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AP Scholar Award Night
We invite all AP Scholars to attend AP Scholar Award Night on Wednesday, September 3 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Please RSVP using the link on the invitation sent home.
JROTC Fundraiser
JROTC Fundraiser Car Wash, September 6th, 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M; all donations go to the JROTC Cadet Fund.
Senior Sunrise
The Class of 2026 is invited to attend the Senior Sunrise on Friday, September 5 from 6:30-7:30 am on Korhonen Field. Bring a blanket to sit on as you watch the sunrise on your senior year. No large bags will be permitted into the stadium. We will have a coffee cart open for students who attend.
Movie Under the Stars
We will be hosting Movie Under the Stars and showing Happy Gilmore 2 on Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 pm on Korhonen Field. Bring a blanket and your friends for a fun evening! The concession stand will be open.
September College Planning Events
Parents and families are invited to join us for our upcoming College Planning Events this month. These sessions will provide important information to help guide your student through the college application and admissions process.
Event Schedule (all at 6:00pm on Zoom):
Thursday, September 11 – Parent College Application Presentation
Thursday, September 18 – Moraine Valley Community College Admissions Presentation
Thursday, September 25 – ISAC Financial Aid Presentation
Zoom link coming soon!
Fall Mum Sale
Youth & Government is hosting their Annual Fall Mum Sale. Orders can be placed online through September 15 and delivery will take place after school on September 24. Cost is $12 each.
Last Chance Senior Yearbook Photos
Any senior who has not yet been photographed for the yearbook can do so on Friday, September 26 during their lunch period in the PAC Lobby. This will be the last chance for seniors to be photographed for the yearbook.
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!
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.
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
Tree Machine Green Raiser
Science Club is sponsoring our Tree Machine fundraiser. They will be collecting donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens. Simply put your donations in a bag and drop them in the green and white Tree Machine bin which is located in the parking lot across from the tennis courts. It’s a great way to clean your closets and support the Richards Science Club!
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.