Rich Township High School District 227

Our senior seminar class took a trip to Chicago State University on April 7. The visit offered a great opportunity to explore the campus, connect with faculty and students, and gain insight into academic and career pathways. It was an informative experience.

14 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Ms. Morissette’s Forensics class in their annual Crime Scene Investigation Final! Students showcased their skills by applying forensic science concepts in a hands-on, real-world scenario to demonstrate their mastery. Future detectives? #ForensicScience #CSI #richinstudentsuccess

15 days ago, Rashad King

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey When was one time you surprised yourself with success? How are you working to improve within your role on a team? What are you striving to achieve? #richinstudentsuccess

15 days ago, Matthew Shank

NIU, Southland, and RTHS jazz bands united for an unforgettable evening of music, featuring a dynamic performance.The event showcased the talents of all, while offering a unique opportunity for students to collaborate, learn, and inspire one another through the power of jazz.

15 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Huge congratulations to Coach Adams on being named a 2025 IBCA Coach of the Year! Your leadership, hard work, and impact on our student-athletes continue to inspire us all. We’re proud to have you represent Rich Township!

15 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on your team’s culture, and think of three words to describe it. What is the standard of discipline upheld in your organization? #richinstudentsuccess

16 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “All companies have a culture, some companies have discipline, but few companies have a culture of discipline.” – Jim Collins, Business Author and Leadership Expert. Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on your team’s culture, and think of three words to describe it. What is the standard of discipline upheld in your organization? How can you merge the two together to create a culture of discipline in all that you do?

This past weekend, our MER club competed at an Aerial Drone Competition in Kokomo, IN. Our 60466X team won the Judges' Award, our 60466A team won the Communications Mission Champion, and our 60466C team won the Airmanship Award. All three of these teams, made it to the semi-finals

16 days ago, Tammy Gunby

The Performing Arts Collective proudly presents Dream Girls Thursday, April 10th, Friday, April 11th, and Saturday, April 12th, all performances start at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased online. (If shows are not sold out, a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door) Thursday Performance (limited tickets): https://gofan.co/event/3524122?schoolId=IL86772 Friday Performance: https://gofan.co/event/3524113?schoolId=IL86772 Saturday Performance: https://gofan.co/event/3524124?schoolId=IL86772

16 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Talent Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does the way you talk to yourself influence your confidence in your talents? In what ways can you separate external validation from your true worth? #richinstudentsuccess

17 days ago, Matthew Shank

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence Reflections to Guide Your Journey When reflecting on the best team of which you have been a part, what common talents did you all possess? What can you do to help discover and grow talents in others? #richinstudentsuccess

20 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence “What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire – the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery.” – Ellen Ochoa, First Hispanic female astronaut. Reflections to Guide Your Journey When reflecting on the best team of which you have been a part, what common talents did you all possess? What traits or talents can you continue to develop in yourself that will bring value to your future teams? What can you do to help discover and grow talents in others?

Dear Rich Township Stakeholders, We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the Little Raptors Early Learning Center Preschool, proudly hosted by Rich Township District 227 and open to all communities! Our program offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 3 to 5. Please see the flyer below for details. 📍 Location: Rich Township High School District 227 📅 Program Dates: August – May 🕖 Hours: Monday through Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM 💵 Cost: $70 per week 🧻 Note: Preschoolers must be fully potty trained. For questions or to begin enrollment, contact us at (708) 659-3570. We’ve attached a flyer with more information. Please help us spread the word throughout the community. We’re looking forward to welcoming our newest Little Raptors!

20 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

The freshman class came together to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, packing nutritious meals for children in need around the world. Their collective efforts helped make a meaningful impact, fostering a sense of community while supporting a cause that provides hope.

