CRHS Student & Family Update

Jared Sherman, Principal

Trey Mills, Assistant Principal

Brad Oberdorf, Dean of Students

Leslie Podlaszewski, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Cindy Hoffman BSN, RN, School Nurse

Office Phone 410-479-3612

Emily Phillips, Attendance Administrative Assistant

attendance.crhs@ccpsstaff.org

410-479-3678

Stephanie Carmine, Enrollment/Guidance Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Wendy DuVall, Finance and Administration Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Email: sherman.jared@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/
Location: Colonel Richardson High School, 25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632, USA
Phone: 410-479-3678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonelRichardsonHighSchool/
Twitter: @CRcolonels

• A fun week at CRHS comes to a close as we look back on Homecoming week. Now it's the long push to Thanksgiving break. Remember to keep on top of your grades and ask for help if you need it.
• EVERY STUDENT needs to have this form filled out. The 2024-25 Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) information is used to help provide school meals at no charge to all students, along with other districtwide services. It also provides individual benefits to students and families such as:
• discounts for summer and recreational programs
• internet access
• fee waivers for SAT and AP testing and college applications
• eligibility for Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• On Tuesday, October 29, 2025, 10th-grade students will participate in the PSAT in school. The assessment is free to students. Please be on the lookout for additional information from Mr. Oberdorf in the coming weeks.
  

Dear Families,

To better understand student experiences at school, we will be conducting an online survey to

gather feedback from your child. The survey will be administered during school hours to all

students in grades 3 through 12 and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

The survey will ask students to reflect on and provide feedback about:

- School climate

- Teacher-student relationships

- Their sense of belonging at school

- School safety

These insights will help us make informed decisions to improve communication, enhance the

academic program, and enrich the overall school experience for everyone.

Key Information:

- We are partnering with a third-party vendor to help facilitate the survey.

- All responses will be kept completely confidential.

- Students will have the option to skip any questions they are unsure about.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the survey, please feel free to

contact the school.

If you do not wish for your child to participate, please complete and return the opt-out form to

the school by October 9th

EVERY STUDENT needs to have this form filled out. The 2024-25 Student Benefits Form (Household Income Data Collection) information is used to help provide school meals at no charge to all students, along with other districtwide services.

Picture Day caption: Picture Day for underclassmen is October 9th & 10th! Order online at mylifetouch.com with picture ID EVTK2T8ZP.

Graduation Spotlight Class of 2025

Congratulations on having a senior this year! This will be a busy, but exciting year for you!! Here are some important dates to get on the calendar:

May 27: Graduation Rehearsal 8:30am - 2:30pm - all seniors are expected to attend (Seniors SHOULD NOT plan to work during the day. If employers need proof, I can provide a note.)

• Light Breakfast

• Ceremony Rehearsal

• Class photo

• Senior Lunch

• Ticket Distribution

May 28: Graduation Ceremony 6pm CRHS

As more dates become available, they will be shared via this weekly update, school social media and student/family email.

CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION

Jostens will be at the school on October 15 at 2pm for a senior meeting. Cap and gown information will be shared and students will receive ordering materials. All seniors are expected to attend. If a senior is not in the building at that time, they can get all ordering information from Mrs. France. Jostens will return to the school on October 21 to take cap and gown orders during all lunch shifts. ORDERS CAN BE PLACED WITHOUT A DOWN PAYMENT. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT A LATER DATE. It is important that orders are placed before December 31, as prices increase after the first of the year. Mrs. France can help with ordering if needed.

SENIOR PORTRAIT MAKE-UP DATE

Senior Portraits will be taken again on October 21. This is only for students who missed the summer dates. Students should have received an email with information about signing up for a portrait time. This is free and will be used for the yearbook photo. Purchasing photos is optional.

Please check your email regularly for graduation updates. Contact Bernadette France (france.bernadette@ccpsstaff.org) at the school with any questions.

• CRHS is hosting SAT testing on the weekends! If you want to take or retake your SAT, sign up at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations, or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment, or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member, or other person having knowledge. Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.