Richland Raiders Newsletter

🗓️ Thursday, November 12 – Richland Theatre presents The Addams Family 7:00 p.m. RHS Auditorium

🗓️ Friday, November 13 – Richland PTO Winter Festival & Market 5:30-9:00 p.m. Richland HS

🗓️ Friday, November 13 – Richland Theatre presents The Addams Family 7:00 p.m. RHS Auditorium

🗓️ Saturday, November 14 –Richland PTO Winter Festival & Market 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Richland HS

🗓️ Saturday, November 14 – Richland Theatre presents The Addams Family 7:00 p.m. RHS Auditorium

🗓️ Monday, November 16 – Richland Theatre presents The Addams Family 7:00 p.m. RHS Auditorium

🗓️ Wednesday, November 18 – Collin College FAFSA Workshop 6:00-7:30 p.m. Collin College Plano Campus

🗓️ Wednesday, November 18 – Raiders Turkey Derby 6:00-8:00 p.m. RHS Softball Field

🗓️ Wednesday, November 18 – RHS Choir Spirit Night at Raising Canes 6:00-10:00 p.m. 4760 W. University Drive location

🗓️ November 23-27 – SCHOOL HOLIDAY - THANKSGIVING BREAK 🦃

🚨 Important Prosper ISD HS Course Selection Dates:

November 16 - December 3: CTE Academies Interest Form Available for Class of 2031 ONLY

December 7 - December 18: Course Requests entered into Skyward

April 2, 2027: Course Request Change Deadline

⭐🏆 Richland Cheer Brings Home TWO Regional Championships!

Congratulations to our Richland Cheerleaders on an incredible weekend at NCA Regionals at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland! Both teams brought home Regional Championship titles, with Varsity Game Day claiming first place among 15 competing teams and the JV/Freshman Intermediate Performance team earning its division championship. The JV/Freshman team also received the Herkie High Point Award for the highest-scoring Intermediate team and an even bigger honor—the highest overall score of the entire competition!

These accomplishments showcase the dedication and teamwork of our athletes, making this especially impressive for a program in only its second year! We are proud of our cheerleaders and coaches for representing Richland with such heart. Congratulations on an incredible weekend!

⭐🏃🏻‍♀️ Richland Girls Cross Country Finishes 9th at State!

The Varsity Girls capped off an incredible season with a 9th-place finish at the UIL Class 5A State Championship in Round Rock, competing against 16 of the state's top teams! The Raiders made a significant jump from last year's 15th-place finish, with four runners breaking the 20-minute mark and two setting new personal records. Led by Coach Kevin Spruill, the team continued to build on its District and Regional Championship season, setting an exciting new standard for Richland Cross Country. Even better, six of the seven state competitors are expected to return next year. Congratulations to our runners and coaches on an outstanding season!

Join Richland Theatre Company for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a delightfully spooky musical comedy that's fun for the whole family!

Performances are November 12, 13, 14 & 16 at 7:00 PM in the Richland HS Auditorium.

Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and are available now at richlandtheatrecompany.ludus.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Come enjoy a night of music, laughter, and a little Addams Family weirdness!

The family is expecting you. 🖤

Help Us Launch a New Raider Tradition!

The Richland PTO is preparing to host the inaugural Richland Winter Festival & Market on November 13th and 14th, celebrating local businesses, makers, and Raider pride! The event will bring our community together for seasonal fun, food, live entertainment, and unique shopping—all while supporting RHS students and staff.

Richland Winter Festival & Market

November 13 5:30-9:00 p.m.

November 14 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Want to help make this new tradition a success? Sign up to volunteer here!

Please help spread the word and stay tuned for more details!

There’s so much to be thankful for this season, especially the memories we’re making at Richland!

Before you gobble up your Thanksgiving feast, make sure you’ve grabbed your copy of The Reign Yearbook!

Order your yearbook today! Price increases on November 21.

Richland NHS is hosting a Canned Food Drive in partnership with Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors from November 4–19! Help us give thanks by giving back. Students can earn Minga points for donating unopened, non-expired canned goods, including soup, beans, vegetables, fruit, tuna, and other canned foods. Donations can be dropped off any school day in Room 1112 or Room 2229. Every can makes a difference, so let’s come together to support our community!

Join in on the inaugural Raiders Turkey Derby festivities!
November 18
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Richland HS Softball Field

$10 for 7 Swings

To Pay: Venmo @CoachKiki

Come support your RHS Choir at Raising Canes on November 18 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and get one last chicken dinner in before Turkey Week!!

Our Richland High School senior Engineering Design and Problem Solving students are working on their year-long capstone projects, tackling real-world problems through research, engineering design, and prototype development.

They need your help! Each student team is collecting feedback to better understand the problems they are investigating. Our goal is at least 100 responses per survey, and your participation can make a difference!

