Graduation 2021
Celebrating The Class Of 2021
Watch recorded graduation ceremonies, view photos from the festivities, read about some of our graduates and learn about a few of our graduating seniors accomplishments and plans.
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These Are Richland Schools
Learn How We Are Educating Every Student For Success
Our inaugural Community Report shares information about our innovative programs, choice schools and how our community's support and resources make RSD great.
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Whether you are wondering about when the first day of school is, what school supplies are needed or how to get bus route information, we have answers for you.
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River’s Edge High School, with its small class sizes and project-based learning approach, will have an open house on June 2 for students looking for something different from their education.
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Richland School District's fully online and teacher-directed K-12 school has a new name and will have enhanced offerings and be open to middle and high school students across Washington state beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
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The Early Learning Center will have new leadership this fall from Julie McDougall, its new principal.
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Brian Ploghoft, a veteran school administrator trained in student and family support, will be the principal of White Bluffs Elementary.
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Patricia Thomas, who brings nearly two decades of experience working in school transportation from a bus driver to an administrator, will now lead Richland School District’s transportation department.
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Quick Look
A Glimpse Inside Our Schools
18:1
Student-to-teacher ratio in kindergarten through Grade 3 classrooms.
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.
Instructional Technology
Our 1:1 Technology Initiative is geared toward preparing students to work in the 21st century.
Athletics
Middle and high school athletics are just one of the ways we are engaging students and teaching them life skills.
41
Students named semifinalists for National Merit since 2016.
Connecting Schools & Communities
Our Action Teams For Partnerships (ATPs) build relationships within their communities so students can be fully supported.
100+
Staff members currently holding National Board certification or similar national credentials.