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Passport to Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Event - April 13 (4p-6p)

Passport to Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Event - April 13 (4p-6p)

Support and grow your child’s love for learning by registering them for Preschool and Kindergarten at Richmond Community Schools and get them moving in the right direction for a future of limitless possibilities! If your child is five years old on or before August 1, then be sure to register your young student at the Passport to Preschool and Kindergarten Event on Thursday, April 13 from 4 pm to 6 p.m. Parents or legal guardians registering their children must bring a few things, including a copy of the child’s birth certificate, current immunization records and 2 forms of proof of residence, like a utility bill or lease agreement. For more information call Richmond Community Schools at 765-973-3300 or visit weRrichmond.com.

Dane Hiltner named Assistant Director of Facilities

RICHMOND (February 23, 2023) – The Richmond Community School District is proud to announce that Mr. Dane Hiltner has joined the district as the new Assistant Director of Facilities.

Mr. Hiltner brings a wide range of experience to his role. He served 10 years as a member of the U.S. Army spending his time leading a Cadet Command Battalion, where he served as an Operations Officer. He was also a Company Commander that steered the Combat Support Military Police Company in Bamberg, Germany. Since his separation from the military, he has served in management and supervisory positions.

Mr. Hiltner will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of buildings, grounds, and facilities operations. He will also be responsible for managing and training RCS facilities personnel.

Mr. Hiltner is excited to be joining the district and takes great pride in taking care of our amazing RCS facilities. He shared, “We have a great group of maintenance workers here in the district. We are here to help make sure our teachers have the proper resources and facilities to provide our students with a high-quality education.”

Mr. Hiltner graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Honors Military History. He also has a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville. He resides in Richmond with his wife, Simona, and their four children.
New softball coach Alexis Cox

Alexis Cox Named Richmond High School Softball Coach

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.
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