Rich Hill R-IV

Proposition KIDS Town Hall and Information Here's a sample of what just went out in the weekly District Newsletter. The link to sign up is at the end: The weather wasn't very cooperative last night, but we had a couple of community members who up to learn about Prop KIDS and then take a tour of the greenhouse which was paid for by a large grant and then district funds. A couple of years ago, the board refinanced our debt at a lower interest rate. This cut 3 years off of the life of the loan. Since then, both the assessment and amount of personal property in the district has increased bringing in more revenue than what our payments require. The board has two options: lower the tax rate or prepay the loans faster than scheduled. Proposition KIDS provides a 3rd alternative. If voters choose to approve Prop KIDS, the board can then flex the surplus revenue into operating funds to help with building and equipment repairs and maintenance before things reach a point where the board has to ask for more debt to be taken out. The money the board flexes into operating funds earns a much higher interest rate than what we are paying on our debt providing even more revenue for the district. If voters don't approve Prop KIDS, then the debt will be paid off around 2028 or so and then the $1.0086 levy will fall off. This will drop district revenues by about $460,000 per year...or about 10% of the district's annual budget. The district has leveraged millions of dollars in grant money and stretched our dollar as far as we can. Operating costs and minimum salaries continue to increase at a rapid rate while state funding has been flat for almost 10 years. From now until the election, I will continue to post more information about Prop KIDS so the public can make an informed decision before going to the polls on April 2. Sign up the newsletter here: https://d1fd8f10.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAEYVwXgu0UWCK4kKVaBOQK588II_v75zh7gTxe8MMii55iaZrpxnpt6kkbn66yeNkwGOJi1qAyeB33JrBdui1xmmJcV-A2ZUVVNvG3oUbxP_zlChNfCsWhzF0kQ-U9616q7GZcUUJy8CVp4R2EdLSnTeyKWsC8PmD6VS73zbacp1moXQV8aEXifHgz0311Kfei6vzJ1hSh9h

WEMO All-Conference Teams have been released for the 2023-2024 season. Congratulations!! Senior, Brayden Chandler--1st Team Junior, Dillon Coonce--1st Team Junior, Zane Becker--2nd Team Junior, Maysi Miller--2nd Team

Reminder: Tomorrow morning, 3.6.2024, is the FREE physical day! Your student must have the completed and signed physical forms to be seen by the physician. The physicals are available for grades 5th-12th. If you are unsure if your student needs a physical, please call or email the HS office. 417-395-4191 tjblack@richhill.k12.mo.us

Winter Sports Reception- Monday, March 18th at 6:00 pm. We will recognize HS basketball and Cheer.

Rich Hill will once again be making our own Sports Calendar for 2024-25. The company who has done this in the past has not contacted us and I informed them last year we would be doing it ourselves from now on. We have typically gotten one $300 check from them for all the ads sold to the community. I believe we can do better with all of the money going directly to our athletic program. We will begin working on an order form with prices and post it here and to Facebook shortly. Our goal would be to have calendars printed and ready to go by the beginning of August. Thank you!

Click the link to learn more about Prop KIDS in the district newsletter. https://sh1.sendinblue.com/vphwgidtxpfe.html?t=1709324161 Please subscribe to the district newsletter to make sure you never miss district news!

Rich Hill Senior Class of 2024. Desirae Stangel!

Rich Hill Senior Class of 2024. Zach Baird!

Pre-order the newest DogMan book at your Book Fair! We will deliver it to your favorite student on March 19 when they arrive!

First District Newsletter. Sign up if you haven't already. Here's a link to the first edition: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/vla74idtxpfe.html?t=1708717893

Can you guess what time it is?

Junior High Cheerleader Tryouts (Current 5th-7th Grade): *Interest Meeting 2.28.2024 (2:50pm-for students) *Cheer Camp-March 6th & 7th (3:15-4:15) *Teacher Evaluations Due: 3.8.2024 *Tryouts 3.19.2024 (4:15 - 5)

Head’s up, Tigers fan! Shop our latest drop and score all your favorite Carhartt hoodies, hats, outerwear, and more at Sideline Store. https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/richhill/rich-hill-r-4-high-school

Tigers are advancing in both brackets....Take a look at the updated District Brackets. Proud to be a Tiger!

Rich Hill Senior Class of 2024. Emma Garwood!

If your child has an IEP, receives Special Education Services, and you have not filled out this parent survey yet, please click the link and enter the district code to complete this survey required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: http://spec.education/ Access Code: UBXGNV

Rich Hill Senior Class of 2024. Kiahna Brown!

The Rich Hill R-IV School District is now accepting separate bids for haying and bids for contracted summer lawn care, mowing, and weed suppression on the school’s property. Full details will be posted to NEWS on the district website or a copy may be picked up in the superintendent's office. Bidders will supply all equipment, labor, fuel and other necessary items to complete the work. Bidders will also carry liability insurance and provide proof of that in the bidding process. The Rich Hill R-IV School District retains the right to reject any or all bids submitted. Sealed bids are due to the Rich Hill R-IV Central Office, 703 N. 3rd St., Rich Hill, MO 64779, by noon, March 6, 2024.

Tonight is Senior Night! The Rich Hill Tigers will play Lakeland for their final home game of the season. The Varsity lady Tigers will tip off at 5:30 pm. We will recognize our winter activity seniors between the Varsity contests and end the evening with the Varsity boys. The student section theme for the evening is Senior Citizens/Mr. Morgan Night--Dress old and put on a mustache!

Rich Hill Senior Class of 2024. Taryn Jones!