News & Announcements

Today is IT Professionals Day! This is an opportunity to recognize the critical role technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across Richmond Community Schools.

First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their organization connected and online. #ITProfessionals #SayYesToRCS

Richmond Community Schools, in collaboration with the Wayne County Health Department and Meridian Health Services, will hold an immunization clinic on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 2 - 5 p.m. at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center LOBBY (Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway) for all RCS students whose childhood vaccinations are not current.

Students whose immunization records are not current by October 13, 2023, will not be able to attend school until their information is updated.

Enrollment Code: IN65806
Choose: 2023 Civic Hall Performing Arts


Please contact your child's school if you have questions about updating your child's immunization record.

RICHMOND, Indiana (September 8, 2023) – Richmond Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a special meeting last evening and have appointed Kimberly Pickering to fill the recently vacated At-Large seat. Her term will expire on December 31, 2026. Pickering will be replacing departing board member Stacy Mopps. Mr. Mopps has recently been hired by RCS as the Human Resources officer.

Mrs. Pickering is a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) manager for Air Methods. She has over fifteen years of experience with management of all HR/Payroll/HRIS operations.

“I am looking forward to actively engaging with community members to address their concerns and needs,” said Pickering. “I have a passion to help shape the direction of education in Richmond.”

Kimberly (Brown) Pickering is a 1997 alumna of Richmond High School. She has four children. Her son, Kohen, is a freshman at Richmond High School. Her son, Keen, is a 5th grader at the Hibberd Program Building. Her son, Khy, is a 2nd grader, and her daughter, Kwyn, in a preschooler at Charles Elementary School.

Congratulations to this year's Richmond High School Homecoming Court!

King Nominees: Jarome Clinton, Dustin Moore, Alex Orihuela, Teles Ortiz, and Landon Woehrmann,

Queen Nominees: Lauren Freeman, Abby Hatch, Aubrey Jackson, Maddie Simpson, and Ryan Wagers.

Be sure to mark your calendars! The homecoming parade starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, at Cordell Municipal Pool. It will go down West Main Street to Hub Etchison Parkway and end at RHS. On Friday, September 15, the homecoming king and queen will be named during halftime of the homecoming football game at RHS. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The homecoming dance is set for Saturday, September 16, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

As a result of a suspected gas leak between South 8th and South 9th Streets, we were advised by Centerpoint (gas company) to evacuate the Hibberd Program Building. We have since received the "ALL CLEAR" from the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency and Centerpoint. Students are now safely returning to the school to finish out the school day. We are not exercising our reunification protocols. Parents are to pick up their students at regular dismissal.

Parents and students are encouraged to meet teachers and see the classrooms before school starts on August 7.

Thursday, August 3 (4 p.m.- 6 p.m.)
Elementary schools (Charles, Crestdale, Fairview, Starr, Vaile, Westview), Hibberd Program Building, Test Intermediate School, and CYS-Baxter

Thursday, August 3 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
Dennis Middle School and Richmond High School

The Richmond Community Schools Police Department is pleased to announce its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all students within our city. Our dedicated team of highly trained law enforcement professionals is made up of Chief Rick Thalls Jr., Officer Dustin Cushing, and Officer Cody Dudley. They are entrusted with the responsibility of creating a safe environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

With safety as our paramount concern, the Richmond Community Schools Police Department will operate with a mission to foster a sense of security and trust among students, parents, and staff. Our officers will maintain a proactive approach by working closely with school administrators, faculty, and local law enforcement agencies to develop comprehensive safety plans and strategies tailored to the unique needs of our school district. Their goal will be to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions, navigate challenges, and cultivate a safe and inclusive school culture.