RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

Happy Fall Break!

I sure hope you all had a restful and relaxing Fall Break! With Fall Break coming to a close, I wanted to remind you of the events of Wednesday, October 15 .... This day has a place and purpose for all and we look forward to students being able to work through the following:

• 9th - Teen Safety Matters & You Science
• 10th - PSAT
• 11th - ASVAB (For Those 11th Graders Not Signed up for PSAT)
• 12th - Digital Learning Day (Do Not Report to Campus; Google Classroom Activity)

With the 1st semester crossing the mid-way mark, fall weather in the air, and a full slate of academics, clubs and athletics activities on full display there is no doubt that we are well on our way through a successful 1st semester at 500 Wildcat BLVD. As you come back from Fall Break, I challenge you with the following:

1. Check In - Take a few minutes to review grades and attendance together. Knowing exactly where things stand today helps guide the right choices for tomorrow. A simple check-in can spark positive habits that pay off in big ways at the end of the semester.

2. Stay Engaged - High school is more than classes, assessments and project submission—it’s about connection. Whether it’s joining a club, attending a fine arts performance, or cheering on a Wildcat athletic event, find ways to get involved. Research consistently shows that students who engage in school activities not only enjoy their experience more but also demonstrate higher academic success. Engagement builds pride, purpose, and community.

3. Finish What You Started- With the semester halfway over, it can be easy to feel like the finish line is near—but this is actually the moment that matters most. Encourage your student to stay focused, keep working hard, and finish strong. There’s still plenty of time to make this semester the best yet. Remember: it’s not how you start—it’s how you finish.

Enjoy your next day away as we the staff at RHHS prepares with a full-day of professional learning to be in the best of positions to support each of our Wildcats upon their return from Fall Break!

See ya, Love ya, Bye!

Bivins Miller

• October 10-14: Fall Break
• October 15: Digital Learning Day; Bell Schedule

* 10/15 is an A day so that B day instruction is not lost

Our Digital Learning Day is. Please make note that we will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A special bell schedule for this day can be found HERE.

* It is an A day so that B day instruction is not lost.

REMINDER TO SENIORS: You are working from home and will not need to report to campus.

Freshman parents, 9th graders will participate in observing the Monique Burr Foundation: Teen Safety Matters in their advisements. It is a state-mandated program for all freshmen. However, if you would rather your child not participate in the observation of the subject matter, please fill out the form linked HERE.

Bryan County Schools participates in the Federal Impact Aid Program, which helps provide funding to school districts that serve military families and others who live or work on federal property.

These funds are an important part of how we support our students and schools. They help us provide quality educational programs, resources, and services across our district.

Impact Aid forms were sent home on Tuesday, October 8, 2025.

Parents/guardians of students who are either (1) employed on federal property or (2) active-duty military as of October 7, 2025, are asked to please complete, sign and return the form to your child’s school as soon as possible.

Every form counts! By completing and returning your form, you’re helping Bryan County Schools continue to provide Excellence and Success in ALL we do!

USCB Campus Tour Tuesday, October 21, 2025
*USCB is a small 4-year university that offers RHHS students in-state tuition!
Juniors and seniors can sign up for this trip by
1. Filling out THIS FORM
2. Printing a permission form found here
3. Returning signed permission form to Mrs. Kilpatrick in 1819/Front Office by 10/10/2025
4. Paying for lunch on MPP if choosing to eat in Dining Commons
5. Not being on the Obligations List

This trip is limited to the first 40 students who complete all 5 steps!

Juniors and seniors can sign up for this trip by:
1. Filling out THIS FORM
2. Printing a permission form found HERE
3. Returning signed permission form to Mrs. Kilpatrick in 1819/Front Office by 10/27/2025
4. Paying for lunch on MPP if choosing to eat in Dining Commons
5. Not being on the Obligations List

This trip is limited to the first 40 students who complete all 5 steps!

Juniors and seniors can sign up for this trip by:

1. Filling out THIS FORM

2. Printing a permission form found HERE

3. Returning signed permission form to Mrs. Kilpatrick in 1819/Front Office by 10/27/2025

4. Paying for lunch on MPP if choosing to eat in Dining Commons

5. Not being on the Obligations List

This trip is limited to the first 40 students who complete all 5 steps!

Join RHHS Orchestra for some fun at the Ghost Pirates games on December 7th or February 13th! Link to tickets are below:

DECEMBER 7TH

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Richmondhill6020250923-17412201

FEBRUARY 13TH

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Richmondhill6020250923-17412202

🎉 Blood Donors Needed—Be a Hero! 🎉

Join The Blood Connection and the Richmond Hill High School HOSA Team for a life-saving event! This is for faculty and students only! Students must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds! Please eat breakfast and make sure you are not sick or playing a sport that day! This is for your safety.

• Richmond Hill High School
• Thursday, October 23, 2025
• 08:00 am - 01:00 pm
• 500 Wildcat Boulevard Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Plus, every donor will receive $30 in rewards! Don't miss out—reserve your spot now!

Links to sign up:

https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/288974

https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/294552

Parent permission form for doners 16 years old

https://epcf.thebloodconnection.org/

Lots of exciting things happening in October! Students, be sure to check out the Scary Story Contest-Enter if you dare! Click below for our latest Library Lowdown.

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!

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

• If you are dropping off a car rider, please stay in the right lane and keep the left lane open when entering the round-a-bout for our student drivers.
• When dropping your child off in the morning and when picking them up in the afternoon, we kindly ask that you pull all the way down to the sidewalk right before the student parking lot B entry and ensure that your child is ready to unload as soon as you stop. This will allow for us to clear Belfast Keller and keep traffic rolling. Is it further than curbside drop-off? Yes. Is it going to allow for more cars to drop off at once? Yes. Is it a safe alternative? Absolutely. We appreciate you working with us so we can clear the car line in a timely fashion.
• If I arrive with my child prior to the 7am opening of school can they disembark from the car? Yes. We would appreciate you going ahead and letting them out. They are welcome to wait outside in the front of the school or step into the air conditioned foyer of the building prior to all-staff arrival.

Bus rider information- Bryan County Transportation Services

School nutrition information-

School Cafe - Online Payment Portal - https://www.schoolcafe.com/dashboard

Students

• Breakfast - $2.50
• Lunch - $4.00

Staff

• Breakfast - $2.75
• Lunch - $5.00

Visitors

• Lunch - $5.25

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: 500 Wildcat Blvd. Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Phone: 912-459-5151
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillhigh
Twitter: @RichmondHill_HS