RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

Mid-November is officially here!

And with a nine-day break and Thanksgiving on the horizon, I wanted to bring a few key items front and center as we wrap up this week and head into a well-deserved recharge.

What does this mean for RHHS?

When we return, we’ll jump straight into December and the start of EOC Assessments for students in Algebra, Biology, ELA II, and U.S. History. While not every student tests at the same time, this season gives Wildcats a chance to show what they know and demonstrate the growth they’ve earned since August. For everyone else, December marks the push toward culminating units, final projects, and the closing stretch of the drill we began together this school year.

A quick note for both students and families:

Now is the perfect time to review PowerSchool—check for missing assignments, incomplete assessments, or projects that still have that pesky “missing” mark. I remind teachers often that grades are one of our strongest communication tools about what a student knows and can do—but that communication only works if we’re checking in consistently at home. A quick review now can prevent a scramble later.

In Other Exciting News…

This week’s newsletter is packed—and I mean packed—with opportunities for every Wildcat and family member:

• End-Of-Course Dates
• Winter Formal Registration
• Fine Arts Events galore
• Senior Webpage updates you don’t want to miss
• Yearbook purchases (trust me, you’ll want this one when you’re reminiscing in 30 years.)
• Wildcat Robotics Food Drive supporting our community
• Upcoming 5K events—great for the heart, mind, and body

There is truly something for everyone in the RHHS community to enjoy, support, or engage with.

See ya, Love ya, Bye!

Bivins

• November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
• December 18-19: First Semester Final Exams; Bell Schedule

Upon our return from Thanksgiving Break, we will begin End of Course (EOC) testing for our semester-long courses: Lit & Comp II, Biology, Algebra I, and U.S. History.

Below you will find the specific testing dates for each subject, along with the adjusted bell schedule that will be followed on those days.

Dec 1-3 Lit & Comp II Bell Schedule

Dec 8 / 9 ALG 1 Bell Schedule

Please remember: Students who are testing are not allowed to be checked out of school until assessments are completed. Early check-outs disrupt the testing environment and may invalidate scores.

Thank you for your support in ensuring a smooth and successful testing experience for all of our students!

Important purchasing information for Senior ads and yearbooks is linked below!

Ticket Registration is now open! The registration form will be open until December 8. ALL tickets will be uploaded to My Payments Plus on December 12 at 5pm. All payments are due by January 1, 2026.

* Students must use their school email to register

A big shoutout goes to Richmond Hill Fun Game Rentals for sponsoring life-sized yard games for our formal as well! Thank you!

www.fungamerentals.com

The Richmond Hill High School Chorus cordially invites all former members of the RHHS Choral Program to return to the stage for a special holiday performance in collaboration with the current RHHS Chorus. This concert will honor the rich legacy of choral excellence at Richmond Hill High School and celebrate the enduring spirit of community that music inspires.

All RHHS Chorus alumni, regardless of graduation year, are welcome to participate. Those wishing to perform are kindly asked to complete the participation form linked below. Additional information regarding the joint rehearsal, repertoire, and performance logistics will be provided upon registration.

https://forms.gle/4wHKqATzhGufiy5ZA

WIldcat Robotics is hosting a Donation Drive to STOCK THE SHELVES at The Way Station Food Pantry for Thanksgiving!

HOSA will be sponsoring the second annual Love on the Run on February 7th on the RHHS campus. This race will offer a 5k and 10k option and is a featured race for Savannah races. All finishers receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. All proceeds go to offset competition fees for HOSA at state and international levels.

You are invited to see the THEA III pathway winter play, The Nutcracker by June Walker Rogers, in our brand new Black Box Theater. You'll love this play version of a holiday classic! Admission is FREE!!! Concessions (hot chocolate and coffee) will be sold. Performances will be on December 5th at 6pm, December 6th at 6pm, and December 7th at 2pm.

Attention anyone interested in Drama Club's spring musical! Crew applications will be posted on the website soon. Also, don’t forget about the Frozen Jr. dance and singing workshops next week! We will be going over audition material! Auditions themselves will be the first week of December. (If you’re a veteran Drama Club member, make sure you’re up to date on community service hours, so you can audition!)

Take a peek at our monthly Fine Arts Students! Whether on the stage or creating masterpieces, we have some pretty talented Wildcats!

Lots of exciting things happening in November! Students, be sure to check out the Haiku Contest-winners every week! 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