Summer EBT (aka SUN Bucks) is an Illinois Department of Human Services benefits program that provides families a $120 one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child. The benefits are intended for the household to buy groceries when school is not in session. Most income-eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. Please use the IDHS online screener to see if your child is eligible or if you need to apply: https://abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal/ebt-screener
S-EBT 2025 applications are due by August 13, 2025. For more information, please visit the IDHS Summer EBT page: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=163478. If you have any questions, call the Summer EBT Hotline at 1-833-621-0737 or use the Contact IDHS Form: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=131500&module=17&surveyid=1553.
May Calendar Reminders: Friday, May 2nd - 11:10am Dismissal (no lunch served, no Pre-K), Wednesday, May 14th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Monday, May 26th - No School - Memorial Day , and Wednesday, May 28th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal - Last Day of Student Attendance.
April Calendar Reminders - 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Wednesday, April 16th, No School April 17th thru April 21st for Easter Break. 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Wednesday, April 23rd for School Improvement.
Kindergarten Meet the Teachers Night - PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME SCHEDULE -
If you have already scheduled a time, a secretary will call to confirm with you.
If you have not scheduled a time please call to reserve for 4:30 p.m. or 5:15 p.m.
Parent Input - Students attending RCES 2025-2026 School Year.
Click on the link to complete the form: https://tinyurl.com/4rvw2ddh
The RCHS Athletic Fields Tour is CANCELLED for this evening, April 2nd. Please join us either April 9th or 15th.
The Community is encouraged to attend.
Yearbook orders are due by April 4. Go to iconikschools.com to place your order.
Per board approval at last night's board meeting, the last day of student attendance for the 2024-2025 school year will be Wednesday, May 28th with a 1 hour early dismissal and Teacher Institute Days will be May 29th and May 30th.
Save the date for Kindergarten Meet the Teachers Night!
March Calendar Reminders - No School Friday, March 14 & Monday, March 17 for Spring Break. 1 Hour Early Dismissal on Thursday, March 27 for School Improvement.
Mark your calendars to attend the Free Community Event on May 30th! All are welcome!
Click on the link or use the QR code to take the Survey.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Be sure to click SUBMIT at the end or it will not provide us the feedback. If you have more than 1 student, complete one for each!
February Calendar Reminders - Early Dismissal at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 - School Improvement (no Pre-K Feb. 13). No School Friday, February 14 - P/T Conferences and No School Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day. 1 Hour Early Dismissal on Wednesday, February 26 - School Improvement. Click on the links to view the school calendar https://5il.co/35ewh and early dismissal schedule https://5il.co/2rbh6
This event is for incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year that do not attend preschool at the ELC. The ELC will screen enrolled students during their normal classroom times.
Dental Safari is coming to Richland County Schools! Online regisration is fast and easy. Scan the QR Code or click on the link https://www.dentalsafaricompany.com/patient-forms/
For more information, contact your child's school.
Pre-K Currently has Openings! Call 618-395-7258 ext. 6100 to schedule a screening.
January Calendar Reminders - No School Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday and 1 Hour Early Dismissal on Thursday, January 23rd for School Improvement/Faculty Meetings. Click on the links to view the school calendar https://5il.co/35ewh and early dismissal schedule https://5il.co/2rbh6
Due to the snow days this week, the breakfast and lunch menus for the month of January have been updated on each school's page.
School will be cancelled for Friday, January 10th due to road conditions not improving and the possibility of additional snow.
