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Boys Basketball Tryouts Begin This Week!
Boys Basketball Tryouts will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at 3:30 PM in the Main Gym. All participants should bring basketball shoes, shorts, and a water bottle. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a current sports physical on file with the Athletic Trainer or bring a copy with them to tryouts.
ACT Avengers: Get Ready for the ACT!
Students can now access Albert ACT Prep free of charge to prepare for the ACT. Join your school’s class, complete practice activities, and earn PawPride points while you study!
Clancy’s Scholarship Night
The Scholarship Committee is hosting a Scholarship Night at Clancy’s Pizza Pub located at 4624 W. 103rd Street in Oak Lawn on Friday, November 14 from 3:30-6:30 pm. Cost is $40 and includes pizza, appetizers, and drinks. This is a 21+ event to raise money for student scholarships. Tickets can be purchased online.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive hosted by Leo Club, National Honor Society, Student Council & Tri-M will be running in all 1st period classes, November 5-19. For every 2 items you donate, you will receive a raffle ticket. The more you give, the more chances you have to win fun prizes! The class that donates the most food will win a breakfast party! New this year! There will be themed days throughout the drive to earn extra 5 Star Points! Check out the themed days in 5 Star!
8th Grade Open House
We’re excited to invite you to take part in HLR’s Open House on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM! Families should enter through the Cafeteria Door S3. Come learn about all the opportunities Richards High School has to offer your student.
Leo Club Induction
The Leo Club will host their induction ceremony in the PAC on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Panera Fundraiser
The HLR Leo Club will be hosting a Panera Restaurant Night on Thursday, November 20th from 4-8pm. The event will be held at 10553 S. Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn. Just show the flyer for the Leo Club to get 25% of your sale.
Thankful Thursday
We’re celebrating Thankful Thursdays-- a day each week dedicated to gratitude and appreciation. Let's take a moment to recognize students, staff, and others by writing thank you notes. Staff and students are encouraged to stop by the LRC or Main Office to write to someone they are thankful for and add it to the Thankful Thursday Boxes!
Math Lab Tutoring Help
The Richards Math Lab will be open during all lunch periods. The math lab is a place where you will be able to stop in during your lunch period to ask a math teacher any questions you may have on your math lessons/homework. This year, the math lab will be open the last 35 minutes of every lunch period. You must attend your homeroom for the first 15 minutes of your lunch period. After your homeroom, you will be able to go get your lunch and bring it up to the math lab in the following rooms.
Period 3 - Room 240
Period 4 - Room 280
Period 5 - Room 260
Period 6 - Room 240
Academic Supports & AP Tutoring
Richards offers students tutoring opportunities for English, math, science and ELL/world languages. Dates and times are listed on the Semester 1 Academic Support Schedule. We also have specialized tutoring opportunities for students enrolled in AP classes.
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.
Parent Square App Information
To stay in the know, download the Parent Square App available in the App Store or on Google Play and start by signing in with the parent email you listed in Skyward. On Parent Square, you’ll be able to access all previous announcements, view alerts and the school calendar.
