http://www.rsd.edu Richland School District en-us Richland School District 60 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:20:00 PST Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:49:04 PST http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=433 The graduation ceremony at Hanford High School on Wednesday almost seemed like any other. The school's band played the fight song, the program listed the class of 2009's motto and flower, and the snapping shutters of disposable cameras recorded it all. But it is November. And the ceremony was far from typical. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:03:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=439 The Sacajawea Elementary School student council is coordinating a "Toys for Tots" toy drive through December 12. Community members are invited to get involved. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:22:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=438 You can help the Richland High School Chamber Choir perform at Carnegie Hall this spring by attending an outstanding choral presentation. The Tri-Cities A Cappella Singing Festival is Saturday, November 22, 7:00 pm, in the RHS auditorium. Cost is $$8 for adults, $$5 for students ($$3 with ASB card). One of the highlights will be a performance by the The Akafellas from Olympia. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:49:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=437 The Richland School District, as part of its district improvement plan, is asking for parent input. Elementary parents will receive the Center for Educational Effectiveness Parent Perception Survey this week at parent-teacher conferences. Middle school and high school parents are receiving their surveys in the mail (one per family per level). We encourage parents to fill out the surveys. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:34:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=436 Parents who are opposed to the Make Your Day discipline program at Chief Joseph Middle School are planning another meeting this week. They've been collecting signatures on a petition to remove it from the Richland school. Some also have agreed to be on a school committee to review the program. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:24:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=432 John Lee, Vietnam War veteran and current Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, was the honored guest speaker at the Enterprise Middle School Veteran's Day assembly Monday, November 10. Click on the link below to see the Tri-City Herald's photo gallery of the event. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:51:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=429 Tri-City Americans goaltender Chet Pickard visited Jefferson Elementary School Thursday to get students jazzed up about reading. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:48:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=423 Over 500 students learned more about our democratic process as they voted for president at Badger Mountain Elementary School. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:36:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=421 Every staff member and student at Richland High School now has one thing in common beyond where they work or take classes. It's Larry. He's the star of the novel each Bomber was asked to read this month as a way to bolster a feeling of community at the school and help students make connections across subjects. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:51:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=420 Before Dan Bandy came to River's Edge High School, he wasn't sure he'd ever graduate. Now he has plans to attend Central Washington University and become a paramedic. Bandy, 18, and other students at the alternative school in Richland say its focus on post-secondary education and support from staff is helping them succeed. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:28:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=416 Dramatic improvements in students’ reading and mathematics skills have earned Jefferson Elementary School the 2008 State Superintendent’s Learning Improvement Award and the designation of "School of Distinction". Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:32:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=425 The Richland School Board will be lobbying to change some state sexual misconduct laws. The decision by the Board comes after the case of Allan Eve. He's a former Richland teacher accused of having sexual relations with an 18 year old student. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:39:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=417 Smart board technology is enhancing education at Richland High School. The school recently purchased smart boards for every classroom. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:27:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=409 Jefferson Elementary School recently sent 19 care boxes to military troops stationed in Iraq. Is it making a difference? Some responses at the link below give you the answer. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:58:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=349 Parents and community members wishing to stay current with Richland School District happenings can do so via email. The twice a month electronic news summary (during the school year) includes recaps of Richland School Board meetings along with up-to-date information on instruction, curriculum and facilities. To subscribe, contact Steve Aagaard, District Communications Manager, at steve.aagaard@rsd.edu Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:54:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=394 The Richland School District proudly announces that 35 high school seniors are Semi-Finalists and Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:52:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=411 You could call him a drill seargent, and you wouldn't be far off. Bombers volleyball coach Bob Raidl, a former drill seargent instructor, has become known around the area for wearing his army fatigues to the matches, a tribute to his lifelong service to our country. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:18:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=392 Governor Christine Gregoire has appointed Nita Kamphuis, Educational Specialist with the Richland School District Special Programs Department, to the Board of Trustees for the Washington School for the Deaf. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:33:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=405 A new discipline program at Chief Joseph Middle School has irked some parents and they want it replaced. But school leaders and other parents say the Make Your Day program is creating a better learning environment and cutting down on time students spend out of class being disciplined. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:21:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=403 On Monday, October 6, the Rachel's Challenge Program returns to Carmichael Middle School thanks to a $$3500 grant from the Richland Education Foundation. Last year, the all-school assembly triggered a positive response among the Carmichael community including the formation of a Friends of Rachel (FOR) student group. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:05:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=397 Howard Rickard's work in architecture, engineering and construction management has taken him around the world. But one of the most meaningful jobs of his career has been in his own backyard. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:40:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=395 Hundreds of Tri-Cities soccer playing kids and adults of all ages showed up at the Hampton Inn in Richland this afternoon to honor Olympic gold medalist Hope Solo. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:14:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=385 The Richland School District is offering a new educational program for three and four-year-old children who come from low income families in West Richland. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:29:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=384 Three Richland School District students were named Semifinalists in the Society of Science and the Public's (SSP) 2008 middle school science competition. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:14:00 -0800 http://www.rsd.edu/article.src?ID=383 A balloon bounced in the air above a Badger Mountain Elementary School first-grader as she navigated her way around a puddle Friday morning. "Don't get my balloon wet because we're giving it to Aidan," she said, continuing down the Richland trail near the school. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:39:00 -0800