Richland R-IV School District

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Amber Johnson for her years of dedicated service as a board member and president of the Richland School District. Her leadership and commitment have made a lasting difference in our schools and community. We also congratulate Bart Warren on his reelection and for retaking his oath of office. Thank you for your continued service and dedication to our students. A warm welcome to our newest board members, Catrina Sperberg and Sue Daughtery, who took their oaths of office and begin their journey serving the Richland School District. We’re excited for what the future holds with your leadership! The Board reorganized last night with Jordan Walters: President, Barbara Warren: Vice President, Bart Warren: Treasurer, Elizabeth Duncan: Secretary, Bruce Goodrich: member, Catrina Sperberg: member, Sue Daughtery

Come join us for a night of fun! Our Title 1 Family Fun Night will beThursday, April 24th, fun for the WHOLE FAMILY! Join us at 5:00 for our parent meeting then stay for all the fun beginning at 5:30!

Richland Seniors, Andelyn Wans and Jessie Bennett, were selected to receive the 2025 Joe Miller Scholarship from the Pulaski County Board! Congratulations, Ladies and Go Bears!

Senior Spotlight: Kyle Mellody Plans after high school graduation: OTC Online Teacher or staff member that made a big impact on your high school career: Ms.Proctor & Mrs.Overby Favorite quote: “You’re going to be the best version of yourself when you understand it has to get worse to get better.” Advice you would give to younger students: Get things done on time, don’t procrastinate.

Preschool students started their insect unit! They got to investigate bugs, worms, and practiced writing alphabet letters.

The junior high and high school Frisco League Conference Track Meet is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 23 at Waynesville High School. Field events will begin at 8:30 and running events will begin at 9:30. Good luck to all of our athletes!

Come join us for a night of fun! Our Title 1 Family Fun Night will beThursday, April 24th, fun for the WHOLE FAMILY! Join us at 5:00 for our parent meeting then stay for all the fun beginning at 5:30!

Just a reminder: The cheer camp performance has been rescheduled for April 25 @ 8:30. The cheer camp performers will be performing at the MAP Kick Off Assembly. Please see information included in the flyer. The flyers will also be sent home with the cheer campers who had previously registered. Thank you to everyone for being patient as we found an event for the campers to show off their skills due to having to reschedule because of the weather. For parents/spectators, you can preregister to attend the assembly by clicking on the following link: https://www.kidaccount.net/richland/events/eventregistration. Event Code: 0425.

Come join us for a night of fun! Our Title 1 Family Fun Night will beThursday, April 24th, fun for the WHOLE FAMILY! Join us at 5:00 for our parent meeting then stay for all the fun beginning at 5:30!

Reminder: Today is an early release day. The elementary will release at 12:00 and the high school at 12:10. We are also in session on Monday

Richland School District is IN session tomorrow April 18. It is an early release day. We are also IN session Monday April 21.It is a full day of attendance.

The baseball game against Conway is cancelled today due to the field conditions.

Senior Spotlight: Karson York Plans after high school graduation: I plan to go to OTC in Waynesville and study my General Education credits then transfer to Missouri State and someday become a High School teacher/Coach. Teacher or staff member that made a big impact on your high school career: Mrs.Gormley, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Northcutt Favorite quote: "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Advice you would give to younger students: Be faithful to who you are and not what others want you to be.

🚨 Community Notice 🚨 Please be aware that Richland R-IV School District will be hosting a training exercise this evening in collaboration with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. This is a planned event and there is no cause for alarm. You may notice law enforcement vehicles or personnel at the school during this time — this is simply part of a coordinated training effort to support the safety and preparedness of our school and community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 🧡🖤 #RichlandBears #CommunityStrong #TrainingInProgress

Congratulations to Jaxon Preble for placing 2nd in both the 100m dash and Triple Jump at the Eugene junior high track meet yesterday!

ATTENTION ELEMENTARY FAMILIES! As of 2:05 today we were notified that Mildred will be closed between Chalfant and Northview for water main work. This means you can NOT access the elementary via A hwy. You can enter via Chaflant or Warren St. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

Congratulations to the varsity baseball team on a conference win against the Plato Eagles last night. The varsity won 10-6. The junior varsity lost a close one 6-5. The baseball team plays again on Thursday against Conway at home at 4:30.

High school track results from the Osage track meet. Congratulations on a great night!

More pictures from our Science Fair!

Tonight, our 5th–8th grade students competed in Richland’s 3rd Annual Science Fair. The projects were incredibly creative, and the support from parents and the community was truly inspiring. Our winners are as follows: 5th/6th Grand Champions "Filtering Water" 7th/8th Grand Champions "Crystal Craze" 5th/6th 1st Place "Liquid Galaxy" 7th/8th First Place "Amazing Electrolytes" 5th/6th 2nd Place "Bouncing Egg Experiment" 7th/8th 2nd Place "Spoiled Rotten" 5th/6th 3rd Place "Will It Grow?" 7th/8th 3rd Place "Dissolving Mystery" We’d also like to acknowledge our judges. Thank you for lending your time and expertise! Mrs. Debra Snider Mrs. Florence Buchannon Mrs. Lindsay Walters Mr. Mike Campbell Mr. Roger Stephens Mr. Doug Jacobson The Burger Stand generously donated a coupon to each medalist that was added to their prize bag. First Baptist Church loaned us the MANY tables needed to set up our elaborate production. Finally, to Cornerstone Church who graciously donated and delivered pizza and sodas to feed all of our scientists!