Current Student Research Surveys:

• The Better Hair Tie (5 minutes) – Help students understand common frustrations with hair ties and fasteners.https://forms.gle/H1FaquGsBMhkNtTf7
• Origami-Inspired Hail Protection (2–3 minutes) – Share your experiences with vehicle hail damage, repair costs, and protection methods. https://forms.gle/6FBQGzMF1xhywCv86
• Emergency Safety Showers (2–3 minutes) – Help students investigate ways to improve testing of emergency showers and eyewash stations. Especially relevant to science teachers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.https://forms.gle/sNJRV6upf8nFTmoz8
• Fitted Bedsheets (5–7 minutes) – Share your experiences with fitted sheets, mattress sizes, and common frustrations. https://forms.gle/T83QHTRM3vuM9PT76
• Motorized Wheelchair Motor Overheating (4–5 minutes) – Help students investigate overheating and power-loss challenges experienced by motorized wheelchair users and motors in general. https://forms.gle/iVAkg8m9REzuLdV58
• Glasses Fogging (5–7 minutes) – Share how fogging affects your daily activities and what solutions might help.https://forms.gle/4uKfwNv4yaxE7UpT8
• On the Board ( 2–3 minutes) - A short, anonymous survey exploring how people attach 3D decorations, displays, and supplies to bulletin boards, walls, and other vertical surfaces. https://forms.gle/DddY3KVL6Ye53LiX9

All surveys are voluntary and anonymous. Please complete any that apply to you, and feel free to share them with family, friends, or others who may have relevant experiences.

Thank you for supporting our CTE Engineering Pathway students as they develop solutions to real-world challenges!

Questions? Contact Mrs. Ariana Kay, Engineering Teacher, at askay@prosper-isd.net.

Dual credit is a powerful opportunity for your student to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously in a single course, accelerating their path toward college graduation and saving significant tuition costs.

To help you navigate your options, explore our Dual Credit Resource Guide for details on Collin College programs, Health Sciences Programs, the Celina Cohort, the Collegiate Studies Academy, step-by-step enrollment, and key deadlines. Note: Current Dual Credit students do not need to reapply to Collin College.

We look forward to partnering with you on your student’s educational journey!

The deadline to complete the ASVAB Registration Form is December 1 at 12:00 p.m.

For Grandparents/Neighbors in Prosper ISD

Wednesday, December 9
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Community Room at Prosper ISD Children’s Health Stadium

RSVP by December 1
Email: connect@prosper-isd.net or call 945-678-7565

The holidays are right around the corner, and we're excited for the return of the Prosper Education Foundation Holiday Home Tour!

Grab your friends and make a day of it! Tour beautiful homes, enjoy some holiday shopping, grab lunch, and support Prosper ISD students and educators along the way.

📅 December 4

🎟️ Tickets: $30

Join us for our first annual Richland Idol singing competition on Friday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to watch student performers compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!

Tickets are $5 available for purchase through Minga or tinyurl.com/richlandidol.

Hope to see you there!!!

Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. Student's 8-digit ID numbers are required in order to complete the form, and may be found in Skyward Family Access. This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences. Please note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor's visit does not qualify as a doctor's note.

• All early student check-outs must be entered in Skyward under the "Attendance" tab at least two (2) hours prior to the student’s release time. Please ensure the “All Day” checkbox is deselected in order for the request to be processed in a timely manner.
• Once the early release is approved, students will receive an Early Release Pass in Minga. Students must show the Minga Early Release pass to security when leaving campus and any staff that ask.
• If you are picking up your student in person, please go to the Front Office and allow adequate time for them to be retrieved from class.
• After 3:00 p.m., all student check-outs must be done through the Front Office.
• After 4:00 p.m., NO student check-outs through the Front Office.

Please note:

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• Visit the Richland High School PTO website to join!
• Please consider donating to our PTO for upcoming events next year like Senior Snack and Minga days by viewing the Amazon Wish List.

• Get Involved with the RHS PTO! The RHS PTO relies on volunteers like you to help support our staff and students! Families can choose up to three committees based on their interests and availability, with opportunities to help with planning, communications, outreach, research, and more. Committee leads will share details about responsibilities and time commitments after you sign up.

  Ready to make a difference? Find your perfect committee match here!

The Richland PTO is looking for volunteers to help make this exciting community event run smoothly on Friday and Saturday! Whether you can give an hour or commit to a full shift, every bit of help makes a difference for our vendors, families, and students. Bring a friend and join the fun while supporting this special Raider community event!

Ready to help? Help is still needed - especially on Saturday!

Sign up for a volunteer shift through SignUpGenius!

💜🖤 Many thanks to our PTO title sponsor - Sarah Maxwell, realtor & designer 🖤💜

Richland High School proudly celebrated the veterans in our own staff family on Veterans Day with a special morning tribute. Richland Band trumpet members performed Taps, while Richland Choir helped start the school day with a beautiful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner and several other spirited songs. The celebration continued with a catered lunch alongside Principal Dr. Croy, giving our campus an opportunity to recognize and thank these staff members for their service and sacrifice. We are grateful for the veterans who are part of our Raider family and the example of service and commitment they set for our students.

Click the link below to view a slideshow of Richland's veteran staff members!

Your Richland High Counseling Team is here to support every Raider's academic, personal, and college/career journey.

Wellness Reminder:
It's okay to ask for help. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen, we're here for you.

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