Please clink on the link for this week's Community Spartan Update. https://5il.co/m7pd
RHS Parents,
Conference appointment time slots are filling up for tomorrow night. Click the link to sign up for appointments. Parents can request a phone call conference appointment or an in-person appointment.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4ea8a62babfa7-richmond
Health, safety, and quality education are our priorities. Please click on the link for more information related to COVID-19. https://5il.co/mcvq
If you are interested in making a change to your student’s learning format for the second semester, please complete a change form for your student’s school. The learning format chosen will be for the entire second semester, January 7-May 20, 2020.
https://5il.co/mal7
Dear Parents,
Please take a moment to complete this online survey about internet access. The data will be used to help better serve students. Click on the link to take the survey.
https://forms.gle/G4323CF2ugRXitEc9
Please click on the link for health information regarding Sunrise Elementary. https://5il.co/m675
RHS Parents,
Distance learning begins Tuesday, October 13. Google Classroom will be the virtual learning platform. Students will have the opportunity for live instruction and tutoring everyday with their teachers from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Click on the link for more details.
https://5il.co/m0af
All students who go to Lex La Ray and Excelsior Springs Career Centers will continue to attend classes as normal at those locations. Students will continue to meet the bus at the high school each day.
Richmond High School will not have school on Monday, October 12. Beginning Tuesday, October 13, Richmond High School will be moving to distance learning. Click on the link for more information.
https://5il.co/lyyk
On Friday, October 9, 2020, Richmond R-XVI School District was notified that an individual at Richmond High School has tested positive for COVID-19. With guidance from Ray County Health Department, Richmond R-XVI has notified those who were indicated as having been in close contact with the COVID-19 positive individual. Students who are indicated to be close contacts will transition to virtual learning immediately and continue to quarantine. Unless you were called by a school district official, your child has not been identified as a close contact.
Ray County Health Department has been contact tracing and continues to do so.
Initial quarantine end dates will vary based on exposure and onset of symptoms. Specific quarantine end dates will be provided by the Ray County Health Department.
During the time of quarantine, students will participate in virtual learning. Students who are quarantined will not be able to attend or participate in school extracurricular activities for the health and safety of all participants.
Today at Richmond High School some students were sent home due to COVID-19 exposure. Please read the full statement by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QR7rGZ3mFblByo6vBxfDq-8L9Al5XW5P/view?usp=sharing
Richmond R-XVI School District and the Ray County Health Department (RCHD) were notified of two individuals from Richmond High School who tested positive for COVID-19. All positive cases are immediately isolated and close contacts are notified. The Richmond R-XVI School District is following the RCHD and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Unless you are/were called by a school district official, your child has not been identified as a close contact. Please review the symptom checklist at:
https://coredocs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/954125/Symptom_Checklist__1_.pdf
The positive individuals, as well as their close contacts, will transition to virtual learning and continue to quarantine until further notice from the Ray County Health Department.
Tonight's home volleyball match vs. Orrick can be seen on the Richmond High School youtube page.
https://youtu.be/a9NV1BwgbW4
Today's (9/10) golf match has been postponed.
The home football game vs Fulton has been rescheduled for Saturday, 9/12 at 1 pm at Richmond High School. Only spectators listed on the player pass list will be admitted into the game. Masks are still require during the game.
Tonight's softball game (9/10) vs. Higginsville has been postponed. A makeup date is being determined.
Saturday's softball tournament @ Polo has also been postponed.
JV softball @ Hardin has been cancelled. The field is too wet.
Reminder: Richmond Middle School athletic pictures are tomorrow at 3:30 behind the home football field bleachers. No group pictures will be taken, only individual pictures.
The class of 2023 booster club will have a meeting on Wednesday at 6pm in the high school commons. All parents/guardians are invited to attend.
Tonight's home JV football game vs Lathrop is postponed. Lathrop called to inform us that they are unable to play tonight. Reschedule date TBD.
Check out Richmond's District Facebook page for a livestream of tonight's second half against Lathrop.
Richmond Spartan fans and supporters, tomorrow's football game vs. Lathrop will be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/hFM9_qdBWFY . Fans are welcome at the game, but we do require that you wear a mask anytime you are inside the gate. We also ask that all spectators keep at least 6' of space at all times from other spectators. Concessions will be available, but options will be limited to items that do not require food handling.
