Richmond School Department

This weekend is Homecoming Weekend at RMHS!
Join us for a packed couple of days supporting our student-athletes and celebrating Bobcat Pride:

Friday, Sept. 26th – Middle school soccer play at home (GSB), HS XC has a meet at UMA (3:45) and Boys Varsity Soccer visits Hall-Dale (6:30)

Saturday, Sept. 27th – Rec soccer all morning, Varsity Girls (11:00) and Varsity Boys (1:00) vs. Buckfield

The annual Homecoming Bonfire will be Saturday evening from 7–9 p.m.

Concessions will be available thanks to our Booster Club and the Middle School Girls Soccer Team will be offering "dinner and dessert" at the bonfire!

We’re incredibly grateful to Herd Flock for their $2,000 donation and the gift of an electric guitar to support the Richmond Middle & High School music program. Your generosity helps our Bobcats expand access to instruments, enrich performances, and keep the joy of music alive for all students.

From all of us at RMHS: thank you for investing in our musicians and our community!

Be sure to read the attached Welcome Letter from Supt. Kempton, which highlights some amazing updates as we prepare for a new school year:

-Exciting improvements to our buildings and grounds
-New hires and fresh faces joining our team
-Key information for a smooth return to school

We’re excited to welcome students and staff back for another fantastic year!

Richmond Middle/High School will host Open House & Parent Information Night this Thursday, August 28th from 5:00–7:00 PM.

5:00–5:30 PM: Welcome from Principal Matulis, overview of the upcoming school year, and introduction of new staff.

5:30–7:00 PM: Meet your student’s teachers and learn more about their classes. If you need your Infinite Campus credentials, Ms. Redman will be able to assist you in the library.

We’re excited to kick off the new school year together—see you on Thursday!

We’re excited to launch our official online Richmond Bobcat apparel store in collaboration with Soccer Post! This store is part of a fundraiser for our Building Excellence Fund, supporting ongoing improvements for our school community. The plan is to keep the store open year-round, with new items added a few times a year as supplies allow. It’s a great way to show your Bobcat pride and support Richmond Schools! https://soccerpostfreeport.tuosystems.com/stores/spfreeport-rhsbobcatsstore

rposoeStndi8m82635tgm84ah9a115ch1fm3f0214 1 93ut1u791ag4653 m i2 · Congratulations to our Varsity Baseball team on their 13-0 semi-final playoff win today vs Boothbay. Next up is the Class D South Regional Championship on Tuesday the 17th at 3PM. This game is being played at the University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. Tickets need to be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/MPA. Make sure you pick the Class D south Baseball game. There will be no cash accepted at the venue, so purchase your tickets ahead of arriving. Also, USM has a unique parking fee system, please see https://drive.google.com/.../1QCwK.../view... for the parking information. If you cannot make it to the game, it will be live streamed on www.NFHSnetwork.com/me which is a subscription service. Again, congratulations to the baseball team, and let's go take care of business on Tuesday!! Go Bobcats!!

If you spot one of our school vans around town, you might notice they’re looking a little sharper these days... That’s right — our fleet just got a glow up with brand-new RSD logos on the side! Keep an eye out and give a wave — we're showing Bobcat pride while on the move!

Baseball Semifinal! Join us TOMORROW JUNE 14 at 2PM as the Bobcats take on Boothbay/Wiscasset at home in the Class D South semifinal matchup! It’s sure to be a great game—come show your support and cheer them on as they chase a spot in the finals. Don't forget to visit the snack shack, too! Let’s go, Bobcats!

Thanks to the generous contributions of several Richmond community members, we are proud to unveil the brand-new Bobcat Flagpole—now standing tall behind home plate at Richmond Middle/High School's baseball field! The flagpole, proudly topped with our Bobcat mascot, was officially dedicated last night before the quarterfinal playoff game. The Maine Army National Guard, American Legion Post 132, the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, and the Richmond Police Department had the honor of presenting the very first flag to be raised. We are so grateful to our community for making this lasting symbol possible. #BobcatPride

Playoff time, Bobcats! The quarterfinals are set for Thursday, June 12. Softball hits the road to take on St. Dom’s. Baseball hosts Searsport right here at home. Both games start at 4:00 PM. Come out and show your support for our student athletes and support the Boosters by visiting the snack shack—let’s go, Bobcats!

Congratulations to the Richmond High School Class of 2025! It was standing room only on Saturday as the Bobcat community came out in full force to celebrate this amazing group of graduates. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to see what comes next for each of you.

Yesterday, June 5, four Richmond School Department employees—Kelly Hayes, Becca Redman, Rebecca Lovejoy, and Jill Rybarczyk—along with town employee James Valley, proudly completed the Richmond leg of the 2025 Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics! They were supported by Officer Decker and Chief Donnell as they ran up Route 201 to hand the torch off to the Gardiner PD. The Torch Run is a tradition that unites law enforcement officers and community members across the state to raise awareness and support for Special Olympics Maine. The Flame of Hope is carried through towns across Maine to symbolize inclusion, acceptance, and the incredible strength of Special Olympics athletes. Way to go, Team Richmond!

A favorite senior week tradition: the Walk through Marcia Buker Elementary School. With a police and fire escort leading the way, the Class of 2025 made their way over to MBES where they were cheered on by excited elementary students and many beloved former teachers. The halls were filled with high fives, hugs, and a happy tears as our seniors were celebrated by the school community that helped shape them. This year’s walk was made even more special as the seniors paused to honor two very special staff members — Mrs. Vickie Merrill and Mrs. Cindy Reed, who are retiring this year. The seniors presented each of them with a rose, recognizing their dedication, kindness, and the countless lives they’ve impacted at Richmond Schools over the years. Congrats again to the Class of 2025, and many thanks to Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Reed! Good luck to you all in your future endeavors!

Did you know? Maine families can get extra help with groceries this summer through the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program! This benefit provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help cover the cost of meals while school is out. It’s a great way to ensure kids stay nourished all summer long. Learn more about how it works and who qualifies here: https://mainedoenews.net/2025/05/06/sun-bucks-ebt-benefit-available-to-maine-families-again-this-summer/

Reminder! Tonight (Tuesday, May 27) is the Spring Choral Concert featuring the Richmond High School Madrigals and the Richmond Middle School Chorus - 7:00 PM at the Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church. Come support our talented singers, led by Mr. Virgil Bozeman, as they showcase all their hard work. Head straight over after cheering on our softball and JV baseball teams — you won't want to miss this evening of beautiful music!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible kitchen staff, Mr. Carter, Mr. Spear, and RMHS Principal Matulis for preparing an amazing breakfast for our middle school students before state testing yesterday! Pancakes, eggs, sausage, fresh fruit salad, and more — it was the perfect way to fuel up for a big day. We appreciate all you do to support our students!

Join the Richmond High School Drama Club for their production of "Almost, Maine", a heartwarming play by John Cariani that explores love and loss in a remote, mythical town in northern Maine. Showtimes: Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 PM Monday, May 19 at 6:30 PM Richmond Middle/High School Cafeteria, 132 Main Street, Richmond, ME 04357 Admission: $10 at the door Come support our talented student performers and enjoy an afternoon or evening of theater.

Bobcat Beat - 3/23/25 https://www.richmondpk12.org/o/mbes/article/2103698

Bobcat Beat - 3/09/2025 https://www.richmondpk12.org/o/mbes/article/2073358