21 days ago, Tammy Gunby

🎉👏 Congrats to Ms. Jessica Biernacki!👏🎉 She has officially graduated from the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program (IALP)! 🌱🚜 Her dedication to agricultural education & leadership is inspiring. Way to go, Ms. Biernacki! 🎓🌾 #AgLeadership #Congrats #FutureOfAg

20 days ago, Rich Township High School

🔬💧Innovation in Action!💧🔬 Ms. Yvonne Lavin’s students put science to the test! Inspired by MIT News, they explored ferrofluid as a way to remove oil from freshwater & oceans. With expert support, they tested Texas crude, bunker oil & more—next stop: a prototype! 🚀🌎 #STEM #FutureEngineers #WaterQuality

20 days ago, Rich Township High School

Student Spotlight: Sharyia Sharp joined RTHS Art Club this semester and has blossomed as both an artist and in confidence! 🖌️ She placed in all three recent mini-contests, winning one! Always smiling & eager to learn—keep shining, Sharyia! 🌟#StudentSpotlight #ArtClub

21 days ago, Rich Township High School

Sharyia joined Art Club this semester and has blossomed as both an artist and in confidence! 🖌️ She placed in all three recent mini-contests, winning one! Always smiling & eager to learn—keep shining, Sharyia! 🌟 #StudentSpotlight #ArtClub

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 RTHS Snowball Staff for an amazing weekend! ❄️ Teen Staff: Savannah Berwanger, Mya Terry, Aniylah Cole, Ashanti Davis, Terrence Ross, and Miguel Dixon. Adult Staff: Talea Hughes, Sherri Southall, Rasheena White-Ogundipe, Danielle Baker, Ava Britten, Mustafa AbdulRahman, Dana Burns, Eddie Driver, Mark Kolkman, Christina Soldan, Jamie Hall, George Robinson, and Kelly Stadter. #Snowball2025

20 days ago, Rich Township High School

Congratulations to the 2025 Snowball Teen and Adult Staff for making this year a huge success! Teen Staff: Savannah Berwanger, Mya Terry, Aniylah Cole, Ashanti Davis, Terrence Ross, and Miguel Dixon. Adult Staff: Talea Hughes, Sherri Southall, Rasheena White-Ogundipe, Danielle Baker, Ava Britten, Mustafa AbdulRahman, Dana Burns, Eddie Driver, Mark Kolkman, Christina Soldan, Jamie Hall, George Robinson, and Kelly Stadter.

This past Tuesday, the male mentoring group visited the DuSable Museum for an enriching experience. The trip offered a chance to explore African American history and culture through inspiring exhibits. It was a powerful opportunity for the group to learn, reflect, and bond.

21 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does listening help transform knowledge into actionable wisdom in your life? When was a time that listening deeply led to a breakthrough or meaningful insight? #richinstudentsuccess

21 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” – Jimi Hendrix, Legendary Guitarist and Rock Icon. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does listening help transform knowledge into actionable wisdom in your life? When was a time that listening deeply led to a breakthrough or meaningful insight? How can you cultivate a habit of listening to others and yourself to grow as a leader?

Rich Township Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Mathews We were honored to welcome back Rich Township alumna Alexis Mathews, anchor for WLKY, a CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky! Alexis took the time to tour our Broadcast Room and share her experiences and expertise with our Broadcast Club students. Her visit was an inspiring reminder of the strong legacy of Rich Township and the power of alumni giving back through leadership and mentorship. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and support in helping shape the next generation of broadcasters! #RichTownshipProud #AlumniGivingBack #BroadcastClub #richinstudentsuccess

21 days ago, Rashad King

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey When has caring deeply fueled your relentless effort? What cause or mission drives your strongest effort today? How does caring transform effort into impact? #richinstudentsuccess

22 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “Relentless effort tells us that we all have a role to play, if we just care enough to care.” – Stephen Mackey and Damon West, Authors of The Locker Room. Reflections to Guide Your Journey When has caring deeply fueled your relentless effort? What cause or mission drives your strongest effort today? How does caring transform effort into impact?