Please do your part to ensure that we can continue having spectators at all home events. Thank you.
In this week's Spartan Update:
* First week of school
* Back-to-School Orientations
* Parents as Teachers
* RMS Athletic Information
Click the link below to read the Spartan Update
https://5il.co/jlfe
Athletic practices for high school athletes begin this Monday, 8/10. Times and locations of first practice are listed on the link. Please ensure your physical and registration forms have been completed and the athlete has a practice card. High school office will open 6:45am Monday.
https://5il.co/isi5
In this week's Spartan Update:
* K-12 Instructional Choice
* Roadmap for Reopening
* Student Enrollment
* Fall Sports
*Back to School Orientations
Click the link to read the Spartan Update.
https://5il.co/isi5
6-12 Band Students & Parents,
Mr. Clymore would like to invite you to attend a band Zoom meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 21) at 7:00 p.m. Click the link below to attend.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71638018897?pwd=elRwb01LSE1laUI3WmtQTVdqeTZyQT09
RMS/RHS Student Athletes & Parents,
Fall sports practices will begin soon.
RHS - August 10, 2020
RMS - August 17, 2020
All students must register at the High School Office to participate. Most students will need a new 2-year MSHSAA physical this year before they can receive a practice card.
Registration packets & physical forms can be picked up at the District Office or at the High School front doors beginning on Friday, July 17 from 8:00-3:00.
Click the link below for more information.
https://www.richmondspartans.org/o/athletics/page/sport-registration-steps
Please complete the following short survey regarding the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Responses due by July 24, 2020. Thank you for your feedback!
https://forms.gle/L7i5BETn8itGZwm58
Please complete the following short survey regarding the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Responses due by July 24, 2020. Thank you for your feedback!
https://forms.gle/L7i5BETn8itGZwm58
Join Our Team! The Richmond School District is now accepting applications for Classroom/Teacher Aide positions for the 2020-2021 school year. Visit our website at www.richmondspartans.org to apply.
Student-Athletes,
Phase 2 Conditioning starts on July 6. Click the link below to access your group and location/time.
https://5il.co/hxo9
GRADUATION RAIN DELAY
Graduation for the Class of 2020 will now start at 11:30 am. Once the rain stops we will finish setting up and get the seats dry. Gates will open at 10:30 am. Graduating seniors need to arrive by 10:30 am.
R-XVI teachers taking time to learn about a lot of great new tools to use from our visiting presenters.
A lot of great Google Classroom professional development happening today. A huge thank you to our visiting presenters for putting on the sessions!
New R-XVI Activities Director Matt Habermehl leading a Google Professional Development session for teachers! #RichmondSpartans
In this week's Spartan Update:
"Return to Learn" Committee
Revised Graduation Plan
Notes from the Nurse
Shout outs
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This week's Spartan Update.
* School Board Recap
* Graduation Update
*Summer School Update
Click the link below:
https://5il.co/h6y0
This week's Spartan Update details our plan for RHS summer conditioning and athletics. The plan will be implemented in 2 phases. All incoming 9-12 student-athletes must register online to attend.
Click the link below for all the details.
https://5il.co/gywe
The Richmond School District would like your input as we develop our distance learning and technology 1-to-1 plans. Your input will help guide us as we make future decisions. Please click the link to complete the survey in this week's Spartan Update.
https://5il.co/gr0x
Attention RHS Students,
We did not get to hold STUCO elections for next year. Click the link below to take a look at how our Student Leadership program will look next year. We are changing things up a bit. Virtual elections are coming up soon!
https://5il.co/gq89
RHS Graduates,
Click on the link below for the latest graduation information. We will be starting private graduation ceremonies in addition to our traditional ceremony scheduled tentatively for 6/27. We will begin scheduling private appointments tomorrow.
https://5il.co/gco0
New information is out regarding student personal item retrieval and closing this school year. Click on the link below to view the current Spartan Update.
https://5il.co/g2hm
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student (age 5 by August 1) and haven't already completed the questionnaire, please click on the link to help us plan for next year's class.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXlOfZ7K2PWCPheRbn_8OFDYObwomXfPYLl5IC1DT8F6Z9Aw/viewform
FFA Greenhouse is now accepting online orders for the Spring Sale. Order online and schedule a drive-thru pick-up time. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.richmondspartans.org/article/236342?org=richmond-r-xvi
New learning packets for grades pre K - 8th grade can be picked up at the lunch stops on starting on Monday, April 20th.
