Rich Township High School District 227

The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, "The Message" is now available. Read it here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d227newsletter325 For previous newsletters, visit our district website: https://www.rich227.org/o/rthsd/page/newsletters2

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🏆🔥 Regional Champs! Rich Township takes down Lincoln-Way East 74-67 to claim the Regional Championship! Huge shoutout to our Raptors for an incredible performance! On to the next! 🏀💪 #GoRaptors #RegionalChamps

8 months ago, Matthew Shank

Rich Township proudly host the 2025 Illinois V5RC High School State Championship, bringing together top teams from across the state for an exciting competition. This event promises intense action and a showcase of talent.

8 months ago, Tammy Gunby

🎓 Seniors! Last Chance! 🎓 Cap & gown picture retakes are March 12 (10 AM - 2 PM) in the FAC Cheer Gym & STEM Media Center. Emails with appointment times go out by March 10. Need a retake? Email jbjork@rich227.org by 3/10 & bring your original proofs!

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🏀🔥 It’s championship time! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! Rich Township takes on Lincoln-Way East for the Regional Championship at 6:00 PM at Lincoln-Way East!#GoRaptors

8 months ago, Matthew Shank

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections to Guide Your Journey What are the components of culture that need to be lifted today to make tomorrow better? What areas have been half-hearted lately? What daily practices can you do to cultivate whole hearted living? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “How we live today determines our tomorrow; we can’t arrive at our best possible future by living half-heartedly today.” – Don Yaeger, Author and Leadership Speaker. Reflections to Guide Your Journey What are the components of culture that need to be lifted today to make tomorrow better? What areas have been half-hearted lately? What daily practices can you do to cultivate whole hearted living?

Learn more about important upcoming information. Please read the following communication in its entirety. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://youtu.be/7ApbfeCEHkI *Para obtener una copia traducida del mensaje semanal del Superintendente, visite nuestro sitio web y seleccione el idioma preferido de las opciones ubicadas arriba a la izquierda de la página.

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🏀🔥 Rich Township takes on Lincoln-Way East for the Regional Championship this Friday, 2/28 at 6:00 PM at Lincoln-Way East! Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! #GoRaptors

8 months ago, Matthew Shank

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections In what ways does hope shape your actions and outlook on life? Are you actively amplifying positivity and optimism in challenging situations? What steps can you take to quiet fear and make room for growth? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Every day we get to choose whether to give the microphone to hope or fear. The choice we make is the life we will lead.” – Bob Goff, Best selling Author. Reflections to Guide Your Journey In what ways does hope shape your actions and outlook on life? Are you actively amplifying positivity and optimism in challenging situations? What steps can you take to quiet fear and make room for growth?

Raptors Win! Our Boys Basketball team took care of business in the Regional Semifinal, defeating Andrew High School! Next up: The Regional Championship! Friday, 2/28 6:30 PM @ Lincoln-Way East We’ll face the winner of Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way West.

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

📢 Calling all professionals, educators & alum! We need 65+ volunteers for Rich Township’s Senior Student Day of Action on March 28, 2025 at the STEM Campus! Help students with résumés, mock interviews & financial literacy. Sign up now!

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey What shared dreams unite your team’s vision? How does your team balance risk and ambition? How do you inspire belief in the impossible? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “Everyone has oceans to fly if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know about boundaries?” – Amelia Earhart, Pioneering aviator and Inspirational Trailblazer. Reflections to Guide Your Journey What shared dreams unite your team’s vision? How does your team balance risk and ambition? How do you inspire belief in the impossible?

Students from RTHS visited Prairie State College for an HBCU Fair and campus tour, where they explored various HBCU's. The day included a delicious lunch, an insightful alumni presentation, providing students with valuable information and inspiration for their academic futures.

8 months ago, Tammy Gunby

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections How have you contributed to your workplace culture in the past? What kind of culture do you bring to your team’s dynamic? How can you continuously reinforce a positive culture to drive organizational success? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “Culture is not an initiative. Culture is the enabler of all initiatives.” – Larry Senn, Inspirational Author. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How have you contributed to your workplace culture in the past? What kind of culture do you bring to your team’s dynamic? How can you continuously reinforce a positive culture to drive organizational success?

Today’s Focus: Talent Reflections to Guide Your Journey What gifts do you bring to the world? How can you intentionally use your talents each day? In what areas of your life should you focus on to create the greatest impact? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Talent “Define your unique talent or gift, develop it to the fullest, and give it away every day.” – Coach Don Meyer, Hall of Fame Coach, Tennessee Sports. Reflections to Guide Your Journey What gifts do you bring to the world? How can you intentionally use your talents each day? In what areas of your life should you focus on to create the greatest impact?

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence Reflections to Guide Your Journey What drives your urgency to excel? How do you ensure that planning and preparation do not overshadow the importance of taking decisive action? Do you follow through on commitments? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” – Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance Genius of Art and Science. Reflections to Guide Your Journey What drives your urgency to excel? How do you ensure that planning and preparation do not overshadow the importance of taking decisive action? Do you follow through on commitments?

Learn more about important upcoming information. Please read the following communication in its entirety. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://youtu.be/YlnPzHUJb-c *Para obtener una copia traducida del mensaje semanal del Superintendente, visite nuestro sitio web y seleccione el idioma preferido de las opciones ubicadas arriba a la izquierda de la página.

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🚨🎭 Livestream Alert! 🎭🚨 Join us for the 2025 Black History Showcase: Soaring Together, Rising Beyond ✨ as we celebrate the rich legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black history through music, dance, and powerful storytelling. youtube.com/video/y41mTcW1LCM

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey What qualities of leadership shine in your speech? Are you intentional with your message? How do you inspire trust through communication? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Every time you have to speak, you are auditioning for leadership.” – James Humes, Former Presidential Speech Writer. Reflections to Guide Your Journey What qualities of leadership shine in your speech? Are you intentional with your message? How do you inspire trust through communication?

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey How do you impact your team in a way that benefits their lives? Are you creating moments that others will remember? How does your leadership strengthen the team’s bond? #richinstudentsuccess

8 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles, Visionary Statesman of Golden Athens. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How do you impact your team in a way that benefits their lives? Are you creating moments that others will remember? How does your leadership strengthen the team’s bond?