Richmond High School
May 2026 Newsletter
Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 15th - AP Testing
Wednesday, May 6th - Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Senior Celebration - First Bank Richmond Expo Hall - 6:00pm
Seniors who meet the requirements in their final year will be eligible to participate in the Senior Celebration. All students at the senior celebration will receive a prize ranging from gift cards up to the final prize: a new car!
*Seniors who are eligible to participate in Senior Celebration have been informed by their school counselors.
Wednesday, May 6th - Spring Choirs Concert - Civic Hall - 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 6th - Sunday, May 10th
BPA students to Nashville, TN for National Competition.
Field Trips
Thursday, May 7th Advanced Construction class to Career Days - Warren County Fairgrounds - 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday, May 8th - Orchestra class to Baroque Violin Shop - Cincinnati - 8:45am - 2:45pm
Tuesday, May 12th - Orchestra Concert - Civic Hall - 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 13th - Career Education Awards - Civic Hall - 9:00-11:00am
Thursday, May 14th - Rehearsal for Honors & Awards and Graduation - Mandatory Attendance for ALL SENIORS! No caps or gowns are needed for practice. 8:15am to 11:00am - tickets for main floor seating will be passed out after practice. Each senior will receive 4 tickets for seats on the main floor. No tickets required for seating in upper decks.
Friday, May 15th - Honors & Awards Ceremony - Civic Hall - 9:30am
Seniors: Wearing your cap/gown is required; Senior Picture in Tiernan at 8:15am; Seniors walk through halls of RHS - 8:45am
Honors/Awards Program - 9:30am -Civic Hall - seniors have the remainder of the day off of school.
Saturday, May 16th - All choirs field trip to Kings Island & Loveland High School - 7:45am - 11:00pm
Monday, May 18th - Thursday, May 21st - Final Exams
Final Exam Schedule & Laptop Collection
- Monday, May 18th = Electives
- Tuesday, May 19th = Science & Social Studies
- Wednesday, May 20th = Math & Language
- Thursday, May 21st = extended time; makeup work; missing work, etc.
- Laptop Collection: Thursday, May 21st - Homeroom between periods 3rd & 4th, Teachers have students fill out form & put in their laptop bag; Teacher checks off student name; all laptops and chargers put in tote provided.
Thursday, May 21st:
Period 1 - 8:15-9:05
Period 2 - 9:10-9:59
Period 3 - 10:04-10:53
Homeroom - Laptop Collection 10:58 - 11:13
Period 4 - 11:18 - 12:48
Lunch A - 11:18 - 11:48
Lunch B - 11:48 - 12:18
Lunch C - 12:18 - 12:48
Period 5 - 12:53-1:42
Period 6 - 1:47-2:36
Period 7 - 2:41-3:30
Lost and Found
Is your student missing a jacket, eyeglasses, a notebook, lunchbox, or a purse? If so, please have them stop by and check the items in the Lost and Found area located in the cafeteria.
Items not claimed at the end of the school year will be donated to local needy families or charitable organizations.
Locker Clean Out!
Students will need to clean out their lockers the last week of school. Please have all contents out by Thursday, May 21st. All unclaimed items will be donated.
Thursday, May 21st - Last school day for students!
End of the 6 week grading period/semester 2.
Friday, May 22nd - Last day for teachers, work day.
Summer School
Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, June 19th
Any students interested in summer school should sign up with their counselor. Forms are available in the counseling office. Students who register for a course will not be enrolled until the fee is paid. Payments can be made in the main office at RHS. If a student is signed up for summer school and will be unable to attend, please call the main office at
765-973-3436. Students taking an online course are to use their school laptop.
Congratulations Graduates!
Sunday, May 31st - Graduation - Tiernan - 2:00pm
Scholarship Opportunity
3 Rivers Credit Union has $90,000 for scholarships. All you have to do is apply and be a member. All that is required is to have at least a savings account and a minimum of $5. There is information on their website. https://www.3riversfcu.org/
New Safety Guidelines for Students and Visitors at Door 1A
Students: May enter at Door #1 on Hub Etchison Parkway starting at 7:15am. After 8:15am, all students must enter at Door 1A at the Visitor Center. Students will sign in with the new Visitor Aware machine, which will print a tardy pass to get them into first period. No food or drinks are allowed into the building after 8:15am. Students may also enter at the Career Center Door #37 which opens at 7:45am, students may going directly to the cafeteria for breakfast.
Parents & Visitors: Must show an ID and use the Visitor Aware machine to come into the building or to sign out the student.
If your student is absent, please let us know by calling the attendance office.
9th and 10th grade - Call 973-3393
11th and 12th grade - Call 973-5415
RCS Athletic Event Reminders:
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone at our sporting events, please note the following:
- Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+) to enter.
- Please display good sportsmanship and respect for everyone at all times.
- Please notify event security and administration when a problem occurs. Do not take matter into your own hands.
- Please refrain from yelling at the officials, opposing teams, or fans.
- No alcohol, drugs, or weapons are allowed on school property.
- No re-entry. Once you enter the stadium or building, you will not be allowed to go out and come back in.
- In case of an emergency, follow the instructions of the event staff.
RCS Athletic Department
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All Sport Tickets
RHS has over 100 home athletic events. Save money and buy a student all-sport ticket for $15.00. We have partnered with Event Link to offer one-stop shopping for all Richmond High School athletic events. The attached link will direct to you all single-event tickets as well as our All-Sport Passes.
All-Sport passes can be purchased through this link for $85.00. These passes grant admission for Richmond High School athletic events. This does not include gymnastics, tournaments, or IHSAA hosted events. Each pass grants one entry per event.
Please see the link below:
https://sites.eventlink.com/s/richmond-high-school/purchase-tickets If you have any questions, you may call the athletic office at 765-973-3316.
Student Handbook
Students will be able to access the RHS handbook on line through Canvas. Parents and students can also access the handbook on the RHS website. The purpose of this handbook is to make it easier for students, especially those who are new to RHS, to get off to a good start.
It is the students responsibility to read and become familiar with this information and to understand that its purpose is to ensure that everyone is offered a fair and equal opportunity to receive the best education possible.
Student Parking
Students are to park either in the student parking lot across from the Tiernan Center or on the streets around the school. All other parking lots around the school building are reserved for faculty and staff. Students parking in RHS lots that are reserved for faculty, staff, or visitors risk having their car towed from the site at the owner’s expense. If you have any questions regarding parking at RHS, contact Ms. Woolpy at 973-3314.
Student Support Services
RHS has a team of highly qualified individuals that provide support for our students and parents. In addition to our teachers, principal and administrative team we have the following:
Counselors
Erin Handley - 973-3324
Katie Kitchin - 973-3351
Stephanie Stout - 973-3373
Monica Wright - 973-3322
Career Pathway Specialist
Rod Mattix - 973-4932
Centerstone Mental Health Therapists - 973-3372
Meridian Health Services - 973-3262
Richmond High School
Email: raew@rcs.k12.in.us
Website: werrichmond.com
Location: 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN, USA
Phone: 765-973-3424
Facebook: facebook.com/RichmondHighSchool
Twitter: @LearnatRHS