Richmond High School
April 2026 Newsletter
Tuesday, April 7th - end of the 5th six week grading period.
Wednesday, April 8th - beginning of the 6th six week grading period.
Friday, April 17th - Report card progress reports will be sent via Parent Square.
Friday, April 10th - Devilette Showcase - Civic Hall - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Tickets are $5, purchase from a Devilette starting April 6th or at the door the night of the event.
Monday, April 13th - Academic Excellence program - 6:00 - 7:30pm
Seniors with a Cumulative 3.7 GPA and above honored with teacher they have chosen.
Tuesday, April 14th - Army Recruiter visits during lunch - 10:45am - 12:15pm
Wednesday, April 15th - FAFSA Submission Deadline for Seniors
Wednesday, April 15th - Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Hiring & Intern Fair for Seniors - Periods 1-3 - Kuhlman Center
Thursday, April 16th - Student Council Blood Drive - small gym - 8:15am - 1:00pm
Friday, April 17th - Herff Jones - Cap and Gown pick up for seniors during all 3 lunches - 11:00am - 12:30pm - Career Center lobby
Juniors! This evening is all about your Senior Year! Please attend with your parents/guardians.
Monday, April 20th - Rising Senior/Parent Night - Civic Hall - 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 21st - Academic Team Super Bowl - Tiernan Center - 3:30 - 10:00pm
Thursday, April 23rd - RCS Band Concert - Civic Hall - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Friday, April 24th - Richmond Area Career Center Car Show - 5:00 - 8:00pm - Career Center parking lot.
Rain Date is May 1st.
Tuesday, April 28th - RCS Celebration of Excellence - 3:15pm - Civic Hall
Important Dates for Seniors
MAY 6 - Chamber of Commerce Senior Celebration Car Give Away 6:00 pm-7:00 pm - Location TBA
MAY 13 - Career Education Awards - 9:00 am-11:00 am Civic Hall
MAY 14 - 8:15 am - Rehearsal for Honors & Awards and Graduation - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR ALL SENIORS.
MAY 15 - Honors and Awards Ceremony (Including Senior Walk) - 9:00 am-11:00 am - Civic Hall
MAY 21 - Last day for students
May 31 - GRADUATION - 2:00 pm-4:00pm - Tiernan Center
Upcoming Events for May
Wednesday, May 6th - Choir Concert - 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 12th - Orchestra Concert - 6:30pm
Monday, May 18th - Wednesday, May 20th - Final Exams
Thursday, May 21st - Last day of students
Tuesday, May 26th - Summer School begins
Sunday, May 31st - Graduation - 2:00pm
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.
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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