RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events SENIOR AWARDS TUE 4/30 @ 7p in RCPAC PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY WED 5/1 JROTC AWARDS CEREMONY THUR 5/2 @ 6p in RCPAC EARLY RELEASE FRI 5/3 @ 11:00 PROM FRI 5/3 @ 8-10p at Parkside Event Center “Night of a Thousand Lights” AFTER-PROM FRI 5/3 @ 11p-2a RCMS/RCHS CHOIR CONCERT SUN 5/5 @ 2:15p in RCPAC TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 5/6 - 5/10 SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINIC MON 5/6 @ 8a What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Beef Taco Salad SANDWICH: Crispy Chicken Wrap MON 4/29: Popcorn Chicken Bowl TUES 4/30: Mac & Cheese w/ Breadstick WED 5/1: Teriyaki Meatballs over Noodles THUR 5/2: Chicken Quesadilla TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Famous Bowls (chicken & mashed potatoes), Salad, and Dessert. $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 4/29: Keegan Tarpley, Mabry Duvall 4/30: Seth Norwood 5/1: Cali Wingert, Frank Little Jr. 5/2: Aeryn Bailey, HS Cafeteria Lead Trinity Milburn, Braden Schneider, Elizabeth Bahl, Noah Lisy 5/3: English teacher Mrs. Hinckley, Kyrstin Weiler 5/4: MSI teacher Mrs. Susie Dunahee 5/5: Madison Hicks New Announcements Please check your email every day!! FBLA Officer meeting in Mrs. Stallard’s room during OTE on TUE 4/30 BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) MARCHING BAND parent meeting on MON 4/29 @ 6pm in the Music Commons DC CLASS REGISTRATION Sophomores or Juniors planning to take a dual credit course next school year needs to report to the PAC after announcements on TUES 4/30. Bring your chromebook and Social Security Number. If you're not sure, your OTA teacher has a roster. STUDENT COUNCIL Anyone interested in running for class office or executive student council position for next year must attend the mandatory meeting on WED 5/1 during OTA in Ms. Fehrenbacher’s classroom 122. You must attend this meeting to receive a petition to run for office. If you cannot attend you must contact Ms. Fehrenbacher by the end of the day on Thursday. RCHS BOOK CLUB will hold its last meeting of the year this THUR 5/2 during lunch. The book up for discussion is Heroine by Mindy McGinnis. Be sure to sign-up in the library or let Mrs. Julian or Mrs. Goodrum know if you plan to attend. FREE BOOKS The library is removing some older books from its shelves. These books are in a bookcase on the library terrace and free to any RCHS student. LIBRARY BOOKS DUE on MON 5/6. Please search for those overdue books and get them turned in to avoid late fees! DRIVER’S ED BEHIND-THE-WHEEL SIGN-UPS on the wall outside of the guidance office this week. Sign-ups will only be out this week and will be taken down FRI 5/3 after school. Please make sure you've discussed times with your parents BEFORE signing up. Please update all contact info. ?’s: Mrs VanDyke or Mr Music to get it updated. AFTER PROM Doors will open at 10:30. Food and drinks will be available at that time. Games will begin at 11:00. Doors will officially close at 11:00 pm with no re-entry. Students must be in by 11. If

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/29-5/5

April 29, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/29-5/5
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April STRIPES Recipients

