
The Richmond School District is closed on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 due to winter weather conditions. READ MORE >

Beginning Wednesday, February 3, 2021 the Richmond School District will return to early release Wednesdays. Dear Elementary - 2:10 p.m.Sunrise Elementary - 2:25 p.m.RMS - 2:15 p.m.RHS - 2:15 p.m.If you have any questions, please contact the school building office. READ MORE >

On January 21, 2021 the Board of Education voted for the high school to return to all in-person mode on February 1, 2021. All in-person students will have a full day of classes beginning at 7:45 a.m. Virtual students will still remain in virtual mode. If you have any questions, please call the high school office at (816) 776-2226. READ MORE >

In this week's Spartan Update: *RHS In-Person Students Return Full-Time*Early Release Wednesday*National School Counseling Week*Winter Mat/Court https://5il.co/ovse READ MORE >

Returning in the hybrid model will reduce class sizes so social distancing can occur, therefore reducing the potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 for students and staff. Cleaning of common areas will occur between the AM and PM sessions. The hybrid model will provide the opportunity for all students to be in-person daily. High school students will be assigned to... READ MORE >

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King JRObserved each year on the third Monday in January as "a day on, not a day off", MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. All schools will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021. READ MORE >

For the safety of our students, staff and families, the Board of Education voted to change the school calendar to make December 21 and December 22 extended holiday break days. Due to increases in COVID-19 cases in the community, the District is concerned with quarantining students and staff on December 21 and December 22 that would lead to interruption to the... READ MORE >

October 20, 2020 Parents/Guardians: 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. If you have multiple students, and/or students in multiple buildings, a form for... READ MORE >

October 12, 2020 Dear High School Parents: During this time of distance learning we want to ensure that each of our high school students continue to have access to high-quality instruction and assignments. We plan to deliver instruction through a virtual learning environment, and we need your support to ensure the success of our efforts. If your family needs... READ MORE >

Parent conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 22 from 1:00-8:00 p.m. This is an early release day for the district. This fall all buildings will be holding conferences by appointment only. Elementary - Dear and Sunrise Elementary parent conference appointments have already been scheduled by the teachers. Middle School - RMS conferences will be by... READ MORE >

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/G4323CF2ugRX... READ MORE >

October 9, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: Health, safety, and quality education are our priorities. Richmond High School will be temporarily moving to distance learning to protect the health of our students and staff per our Return to Learn Plan published in August 2020. Potential reopening of traditional (in-person) classes will be November 2. The reopening... READ MORE >

COVID-19 CARES ACT* Starts Tuesday, September 8 * Includes Free Breakfast & Lunch * Ends December 31 * No paperwork is necessary * Virtual students can also order a free lunch by calling their school office by 9:00 a.m. * Virtual students can pick up their ordered lunch in the school office at lunch time. * Previous lunch balances will remain on student... READ MORE >

Beginning Monday, September 7, new guidelines will go in to effect for all RHS and RMS home athletic events. These guidelines have been developed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ray County. Football - Each player will be allowed 3 guests on the spectator pass list. Coaches will complete the pass list with the players. Face coverings are required for entry.... READ MORE >

Click the icon below to read the frequently asked questions and answers about our reopening plan to return to school. READ MORE >

In this week's Spartan Update: K-12 Instructional ChoiceRoadmap for ReopeningStudent EnrollmentFall Sports Back to School Orientations Click the link to read the Spartan Update. https://5il.co/isi5 READ MORE >

Drive-In Band ConcertFriday, September 11, 2020 6:30 p.m. @ RHS Parking Lot Spectators will be instructed to stay in their cars and put down their windows while the band performs 3 songs to commemorate 9/11. READ MORE >

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Richmond School District is asking all parents/guardians of students in all grades to determine their choice of instruction for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Click on the link below to read, decide, and complete the form. Forms are due by August 5.https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >

Dear ElementarySunrise ElementaryMiddle SchoolPreschoolKindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade READ MORE >

