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Golf Hats
The girls golf team is selling hats for $30. Hats can be ordered online and picked up with Mr. Peck at school.
September College Planning Events
October is College Mania Month at Richards!
The Counseling Department is excited to kick things off with Rep Your School Wednesdays.
How to Participate:
Staff and students, show your school pride by wearing your college gear every Wednesday in October—you’ll earn 5-Star points for participating!
Weekly Events:
Test your knowledge and win prizes!
Work on applications, essays, FAFSA & scholarships—with snacks provided.
Explore the building for clues about staff.
Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and managing college costs.
Celebrate seniors who’ve submitted applications—treats and recognition!
Digital Readiness Day
Digital Readiness Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30. Students will report to their testing rooms at 9:38 am for Digital Readiness to prepare their iPads for Pre-ACT testing on October 9. It is important that students come to school with a fully updated and charged iPad that day.
Chipotle Restaurant Night Fundraiser
The National Honor Society is hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 8 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Chipotle located at 11018 Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn. Show this flyer or use code JTKJGWG online and 25% of your sale will be donated to the NHS. Thank you for your support.
Community STEAM Night
Science Club is hosting the Community STEAM Night on Wednesday, October 15 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Come out for a night of fun, exploration and hands-on learning! This is a free community event. Please RSVP online.
Fall Blood Drive
The National Honor Society & Rotary Club are hosting a fall Blood Drive in the PAC Lobby on Thursday, October 16 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Sign up now to donate blood that day.
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.