We are preparing for next year’s Kindergarten class. Parents can assist us by filling out this questionnaire https://forms.gle/zAZdj7vuVT8EMbp18.
Go Spartans Class of 2033!
R-XVI Announces that Dr. Ginger Jones has been hired as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Click the link for the full article.
https://5il.co/f7k4
The District is currently working on plans for how the school year will be closed out and how students and staff can return to the buildings for their personal items and to return any District resources. More information will be sent out over the next couple of weeks.
The Richmond R-XVI School District has tentatively rescheduled graduation for Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 am at Richmond High School’s Spartan Stadium.
There are a few time changes beginning tomorrow at our meal drop off locations. Click the link for more information.
https://www.richmondspartans.org/article/219006?org=richmond-r-xvi
Happy Easter Spartan Nation! Stay safe and stay healthy!
The Richmond R-XVI School District Board of Education announces the selection of Greg Darling as the next Superintendent of Schools. Click the link for the full article.
https://5il.co/exua
Please click on the link regarding the Districts latest Covid-19 Coronavirus information https://5il.co/ext1
Harvesters BackSnacks are loaded & ready to deliver to lunch stops today. Anyone who needs them for the long Easter weekend are welcome to pick them up today.
Parents and Students,
Please click on the link to read the Richmond R-XVI School District's latest COVID-19 statement.
https://5il.co/esir
Grab & go meals and home learning packets can be picked up at the meal locations today. Click the link for detailed information.
https://5il.co/e7j1
RHS Seniors & Parents,
There will be a "Senior Drive Through" this Thursday, April 2 from 12:00-2:00pm in front of RHS so that seniors can turn in their scholarship applications and pick up their caps & gowns from Jostens. Click the link for more info.
https://5il.co/e9vq
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be out of session through Friday, April 24, 2020 in response to the Ray County “Stay at Home” Court Order. Click the link below for more information.
https://5il.co/e7j1
Grab and go lunch will be served this week at RHS from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
We are working on options for academic enrichment resources & options for meal delivery sites. More information should be available tomorrow afternoon.
Click link for more info:
https://5il.co/e4sr
Let's have a little fun this week as we try to take our minds off of the COVID-19. Take a pic of you participating in the #SpartanNationSpiritWeekChallenge and @ it to @rise_above_rxvi. All responses must be SCHOOL APPROPRIATE!. Rise Up Spartans!
The R-XVI Board of Education approved the establishment of the Spartan All-Sports Club at their regular March meeting. The new club takes over for the original Richmond All-Sports Club that began in 1970.
Click the link for the full story.
https://5il.co/dz3p
March 19, 2020
As a result of increasing concern of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Richmond R-XVI School District is extending school cancellation through 4/3/20 with a possible return date 4/6/20.
Click the link below for more information.
https://5il.co/dywz
The KMZU 2020 Basketball Dream Team has been announced! Congrats to Coach Jermain for being named the KMZU Dream Team Class 3 Boys' Coach of the Year! Also to Dionte Marquez for being name the Dream Team Class 3 Boys' Player of the Year! #SpartanPride
Join Our Team! The Richmond R-XVI School District is hiring a School Counselor. Visit www.richmondspartans.org for more information.
Parents and Families,
The latest information regarding school closures and the COVID-19 has been posted on www.richmondspartans.org. You may also click on the link below.
https://5il.co/dsbc
As a result of continued concerns about COVID-19, the Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed March 16 - March 24. All activities, including practices are cancelled during this time. Staff will report to work on 3/17/20.
