RCS Receives State Award for Digital Innovation and Leadership

(October 5, 2026) - Richmond Community Schools (RCS) received the Digital Innovation and Leadership Award at the Indiana Department of Education’s fifth annual Educational Excellence Awards Gala on Friday, October 2, in Indianapolis. The recognition includes a $20,000 award.

The award honors a school or school corporation that demonstrates outstanding digital innovation and leadership through the use of technology to implement data-driven strategies, expand career pathways, and improve student learning.

RCS extends special recognition to eLearning specialists Tim Arnold, Jeremy Hill, and Joani Robinson for their dedication to advancing digital learning and supporting teachers and students across the district. Their work helps educators integrate technology into instruction and create meaningful learning opportunities for students.

This statewide recognition highlights RCS’s commitment to using technology to support student success and strengthen opportunities for students. It also celebrates the work of district educators, staff, and leaders who help connect innovation with meaningful learning.

RCS was among schools and educators honored during the gala, which brought together more than 550 educators and guests from across Indiana. More than $210,000 was awarded in recognition of work benefiting students statewide.

Richmond Community Schools is proud to receive this honor and celebrates the dedication of its staff, students, and community partners who contribute to student success every day.

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