Today we recognize our incredible school nurse—the calm in the chaos, the caring heart behind every bandage, and the trusted support for our students and staff.
From daily care to unexpected moments, you are always there with compassion, professionalism, and a steady hand.
Thank you for keeping our Bear family healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 🐻🧡🖤
#SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurse #BearPride
From daily care to unexpected moments, you are always there with compassion, professionalism, and a steady hand.
Thank you for keeping our Bear family healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 🐻🧡🖤
#SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurse #BearPride
Senior Spotlight
Richland High Students Received Waynesville Career Center Awards
WCC Tools & Academic Scholarships
Jimmie Jo Sufficool and Haidyn Walters
Career Ready Diploma
Ethan Butteris, Jadyn Hensell, Mia Leffert, Gavin McNail, Joseph Miller, Jimmie Jo Sufficool, Joshlyn Smith, Kory Taylor, Haidyn Walters
Industry Recognized Credential or Technical Skill Assessment
Mia Leffert, Jimmie Jo Sufficool, Kaitlyn WIlliams, Gavin McNail, Joshlyn Smith, Kory Taylor, Ethan Butteris, Clayton Laughlin
WCC CTE Certificates-requires 95% attendance over 4 years along with other requirements
Ethan Butteris, Jimmie Jo Sufficool
Outstanding Senior
Katelyn Williams-Commerical Printing
Haidyn Walters-Cosmetology
Outstanding Juniors
Mia Smith-Commerical Printing
Clayton Laughling-Light Duty Diesel
National Technical Honor Society-Inductees
Jorden Boren
Sadie Freeman
Clayton Laughling
Brenna Ritzheimer
Mia Smith
Chloe Thompson
Breaking Traditions Award
Jimmie Jo Sufficool
https://app.smore.com/n/m4q5n
May Newsletter
May Newsletter
Tonight's Track Meet at Skyline has been cancelled and so has tonight's baseball game against Climax Springs. Neither event will be rescheduled.
Our bus drivers are the first smile students see in the morning and the last one in the afternoon.
Thank you for keeping our students safe and starting and ending their day with care!
We appreciate you more than you know! 🐻🧡🖤
#BusDriverAppreciation #ThankYouDrivers
Thank you for keeping our students safe and starting and ending their day with care!
We appreciate you more than you know! 🐻🧡🖤
#BusDriverAppreciation #ThankYouDrivers
Senior Spotlight
Summer soccer contact days will begin soon. Any current 8th grade through 11th grade boy or girl interested in playing high school soccer next year please register on the appropriate gamechanger link below. Also is an attached Google calendar link for this summer's activities. Please email Coach Thier @ AThier@laqueyhornets.us with any questions or concerns. Also if your kid is interested in playing, there will be a player meeting on 5/18 during school hours. This meeting will be to provide some information, fill out a sign up form, and answer any questions.
Boys GameChanger Link:
https://web.gc.com/teams/vFKwrpeVBT2l/live/?pid=team_share_link&c=team_share_link
Boys Calendar Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IR-tp9E_sHV_V7DvMYdBboGNe7QTp_N3UQxlCep3CVQ/edit?usp=drivesdk
Girls GameChanger Link:
https://web.gc.com/teams/lijlBsQ0JWjx/live/?pid=team_share_link&c=team_share_link
Girls Calendar Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GcIbN9QAYuCpXEAwgNLFNOxUGB1VMVFDQmIWs5WVXE8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Boys GameChanger Link:
https://web.gc.com/teams/vFKwrpeVBT2l/live/?pid=team_share_link&c=team_share_link
Boys Calendar Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IR-tp9E_sHV_V7DvMYdBboGNe7QTp_N3UQxlCep3CVQ/edit?usp=drivesdk
Girls GameChanger Link:
https://web.gc.com/teams/lijlBsQ0JWjx/live/?pid=team_share_link&c=team_share_link
Girls Calendar Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GcIbN9QAYuCpXEAwgNLFNOxUGB1VMVFDQmIWs5WVXE8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Today we recognize our incredible paraprofessionals!
Your patience, support, and care make a difference in the lives of our students each day.
Thank you for going above and beyond to help every student succeed! 🐻🧡🖤
#ParaprofessionalAppreciation #SupportStaffStrong
Your patience, support, and care make a difference in the lives of our students each day.
Thank you for going above and beyond to help every student succeed! 🐻🧡🖤
#ParaprofessionalAppreciation #SupportStaffStrong
It's a beautiful day for Bears Baseball at Hammons Field!
Senior Spotlight
Senior Spotlight
Richland Elementary held Preschool and Kindergarten Screening on April 16th and 17th for the 2026–2027 school year!
We are so excited to welcome our new and returning preschool and kindergarten students this August. It’s going to be a wonderful year, and we can’t wait to see all of our young learners grow, explore, and succeed! 🍎✨
Richland Elementary held Preschool and Kindergarten Screening on April 16th and 17th for the 2026–2027 school year!
We are so excited to welcome our new and returning preschool and kindergarten students this August. It’s going to be a wonderful year, and we can’t wait to see all of our young learners grow, explore, and succeed! 🍎✨
We are so excited to welcome our new and returning preschool and kindergarten students this August. It’s going to be a wonderful year, and we can’t wait to see all of our young learners grow, explore, and succeed! 🍎✨
This Week in Athletics 5/4-5/9
Monday 5/4:
-Baseball vs Crocker, 5:30 (At Hammons Field, Springfield, MO)
Tuesday 5/5:
-Baseball vs Climax Springs, 5:00
-Girls Soccer vs Crocker, 5:00
-Track at Skyline, 5:00
Wednesday 5/6:
-Baseball at Conway, 4:30
Thursday 5/7:
-Baseball vs Halfway, 5:00
Saturday 5/9:
-Track Districts at New Haven, 9:00
Monday 5/4:
-Baseball vs Crocker, 5:30 (At Hammons Field, Springfield, MO)
Tuesday 5/5:
-Baseball vs Climax Springs, 5:00
-Girls Soccer vs Crocker, 5:00
-Track at Skyline, 5:00
Wednesday 5/6:
-Baseball at Conway, 4:30
Thursday 5/7:
-Baseball vs Halfway, 5:00
Saturday 5/9:
-Track Districts at New Haven, 9:00
This week we are celebrating Richland School District Staff but today we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers!
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless hours you invest in shaping the future of our students every single day.
Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to have you as part of our Bear family! 🐻🧡🖤
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #BearPride
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless hours you invest in shaping the future of our students every single day.
Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to have you as part of our Bear family! 🐻🧡🖤
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #BearPride
Senior Spotlight
Senior Spotlight
🎓 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!
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!
The RHS Booster Club and Athletic Department are holding their annual awards night and dinner May 21, with dinner starting at 5:00 and Jr High Awards at 6:00, with High School Awards to follow. Please make sure that you RSVP to your child's coach today if you are planning to come so that we have a head count for the dinner.