RCHS Announces April STRIPES Recipients

April 24, 2024
Richland County High School is proud to announce the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. winners for April. These students are Tiger Strong - hard workers, who do what is asked, and someone you want i...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 22-28, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events SECRETARY APPRECIATION DAY on WED 4/24 CEO TRADE SHOW WED 4/24 @ 5-7p in RCHS Auxiliary Gym FRESHMEN ORIENTATION FRI 4/26 @ 9a FFA CHAPTER BANQUET in Ron Herrin Gym on FRI 4/26 @ 6p STUDENT-LED PLAY FRI 4/26 @ 6:30p THESPIAN INDUCTION 4/27 @ 5p in PAC PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY WED 5/1 PROM FRI 5/3 @ 8-10p at Parkside Event Center “Night of a Thousand Lights” SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINIC MON 5/6 @ 8a What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Corn Dog LEFT LINE SALAD: Crispy Chicken Salad SANDWICH: American Club Sub MON 4/22: Cheesy Bacon Chicken Sandwich TUES 4/23: Cinnamon Roll w/ Eggs WED 4/24: Italian Pasta Bake w/ Breadstick THUR 4/25: BBQ Pork Flatbread FRI 4/26: Pretzel w/ Cheese Sauce TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 4/22: Brad Muentener, Cassidy Brown, Ethan McNeil 4/23: Kamden Jones, Marley Finan, Siera Armstrong 4/24: Leo Scott 4/25: Aleaha Lacoax 4/26: Lacey Earp, Peyton Booth 4/27: Evelyn Volk, Karlee Piercefield 4/28: Connor Grove, Jashun McKinley New Announcements Please check your email every day!! DISABILITY ACCEPTANCE WEEK: We aim to create a culture of acceptance, inclusion and positivity for people with disabilities at RCHS and in our community. Each day, somewhere in the school, a crayon with the color of the day will be hidden. If you find it, take it to Rm #121, answer the daily question and earn a prize. Answers can be found on the info flyers around the school. MONDAY Wear Blue for Language and Speech Awareness. These include stuttering, articulation difficulties, voice volume and even the lack of ability to speak. Question: “What time of a child's life is the most crucial to the development of a child's language skills?” TUESDAY Wear Green for Cerebral Palsy. CP affects a person's ability to move, control their muscles and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Q: “What causes cerebral palsy? WEDNESDAY Wear Red for physical disabilities. A physical disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities in life like walking, climbing stairs, reaching, carrying, or lifting. Q: “Mobility issues make up what percentage of disabilities in the US?” THURSDAY Wear Crazy Socks for Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal cell division before birth that results in an extra chromosome. Q: “About how many babies are born with down syndrome in the US annually?” FRIDAY Wear Tie Dye for Intellectual Disabilities. An intellectual Disability is when a person has a difficult time learning, solving problems, or understanding when something can be harmful to them or others. Q: “Which side of the brain controls logic, planning and rational thought?” ISA MAKE-UP TESTING for Juniors MON 4/22 - 4/24 FBLA Officer meeting in Mrs. Stallard’s room during OTE on TUE 4/23 BOYS’ SOCCER meeting in the commons with Jason Burckhartt during OTE on WED 4/24 for 09th-11th interested in playing next fall. BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) VOLLEYBALL meeting on THUR 4/24 during lunch in room 206 for girls interested in playing high school volleyball. Pizza will be provided. YOUTH ALIVE meeting in Profe Marriott’s room during lunch FCA All Student Meeting during lunch in the Upper Deck on FRI 4/26

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April 22, 2024
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Spring Sports Physicals

Carle RMH to Offer Sports Physicals

April 17, 2024
On May 13th from 9am - 12:30pm, students will have the opportunity to have receive their sports physicals at school. If you so chose to take advantage of this opportunity, you can...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 15-21, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events OAC FINE ARTS SHOWCASE 4/16-4/20 @ Parkside Events Center SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 4/18 @ 6pm in RCPAC EARLY DISMISSAL - 4/19 @ 2pm SECRETARY APPRECIATION DAY on WED 4/24 CEO TRADE SHOW WED 4/24 @ 5-7p in RCHS Auxiliary Gym FRESHMEN ORIENTATION FRI 4/26 FFA CHAPTER BANQUET in Ron Herrin Gym on FRI 4/26 @ 6p PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY WED 5/1 PROM FRI 5/3 @ 8-10p at Parkside Event Center “Night of a Thousand Lights” SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINIC MON 5/6 @ 8a What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Chicken Tenders LEFT LINE SALAD: Buffalo Chicken Salad SANDWICH: Chicken Caesar Wrap MON 4/15: Hot Ham & Cheese TUES 4/16: Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings WED 4/17: Baked Potato Bar THUR 4/18: Beef & Cheese Nachos FRI 4/19: Spaghetti & Meatballs TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 4/16: Jonathan Burris, Mylee Huffman 4/17: Brooklyn Diel 4/18: Brendon McGlasson 4/20: Marcus Kocher 4/21: Kelysse Weiler, Miles Tompson New Announcements Please check your email every day!! ISA TESTING for Juniors TUES 4/16 - THUR 4/18 FBLA Officer meeting on TUES 4/16 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room #206. FFA Officer Elections meeting TUES 4/16 during OTE in Aux Gym ATHLETIC AMBASSADOR lunch meeting for Year 3 on TUE 4/16.Pizza & water provided in Coach Wheeler’s room. INTERACT meeting WED 4/17 during OTE OCC ADMISSIONS in Student Commons on THUR before school & during OTA BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) FCA All Student Meeting during lunch in the Upper Deck on FRI 4/19 CHEER TRY-OUTS on MON, TUES, WED, FRI this week in the Auxiliary Gym from 3:30-5:30pm LIBRARY BOOKS DUE on MON 5/6. Please search for those overdue books and get them turned in to avoid late fees! SENIORS if you have not already done so, please pick up your graduation invitations/announcements in the office if you placed an order. SHOW ME DOUGH Band, Choir, and Color Guard Student Fundraiser from FRI 4/12 - MON 4/22. Delivery on 5/2, just in time for Mother's Day! Purchase butter braid, cookie dough, and pizzas. Place your order with a student or go online using the QR Code. Thanks for your support!

