I know we had many questions about weather today and classes releasing along with after school activities. I want you to know I’ve been watching the weather since last night. I was on calls with the NWS twice today to make sure about timing, wind, etc and take into account all the things when making decisions. These decisions are not made lightly.
Spring weather is here in Missouri, and with it comes the potential for severe storms and tornadoes. Please take a moment to review the linked information about our FEMA Tornado Safe Room, which is available year-round on the district website.
The FEMA Safe Room is opened during a Tornado Warning for residents who live within the designated Tornado Protection Zone (TPZ) shown on the linked map.
**Severe Weather Preparation:**
**🌦️ Tornado Watch** – Conditions are favorable for severe weather. Monitor weather updates and prepare.
• Gather medications
• Locate car keys
• Charge cell phones
• Review your family safety plan
**🌪️ Tornado Warning** – A tornado has been detected by radar or sighted. **Seek shelter immediately.**
• Go to a **basement, interior room, or The FEMA Safe Room if you live within the TPZ Zone
If you or someone in your household may need special assistance during severe weather (mobility concerns, medical alerts, service animals, etc.), please complete the Special Needs Form and return it to the Superintendent’s Office as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490/District/7f2ba998-87ae-47ff-a78a-7fd4ddd904b2/Tornado_Safe_Room_Zone.pdf?disposition=inline
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490/District/83602166-584e-4f63-ba0a-3074992f66e6/Tornado_Shelter_Information.pdf?disposition=inline
The FEMA Safe Room is opened during a Tornado Warning for residents who live within the designated Tornado Protection Zone (TPZ) shown on the linked map.
**Severe Weather Preparation:**
**🌦️ Tornado Watch** – Conditions are favorable for severe weather. Monitor weather updates and prepare.
• Gather medications
• Locate car keys
• Charge cell phones
• Review your family safety plan
**🌪️ Tornado Warning** – A tornado has been detected by radar or sighted. **Seek shelter immediately.**
• Go to a **basement, interior room, or The FEMA Safe Room if you live within the TPZ Zone
If you or someone in your household may need special assistance during severe weather (mobility concerns, medical alerts, service animals, etc.), please complete the Special Needs Form and return it to the Superintendent’s Office as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490/District/7f2ba998-87ae-47ff-a78a-7fd4ddd904b2/Tornado_Safe_Room_Zone.pdf?disposition=inline
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490/District/83602166-584e-4f63-ba0a-3074992f66e6/Tornado_Shelter_Information.pdf?disposition=inline
Soccer practice tonight is also cancelled.
No Bear Den Tonight- Please make arrangements for your students after school care
Track and Baseball practice are cancelled for tonight.
The soccer game at Laquey is also cancelled and rescheduled at a later date. The Red Card Cancer festivities and Youth Recognition are moved to Friday night's game against Hillcrest.
This Week in Athletics (4/27-5/1):
Monday 4/27:
-Soccer vs Fair Grove, 5:00
-*Canceled* Track at St James *Canceled*
Tuesday 4/28:
-Baseball vs Macks Creek, 5:00
Thursday 4/30
-Track at California
-Baseball vs Niangua, 5:00
-Soccer at Southern Boone, 5:00
Friday 5/1
-Girls Soccer vs Hillcrest, 5:00
Tonight's track meet at St James has been cancelled. If they are able to reschedule we will post that information when it comes available.
A Million Words!....Have you ever read a million words in nine months or less? That is exactly what we challenged our students to do. Richland Elementary has two outstanding students who have done just that! Cory and Jaxon accepted the challenge and successfully read A MILLION WORDS before the end of the year!
Students who successfully completed the Mark Twain Award Nominee Challenge read and passed five novels to earn lunch at Culver's! Mark Twain Award Nominee novels are chapter books chosen and voted on by Missouri students and teachers each year.
The "20 Book Challenge"...should it be accepted....was given to students at the beginning of the year. They were given a challenge grid with different book topics and genres to read and mark off. The books they read had to be in their reading level. Students also had to have a passing AR test to "mark" a challenge off.
Congratulations to these students who accepted the Challenge. They have earned a trip to the Branson Aquarium!
🎓 Exciting News! 🎓
We warmly invite all families to celebrate our 6th graders at Promotion Night on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Gym. Come cheer on our students as they reach this special milestone!
At the Frisco League High School Conference meet James Williams, Jeramya Stephens, Dominic Martinez, and Jaxon Preble took2nd 4x200, Jaxon also finished 3rd in the triple jump, Kamryn Kardosz took 3rd in the 300m Hurdles.
Congratulations to the following athletes for winning medals at the JH Frisco League Conference track meet yesterday: Sierra Martin, conference champion in both shotput and discus; KJ Starr, 3rd place in high jump; Joshua Stephens, Benji Phillips, Easton Henry, and Eli Sherrer 2nd place in boys 4x1 relay; London Alexander, Benji Phillips, Easton Henry, and Eli Sherrer 3rd place in boys 4x2 relay. Way to go JH Bears!
Join the Laquey/Richland Girls Soccer Team for their Red Card Cancer Game on April 27. It is also youth league recognition night, which means Richland and Laquey youth league players can get in free if they wear their jerseys to the game.
On Saturday, April 11th, several choir students had the opportunity to participate in the KOZ (Kodály of the Ozarks) Honor Choir held in Marshfield. They delivered an outstanding performance at the concert.
The choir was led by Ms. McCoy, and we are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by Yuna Craig, Aiden Vire, Ella Veasman, Eloise Cranmer, and Tessa Barentine. These students represented our school with excellence, commitment, and beautiful musicianship.
Their performance was a wonderful reflection of their preparation and passion for singing. Congratulations to all involved on an outstanding experience and achievement—we are so proud of you!
The choir was led by Ms. McCoy, and we are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by Yuna Craig, Aiden Vire, Ella Veasman, Eloise Cranmer, and Tessa Barentine. These students represented our school with excellence, commitment, and beautiful musicianship.
Their performance was a wonderful reflection of their preparation and passion for singing. Congratulations to all involved on an outstanding experience and achievement—we are so proud of you!
We’re excited to announce the arrival of our new bus equipped with a handicap-accessible lift!
This important addition will help us better serve all passengers in our community, ensuring safe and inclusive transportation for everyone.
This purchase was made possible through a Missouri DESE Propane Bus Grant, along with the support of local funds. Richland School District was awarded this competitive grant, which helps schools across Missouri transition to cleaner, propane-powered buses.
This important addition will help us better serve all passengers in our community, ensuring safe and inclusive transportation for everyone.
This purchase was made possible through a Missouri DESE Propane Bus Grant, along with the support of local funds. Richland School District was awarded this competitive grant, which helps schools across Missouri transition to cleaner, propane-powered buses.
Tonight at Dixon, the JV Baseball Team will play 3 innings BEFORE the varsity game. They will start at 5:00.
Today at the Frisco League Track Meet our track seniors were recognized. Jeramya Stevens, Kamryn Kardosz, and Kylie Cole.
Give Blood! Save Lives! Have fun! Join CBCO at the Richland High School blood drive and receive a FREE Ozarks Adventure Pass with TWO FREE admissions to FOUR attractions and a T-Shirt, while supplies last. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Eat tasty snacks. Save lives! To schedule your appointment, call 417-227-5006 or CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW (https://donor.cbco.org/index.php/drive-list?view=servicesearch&id_service=391)
The girls soccer team defeated St James tonight 3-0 on senior night. Richland seniors Haidyn Walters and Katherine Sperberg were both recognized.
