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Clubs meeting this week! #GetInvolved  

See below for a list of clubs, their meeting day/time.

October 7- October 11

Activity

Day and Time

Location

NHS

Monday @ 7:25 am & 3:20 pm

Rm 238

LGBTQ+ Community & Allies 

Monday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 172B

Rotary Interact

Monday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 264

MSA

Monday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 124

Student Council

Monday @ 3:20 pm

LRC

Technology Club

Monday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 170

Mathletes

Tuesday @ 7:15 am & 3:20 pm

Rm 274

Feminism Club

Tuesday @ 7:20 am & 3:20 pm

Rm 254

Gaming Club

Tuesday @ 3:20 pm

LRC

Anime Club

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 204

Art Club

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 228

Bulldog Dispatch

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 176

Educators Rising 

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 124

Hispanic & Latino Cultural Club

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 134

Literary Magazine Club

Wednesday @ 3:20 pm

Rm 160

 

Sporting events this week - October 7- October 12

Sport

Day and Time

Location

Girls Varsity Tennis

Tuesday @ 4:30 pm

HLR

Girls F-SO Volleyball

Tuesday @ 4:30 pm

Aux Gym

Girls JV Volleyball

Tuesday @ 4:30 pm

Main Gym

Girls Varsity Volleyball

Tuesday @ 5:30 pm

Main Gym

Boys JV Soccer

Wednesday @ 5:00 pm

Korhonen Field

Boys Varsity Soccer

Wednesday @ 6:30 pm

Korhonen Field

F-SO Football

Thursday @ 5:00 pm

Korhonen Field

Girls JV Tennis

Friday @ 3:00 pm

HLR

Girls Varsity Tennis

Friday @ 3:00 pm

HLR

Girls JV Tennis

Saturday @ 9:00 am

HLR

Girls Varsity Tennis

Saturday @ 9:00 am

HLR

 

Road Construction Alert

Starting Monday, September 30, 95th Street from I-294 to New England will be closed as work gets underway on the Harlem Avenue - I-294 cloverleaf.  

 

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.

 

Bulldog Boosters Parent Help Needed

The Richards Booster Club is currently looking for volunteers to help with some of our upcoming events.  If you are able to help, please take a look at the Boosters Sign Up genius page

 

Game Night

Student Council & LGBTQIA+ Community & Allies is hosting a Game Night on Monday, October 7 from 3:15-5:00 pm in the LRC. Come out, have pizza and play games including participating in the Clue Tournament.  Those that win the Clue Tournament will win free tickets to the fall play, Clue On Stage!

 

Open Gym

The Activities Department will be hosting Open Gym on Monday, October 7 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Main Gym.  This is a free student event.  Students should enter through the cafeteria and show their student ID.  Doors will close at 6:30 pm.  We will have basketball, volleyball, yard games, a DJ, an inflatable and the weight room will be open.  Bulldog Boosters will also have the concession stand open for snack purchases.

 

Get Ready for Fall Standardized Testing

Tuesday, October 8 is Digital Readiness Day! This is a full day of school with a specialized schedule to allow for students to perform the digital readiness check requirements necessary for the PreACT 8/9 and PreACT testing. Seniors will be receiving a presentation on post-secondary planning from their counselors during this time. Reminders: Students must have their iPads updated to iOS 17.3 and come to school with a fully charged device.

Thursday, October 10 is PreACT 8/9 and PreACT Testing Day! All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will be testing. Senior students should utilize this day for post-secondary planning at home.

Reminders: This test is fully digital, so students need to come to school with a fully charged iPad. Students report to a specific testing room no later than 7:55 a.m. The pre-administration directions will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents are encouraged to attend Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 10. There will be in-person conferences from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Main Gym and 6:00-8:00 pm will be virtual via Zoom. Through Skyward Family Access Parents/Guardians will be able to schedule virtual individual conferences between 6pm - 8pm and access the link for the virtual scheduled session.  The Skyward Conference Scheduler will be open Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 8:00 am  and close on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:00p.m. Each meeting will be approximately 8 minutes. It also is desirable for the students to be present during the conference. On the day of conferences, students will be dismissed at 11:00am.

SKYWARD GUIDE: SCHEDULING VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WITH TEACHERS/STAFF

SKYWARD GUIDE: ACCESS YOUR LINK TO YOUR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

ARABIC GUIDE

 

Fall Play - Clue

The Richards Drama Department will present Clue Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 pm each night.  Tickets are on sale now online for $10 each.

 

Picture Day Proofs & Discount

If you did not order prints of your underclassmen picture, please see Ms. Bages in room 126 to pick up your picture proof no later than October 15th .  If you want to order your photos, please visit Lifetouch and enter Picture Day ID: EVT4B8HBS.  To receive a 10% discount enter code: 

F202410OFF.

 

Mandatory Senior Class Meeting 

There will be a mandatory senior class meeting on Tuesday, October 15 during lunches in the PAC regarding cap and gown ordering.  Seniors should report directly to the PAC at the start of their lunch period.  

 

Parent Advisory Council Meeting 

All Richards parents are invited to attend the first Parent Advisory Council meeting this year on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 pm in the LRC.

 

Blood Drive

The Fall Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 2:20 pm in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.  You can sign up to donate online.  All students who donate must be at least 16 years of age and all students must get a parent consent form completed prior to their blood donation regardless of their age.  Students will be excused from class during the time in which they donate.  

 

Fall Craft Fair

Student Council will be hosting the Fall Craft Fair that features over 80 crafters/vendors on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Main Gym.  There is no entry fee.  We ask all attendees to enter through Door S12.  Stop by to get a head start on your holiday shopping and support our local vendors/crafters!

 

College & Career Fair

Community High School District 218 is hosting the annual College & Career Fair on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Administrative Center located at 10601 S. Kilpatrick Avenue in Oak Lawn. There will be over 150 colleges, technical schools and career professionals in attendance.

 

Haunted Halloween at Hollywood Park

Richards High School will be partnering with Hollywood Park located at 5051 Cal Sag Road in Crestwood to bring you Haunted Halloween on Thursday, October 31 (please note the date change)  from 5:00-8:00 pm.  This will be a free student event that includes the Halloween maze and mini-golf.  They will keep their concession stand and games open for purchase.  Please register online.

 

Bulldog Nation Themes

Join in the fun on Fridays and participate in the weekly Bulldog Nation spirit themes. Come to school dressed in the weekly theme on Friday!

 

Academic Support for Students

There are several opportunities for students to receive tutoring either before or after school.  Click here for a list of all academic support opportunities.

 

AP Tutoring

There are several opportunities for students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses to receive tutoring either during lunch or after school.  Click here for a list of all AP support opportunities.

 

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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