Click the link for more info.
https://5il.co/dqpr
Click the link below or visit www.richmondspartans.org to read the Richmond R-XVI School District's latest statement regarding the Coronavirus.
https://5il.co/dn8r
Tonight's sectional basketball game will be broadcasted live through the following link:
https://www.centralmoinfo.com/sports-streaming-links/
Click on Glory 97.3 after you go to the link. #SpartanNation
There will be a sophomore class parent booster meeting on Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm at RHS. Please mark your calendar.
Spartans win!!!!’ For the first time since 1972, the Spartans are District Champs!!!
Spartans down 22-31 at halftime. Let’s Go Big Red! #DistrictTournament
After 1 quarter the Spartans trail 8-16. Let’s Go Big Red! #DistrictTournament
Spartans Win! The Spartans will play in the District Championship Game on Saturday at 6:45 pm!
Spartans up 37-31 after 3! #DistrictTournament
At the half Spartans lead the Huskers! #DistrictBasketball
After 1 quarter, Spartans lead the Huskers 12-11! Let’s Go Big Red! #DistrictBasketball
Spartans Win! 83-56 #DistrictTournament
At the half, the Spartans lead Lexington 37-30. #DistrictTournament
Spartans Win! Tonight’s win guarantees a piece of the MRVC East Title!
Spartan Senior Night! Thank you seniors for your dedication to the basketball program! Let’s Go Big Red!
Lady Spartan Senior Night! Thank you seniors for your dedication to the basketball program! Let’s Go Big Red!
TICKETS PUNCHED!
Congrats to Richmond FFA members Thomas Steffens and Dylan Powell for their first place finishes on their SAE project, which punches their tickets to the state competition in April.
Spartans Win! Led by Keyshaun Elliott’s 24 points and Jack Gogue’s 21, the Spartans beat Lexington 73-55.
Great job by our Spartanettes at tonight’s halftime show!
Lady Spartans Win! Richmond 53 Lexington 47.
Tonight's C/JV basketball games at Lexington have been cancelled.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Richmond R-XVI School District will be dismissing early today (February 12, 2020) due to weather.
We will follow the Early Dismissal schedule below:
Dear Elementary 1:01 p.m.
Sunrise Elementary 1:19 p.m.
Middle School 12:57 p.m.
High School 1:03 p.m.
Spartans Win!
C boys basketball will not practice tomorrow morning. Practice will be after school 3:30-4:30.
At the half, Spartans lead Knob Noster!
Reminder - The Richmond R-XVI School District will be in session this Friday, February 14, 2020. This is a snow make-up day.
This week is School Board Recognition Week across Missouri. A huge shoutout to the Richmond R-XVI School Board for their dedication to the students and staff of the District! Thank you for all you do!
Congrats to the Richmond Spartan wrestling team for winning fourth place at the Seneca Tournament this weekend. Mason Hutchings and Conner Teat brought home gold!
The Richmond Spartans defeat Ewing Marion Kauffman in the championship game of the Richmond Winter Classic! 67-58. Dionte Marquez led the Spartans with 25 points and Wyatt Covey chipped in 10.
Led by Dionte Marquez's 27 points, the Richmond Spartans defeated Southwest in the semifinal game of the Richmond Winter Classic. The Spartans will play for gold on Saturday against Kauffman at 5:30 pm.
Reminder for C boys basketball players, there is practice tomorrow morning at 6:00 am.
This week in Spartan Nation
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All athletic, activity and school events in the Richmond R-XVI School District are postponed for Friday, January 24, 2020. There will be NO athletic practices on Friday, January 24, 2020.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Friday, January 24, 2020.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
All athletic, activity and school events in the Richmond R-XVI School District are postponed for Wednesday, January 22, 2020. There will be NO athletic practices on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
The Richmond Spartans Boys Varsity Basketball Team defeat the Knob Noster Panthers 65-47 in MRVC action tonight.
Decisions on athletic and activity events for Tuesday, January 21, 2020 will be made by 12:00 pm on Tuesday.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 due to winter weather and rural road conditions.
RMS boys’ basketball practice today is cancelled.
The Richmond Spartans win the Lawson Tournament!
The Spartans led by Dionte Marquez’s 19 points, lead Gallatin at halftime of the championship game! Let’s Go Big Red!
