill - 11a Tiger Basketball @ Red Hill (v Vincennes) - 6p SATURDAY 11/30 Tiger Wrestling @ Vincennes Duals - 9a Tiger Basketball @ Red Hill (v Fairfield) - 11:30a Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. November is all about RESPECT We will show Respect to others...setting a standard for the members of our group. We understand that by being a member of the group, we represent RCHS as ambassadors and will strive to do nothing to disrespect our School, Teammates, Coaches, and ourselves.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/25-12/1

November 25, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/25-12/1
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Illinois State Scholars 24-25

Eleven RCHS students named Illinois State Scholars

November 22, 2024
Richland County High School is extremely proud to announce eleven seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission identifies state scho...
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RCHS Dec 2024 Menu

RCHS Dec 2024 Menu

November 20, 2024
RCHS Dec 2024 Menu
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weekly bulletin

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/18-11/24

November 18, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/18-11/24
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October STRIPES award

RCHS October S.T.R.I.P.E.S. award winners announced

November 14, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Richland County High School October S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Award for Trust. These RCHS students trust their teammates, teachers, and coaches; create...
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School Board Members Day

School Board Members Day - November 15, 2024

November 13, 2024
Thank you to our board members for their commitment to the students, staff, and community!
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 11-17, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT THUR 11/14 @ 12 (11:20 Grab & Go Lunch) ICONIK PICTURE MAKE-UPS 11/14 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 11/14 @ 5-8pm & 11/15 @ 9a-1p DISTRICT EARLY DISMISSAL THUR 11/21 @ 2p EARLY DISMISSAL TUE 11/26 @ 2p THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/27-11/29 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Full menu on Facebook, OTN TVs, or our website TUES: Chili Dog WED: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce THUR: Grab & Go: Bosco Sticks TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Mac & cheese, Chips & dip, Cookies. $3 ($4 delivered) and transportation provided. Freshmen are required to turn in one permission slip to the HS office before they can attend. Happy Birthday 11/11: Aaron Dean 11/13: Blair Grove, Jaelynn Hanna, Katelyn Bookhout 11/14: Jason Coons Jr., Natalie Berger 11/15: Ethan Zuber, Trysten Jones 11/16: Jesse Cantrell, Noah Gosnell New Announcements NEW ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE GOAL 95.3% for all classes. Get to class to reach your 1-hour lunch! FFA FRUIT/PIZZA FUNDRAISER forms need to be picked up from Mr. Steber, Mr. Kinkade or Mr. VanDyke. Forms are due back by 11/20. SRO COAT & TOY DRIVE until December 6. Drop off your clean coats or toys in the box in front of the main office. TRAVEL CLUB reminder that pork loin forms are due today. Please turn in the form and money to Profe Marriott before 3rd block. The pork loins will be ordered this afternoon! STUDENT COUNCIL meeting during OTE today in Room 122. Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. November is all about RESPECT We will show Respect to others...setting a standard for the members of our group. We understand that by being a member of the group, we represent RCHS as ambassadors and will strive to do nothing to disrespect our School, Teammates, Coaches, and ourselves.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/11-11/17

November 12, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/11-11/17
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Briar Clark scholarship

FBLA donates to Bryar Clark Scholarship

November 7, 2024
FBLA donated their annual chili cook-off profits to the Bryar Clark Scholarship. FBLA representatives Brayden Runyon and Gracelynn Hancock presented the check to Matt and Maryell...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 4-10, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events NO SCHOOL TUE 11/5 - Election Day HS EARLY DISMISSAL FRI 11/8 @ 2 NO SCHOOL MON 11/11 - Veteran’s Day SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT THUR 11/14 @ 12 (11:20 Grab & Go Lunch) ICONIK PICTURE MAKE-UPS 11/14 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 11/14 @ 5-8pm & 11/15 @ 9a-1p DISTRICT EARLY DISMISSAL THUR 11/21 @ 2p EARLY DISMISSAL TUE 11/26 @ 2p THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/27-11/29 What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Full menu on Facebook, OTN TVs, or our website MON: Cinnamon Roll w/ Eggs TUES: No School WED: BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos THUR: Orange Chicken over Rice FRI: Chili & Cheese over Fritos Happy Birthday 11/4: Kaven Murray 11/5: Thomas Lea 11/6: Angel Hemrich, Bowen Weesner, Mackenzi Thomas 11/7: Ava Ginder 11/8: Kayden Hannel, Raeleigh Rusk, Mr. Brown 11/9: Karlee Kollak, Kylie Williams, Xavier Juarez-Mowry 11/10: Ariana Medler, Blaze Kuhlig, Aleine Berger, Quaid Berger New Announcements NEW ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE GOAL 95.3% for all classes. Get to class to reach your 1-hour lunch! DRAMA CLUB MEETING on THUR 11/7 @ OTE in PAC HONORS, HIGH HONORS & HONORABLE MENTION students can stop by Student Services for a McD award. TRAVEL CLUB members should stop by Profe Marriott’s room today for pork loin fundraiser forms. FFA FRUIT/PIZZA FUNDRAISER forms need to be picked up from Mr. Steber, Mr. Kinkade or Mr. VanDyke. Forms are due back by 11/20. SRO COAT & TOY DRIVE kicks off today. Drop off your clean coats or toys in the box in front of the main office. Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. SAT 11/9 Tiger & Lady Tiger Cross Country State Meet @ Peoria - 9:20a Tiger Swimming Sectionals @ Urbana - 1p Tiger Football Playoffs v Normal University @ Bloomington - 4p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. November is all about RESPECT We will show Respect to others...setting a standard for the members of our group. We understand that by being a member of the group, we represent RCHS as ambassadors and will strive to do nothing to disrespect our School, Teammates, Coaches, and ourselves.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/4-11/10

November 4, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 11/4-11/10
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September Stripes

RCHS September S.T.R.I.P.E.S. awards presented

November 1, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Richland County High School September S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Award for Service. These RCHS students serve their school and community through service ...
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RCHS honorable mention

RCHS Honorable Mention for 1st Term

October 31, 2024
Honorable Mention - 12th Grade Ares Bland Brodie Davis Ridge Davis Briar Fore River Groves Gracelyn Hancock Jacey Reppert Ethan Zuber Honorable Mention - 11th Grade ...
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1st term honor roll

RCHS Honor Roll for 1st term

October 31, 2024
Honor Roll - 12th Grade Dacota Anderson-Krome Jacob Beard Cody Bogard Payden Buchanan Ilario Catania Kaydn Cooley Peyton Corley Brennon Deain Noah Duffy Heffron Johan ...
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High Honor Roll

RCHS High Honor Roll for 1st term

October 29, 2024
High Honors - 12th Grade Robert Anderson Malayla Baca Elizabeth Bahl Hazel Baker Brayden Beard Kally Beard Jillian Bettis Carson Bissey Karlee Bissey Braely...
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