Safe schools make for engaging and transformative learning. Richland School District’s capital projects levy will help the district take additional steps and measures to ensure schools are safe and secure for all current and future students in the community. Learn more about the levy election on Feb. 14.
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The month of February is used to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE programs, teachers and students.
It’s official! The first day of school (grades 1-12) for the 2023-24 school year will be August 29.
Two Chief Joseph Middle School teachers are using food-focused activities to inspire students when it comes to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Elizabeth Crider and Callie Graff each received $1,000 from the Dream Builder’s Education Foundation as part of its STEM Like ME! classroom grant program. The program supports pioneering educators wanting to enact their best ideas for providing students with rich and robust learning experiences.
Hanford High will be the home of the only U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) unit in the Tri-Cities when the 2023-24 school year begins in August.
School and district leaders along with community members have worked for nearly a decade to bring a JROTC program to the Richland School District. Designed to prepare students for a future as an Army officer, the program’s focus on leadership skills, character development and self-discipline are valuable for any student whether they pursue a military career or not.
Advaitha Motkuri has long been interested in science and wanted to help people. But it was a sixth-grade coding class that set her on the path to develop an award-winning app aimed at reducing drunk driving and saving lives.
Join us in recognizing our 23 instrumental and vocal music students from Richland School District’s middle and high schools were selected for state and regional honor ensembles for 2022-23 school year.
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What Families Need to Know
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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.
70%
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.
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Staff members currently holding National Board certification or similar national credentials.