Logan Claypole wins the MRVC Tournament at the 120 weight class! #SpartanPride
The Richmond Spartans will play in the championship game of the Lawson Tournament tonight @ 7:30 pm in Lawson. Let's Go Big Red!
The boys' MRVC Wrestling Tournament starts at 1:00 pm today @ Oak Grove High School. Let's Go Big Red!
Richmond R-XVI School District is closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Due to the looming threat of unfavorable weather conditions, Richmond R-XVI Schools will not be in session on Friday, January 17th. Please be reminded that Richmond Schools will not be in session on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Congrats to the C Boys Basketball team for beating St. Pius X tonight 56-37! #SpartanPride
Congrats to the Varsity Scholar Bowl team for going 3-0 tonight against Knob Noster, Higginsville and Carrollton! #SpartanPride
All basketball games tonight in the Lawson Tournament are still on as scheduled.
Tonight's RMS basketball games are still on against Knob Noster. The boys will travel to Knob Noster and the bus leaves at 2:45 today. The girls will play at RMS starting at 5 pm tonight.
The Richmond R-XVI School District will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2020 due to winter road conditions.
The Speech & Debate tournament Saturday at Lexington is cancelled.
The girls’ wrestling tournament at Kearney on Saturday has been cancelled.
The boys’ wrestling tournament at Marshall on Saturday has been cancelled.
Richmond Spartan Wrestling beats Lexington in tonight's MRVC East dual! The Spartans fell to Lathrop in the nightcap. #SpartanNation
SPARTAN ALERT
Dear & Sunrise Elementary grade cards will be mailed home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Happy New Year Spartan Nation!
The holiday season reminds us how much we have to be grateful for.
Merry Christmas Spartan Nation! #RichmondSpartans
Congrats to the Richmond Spartan Wrestling Team for placing 7th out of 42 teams in the Battle of the Katy Trail in Sedalia this weekend.
Teat 3rd
Claypole 3rd
Hutchings 4th
Ivison 4th
Plymell 7th
Renfro 9th
Rice 12th
Penniston 17th
Williams 22nd
Burch 24th
Logsdon 28th
The Spartan Wrestling Team is currently in 2nd place out of 42 teams in the Battle of the Katy Trail tournament in Sedalia with Teat, Claypole, Ivison, Hutchings so far headed to the semifinals! Let’s Go Big Red!
Spartans win! 65-35 over Holden! Dionte Marquez led the Spartans with 25 point and Keyshaun Elliott chipped in 15!
Congrats to Logan Claypole for getting his 100th career win tonight at the Battle of the Katy Trail in Sedalia! #SpartanPride
Sunrise Elementary Singers, Strummers and Strikers are spreading the Christmas Joy at the school assembly today.
The RHS Choir held their Winter Concert at the Farris Theater on Tuesday, December 17th. The Choir is under the direction of Mr. Jon West, accompanied by Mr. Tom Willbanks.
The Richmond Middle School Choir held their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 17th. A big thank you for those who attended and to the Farris Theatre for allowing us to use your beautiful theater for our concerts.
Santa visited Dear Elementary for the annual "Teddy Bear Tuesday" (Wednesday this year due to a snow day). They read the book "The Night Before Christmas" with Santa.
Shoutout to Mr. Pettegrew for donating furniture and other comfortable seating for our RMS students to use in the library. He has also set up several learning centers for Agriculture, Science, Math & Social Studies.
Mrs. Trusler's students working on summaries for the book "Westing Game". They are learning how to compose a summary using Microsoft PowerPoint Software. The students were very disappointed when they had to stop reading because their class time was up.
Sunrise Elementary students and staff traveled to the movie theaters in Lexington to watch Frozen 2.
Miss Backs 3rd graders reading and learning Foss Science "Force in Motion".
The Richmond High School Jazz Band and Symphonic Wind Band performing some Christmas Tunes at their Winter Concert on December 17th.
RMS girls & boys' C basketball teams will play on Mon. Dec. 2 @ Higginsville. The bus will be leaving @ 4:00 pm on Monday.
Happy Thanksgiving Spartan Nation!
R-XVI Board of Education announces the hiring of Dr. Jim Finley as Acting Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Finley will begin his duties as Acting Superintendent on December 2, 2019.