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/15-4/21

April 15, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/15-4/21
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 8-14, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events NO SCHOOL - Solar Eclipse MON 4/8 SAT/PSAT WED 4/10 @ 8am SENIOR SEMINAR @ Elm Street Church WED 4/10 @ 8am OAC FINE ARTS SHOWCASE 4/16-4/20 @ Parkside Events Center CEO TRADE SHOW WED 4/24 @ 5-7p in RCHS Auxiliary Gym PROM FRI 5/3 @ 8-10p at Parkside Event Center “Night of a Thousand Lights” SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINIC MON 5/6 @ 8a What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Chef Salad w/ Roll SANDWICH: Buffalo Chicken Wrap TUES 4/9: Chicken Alfredo Penne WED 4/10: Chicken & Waffles THUR 4/11: Chicken Bacon Flatbread FRI 4/12: Grilled Cheese TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Beef Stroganoff, Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert. $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 4/8: Kaiya Seessengood, Molly Fehrenbacher 4/9: Nerissa Rose 4/10: Kadyn Cooley, Rylan Bejosano 4/11: Athena Spieth, Brody Thor, Jonathan Inskeep 4/12: August Michels, Eliza Weitkamp, McKenna Snider, Rex Hallam, Reyce Petersen 4/13: Jaren Wilson, Tyler Musser 4/14: Jackson Williams, Mason Brown New Announcements Please check your email every day!! FBLA Chapter meeting on TUES 4/9 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room #206. FCA Coach’s meeting TUES 4/9 during lunch ATHLETIC AMBASSADOR lunch meeting for Year 1 on TUE 4/9, Year 2 on THUR 4/11. Pizza & water provided in Coach Wheeler’s room. STUDENT COUNCIL meeting during OTE on TUE 4/9 in the PAC MARCHING TIGERS BAND Info meeting on TUE 4/9 @ 6:30 in PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) CEO info meeting for the 2024-25 CEO members on THUR 4/11 in the PAC during OTE JUNIOR & SENIOR PROM is May 3rd! Tickets sold April 15th-19th before school & end of lunch at the front doors for $20 each to JR or SR only. Guest Request Forms are required from the high school office for ALL non-RCHS students (forms turned in for previous dances cannot be used for Prom). Questions: Mrs. Rusk or the main office. Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates TUESDAY 4/9 JV Boys Track @ Newton - 4p Tiger Tennis @ Effingham - 4:15p Tiger Softball @ Mt. Carmel - 4:30p WEDNESDAY 4/10 *Tiger Baseball v Flora - 4:30p JV Baseball @ Lawrenceville - 4:30p Lady Tiger Soccer @ Salem - 4:30p THURSDAY 4/11 *Varsity Softball v Lawrenceville - 4:30p *Tiger Baseball v Lawrenceville - 4:30p *Tiger Tennis v Mt. Carmel/Fairfield - 3:30p FRIDAY 4/12 Tiger Track @ Mascoutah - TBA Lady Tiger Track @ Robinson - 4p Tiger Baseball @ Sullivan, IN - 5p SATURDAY 4/13 *Lady Tiger Soccer v Mt. Vernon - 11a *Tiger Tennis v Champaign Central - 11a Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. TIGER STRONG Tiger Strong is a hard worker, does what is asked. Is someone you want in your class, in your program, on your team. They are the anchors, the cornerstones, the foundation you want to build on. They demonstrate the positive aspects of being a Tiger!

