Rich Township High School District 227

Discover Youth Opportunities This Spring! Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites you and your family to the Youth Opportunities Fair on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11AM to 2PM at Hillcrest High School (17401 S. Pulaski Rd., Country Club Hills, IL). This exciting event is open to all ages and features a wide range of exhibitors offering summer jobs, internships, and community involvement opportunities. Meet with organizations like UPS, Forest Preserves of Cook County, PACE, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many more! Learn more and register at: https://tinyurl.com/youthopportunitiesfair For questions, contact Mia Carter at mia.carter@mail.house.gov.

22 days ago, Matthew Shank

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/wAzIdfnuEWM *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.

20 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does what you are pursuing matter in building a quality culture where you work or go to school? How does putting others first become a building block of a great culture? #richinstudentsuccess

23 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “In whatever we pursue or do…. I firmly believe the purpose should always be greater than me and my needs…. it’s what I can do for others with no expectation of anything in return.” – Inky Johnson, Inspirational Speaker and Author Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does what you are pursuing matter in building a quality culture where you work or go to school? How does putting others first become a building block of a great culture? What kind of servant leadership can you model today in your work or school environment?

Join us for the PTSO Meeting tonight at 6:30PM at the District Office, 20550 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9630893234?pwd=NvnhYODObosQjxcuArqbCFBGP8DPsx.1

13 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Join us for the PTSO Meeting Thursday, April 10th at 6:30PM at the District Office, 20550 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9630893234?pwd=NvnhYODObosQjxcuArqbCFBGP8DPsx.1

16 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Join us for the PTSO Meeting Thursday, March 13th at 6:30PM at the District Office, 20550 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9630893234?pwd=NvnhYODObosQjxcuArqbCFBGP8DPsx.1

Today’s Focus: Talent Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you turn your dreams into actionable steps to create meaningful impact? What balance do you strive for between envisioning goals and actively pursuing them? #richinstudentsuccess

24 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Talent “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all what the world needs most are dreamers that do.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach, Author of Simplicity and Gratitude. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you turn your dreams into actionable steps to create meaningful impact? What balance do you strive for between envisioning goals and actively pursuing them? How can you inspire others to combine vision and action in their own lives?

Rich Township HS invites dynamic voices to our upcoming speaker series! Black Men Speak (April–May 2025) Girl Talk (March–May 2025) Inspire our youth to dream big! Sign up to be a guest speaker today!

24 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🏆 Congratulations to Sherrie Emmons for becoming the 2025 Illinois Indoor Championships Long Jump Champion! 🎉 #richinstudentsuccess

25 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence Reflections to Guide Your Journey How are you being constant with your excellence? What will you do tomorrow to strive for the best? How can you encourage others to find their ‘why’ behind being consistent every day? #richinstudentsuccess

27 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence “Excellence isn’t a one-week or one-year ideal. It’s a constant.” – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend, Champion, and Icon. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How are you being constant with your excellence? What will you do tomorrow to strive for the best? How can you encourage others to find their ‘why’ behind being consistent every day?

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/RMrgkweMDT0 *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.

27 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you inspire others to take ownership of their growth and raise their own standards? How do you balance challenging others while empowering them to set their own goals for improvement? #richinstudentsuccess

28 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.” – Orrin Woodward, Founder and Chairman of Board LIFE. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you inspire others to take ownership of their growth and raise their own standards? What practices can you adopt to consistently raise the bar for yourself as a leader? How do you balance challenging others while empowering them to set their own goals for improvement?

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on someone in your life who helped you to see further and succeed? What did you learn to help propel you forward? What can you do to help someone else become a giant? #richinstudentsuccess

29 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton, Revolutionary Scientist, Mathematician, and Physicist. Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on someone in your life who helped you to see further and succeed? What did you learn to help propel you forward? What can you do to help someone else become a giant?

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you model the behaviors and values you wish to see in those around you? What steps can you take to architect and design the ideal culture within your organization? #richinstudentsuccess

30 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “Leadership isn’t about establishing rules. Leadership is about setting standards. Leadership isn’t about telling people what to do. It’s about showing them what excellence looks like.” – Nick Saban, Legendary Football Coach. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you model the behaviors and values you wish to see in those around you? What steps can you take to architect and design the ideal culture within your organization? How does your organization’s current approach shape the culture it is building for the future?

Today’s Focus: Talent Reflections to Guide Your Journey How do you actively tap into your strengths every day? How can you develop confidence into your talents? How can you support and encourage others to discover and develop their full potential? #richinstudentsuccess

about 1 month ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Talent “Have trust in your talents” – Unknown. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How do you actively tap into your strengths every day? How can you develop confidence into your talents? How can you support and encourage others to discover and develop their full potential?

Good luck to our talented students competing at the C-CAP (Culinary Careers Program) competition! Mark Ware, Brooklyn Howard, Antoine Jones & Jayden Carter. We’re proud of you!

about 1 month ago, Rich Township High School District 227

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/e3uwFIB7Y_0 *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.

about 1 month ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Congratulations to the Rich Township students honored tonight at the Superintendent's Commission Scholarship dinner. #richinstudentsuccess

about 1 month ago, Matthew Shank

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey When have you felt the most passionate or fulfilled in your work? How do you know when you’re settling rather than striving for something better? #richinstudentsuccess

about 1 month ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”- Steve Jobs, Visionary innovator, entrepreneur, and leader. Reflections to Guide Your Journey When have you felt the most passionate or fulfilled in your work? How do you know when you’re settling rather than striving for something better? What small changes can you make in your current role to align more with what you love?

Yesterday, students from Senior Seminar class at FAC campus visited Roosevelt University's Chicago campus. The trip provided an insightful opportunity for students to explore the university's vibrant campus, learn about its academic programs, and engage with faculty and staff.

about 1 month ago, Tammy Gunby

This past weekend, RTHS MER club hosted an Aerial Drone Competition. Our 60466X team won the Judges' Award, and our 60466A team won the Airmanship Award and finished third in the tournament. 60466C finished 4th in the qualifying round. Please congratulate these teams.

about 1 month ago, Tammy Gunby

Drones win Judges Award and Airmenship Award on March 15, 2025