June 8, 2020 (Parent technology survey results) June 5, 2020 (Summer conditioning / athletics) April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 (New Graduation Date) April 9, 2020 April 6, 2020 March 28, 2020 (RHS announcement for seniors and senior parents) March 26, 2020 March 24, 2020 March 19, 2020 March 16, 2020 March 15, 2020 March 12, 2020 READ MORE >

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/L7i5BETn8itG... READ MORE >

Click the link below to read the District's letter to the community. https://5il.co/hyd8 READ MORE >

In this week's Spartan Update: "Return to Learn" Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year School Board Meeting Recap Notes from the Nurse Shout Outshttps://5il.co/i6go READ MORE >

In this week's Spartan Update:"Return to Learn" CommitteeRevised Graduation PlanNotes from the NurseShout Outshttps://5il.co/hdee READ MORE >

Incoming RHS Student-Athletes,The first link below are the assigned Phase 1 conditioning groups that begin on Monday, June 15. Athletes must ONLY ATTEND THE ASSIGNED LOCATION & TIME. https://5il.co/h5gmThe second link is the MANDATORY online parent waiver. This must be completed before athletes can participate on June 15.https://forms.gle/oUGdKMNpw3ar...If you... READ MORE >

This week's Spartan Update. School Board Recap Graduation Update Summer School Update Click the link below: https://5il.co/h6y0 READ MORE >

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 READ MORE >

The Richmond R-XVI School District is excited to announce a K-12 one-to-one technology initiative to begin for the 2020-2021 school year. All students in grades K-12 will be receiving a device. Incoming superintendent Greg Darling and the administrative team prepared and presented the proposal to the Board of Education at the May school board meeting. We would like... READ MORE >

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 READ MORE >

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. Survey READ MORE >

May 20, 2020RHS 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 6/27/20. We will begin scheduling private appointments tomorrow, May 21. https://5il.co/gco0 READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Richmond R-XVI School District's Teachers of the Year. #SpartanNationElementary - Brittany HornineSecondary - Julee SlaterNovice - Michaela Lamb READ MORE >

We are preparing for next year’s Kindergarten class. Parents can assist us by filling out this questionnaire https://forms.gle/zAZdj7vuVT8EMbp18. We hope to have Kindergarten Screening at a later date. If you have any questions you can email Mrs. Bartz at cbartz@richmond.k12.mo.us. Go Spartans Class of 2033! READ MORE >

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 READ MORE >

Click the link below to begin your order.https://richmond-ffa-greenhouse-plant-sale.cheddarup.com READ MORE >

April 17, 2020 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. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility during these times of uncertainty. The District will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. READ MORE >

April 17, 2020The Richmond R-XVI School District is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Ginger Jones as the next Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Ginger has served as Principal at Holden High School for the past 11 years. Prior to becoming a principal, Ginger served as a high school business teacher and FBLA and DECA advisor at Holden High School and... READ MORE >

April 9, 2020 The Richmond R-XVI School District Board of Education is happy to announce its selection of Greg Darling as the next Superintendent of Schools. Greg served as Superintendent at Humboldt CSD in Iowa for 12 years; he also served as a Shared Superintendent with Twin Rivers CSD for 11 of those years. Previously, Greg was an Assistant Superintendent... READ MORE >

The Richmond R-XVI School District will be delivering FREE Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch to students at the following locations beginning Monday, March 30, 2020. Sack breakfast and lunch service pick-up locations and times: MillvilleHwy K & Hornhill Road11:00-11:30 amKnoxville13 Hwy & H Hwy11:45-12:15 pmRayvilleRayville Christian Church11:00-11:30... READ MORE >

The Richmond R-XVI Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Due to the Stay at Home Order, the meeting will be broadcasted live on the District's Facebook page @RichmondSpartans. READ MORE >

The Richmond R-XVI School District Welcomes New Administrators at Richmond High School. High School Principal Justin Remington will be Richmond High School’s next Principal. Remington will take over after serving the last two school years as Assistant Principal / Activities Director for Richmond High School. Prior to coming to Richmond, Remington spent seven... READ MORE >

You can access the Learn From Home resources here. The buttons on the page link to academic enrichment materials for each building. READ MORE >

The Chariot, Richmond R-XVI School District Newsletter November, 2019 READ MORE >