RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

Today is a holiday, but it is also a day of reflection. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a leader whose life reminds us that doing what is right is always right and that real progress happens when a community chooses to move forward together. At Richmond Hill High School, that spirit of oneness continues to guide who we are and how we support one another in our quest to #BTH at #ourRHouse.

Recently, I shared with our students that living out these values shows up in everyday moments such as how we treat shared spaces, how we look out for one another, and how we respond when something doesn’t align with who we strive to be. Doing the right thing isn’t about being watched; it’s about being responsible. Picking up after ourselves, leaving things better than we found them, and even returning a shopping cart may seem small, but they reflect habits of character that extend far beyond school walls and into the kind of community and society we help shape long after our school days are over.

January marks not only the start of a new semester and a new year, but also the beginning of planning for the 2026–2027 school year, which will be here before we know it. We are already in the early stages of scheduling courses, hiring staff, and working in partnership with students and families to ensure that course requests for the upcoming school year are thoughtful and aligned with student needs.

As part of this process, upcoming advisement sessions are a critical step in planning for next year. I encourage both students and parents to review course requests carefully and make decisions with an eye toward future goals and postsecondary pathways. To support informed decision-making, the links below provide detailed information about our academic and elective offerings so students can select options that best align with their interests, strengths, and plans beyond high school.

As we continue settling into our new building, the first semester brought important learning moments as we navigated routines and the natural adjustments that come with new construction. This second semester has allowed us to refine our processes, strengthen our systems, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Last Friday’s evacuation on one of the coldest mornings of the year highlighted that growth, as our students and staff responded with patience and professionalism while working alongside the fire department to ensure safety and return to the day with consistency and purpose.

We are sincerely grateful to our families for trusting our communication and relying on official school updates during a morning that unfolded differently than expected. Your partnership strengthens our community and reflects the shared belief that doing what is right is always right. As you review this newsletter, we encourage you to explore the updates and resources included, knowing that each supports the culture of oneness and positive momentum we continue building together at Richmond Hill High School.

See Ya, Love Ya, Bye!
Bivins

January 19: Martin Luther King Holiday

January 23: Winter Pep Rally--Afternoon Activity Bell Schedule

January 29: Extended Advisement-Extended Advisement Bell Schedule

February 2: *UPDATED DATE- Academics and Pathways Night; 5:30pm-7:00pm

February 5: Extended Advisement-Extended Advisement Bell Schedule

The 2026 Georgia Scholar Program application window is now open and will remain open through March 1, 2026. Georgia seniors are invited to apply if they meet all the criteria outlined by the program.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Pleack click HERE to see if you qualify and for all application information!

Attention Seniors! Grad Bash information is here!! Join the Google Classroom, using code 2mf52yp for more information on how to register.

Wildcat Families: Scheduling season for the 26-27 school year is almost upon us! Please take a moment to review the graphic and links below for the 2026–2027 school year; it includes important dates, deadlines, and course request steps for your student.

USCB Campus Tour: February 3, 2026

*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, or picking one up in 2318.
3. Returning signed permission form to Office Pod 2318 by 01/16/2026 – No late permission forms will be accepted!
4. Not being on the Obligations List

This trip is limited to the first 40 students who complete all 4 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 Office Pod 2318.
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 Office Pod 2318 by 2/11/2026.

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 Office Pod 2318 by February 11, 2026

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!

Portugal Trip Spring Break 2027

Meeting Jan 27th 6:00-7:00 PM

Executive Conference Center

RSVP: https://rsvp.eftours.com/m5ev5a3

Attend for a chance to win $ 500 towards your trip!

Information Meeting March 19th 7:30 PM Executive Conference Center

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.

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

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

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