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/8-4/14

April 9, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/8-4/14
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN APRIL 1-7, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK 4/1-4/5 Shout out to the AWESOME Mr. Rusk! EARLY RELEASE @ 2 on FRI 4/5 CEO TRADE SHOW WED 4/24 @ 5-7p in RCHS Auxiliary Gym PROM FRI 5/3 @ 8-10p at Parkside Event Center “Night of a Thousand Lights” What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & BBQ Rib Sandwich LEFT LINE SALAD: Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Roll SANDWICH: PB&J w/ String Cheese MON 4/1: French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage TUES 4/2: Country Fried Steak w/ Gravy WED 4/3: Orange Chicken over Rice THUR 4/4: Beef Burrito & Bean Dip FRI 4/5: Chicken Parmesan over Noodles TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 4/3: Olivia Johnson, Tyler Longbons, Zoey Clark 4/4: Jasean Matthews, Jordi Mendoza, Cook Christina Renfrow 4/5: Claire Uhl, Kally Beard, Student Services Secretary Heather Colwell 4/7: Brianna Dorn New Announcements Please check your email every day!! FBLA Officer meeting on TUES 4/2 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room #206. INTERACT meeting on WED 4/3 @ OTE in the PAC OCC ADMISSIONS will be in the Student Commons on THUR 4/4 before school thru OTA BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) FCA leaders meeting on FRI 4/5 @ lunch in Mrs. Redman’s room (#124) ERFAE AWARDS SCHEDULE: WED 4/3: Sophomore ERFAE awards THUR 4/4: Senior ERFAE awards FRI 4/5: Junior ERFAE Awards TUE 4/9: Freshmen ERFAE Awards FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES: Please enter the arena and complete your ELA IXL diagnostic this week during OTA. PROM In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride fund. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (Pick-up in main office) Upcoming Sports Events *Represents Home Games. Check the Schoology calendar for updates MONDAY 4/1 *Varsity Baseball v Oblong - 4:30p *JV & Varsity Softball v Oblong - 4:30p Lady Tiger Track @ Paris - 4p TUESDAY 4/2 *Tiger Tennis v Newton - 4:30p Varsity Baseball @ Teutopolis - 4:30p JV Softball @ Robinson - 4:30p JV Boys Track @ Charleston - 4:30p WEDNESDAY 4/3 *Boys Tennis v Centralia, Fairfield - 3:30p *Boys Tennis v Mt. Carmel - 4:15p *JV Baseball v Edwards Co - 4:30p Varsity Baseball @ Vincennes Lincoln - 4:30p Lady Tiger Soccer @ Mt. Vernon - 5:30p THURSDAY 4/4 *Varsity Softball v Princeton - 5p Boys Tennis @ Mattoon - 4:30p FRIDAY 4/5 *Boys Olney Track Invite - 4p *JV & Varsity Baseball v Edwards Co - 4:30p *Varsity Softball v Edwards Co - 4:30p SATURDAY 4/6 Boys Tennis @ Triad - 8:30a Varsity Baseball @ Terre Haute South - 11a SUNDAY 4/7 Bass Fishing @ East Fork Lake - 1-5p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. TIGER STRONG Tiger Strong is a hard worker, does what is asked. Is someone you want in your class, in your program, on your team. They are the anchors, the cornerstones, the foundation you want to build on. They demonstrate the positive aspects of being a Tiger!

