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Clubs meeting this week! #GetInvolved
See below for a list of clubs, their meeting day/time.
April 15 - 19
Sporting events this week - April 15 - 20
April Showers Bring May Flowers Fun Fair
The Activities Department is hosting the April Showers Bring May Flowers Fun Fair for school aged children (Kindergarten-5th Grade) on Tuesday, April 16 from 4-6 pm. This is a free community event!
iPad Update Needed
Students' iPads must be updated to iOS 17.3 upon your return from break.
Thursday, April 4th students will go through a digital readiness process that is necessary for SAT/PSAT testing on April 17th and 18th. Junior students should also bring headphones to listen to a tutorial on April 4th.
Cheerleading Tryouts
Cheerleading tryouts for the 2024-2025 school year will be held April 15, 16, and 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm on the Stage Gym. Students must attend all three days and must complete the following three items prior to trying out:
Sign up using the Google Form
Register on 8 to 18 with all forms and a current physical completed
Print and fill out the consent form and attach a printed report of your grades
If you have questions or need to arrange a virtual tryout, contact Coach Gall.
Prom Fashion Show
The Fashion & Beauty Pack is happy to announce their second annual Prom Fashion Show on Monday, April 22nd during all lunch periods!!! This year’s event will be sponsored by Elegant Couture Dress Shop in Palos Heights & Boss Formalwear in Evergreen Park, IL.
* All students with a valid school ID will receive a 10% discount on all in stock dresses from Elegant Couture!
*Boss Formalwear is having their Prom Promo now: Suit rentals from $160 to $180.
Ceramics Art Class
Art Club is hosting a ceramics art class on Wednesday, April 24 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Cost is $5. You can register online. Make your own garden markers by exploring stamping, rolling, and decorating clay! Before you leave, mix and match our pre-made plantable clay hearts which are filled with your choice of garden herb seeds and wildflowers. Project will be available to pick up the following week!
Anastasia Tickets
The Richards Music Department will present the musical, Anastasia, on May 9-11 at 7:00 pm. Tickets cost $12 each and can be purchased online or at the door.
Summer Employment Opportunity
Chicago Ridge Park District is hiring for the summer. Positions are available for Seasonal Supervisors ($16/hr) and Seasonal Support Staff ($14/hr). Applications are available on their website or at Frontier Fieldhouse.
AP After School Tutoring & Study Sessions
AP After school tutoring and study sessions are now available every Wednesday after school from 3:20-4:20 pm in the LRC. Come to meet with an AP study group, get tutoring from an AP teacher (content tutored will vary per week) or just come for a quiet place to study with other AP students.
K & G Student Discount
When making a purchase at any K & G store, mention HL Richards High School at checkout for a 10% discount. The school will also receive 10% of your purchase!
Class of 2024 Yard Signs & Banners
Student Council is selling custom yard signs and vinyl banners. They can be personalized with your graduate’s name and their college/career tech school or military branch. Signs must be ordered online by Friday, May 10, 2024 and will be delivered to students at the mandatory graduation practice on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Senior Lock-In
The Senior Lock-in will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The cost is $30 per student which includes a t-shirt, food and fun! Tickets can be purchased online or in the Activities Office. All students must complete the Guest Contract prior to attending. Contracts can be dropped off in the Activities Office.
If you would like to volunteer to chaperone that evening, you can sign up with SignUp Genius. We are also looking for food donations that can be used for the event to help keep the event affordable for all. If you’d like to donate a food item, please sign up with SignUp Genius.
Class of 2024 Information
Please visit here for the most up to date information for the Senior Class and all the end of year happenings.
Yearbook
The 2023-2024 Yearbook can be pre-ordered online for $65. The last day to pre-order a yearbook is April 19. We do not order extra yearbooks so please be sure to pre-order yours today. Yearbook delivery will take place in July this year so that all spring sports and activities can make it into the yearbook.
Passport to the Richards Community
Join in the fun as you learn about the community that surrounds Richards High School. You will be rewarded with local discounts from each of the partner businesses listed on our Passport!
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to volunteer in our community? Visit the Volunteer Opportunities section on the Activities Information page on the school website.
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