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Sporting events this week : March 24- March 28
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser for Leo Club
The Leo Club is hosting a fundraiser at Lou Malnati’s on Wednesday, April 2 from 4:00-10:00 pm at 5261 West 95th Street in Oak Lawn. Show the flyer or use promo code GPFUND24 if ordering online for a portion of your sale to be donated to Leo Club.
Bulldogs Share Pages Book Drive
The Bulldogs Share the Pages book drive will run March 17 through April 4. We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for kids in need, ranging from birth to 6th grade reading level. You can donate: Here’s what can be donate: board books, storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction titles, and even books in Spanish. Please note, we CANNOT accept books that are damaged or worn out. You can drop off your donations in the collection bins located in the cafeteria, library, or in your English classes.
Final Four Girls Basketball Viewing Fundraiser
Girls basketball is hosting an NCAA Final Four Viewing Party fundraiser for ages 21 and over on Saturday, April 5 at X's & O's Sports Lounge & Grill of Palos Heights! Enjoy food, drinks, and raffles while supporting our student-athletes.
Spring Blood Drive
The Spring Blood Drive will take place on Thursday, April 3 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. You can register to donate online. All students must complete a parent permission form regardless of age. Forms can be found online or outside the Activities Office.
Arts Extravaganza
The Friends of Community High School District 218 will be hosting the annual Arts Extravaganza at Richards on Friday, April 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm. The evening will feature performances from the District 218 Honors Band, our musical groups, and drama department. Our student’s artwork will be featured throughout the event and culinary delights will be ready for tasting! We will also have local crafters on hand that evening to shop from. Cost to attend is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors 60+. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Please enter through Door S3.
Six Flags Grad Nite
The Class of 2025 is invited to participate in Six Flags Grad Nite which will take place on Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, May 11 from 8:00 pm to 4:30 am. Please note this is an overnight trip to Six Flags Amusement Park. Cost is $90 which includes transportation, admission, an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and access to the Student Lounge which features music, movies, games, charging stations and prizes! Tickets can be purchased online through April 7. Non seniors and out of school guests are not permitted to attend.
Panera Fundraiser Night
The National Honor Society is hosting a Panera Fundraiser Night on April 10 from 4:00-8:00 pm at 10553 South Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn. Show this flyer or use code FUND4U at online checkout for NHS to receive 25% of your sale.
Cheerleading Open Gyms & Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts will take place on April 14, 15 and 16 from 5:00-8:00 pm on the Stage Gym. Join us for our Open Gyms to get ready for tryouts on March 18, April 3 and April 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm on the Stage Gym. Enter through Door S8. Both the Open Gyms and tryouts are open to all current Richards students and incoming freshmen. Sign up for tryouts online.
Summer School Registration
Summer school registration will open on Monday, January 13 and close on Friday, May 16. Click here for summer school information. The cost is $50 per course and you can pay and register online.
K & G Fashion Prom Discount
K & G Fashion Superstore will offer our students a 10% discount this season. To claim the discount, just mention that you are from Harold L. Richards High School.
Prom Dress & Tuxedo Discount For Students
Elegant Couture Prom Dress Shop located at 12236 South Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights is offering all students a $25 gift card to use towards their prom purchase. To receive the gift card, students must show their current school ID at checkout. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to save and find your perfect prom look!
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!
Class of 2025 Graduation VIP Experience Raffle
The Richards Scholarship Committee has organized a raffle for a Graduation VIP Experience. Winner would receive six graduation tickets, six reserved VIP seats in a private, roped-off section and two dedicated VIP parking spots near the ceremony entrance. 10 Entries cost $25, 30 entries cost $50 and 75 entries cost $100. Contest ends on Sunday, March 30, 2025 and the winner will be announced on Monday, April 7, 2025. All proceeds will benefit the HLR Scholarship Fund which awards current students with post-secondary scholarships. All entries can be purchased online.
Class of 2025
Important information for the Class of 2025 graduates can be found here.
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.
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.
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