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/1-4/7

April 1, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 4/1-4/7
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RCHS THIRD TERM HONORABLE MENTIONS

RCHS Third Term Honorable Mention

March 26, 2024
Honorable Mention - 11th Grade Erica Cochran Alex Fritchley Dylan Fulk Gracelyn Hancock Mylee Huffman Gavin Jennings Marcus Kocher Anna Peavler Kaden Sager Natalee St...
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RCHS 3rd Term Honors

RCHS Third Term Honors

March 26, 2024
Honors - 12th Grade Emma Baize James Baker Francis Coleman Kaley Cornwell Ethan Doan Leanne Dryden Alessandro Ghelfi Jonathon Inskeep Aidan McDowell Jashun McKinley ...
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RCHS 3rd Term High Honors

RCHS Third Term High Honors

March 26, 2024
High Honors - 12th Grade Chase Ackman Chloe Anderson Shad Baize James Benton Rylee Bloomer Emma Bower Danielle Brown Grayce Burgener Genevieve Carey Aliya Carter Kayl...
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Spring Break - No School

Spring Break - No School from 3/25 - 3/29

March 22, 2024
RCHS will not be in session on Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th. Enjoy your Spring Break next week and come back refreshed on Monday, April 1st. No fooling!
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April 2024 Menu

April 2024 Menu

March 22, 2024
April 2024 Menu
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(Picture left to right) First Row: Graedyn Prosser, Davian Grimes, and James Benton Second Row: Savannah Sensney, Makayla Monical, Lillian Simpson, Dalton Fulk, Carson Bissey, Catherine Haley, Mallory Richardson, Conner Akers, and Jack Davis Third Row: Kaitlyn Dowty, Kennedy Knox, Ava Gayer, Jillian Bettis, Taylor Bloomer, Ashtin McCormick, Hadley Denton, and Ryan Kirby Back Row: Kamden Kilpatrick, Jace Harrell, Johnathon Dryden, August Michels, Mackenzie Smith, Abagail Totten, Casey Thomann, and Riley Spence Not Pictured: Ashley Hill, Athena Spieth, Brad Muentener, Cianna Wright, Emma Hefferman, Ethan McCoy, Jayden McGee, Jeffrey Smith, Jordi Mendoza, Mahayla Clore, Masen Garrett, Mya Kessler, and Sara Simoni

RCHS Announces March STRIPES Recipients

March 22, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Richland County High School March S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Award for Self-Discipline. RCHS students will use self-discipline as a tool for self-improve...
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 18-24, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events SCHOOL BOARD MEETING THUR 3/21 @ 6 in the RCPAC SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS CEO TRADE SHOW WED 4/24 @ 5-7p in RCHS Auxiliary Gym What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Bosco Sticks LEFT LINE SALAD: Beef Taco Salad w/ Tortilla Chips SANDWICH: Crispy Chicken Wrap MON 3/18: Sloppy Joes TUES 3/19: Hashbrown Casserole & Biscuit WED 3/20: Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Roll THUR 3/21: Crunchy Beef Tacos FRI 3/22: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: Fajitas, Chips & Salsa, Dessert $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 3/18: Carson Rudolphi, Yearbook teacher, Mrs. Rusk 3/19: Claire Steber 3/20: Aiden Rice-Sensney, Brayden McVicker, Destiny Nicklaus, Kamdyn Kilparick 3/21: Profé Marriott 3/23: Keegan Ray, Malcolm McKinney 3/24: Kallie Kerr New Announcements FBLA Officer meeting on TUES 3/19 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room #206. Easter Social @ 6-8 in the Student Commons. DRAMA Club meeting on TUES 3/19 @ OTE in PAC FOOTBALL meeting on TUES 3/19 @ OTE on the Closed Deck SENIOR SPEAKER: First National Bank rep will speak about finances with the senior class on WED 3/20 @ OTA INTERACT meeting on WED 3/20 @ OTE in the PAC OCC Admissions rep, Curtis Miller, will be in the Student Commons on THUR 3/21 before school thru OTA BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) FCA all student meeting on FRI 3/22 @ lunch on the Closed Deck OCC Registration opens 3/12. Make an appointment now. Call 395-7777. ALL STUDENTS: Please check your email every day!! If you received a survey for the yearbook, please fill it out ASAP. Also, if you have not finished your 5 essentials survey, please do so ASAP. FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES: Please enter the arena and complete your ELA IXL diagnostic this week during OTA. SENIORS: There are extra Senior Tribute and Senior Superlative forms on the counter in the HS Office. If you did not receive those during OTA last week, please pick them up ASAP! Please take the Senior Tribute form home to your parents - we have already been contacted by several parents asking about these. The box to turn in Senior Superlative forms is also on the counter in the HS Office. Superlatives are due Wednesday, March 20th!! We need at least 60% of seniors to fill out and turn in the superlative form, so get those filled out and turned in!!! LIFEGUARD THIS SUMMER? at the Musgrove Aquatic Center this summer is encouraged to pick up an application at Olney City Hall. You must be 16 years of age by or before May 24 to be eligible for employment. Completed applications can be given to Mr. Powell in room 004 and the deadline for applications is March 29. See Mr. Powell if you have any questions. RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/18-3/24

