Just a reminder that COMC is offering free sports physicals at the Richland High School on May 13, 2021 from 1-5 for our student-athletes for grades 5th and up. Forms are available to print on the Richland Bears website under athletics. Forms will also be available in the high school office as well as made available to the student-athletes to bring home ahead of time. Parent consent is required for your child to receive a physical. Please have the necessary sections completed on the physical prior to the examination. Please contact Kim Latham if you have further questions: klatham@richlandbears.us or 765-3711 ext. 1122.
Bear Den News
Congratulations to Haidyn Walters for breaking the school record for girls in the 100m dash with a time of 13.28. Haidyn also broke the junior high record for girls in the 75m hurdles and the 100m hurdles. Congratulations Haidyn on a great track season!
Ft. Wood Lion's Club sponsored an art contest recently. The students created a peace poster expressing their visions of peace. Two 6th grade students at Richland Elementary School received awards in the contest.
Congratulations to Franklin and Eva for their outstanding artwork.
We had previously been told by DESE that we would have to make up the two full days that we took off after Thanksgiving break for COVID issues. After discussing it with them on the number of hours we have been in school, we no longer need to make up both of the COVID days. We will be able to meet state statutory requirements by attending school on Monday, May 24. That will be the final day of school and it will be an early release day. Summer School will still start on May 27.
Congratulations to the following athletes who medaled at the Lebanon Junior High Invitational track meet:
100m hurdles: Haidyn Walters - 3rd place
100m dash: Haidyn Walters - 2nd place
1600m run: Brooklynn Lercher -3rd place
High Jump: Brooklynn Lercher - 3rd place
Congratulations to the following athletes who medaled at the Crocker Invitational high school track meet:
400m dash: Noah Johnson - 1st place
800m run: Hunter Reed - 1st place
Long Jump: Noah Johnson - 2nd place
200m dash: Dylan Heberling - 3rd place
3200m relay: Dana Long, Lily Gibson, Leanne Bailey, and Hana Muse - 2nd place
800m relay: Lily Gibson, Hana Muse, Emily Ogle, and Breah Morris - 3rd place
400m dash: Breah Morris -3rd place
800 m run: Lily Gibson - 3rd place
200m dash: Breah Morris - 2nd place
Shot Put: Marissa Henson - 3rd place
The Richland School Board is pleased to introduce Mr. Sam Callis as the incoming high school principal. Mr Callis is excited to be coming to Richland and brings with him 23 years in education. His first 17 years were in Texas where he was born and raised. The last 6 years have been in Missouri. He has been a teacher and coach in Cuba and Waynesville School Districts before moving into administration. He was an Assistant Principal in Cuba from 2018-2020. This past year he served as Principal at Cuba High School. His wife teaches at Waynesville High School. They have a 6 year-old son who will begin Kindergarten next year. Mr. Callis is excited about this opportunity to work with the Richland Schools and he looks forward to meeting everyone and getting started.
Track districts will be held May 8th at South Callaway High School starting at 10:00 am.
TICKETS: All tickets will be digital. You must purchase the tickets online. Money will not be accepted at the gate. You will receive a QR code after ordering. That code can be used on your phone or printed off. You must have the QR code for entry.
1. Go to mshsaa.org
2. Click on the large ticket
3. Click on Track and Field
4. Click on Class 1
5. Click on District 2
Just a reminder to the Parents and Athletes that the Richland JH/HS Sports Banquet will be held Tuesday, May 4th beginning at 5:45. The banquet is sponsored by the Richland Athletic Booster Club.
Thank you to all students who participated in last Saturday's Prom Night event. Your Prom King and Queen are Tyler Muxlow and Leanne Bailey and the Prince and Princess are Daveton Fearon and Dana Long.
Teacher Appreciation Week sponsored by the Richland R-IV PTSO
May 3 - May 6
Join the PTSO in thanking our teachers! Choose a day or two (or all five) to participate! Show your teachers that they are loved and appreciated!
Monday - You Make us Bloom!
Bring in your favorite teacher a flower! (Fresh, fake, hand-drawn or even floral print!)
Tuesday - Teachers are Noteworthy!
Write your teacher a note to explain how he or she has impacted your life this year!
Wednesday - Supply them with Thanks!
Pick up any supplies your teacher is running low on for your class!
(class snacks, room supplies, tissues, germ-x, etc.)
Thursday - My Teacher's a Treat!
Treat your teacher with his or her favorite snack, beverage or candy!
Friday - Thanks are in the Cards!
Bring your teacher a homemade card and/or a gift card!
Katelyn Cole has signed to play basketball with Baker University. Katelyn helped lead her team to the quarterfinals this year. Katelyn was named All Conference MVP, All District MVP, All State, and KJEL Player of the Year this season.
Katelyn is pictured with her parents, Jesse and Elaine Cole and her sister Kylie, Head Coach Justin Rees (Baker University), RHS Head Coach Nancy Ward, and the RHS Lady Bears basketball team.
The baseball team won tonight against Tuscumbia 12-5. Baseball seniors, Kaden Kardosz and Justin Shelton were recognized tonight. Congratulations!
Summer School Enrollment is still open for students in grades K-8.
Students in 1st-3rd will building bots and working with legos while student in 4-5 will be flying drones and playing sports. Students in 6-8 grade will be learning golf and cooking.
Daily attendance prizes will be given along with a drawing for 2 ipad minis. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a visa card for attendance.
Results from the Osage Warpath High School track meet:
400m dash: 1st place-Breah Morris
200m dash-3rd place Breah Morris
400m dash: 2nd place-Noah Johnson
High Jump: 2nd place- Noah Johnson
Long Jump: 2nd place- Noah Johnson
Richland Junior High and High School would like to invite our parents and the Richland community to two upcoming events. First, Fine Arts Night will be held on Thursday, May 6th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the gym. Please join us for an evening of student art work and musical performances. Second, National Honor Society Induction will be held on Monday, May 10th at 5:30pm in the gym. Come out and help recognize the school's academic leaders.
Results from the Vienna Junior High track meet today:
100m dash: 1st place-Haidyn Walters
Girls 4x100m relay: 2nd place- Audrey Bowling, Mallory Moss, Brooklynn Lercher, Haidyn Walters
High Jump: 2nd place- Brooklynn Lercher
Triple Jump: 2nd place- Peyton Ward
1600m run: 3rd place- Brooklynn Lercher
Please join us at the high school as dinner is now being served.
In addition to desserts, a Paint It Pink Quilt sewn by students in Mrs. Evans' Genius Hour will also be available for auction. Stay warm with a handmade quilt designed and created by Richland Junior High students.
