Richmond High School
February 2026 Newsletter
February 2nd - 6th - National School Counselors Week
National School Counselor Week - Thank you RHS school counselors: Erin Handley, Katie Kitchin, Stephanie Stout and Monica Wright.
Thank you for encouraging your students, day in and day out. All day, every day!
Thank you for your compassion and kindness.
Thank you for your positivity and motivation.
Thank you for teaching interpersonal skills.
Thank you for providing academic planning and goal setting.
Thank you for listening and providing support.
Thank you for advocating for student's needs.
You are valued beyond measure!
Friday, February 6th - Senior Scholarships are due by Noon
Seniors,
Please remember that in order to be eligible for ANY scholarships through Wayne County Foundation OR Richmond High School you must complete and submit:
1. The online application through Wayne County Foundation
2. The paper/pencil application from Mrs. Stout
If you don't do 1 you aren't eligible for 2 (and vice versa)
See Mrs. Stout with questions and to turn in your RHS application.
Saturday, February 7th - Snowball Dance - Winter in NYC
The dance is being held in the RHS cafeteria, 8:00 - 10:30pm. The dance is open to 9th - 12th grade and a ticket will cost $10. Tickets will go on sale this week during lunch and after school, they will not be sold at the door. Students need to present their student ID at the time of ticket purchase. Students will not be able to attend the dance if they have excessive tardies, habitual truant, suspension, have been involved in a fight, ISR (3 days) or have been expelled from school or on a PCEA. Students wanting to bring a guest from another school, must get a guest form from the main office to be approved by administration prior to the dance.
Monday, February 9th - FAFSA Help for Seniors
All seniors and their parents/guardians must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Come to the RHS Library Computer Lab on Monday, February 9th 3:00 - 6:00pm (Enter at Door 1 after 3:30). Parents will need to bring with them their 2024 tax information to complete the form. This is the 2026-2027 FAFSA. Staff will be on hand to assist you.
More information can be found at LearnMoreIndiana.org/FAFSA
Thursday, February 12th - Rising 9th Grade Information Night
Incoming 9th graders and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the information night at 6:00pm in Civic Hall. You will learn about courses, programs and opportunities offered at RHS.
Monday, February 16th - Presidents Day - Snow Makeup Day - School is in Session!
Tuesday, February 24th - National Honor Society Inductions
6:30pm - Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events for March
Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th - Red Devil Players spring drama production - 2:00pm
Thursday, March 19th - Show Choir Concert - 6:30pm
Thursday March 16th - Percussion/Steel Drum Concert - 6:30pm
March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break - No School
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