March 18, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/18-3/24
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 11-17, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events START OF TERM 4 MON 3/11 EARLY RELEASE FRI 3/15 @ 2pm TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Corn Dog LEFT LINE SALAD: Crispy Chicken Salad SANDWICH: American Club Sub MON 3/11: Chicken & Waffle TUES 3/12: Meatloaf w/ Dinner Roll WED 3/13: Chili Dog THUR 3/14: BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread FRI 3/15: Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 3/11: Dayana Potts, Ms. Baltzell 3/12: Dominick Akers, Maddie Piercefield, Mr. Nealis 3/13: Claire Vaal, Lucas Painter 3/14: Ian Curry, Levi Clodfelter, Seth Clodfelter 3/15: Anna Peavler 3/16: Jackson Strong, Mrs. Pixley 3/17: Addison Cleveland New Announcements VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 9:30am SPRING SPORTS PICTURES MON 3/11 @ OTE & After School WIND DRILL TUE 3/12 @ OTA FBLA Chapter meeting on TUES 3/12 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) STUDENT COUNCIL meeting on TUE 3/12 @ OTE in PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) OCC ADMISSION on THUR 3/14 before school and OTA YOUTH ALIVE meeting on THUR 3/14 @ lunch in Ms. Marriott’s room (#212) OCC Registration opens 3/12. Make an appointment now. Call 395-7777. SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets $5, sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (Pick-up in main office) RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride fund. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (Pick-up in main office) 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 TUESDAY 3/12 JV Softball @ Casey-Westfield - 4:30p *Varsity Softball v North Clay - 4:30p SATURDAY 3/16 Boys Tennis @ Knights Invitational Duels - 8:30a Varsity Baseball @ North Clay - 11a Boys Track @ Gene Armer Indoor Invite - 11:30a JV Baseball @ North Clay - 12:30p SUNDAY 3/17 Bass Fishing @ Newton Lake - 1p Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. SELF-DISCIPLINE We will use Self Discipline as a tool for self-improvement. We cannot hold others accountable if we are not willing and able to first hold ourselves to that standard.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/11-3/17

