GRADUATION PRACTICE CHANGE:
We are pushing our start time back to 10:00 tomorrow. All Seniors need to meet in the theater at 10:00 a.m.
Here is the layout of the field for graduation this Sunday. Please remember a few things:
- Only ticketed guests will be allowed into the grandstand.
- GA seating is General Admission. Some chairs will be available, but guest should plan to bring their own.
- Facial coverings and proper social distancing are expected of all. Please be courteous and respectful of others.
- All guests will be entering through the SE gate of the track or the gate on Lincoln St. near the restrooms.
- Handicap parking and drop off for those with mobility issues is available near the SE entrance to the track.
RCHS Graduation Ceremony Information:
- Start time is 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Gates will open at 2:00 p.m.
- Students will be parking in the student lots to the south of the high school. Guests are encouraged to park in any of the lots around the school.
- Handicapped guests and those with mobility issues can be dropped off at the SE entrance to the track.
- Handicap parking will be available near the SE entrance to the track and seating will be available on the track.
- Only those with tickets will be allowed into the grandstands. There will be general admission seating on the football field and the track.
- General admission guests should plan to bring their own seating.
- All guests will enter through the SE entrance to the track.
- The ceremony will be livestreamed. Check the school website and Facebook page for the link the day of the ceremony.
Please call the high school office if you have any questions.
The RCCU1 Board of Education is reviewing the name of the theater of the newly renovated Richland County High School. During the renovation, the classitorium was razed and replaced with a smaller theater. A board committee will accept public comments about a possible name for the theater. Comments will be accepted online at https://forms.gle/WqZqNqTdo5nPrSBv7 until June 11, 2021.
Portraits from the Senior Awards program are in. We have the jpg files that can be shared. If you would like to have the file(s) emailed to you, please contact the high school office.
Seniors and Senior Parents:
The Richland County High School Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is coming up soon! The event will be on Sunday, May 30th at 3:00 pm on the RCHS football field. Caps/gowns and graduation tickets will be distributed to the students during the week prior. Each student will be receiving four (4) tickets for the graduation program. These tickets will be used for admission to the grandstands. Anyone else wishing to attend may stand or sit in the open areas around the grandstand and track. The gates for the graduation ceremony will open at 2:00 pm and tickets will be collected at the stairs to the grandstand.
In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Ron Herrin Gym. Only those with a ticket will be allowed into the gym. RCHS will not be checking for vaccinations. Only ticket holders will be allowed into the gym. All others can watch via live stream on Youtube.
Graduation practice will be held on Friday, May 28th. We will begin by meeting in the Richland County Performing Arts Center at 9:00 a.m.
All graduation attendees are reminded that they will be expected to follow current health guidelines. Seniors are also reminded that fees that are still owed, are your responsibility. This must be taken care of by May 28th in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the high school office.
Pickup a Free Breakfast and Lunch at RCHS on Monday, May 17th.
Pickup time is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You may pick up your meals in the Bus Drop Lane, no sign-up necessary. Any Student is welcome!
Below is the link for the live stream of ERFAE and Senior Awards
https://fb.me/e/3oZfdgDea
8:45 - Freshman ERFAE
9:45 - Sophomore ERFAE
10:45 - Junior ERFAE
12:00 - Senior ERFAE and Richland County Honor Society
2:00 - Senior Awards
No school for all students on Monday, May 17, 2021 for a remote learning planning day.
The boys and girls track team will NOT be going to the meet at Paris on 5/11/21 due to Covid concerns.
The following girls' soccer contests have been cancelled due to Covid concerns:
5/11/21 @ Mt. Carmel
5/14/21 @ Mt. Zion
5/19/21 vs. Decatur St. Teresa
5/21/21 @ Mattoon
RCHS Prom Walk-In is tonight at 7:30 pm. Parents can watch from the sidewalk near the Main Entrance on the south side of the building. Parents and spectators will NOT be allowed inside the building.
Today's softball and baseball games vs. Lawrenceville are cancelled due to weather conditions.
The boys' tennis match vs. Mattoon has been cancelled due to weather conditions. This match will not be rescheduled.
ACADEMIC AWARDS DAY - THURSDAY, MAY 13
Next Thursday we will be holding the first ever Academic Awards Day at RCHS. Due to COVID restrictions still in place we are unable to host large events as we usually do. With that being said, we still plan to hold events that are student centered and available for viewing by parents and the community. All events will be held in the Richland County Performing Arts Center. They will be live streamed and photographed by RCHS faculty and students. Please see the schedule below for details:
8:45 - Freshman ERFAE Awards
9:45 - Sophomore ERFAE Awards
10:45 - Junior ERFAE Awards
12:00- Senior ERFAE Awards and Richland County Honor Society*
2:00 - Senior Awards Program**
*Seniors being inducted into the Richland County Honor Society and/or receiving an award or scholarship will receive a formal invitation through the mail. Please let us know if you have any questions.
**Parents are encouraged to view the Senior Awards Program via live stream, but those that would prefer to attend will be allowed to sit in the upper balcony so long as capacity limits are not exceeded.
No school for all in-person and remote students on May 17, 2021 for a remote learning planning day.
Reminder for students that this Friday is PSAT and Illinois Science Assessment day for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. We will have the room assignments posted tomorrow morning on the bulletin board in the Student Commons. Please check it out. On Thursday afternoon you will report there to do some test prep at 12:30 and then on Friday we will report to class at 8:00 a.m. Testing will begin promptly at 8:10.
Don't forget to come out and support the CEO students at the Tradeshow this evening. They will be open for business in the new Student Commons at RCHS from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Hope we see you there!
The Girls Track meet scheduled for April 28th @ Mattoon has been cancelled.
Today's softball game vs. Edwards County has been moved up to a 2:00 pm start time. JV will follow with innings after the varsity game. Please come out and support your Lady Tiger Softball program.
