We have applied with the Bates County Commission for American Rescue Plan Funds to help the district start a daycare program. There are several teachers with little ones or expecting that can no longer find childcare in Rich Hill since all providers have closed since the COVID shutdown. We know there will be a few teachers who will have to resign if there is no childcare available. Since this is a COVID caused issue, we have applied for $287,408 to provide a facility, equipment, and first year staffing expenses to help us get up and running at a reasonable daily rate for staff. Open spots after staff would be available to working community members at a reasonable cost. The district would expand its daycare and preschool program according to demand from the community to provide working parents seamless care from birth to 5 years old. We thank the Commission for their work in distributing available funds. We think this would be a huge benefit to many families in the Rich Hill community and would benefit all of the students in the district as we would be able to keep our quality teachers by providing childcare to them.
What a fantastic way to end our week! We had a very brave kindergartener help save the day on Tuesday. Alecsus Entrikin's grandma picked her up after school. On the way home, Alecsus noticed an elderly woman that had fallen in front of her home and was trying to flag down some help. Alecsus told her grandma they needed to turn around and go help. Needless to say, she saved the day! Alecsus was recognized today by the city and our local policemen! She received a certificate of appreciation from the city of Rich Hill for honorable achievement! Congratulations to Alecsus for being so brave!
Today is an EARLY OUT day. School dismisses at noon (12:00 pm). Next week, March 13-17, is Spring Break. Monday, March 20th, is a professional development day for teachers; no school for students. Students return on Tuesday, March 21st.
Rich Hill R-IV School is beginning the 6th Cycle of the Missouri School Improvement Program. If you are a parent or community member, please fill in the following anonymous survey--no personal information is collected or saved. District staff may also fill out this parent and community survey. Separate staff and student surveys will be sent to staff and student email accounts. This survey will close on Friday.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpwQdKGKf8--yt_QVDmMeLMwkCydJrH3J4FMeC930ylxJl6g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Going on now, from 5:00-7:00 pm, Book Fair and Title 1 Family Night.... Hot dogs, books, The Cat in the Hat, and more!
Rich Hill kindergarten and early childhood screenings for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on April 3rd and April 4th, 2023. Students must turn 5 by August 1st to be eligible for kindergarten. Early childhood screenings are for students ages 3 to 5. An appointment can be made by calling Carla in the elementary office at (417)395-2227. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
The RH Medical Clinic is offering FREE MSHSAA Physicals 3.9.2023. Physicals are good for 2 years and will be used for the upcoming school years. If you would like your student to obtain a physical please complete the parent portion of the physical forms and return them to the office. No student will be allowed to be examined without the forms being fully complete and signed. Please find the forms at the link below or have your student pick one up from the high school office. This is available to any 5th - 12th grade student. If you are unsure if your student needs a physical, please call the HS office.
https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf
A BIG THANK YOU from the kitchen staff!
No Little Cheer Practice on Wednesday/No School.
Thursday (16th): Little Cheer Practice from 3:00-4:00 (No snack/practice only)
Thursday (16th): Little Cheerleader Performance. Be at the dome by 6:15 pm.
Congratulations to Dr. John Gilbert and his KC Chiefs for winning the Super Bowl yesterday! Dr. Gilbert is # 23 and a team member of the National Wheelchair Football League! It's not everyday you can say your principal is a Super Bowl Champ! #ProudToBeATiger #kcchiefs
Check out the news story KCTV 5 did on the game. https://youtu.be/hkjYWLLZvAQ
Reminder to Pre-K through 5th grade students: Little Cheer Camp forms are due tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3rd. Cost is $30.
Junior Class Silent Auction this Friday, February 3! Come support the Tigers and bid at the Junior Class Auction. All proceeds will go to JR-SR Prom. Bidding closes when the Varsity Boys game begins.
Next Week's Super Bowl Spirit Week!
Feb. 7th - 10th for K-12 students.
Kindergarten Round-Up
Pennies for Patients Update
Take a moment to check out the Counselor's Corner on our website!
Scholarships, ACT, FAFSA, College Visits, Mental Health, and more
https://www.richhill.k12.mo.us/o/jhhs/page/counselors-corner
Reminder: No school--Monday, January 16th.
Teacher Recruitment Night in Appleton City
Jump into January with 15% OFF orders of $100 or more at your Rich Hill High School Sideline Store. Use the code JAN23 This offer is good for the entire month of January!
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/richhill/rich-hill-r-4-high-school
The Elementary Christmas Program is Thursday morning, December 15, in the Dome. Doors will open at 9:30 am with the program beginning at 10:00 am. Kindergarten through fifth grade students will be singing songs and would love to have parents, family, and friends come and show their support!
