News & Announcements

Due to some icy conditions, RCS will operate on a 2-hour delay Friday, Jan 27, 2023.  There will be no morning preschool at Charles, Crestdale, and Westview. Richmond High School students will follow their regular live, synchronous learning schedule.

Richmond Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Students will NOT report to school. Richmond High School students will follow their regular live, synchronous learning schedule.

RICHMOND (January 13, 2023) – Richmond High School softball has a new head coach as Trustees approved Alexis Cox at the regular school board meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Cox is no stranger to the Red Devil Softball program. Over the last two years, she has been the assistant varsity coach. This is her first experience as a head varsity coach.
“We are excited to have Coach Cox lead our softball program,” said RHS Athletic Director, Clay Bolser. “I am confident she will ensure that our student-athletes have a high-quality experience.”
A 2015 graduate Centerville High School, she was a member of their softball program. During that time, she played third base, shortstop, and catcher. As a junior, she helped lead her team to its first ever sectional championship. As a senior, she and her teammates were the program’s first ever undefeated conference champions.
“I am extremely excited and honored to have been selected to lead the talented student-athletes of Richmond softball,” Cox said. “Thank you to Athletic Director Clay Bolser for entrusting me with this opportunity. I look forward to connecting with and building a tradition of growth and winning with our student-athletes, the Richmond community and our fans.”
Cox graduated from Purdue University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs. She is currently a special education preschool teacher at the Northeastern Early Learning Center. She resides in Richmond with her Golden Retriever/Siberian Husky mix, Nala.

RICHMOND (January 4, 2023) – Due to extreme inclement weather during winter recess, Richmond High School experienced water damage as a result of a busted pipe. Unfortunately, there was significant damage to our historic school building that require extensive renovations to address a multitude of challenges that the water damage has presented. RCS central office leadership team, Richmond High School administrative team, teacher leaders, and a plethora of community vendors have been working collaboratively to thoroughly access the matter and have been exercising due diligence to resolve this challenge. We are cognizant of the fact that we will be exhausting contingency plans that have never been explored within Richmond Community Schools. However, with the extreme nature of the challenge before us, we ask in advance that grace is extended to our entire school community.
For a point of clarity, Richmond High School is the only school throughout our corporation that was affected by the extreme inclement weather. Therefore, as was previously scheduled, all RCS preschool through eighth grade students will have a scheduled eLearning day on Friday, January 6. They are expected to return in-person on Monday, January 9 and they will follow a regular bell schedule.
At this time, Richmond High School students will follow live, synchronous learning (online learning) Monday, January 9 through Friday, January 13. In short, RHS students will be required to attend live, synchronous instruction (online learning). Google Meets will be the
Office Hours/Help 8:15-9:00 AM
1st Period 9:00 AM
2nd Period 9:30 AM
Break 15 minutes
3rd Period 10:15 AM
4th Period 10:45 AM
Break & Lunch 45 minutes
5th Period 12:00 PM
6th Period 12:30 PM
7th Period 1:00 PM
Office Hours/Help 1:45 – 3:30 PM
software platform for which teachers will conduct live, synchronous instruction (online learning). Classroom teachers will be providing virtual links via Canvas for students to use to enter their teachers’ online class. It is important that we remain in compliance with Indiana state attendance standards while implementing live, synchronous instruction (online learning). Students will be required to log in to each class period in order to be marked present. For example, RHS students will be required to follow this schedule virtually each day for each class period.




Students without Wi-Fi may visit one of the following Help Centers where RHS staff will be present to support students.
• Boys & Girls Club - Jeffers Unit (1717 South L Street)
• Boys & Girls Club - First Bank Unit (855 North 12th Street)
• Boys & Girls Club - McDaniel Unit (1900 West Main Street)
• Morrisson-Reeves Library (80 North 6th Street)

In conclusion, we will be forever be grateful for the members of our RCS Facilities Department for their heroic service in response to this extreme event.
Richmond High School administrative team will be providing periodic updates regarding the synchronous instruction plan (live online learning). Please forward any questions to RHS Main Office at 765-973-3424.

RICHMOND (November 30, 2022) – In a dynamic, fast-paced world, we need to make sure that Richmond Community Schools stays in line with the skills and tools our students need to succeed. Therefore, Richmond Community Schools’ has announced Steven Hensley as the new Director of STEAM and Imagination Lab at the Hibberd Program Building. STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to guide student inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, and creativity. Students become innovators, designers, creators, thinkers, and leaders.
Mr. Hensley will be spearheading the new STEAM curriculum for students in grades 5-8. He will also develop and implement extension curriculum for students in grades K-4 who will visit the Imagination Lab at the Hibberd Program Building. RCS will soon be renovating the Hibberd Program Building on South L Street to create an exhibit floor and classrooms. Mr. Hensley wants parents and community members to be on the lookout for Open House events this spring to participate in some hands-on STEAM programming. He will also begin the recruiting process for incoming 5th-8th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mr. Hensley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master’s of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana University. He has been a science teacher at Greensburg Junior High School and a technology integration specialist at Oldenburg Academy. Mr. Hensley and his wife, Abigail, have two children, Greyson and Navy.

RICHMOND (November 15, 2022) - Richmond Community Schools is pleased to announce that Patrick Crouch has been selected as a new assistant principal at Dennis Middle School. His position is a newly formed position to assist Dennis Principal Crystal Cooper and Assistant Principal Evan Grossman.
Mr. Crouch comes to Dennis Middle School from Mt. Vernon Middle School where he had served as teacher for eight years. While at Mt. Vernon, Mr. Crouch taught computer science, business and IT and Preparing for College and Careers. Mr. Crouch was dedicated to working with students and staff to provide great educational opportunities. He received his Masters Degree in Education and Building Administration and his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ball State University. Mr. Crouch has earned numerous administrative and professional development certifications throughout his career.
Casey Dodd has been selected as a new assistant principal at Test Intermediate School. His position is a newly formed position to assist Test Principal Jamie Thomas and Assistant Principal Ashley Garard. Mr. Dodd comes to Test Intermediate School from Mt. Vernon High School where he had served as the principal. He received his Master of Science in Education Leadership from Western Governors University- Indianapolis and his Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University. Mr. Dodd has been named a Certified School Safety Specialist and has received his Indiana Professional Educator’s License in Building Level Administration and English Education.
“We are excited to welcome these new assistant principals to Richmond Community Schools. Mr. Crouch and Mr. Dobb bring a wealth of experience that will serve our students and community well,” said Dr. Curtis Wright, RCS Superintendent.