![U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, along with two other Illinois Democratic delegates, toured the halls of Rich Township High School on Thursday to view the school’s commercial-grade kitchen and food pantry. “It makes me very, very proud to represent this area,” Kelly remarked. “Many years ago I lived in this area, the town next door. My kids graduated from the school system. I’m very proud to see the school doing things like this. It’s very meaningful.” Kelly was joined by state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin and Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin on the tour, which took place just days before the Democratic National Convention opens Monday in Chicago. Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon and Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold were also in attendance. The Fine Arts and Communication Campus at 5000 Sauk Trail has seen substantial renovations in recent years, creating “a space that really takes care of the community,” according to District 227 Superintendent Johnnie Thomas. Additional renovations include a television broadcasting production area, an athletic director’s office equipped with medical facilities for injury treatment, a large weight room, a gym featuring a 200-meter indoor track, and an armory for the naval cadet program. “The more attention and focus we can put to making sure that we are funded in a supportive way, and that we have the support of the community, allows for us to do great ideas,” Thomas said. “A lot of times, when people hear ‘no’ constantly, it just stifles creativity.”](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/rich_township_high_school_district%2C_il_ar/article/image/large_8e60cde6-3f5d-467d-8a10-99ba9d003979.png)
August 16, 2024
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, along with two other Illinois Democratic delegates, toured the halls of Rich Township High School on Thursday to view the school’s commercial-grade kitchen ...
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July 2, 2024
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has recently announced its annual Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. These awards aim to recognize outstand...
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June 24, 2024
Rich Township High School is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Rich Township Scholarship: Jaxon Hainey of the Fine Arts and Communication campus and Kamari Taylor Gar...
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May 28, 2024
Rich Township High School is proud to spotlight Jeremiah Mitchell, a remarkable alumnus from the class of May 2014, formerly known as Mr. Olympian, quarterback, and linebacker at o...
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May 9, 2024
Rich Township High School is proud to celebrate the achievements of one of our exceptional alumni, Gabriel Taylor, who graduated in May 2021. Thanks to his dedication and the found...
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May 8, 2024
On April 23, 2024, Rich Township High School proudly hosted the annual Future Ready event at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The event recognized the remarkable achievements of ...
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March 26, 2024
TINLEY PARK, IL—March 25, 2024—A total of eighty-eight students received college scholarships from a partnership of Chicago- area school superintendents, the United Negro College ...
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February 8, 2024
On Tuesday, February 6th, the community came together to honor and celebrate Black History Month in a vibrant showcase that marked its fifth anniversary. This year’s event was a r...
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January 23, 2024
Rich Township, IL – Rich Township High School District 227 proudly announces significant accomplishments by its students and staff in the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic ...
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January 23, 2024
In a remarkable display of collaboration and commitment to education, superintendents from the Chicago area joined forces with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to host the 2 n...
December 21, 2023
Susan Lundgren's journey to earning her National Board Certification in Social Studies-History for Adolescence and Young Adulthood is a testament to her dedication and expertise i...
November 21, 2023
Betsy Williams Celebrates Over 30 Years of Exceptional Service at Rich Township High School District 227 (RTHS) The Rich Township High School District 227 (RTHS) takes great pr...
November 9, 2023
Rich Township High School is celebrating a remarkable achievement as it announces that an impressive 40% of its student body of 2,404 has reached honor roll status in the first qu...
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November 9, 2023
Matteson, IL – Building on its success in literacy development, Rich Township High School is delighted to announce the ongoing collaboration with WestEd in the implementation of t...
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November 6, 2023
Epsilon Nu Sigma, a distinguished local sorority acclaimed for championing the progress of women, civic engagement, and community service, enthusiastically declares the initiation...
November 2, 2023
Mia Carter, a dedicated member of the Rich Township High School Board of Education, has been honored by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for her exemplary commitme...
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October 19, 2023
Rich Township High School is delighted to announce its recent authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This esteemed...
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October 3, 2023
The Rich Township High School District 227 choir and marching band has performed at the renowned CUBE Conference, a prestigious event organized by The Council of Urban Boards of ...
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September 19, 2023
MATTESON, IL - With precision, passion, and unmatched prowess, the Mighty Marching Machine of Rich Township High School clinched the coveted top spot at the prestigious Chicago Cl...
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August 11, 2023
Rising senior student, Nia Williams, of Rich Township High School, recently returned from an exciting and transformative experience at the Tennessee State University (TSU) All-Sta...