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Excited to share that club and activity sign-ups are now open! Whether you’re into arts, sports, tech, or debate, there’s a club for everyone. Dive into new experiences, meet new friends, and enrich your school life. Don’t miss out! Visit www.rich227.org for more information!
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🖐️Raptor Academy student guides Division Lead, Ms. Beach, in adding her unique touch to the classroom mural. Every handprint showcases our individuality. Together, they form our united goal to "Reach for the Sky." 🌌 #richinstudnetsuccess
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Today’s Focus: Talent
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
Describe a leader who believed in you and how did that impact your life?
What did their confidence in your potential bring to you?
@DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Learn more about important information regarding Back to School Night, student dress code, and more. Please read the following communication in its entirety for additional updates. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message
Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agljwMBHQbE
*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.
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🎒📚 Back-to-School Night Alert! 🚨 Join us on August 24th at both our campuses starting at 6:30 PM. Meet the teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off a fantastic school year together! 🍎✏️
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Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
How would you describe failure as an opportunity?
What knowledge and understanding have you obtained through a past failure?
@DrJohnnieThomas RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Today’s Focus: Growth
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
What leaders in your life have helped you raise the bar?
How would you go about setting a higher bar for your team?
How can you inspire others to raise their own bar?
@DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Attention Families: Route 3 bus is down. The bus for route 12 ( bus #2023) will pick up students for Route 3.
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The First Week of School @RichTownshipHS ends with a #SpiritDay and Black and Red Night - Friday August 18 Everyone Wear Red, Black, Gray or White #richinstudentsuccess
Click the link below to learn more
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Today’s Focus: Teams
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
In an interconnected world, are you positively influencing others?
What can you begin doing today to bring positive influence and energy to those around you?
@DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Today’s Focus: Culture
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
How can a leader inspire action on his or her team?
How can your organization inspire its entire team to engage in consistent active efforts towards its mission?
@DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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ATTENTION BUS RIDERS:
There are some minor changes made to the pick-up times for the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday routes at both campuses. Click here to view those changes: https://www.rich227.org/page/general-transportation
For more information, please contact Transportation Support:
FAC Transportation Support (708) 679-3067
STEM Transportation Support (708) 679-5803
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Today’s Focus: Talent
Reflections to Guide Your Journey
Reflect on an area of life you would consider yourself to be ambitious?
How can you support a team member in working toward their goals?
@DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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RTHS soccer team showcased their skills and spirit at the Back-2-School Youth Day by Park Forest Youth Commission. A fantastic blend of sportsmanship and community engagement! Go team! #richinstudentsuccess @DrJohnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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RTHS Poms team was proud to join the Back-2-School Youth Day organized by the Park Forest Youth Commission! Celebrating education, community, and our youth’s bright futures. 🎒📚✨ #richinstudentsuccess @DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Raptors Boys Head Coach Lou Adams and Girls Head Coach Jonnie Bass, coaches and players partnered with the Park Forest Youth Commission to host a day of hoops at the Park Forest Back to School event!! #richinstudentsuccess @DrJohnnieThomas @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSActivities
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Learn more about important information regarding the registration, schedule changes, and more. Please read the following communication in its entirety for additional updates. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message
Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGV6ni0iWQQ
*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.
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ATTENTION BUS RIDERS:
There were some minor changes made to the bus route pick-up times. Click here to view those changes: https://www.rich227.org/page/general-transportation
For more information, please contact Transportation Support:
FAC Transportation Support
(708) 679-3067
STEM Transportation Support
(708) 679-5803
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Join us on August 10, 2023, at 6:30PM for the upcoming PTSO meeting at the District Office. Be part of the discussion and stay informed about school initiatives. Let’s collaborate for our students’ success! Details: https://www.rich227.org/o/rthsd/page/ptso. See you there!
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🚌 The 2023-2024 bus routes are now LIVE! 🎉 Make sure to check them out to ensure a smooth ride to school every day. Here's to a great academic year ahead! 📚🚍
Click here to view the bus routes: https://www.rich227.org/page/general-transportation
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