RHHS Wildcats News You Can Use

Not quite sure where the past four days went, but it was fast and full of excitement! With the start of this new semester I wanted to share a few key items with you, some that will serve as a reminder and others that will serve as building blocks for your future plans:

• Reminders - Take a peak at the Final Exam Exemption Guidelines, Cell Phone Expectations and Sign Out Procedures. While this is not an exhaustive list of expectations and opportunties, these are items that are frequently inquired about and want to ensure that you have this information front/center.
• Scheduling SY 26-27 - Scheduling season is upon us, this time of year is crucial for all staff, students and parents at RHHS. Registration for classes drives the schedule and offerings we are able to provide our students and with your support as a parent in reviewing the needs of your child and assisting them in this decision process will pay dividends down the road when it comes to pathways, electives, Dual Enrollment and/or advanced academic opportunties in particular. Planning and prepration on the front end, prevents frustration when we kick off the 2026-2027SY! With this, we are not only hosting extended advisement opportunities for our students in the coming weeks, but also Academics and Pathway Night on February 2, 2026 to provide a deeper dive into the offering and opportunities for the year to come!
• Engagement - Engagement at Richmond Hill High School is so much more than the lessons provided in the classroom (4) blocks/Day - Engagement transcends the four walls of the classroom through opportunities with athletics, fine arts & clubs. If there is any one "New Years Resolution" worth pursuing, I'd say find a way to plug in, get connected and find true engagement in one of the many options we provide. For a comprehensive listing of opportunties we provide, check out the RHHS Website for more information! Trust me when I say this as the record shows, the more connected students are the more well-rounded and academically, emotionally and physically present they will be in student life at #ouRHouse! Click Here For Extracurricular Offerings & keep in mind that Spring Tryout Season for ALL spring sports is right around the corner, so don't delay connect today!

This newsletter is chock full of resourceful information to make this the #BestYearYet! We look forward to serving your child and their success as we embark on the second semester together.

Enjoy your weekend! Rest, Relax and Recharge - A five day week is upon us!

See Ya, Love Ya, Bye!
Bivins

January 19: Martin Luther King Holiday

January 26: 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!

Information Meeting Jan 27th 6:00 PM Executive Conference Center

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