Rich Township High School District 227

GLOW DANCE SPIRIT WEEK Mar. 7 - 11 @RichTownshipHS sponsored by @rich227SCouncil Dress Up all week & be sure to get your ticket for the Light Up the Night - GLOW in the DARK DANCE & PARTY, Sat. Mar. 11 7:00pm-10:00pm at STEM CAMPUS - See Student Council & Schoology for more info

ATTENTION RAPTOR BUS RIDERS! There have been changes made to some of our bus routes. These changes have affected bus stop times. Please review the following information to ensure you are at your stop at the new time. These changes take effect tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1st. FAC F/S - https://5il.co/1px3w FAC J/S - https://5il.co/1px3y FAC LS - https://5il.co/1px41 STEM F/S - https://5il.co/1px3x STEM J/S - https://5il.co/1px40 STEM LS - https://5il.co/1px42

Southland College Prep and Rich Township High School District 227 host a joint Black History Month Showcase entitled, “As One” - which will also feature the surrounding school districts: - Elementary School District 159 Community - The Illinois Choir of Matteson School District 162 - Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 You can also stream the program live on the Rich Township YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/MAfQzlsbDdI?feature=share #AsOneBlackHistoryShowcase #BetterTogether #CelebratingBlackHistory #BHM

Learn more about important information regarding our IB Diploma Program applications, graduation, 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://youtu.be/YV7sjLTbcBE *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.

ATTENTION RICH TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY! The Rich Township High School PTSO is asking for your help in collecting formalwear for our scholars. All new and gently used items are welcome. Please see the flyer for more details and contact information.

SAVE THE DATE: The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Superintendents’ Commission host, the “Investing in Our Future” Scholarship Gala on March 1st at 6 PM in the Tinley Park Convention Center. Hear more about this amazing event here: bit.ly/3Z85jzo

ATTENTION RAPTORS! Student Council presents: Light Up The Night, Glow in the Dark Party. Make sure you are Raptor Ready! See the flyer for more details.

Learn more about important information regarding our Future Freshmen Night, meningococcal vaccinations, 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=vXGGuQb9GmQ *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.

Don't forget, Student Council is hosting "Light Up The Night", Glow in the Dark Party. Make sure you are Raptor Ready! See the flyer for more details.

ATTENTION RICH TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY! The Rich Township High School PTSO is asking for your help in collecting formalwear for our scholars. All new and gently used items are welcome. Please see the flyer for more details and contact information.

ATTENTION RAPTORS! All after-school activities at the FAC campus have been canceled for today, Thursday, February 16th. This includes Night School. We are asking that all athletes and club participants contact their coach or club sponsor for more information.

REMINDER: Don't miss tonight's PTSO Meeting. Use the following link to login virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87218452634?pwd=dW1DSVFKQjhqeTZHZzNGWmVlZWlvdz09

ATTENTION RAPTORS! All after-school activities at the FAC campus have been canceled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 16th. This includes Night School. We are asking that all athletes and club participants contact their coach or club sponsor for more information.

Learn more about important information regarding our new academy video, an upcoming Key Club blood drive, 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=P9CoqUxLk5I *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.

All Future Raptors and Families - Class of 2027 - are invited to Raptor Readiness Night - February 23, 2023 - Learn about enrollment, academics, athletics and activities for Freshman year, and more! @RichTownshipHS @RTHS_Athletics @RTHSacademies @RTHSPrincipals

This week we concluded our VEX Robotics League. Our 60466A Team took home the Tournament Finalist Award (Pictured below with their alliance from Bloom Trail). Please congratulate them when you see them. This year we had five teams competing from Rich Township. All of the teams have done a great job and four of the teams are still in the running to qualify for the State championships. We are cohosting the state championships with Millikin University in Decatur on March 10th and 11th. The four teams still in it (A, B, C, and F) will be competing on 2/26 for their last chance to get in so please encourage them in the upcoming efforts. Teams are on their Drone season that goes into May. We will host a drone event on 3/18 here at STEM. 60466A - Ranked 36th in the state as of 2/10/23 Roman Smith Devin Reeves Desean Fisher Kamari Taylor-Garrett 60466B - Ranked 30th in the state as of 2/10/23 Savannah Scott-Wilson Jayla Porter Torri Parham Vianca Hernandez 60466C - Ranked 38th in the state as of 2/10/23 Cherish Meyers Hailey Zamot Miguel Dixon Charles Smith 60466D - Ranked 71st in the state as of 2/10/23. This rank puts them out of the running for the state championship but they did really well for a rookie team and consistently performed in all events. They are now working towards their drone event and competing in the Southworks Robotic Olympics in April. Aishat Erogbogbo Mariah Payton Emmanuel Gyan Kyle Huddleston James Wilson 60466F - Ranked 34th in the state as of 2/10/23 Brian Fierro Ivan Sanchez Tomya Luvert Some of the teams above will also be competing in Drones as well as the students below Drone Only Team Jordyn Claiborne Jaydon Greenup Serene Hyligar Carrington Dennis Camryn Carver #richinstudentsuccess

SAVE THE DATE: Let the countdown begin! Rich Township High School District 227 is proud to stand with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Superintendents’ Commission as they host, the “Investing in Our Future” Scholarship Gala on March 1st at 6 PM in the Tinley Park Convention Center. We encourage you to join us in furthering UNCF’s mission to aid HBCUs and the local high school seniors they serve during this time of great need. Over the past 78 years, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has helped more than half a million students graduate and serve with distinction in all industries including healthcare, education, and technology. Nationally, each year, UNCF awards more than 10,000 scholarships to students at their UNCF-affiliated HBCUs and at 1,100 other schools across the country. Help us create a new generation of leaders by building support and raising vitally needed funds to send more students to and through college and pass the torch to a new generation. Tickets for the upcoming gala are now on sale for $100. More information about the various scholarship campaign tiers and more ways to donate to UNCF Chicago can be found here: https://myle.com/investing-in-our-future-scholarship-gala.

Congratulations to our Culinary Arts students and Chef Crawford. Grey Stone Café was a huge success!!! #richinstudentsuccess #culinaryarts

ATTENTION RATORS: YOUTH SUMMER JOBS ALERT: @centerblacked officially opened applications for 2023 #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy in 3 cities for high school students, college students & paraprofessionals. Applications are open: thecenterblacked.org/fsla #WeNeedBlackTeachers

Congratulations to Samuel & Tayla for qualifying for the 2023 @illinoisbpa State Leadership Conference (Feb. 23-25)! Each will compete to qualify for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA (April 26-30). GOOD LUCK! #richinstudentsuccess @RichTownshipHS @RTHSActivities