Richland School District
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Wiley Elementary is thrilled to announce the arrival of a brand-new book vending machine, designed to reward students who exemplify the school’s core values—the Wiley Big 3: “I can make good decisions, I can show respect, and I can solve problems.”
Congratulations to Lachlan Bradley, Jordan Jelinek, Abbey Bobbett, and Madelyn Hawley who proudly represented Richland FFA at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.
RSD is thrilled to announce that Isabella Pinto and Nicole Samaan, both seniors at Hanford High School, were named a 2025 Washington State delegates to the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS).
Richland School District is proud to announce that Tamra Simundson, a fifth-grade teacher at William Wiley Elementary, has been chosen by the Gesa Community Foundation as a recipient of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award, receiving $1,000 in funding.
The Richland School District is thrilled to announce that Hanford High School broadcasting teacher Cheyenne LaViolette has been honored with the Teacher of the Year Award at the 2024 All-American High School Film Festival.
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Schools in our district, from early learning to secondary.
Early Learning Opportunities
From our preschool offerings to the new Promise Kindergarten program, our schools are helping students get a good start on their education.
77%
Teachers holding a master's degree or higher.
Arts
Our schools offer multiple opportunities for students to pursue the arts so they can create, connect and explore what gives them joy.
Athletics
Middle and high school athletics are just one of the ways we are engaging students and teaching them life skills.
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Students named semifinalists for National Merit since 2016.
Choice
Our families and their children deserve the freedom to choose schools, programs and classes where they will thrive.
150+
Staff members currently holding National Board certification or similar national credentials.