Richland R-IV School District

📢 Dismissal Update: We are watching a storm cell that may hit right at dismissal. If lightning or heavy rain, etc occurs, we will hold bus loading and student drivers until the storm passes. We will keep you posted if buses are indeed delayed.

Tonight's baseball game against Macks Creek has been cancelled. If we are able to find a makeup date we will post as soon as possible.

The RHS Lady Bears will be hosting a skills camp next week for current Richland students in grades K-6. You can snap the QR code or contact Coach Tolbert to register.

The track meet that was scheduled for yesterday in St James has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29. Events should start around 3:15.

Please join us for the Richland FFA Banquet May 8th at 5:30pm.

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

Soccer practice tonight is also cancelled.

No Bear Den Tonight- Please make arrangements for your students after school care

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!

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!