March 11, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/11-3/17
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RCHS WEEKLY BULLETIN MARCH 4-10, 2024 https://rchs.rccu1.net/ 618-393-2191 One School, One Mission, One Tiger Nation Upcoming Activities & Events VARSITY SCHOLASTIC BOWL MON 3/4 Regional Tourney in Mt. Vernon @ 4:30p PARENT NIGHT TUE 3/5 @ 5:30p in PAC SRO Ameter discusses bullying, technology awareness, vaping, and consequences of making threats VFW AUX TACO NIGHT FRI 3/8 @ 5:30 Bake sale & 50/50: RCHS After Prom SLIVA DINNER & CONCERT SUN 3/10 @ 11a-1p @ Olney VFW TRI-M SPRING FLING SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10p SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL MON 3/25-FRI 3/29 DENTAL SAFARI MON 4/1 @ RCMS What’s for Lunch? *subject to change Offered WEEKLY: RIGHT LINE Cheeseburger, Chicken Patty, Pizza & Chicken Tenders LEFT LINE SALAD: Buffalo Chicken Salad SANDWICH: Chicken Caesar Wrap MON 3/4: French Toast Sticks & Sausage TUES 3/5: Beef & Cheese Nachos WED 3/6: Buffalo Chicken Calzone THUR 3/7: Orange Chicken w/ Rice FRI 3/8: Grilled Cheese TUESDAY LUNCH WITH OLNEY FIRST METHODIST: $3 and transport available. Permission slip required. Happy Birthday 3/4: Evey Mason 3/6: Madison Nelson, Michael Taylor 3/7: Brayden Mitchell, David Graves Jr., Gavin Williams 3/8: Claire Ginder, Erica Cochran, Jakoby VanDyke 3/10: Addison Fulk, Blake Atwood, Mason Riggs New Announcements FBLA Officer meeting on TUES 3/5 @ lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room (206) INTERACT meeting on WED 3/6 @ OTE in the PAC BEST BUDDIES will meet every THUR @ OTA in the Student Commons (Cafe tier) FFA meeting on THUR 3/7 during OTE in PAC FCA Student Leader meeting on FRI 3/8 during lunch in Closed Deck FFA/4-H Dodgeball Tourney on FRI 3/8 @ 5:30 in Aux Gym RCHS MUSIC DEPT will host a Sliva Dinner & Concert on SUN 3/10 @ the Olney VFW from 11a - 1p. Music by the Symphonic Band & Jazz Band, performances from the Honors Wind Ensemble. $10 each for age 6+, $5 for age 5 & below OCC Registration opens 3/12. Make an appointment now. Call 395-7777. SPRING FLING on SAT 3/16 @ 8:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets $5, sold the week before at morning, lunch, and as you walk into the dance. Dress code: Semi-formal. Guest dance forms are required one week prior (Pick-up in main office) VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT Ruta Sepetys, author of I Must Bestray You, on MON 3/11 @ 9:30am RCHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM will be FRI 5/3 from 8-10p at the Parkside Event Center. The theme is Night of a Thousand Lights and formal attire is required. In-stock dress rentals at Cinderella Threads, available thru the Tiger Pride fund. Guest dance forms are required two weeks prior (Pick-up in main office) 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 SATURDAY 3/9 Boys & Girls Track @ Mt. Zion Indoor Invite - 10a Earn Your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. SELF-DISCIPLINE We will use Self Discipline as a tool for self-improvement. We cannot hold others accountable if we are not willing and able to first hold ourselves to that standard.

RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/4-3/10

March 4, 2024
RCHS Weekly Bulletin for 3/4-3/10
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(Pictured left to right) First Row: Laren Erwin, Briley Fore-Geier, Kaitlin Kocher, Aubrie Weidner, Elizabeth Kessler, Summer Downen, and Jada Petticrew Second Row: Madison McGee, Dakota Melchi, Madison Nelson, Bella Trupiano, Karlee Piercefield, Nora Stevens, Chloe Prevo, Riley Harrolle, Mackenzi Thomas, and Alyvia Mays. Third Row: Carly Zuber, Lucy Johnson, Vivi Carey, Addison Ridgely, Marisa Shock, Abigail McMullen, Kolton Odenbach, Kaden Sager, and Ian Winkler. Fourth Row: Cameron White, Kane Shewmake, Aidan Gomez, Ridge Meadows, Briar Fore, Owen Kocher, Brody Runyon, Kamdyn Kilpatrick, and Ian Curry. Not pictured: Kylie Kocher, Keaton Swinson, Peyton Phillips, Presley Shock, Rebekah Fleming, and Savannah Cycholl.

RCHS Announces February STRIPES Recipients

March 1, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Richland County High School February S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Award for Excellence. RCHS students this month strive for Excellence in everything they d...
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Winkler Continues Basketball Career at Millikin

Winkler Continues Basketball Career at Millikin

March 1, 2024
Olney standout Ian Winkler will suit up for the Millikin University Big Blue next season, reuniting with former teammate Chase Travis. "Excited to announce my commitment to Mil...
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J. McKinley signs with Greenville University to play football

McKinley Signs with Greenville University

February 28, 2024
Olney senior Jashun McKinley has signed with Greenville University to continue his football career. McKinley was 2023 Tiger Football Offensive MVP, Shrine Game MVP, 2nd Team All ...
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Ag Dept's Mark Steber is Golden Owl Award Winner

Steber Named Golden Owl Award Finalist

February 26, 2024
RCHS Agricultural Department's Mr. Steber was recognized as an Illinois 2023-2024 Golden Owl Award finalist for District 5. From September 1 - November 15, 2023, nominations were ...
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