Richland County

Mark your calendars for the Open House at the Early Learning Center!

We are very excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Please note we will follow the regular dismissal schedule. If you drop off and pick up your child from school, please allow a little extra time for increased traffic the first several days. Let's have a great school year! https://tinyurl.com/Dismissal-Schedule

Attention all parents/guardians of bus riders, our bus drivers are looking forward to working with you to ensure your child is transported to and from school in a safe manner this school year. Please take some time to read over and review with your child the School Bus Expectations document provided at the link below. Thanks in advance for your support! https://tinyurl.com/School-Bus-Expectations

RCCU#1 will continue to offer FREE meals to all students for the 2023-2024 school year.

Online registration for the 2023-24 school year will begin on Monday, July 17 and run through July 24. You will be able to register your students by going to Skyward Family Access and entering your username and password. If you have forgotten your username and/or password, please contact your student’s school. Parents who do not have computer access or require assistance may come to the school on Thursday, July 20 between 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

First day of student attendance for the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, August 16th. Online registration will be July 17 - 24. Have a great summer!

2023 ERFAE Teacher of the Year Awards Congratulations to Shannon Winters, Julie Clodfelter, and Amy McVicker! Thank you ERFAE Members, Janilyn Travis and Krista Nealis, for presenting to our teachers!

Congratulations to our RCCU #1 Retirees! Thank You for Your Service to Education! L to R Chris Simpson - Superintendent, Shannon Winters - RCHS, Debbie Gray - RCES, Greg Michels - (Honoree for Suzanne MIchels - RCES), Tracy Dobbs - RCES, Brenda Washburn - RCES, Denyse Eagleson - RCHS, Jessica Leaf - Transportation (not pictured Shannon Hough - RCMS)

RCMS Promotion YouTube Livestream Link for Friday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. https://youtube.com/live/JpAaIPGeLAY

Pre-K Screenings for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Tuesday, July 18th. Call to schedule an appointment!

RCHS Graduation YouTube Livestream Link for Sunday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/70sdDbv4GxA

Congratulations to our superintendent, Mr. Chris Simpson, for being named as the IASA Superintendent of Distinction for the Wabash Valley Region!

Students will be released 4 hours early on Friday, May 5 for school improvement activities. Also, the last day for student attendance for the 2022-23 school year will be Friday, May 19 with a one hour early dismissal.

Please read the attached Press Release from the RCCU #1 Superintendent.

Tuesday, April 25th is the 2023-2024 Kindergarten Meet the Teachers Night. If you have not called Vanessa yet, give her a call at 618-395-8540 ext. 1106 to schedule your visit.

Pre-K Screenings are coming up this week and next for the 2023-2024 school year. You can still call to schedule an appointment.

School will be released one hour early on Thursday, April 6. In addition, there will be no school on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

RCCU#1 Parent Night with SRO Brad Ameter, Thursday, April 13th.

Visiting authors, Wendelin Van Draanen and Mark Parsons, will present "He Said, She Said" to the community on Tuesday, March 28 at 7pm in the Richland County Performing Arts Center at RCHS. Join this presentation to find out more about books, writing, publishing, or to just have a laugh! Books will be available for purchase.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the RCCU #1 app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and access new features.