Richmond Middle School and High School

Congrats to RHS senior Brady Alexander, whose outstanding skill, dedication, and work ethic in the Electrical Technology program (and previously Building Construction) has earned him the honor of CATC Professional of the Month for April! From CATC: Brady Alexander, a senior from Richmond High School, is enrolled in the Electrical Technology program. Last year, he completed the Building Construction program. Brady has especially enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the programs at CATC, and he takes pride in the reward of seeing what he’s created come to life. This year, Brady won the local SkillsUSA competition in Residential Wiring and went on to compete at the state level, where he earned a silver medal by placing second. The competition lasted five hours and evaluated participants on craftsmanship, technical fundamentals, safe work practices, and overall completeness. His task involved installing a panel with boxes and wiring switches and receptacles. Outside of school, Brady plays sports at Richmond High School. He was a member of the state champion soccer team and is currently in the midst of baseball season. In his free time, he enjoys building projects around the house and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. His instructor, Mr. Chip Eastman, shared, “From day one, Brady has shown a level of dedication, precision, and curiosity you don’t see often. Whether it’s wiring a panel or troubleshooting a complex circuit, he approaches every task with focus and professionalism. I have no doubt he’ll be a leader in this field one day.” Brady is currently exploring his options and seeking the best opportunity to enter the workforce after graduating in June.

👏 Congratulations to our latest Richmond Middle High School Students of the Month! 👏 These outstanding students are being recognized for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to being great citizens both in and out of the classroom. Grade 6: Thomas Cooper Grade 7: Karma Hanson Grade 8: Gavin Lincoln Grade 9: Tanner Hatch Grade 10: Leeum Dufresne Grade 11: Kaelyn Brillant Grade 12: Blake Marshall Keep up the fantastic work — your efforts do not go unnoticed!

Support the Richmond Class of 2028 – Little Caesars Fundraiser! The Class of 2028 is holding a Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser to help support upcoming activities and events—and we’d love your support! You can choose from a variety of delicious make-at-home kits including cheese & pepperoni pizzas (they have gluten-free crust, too), breadsticks and cookies OR purchase Meal Deal codes for pick-up at a Little Caesars franchise (the closest one to Richmond is Auburn - they also have stores in Saco, Windham, and Brewer)! $6 from every order goes directly to the Class of 2028! The fundraiser runs through April 2025. Thank you for helping us reach our goals—every order makes a difference! 🍕 🍕 http://bit.ly/3EiVXMn

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is open now in the RMHS Library! ✨📚 Students and staff are welcome to browse and shop each day until 3:00 PM, now through Thursday, April 17 (closing early at 1:00 PM on 4/17)! We’ve got an awesome selection of high-interest books and fun items—something for every reader! Accepted payment methods: Cash, card, Apple Pay, or a Scholastic eWallet (super convenient for families!). Learn more and set up an eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/richmondmiddleschool1 Stop by and explore the awesome offerings—Maybe you'll find your new favorite book or series! See Ms. Orth (or email morth@richmondpk12.org) with any questions!

CATC Student of the Year- Jeremy Johnston, a senior from Richmond High School, has been named Capital Area Technical Center's (CATC) Student of the Year! Now in his second year of the Computer Technology program, Jeremy exemplifies dedication, skill, and leadership. His instructor, Mr. Mike Fraser, praises him, saying, “Jeremy works harder than anybody else.” A member of the National Technical Honor Society, Jeremy has earned an impressive four industry certifications and accumulated 21 college credits. His outstanding performance at this year's local SkillsUSA competition speaks for itself—he earned three gold medals, one silver, and two bronze. Beyond his academic and competitive achievements, Jeremy also gives back to the community. He volunteered his time to collaborate with a team that set up a Minecraft server for Wiscasset High School, demonstrating his commitment to using his skills to benefit others. CATC Director Nicholas Gannon said, "Jeremy has demonstrated an exceptional level of skill, dedication, and professionalism in our Computer Technology program. His passion for learning, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to go above and beyond have set a high standard for his peers. We are incredibly proud to name Jeremy as our Student of the Year and look forward to seeing all the amazing things he will accomplish in the future.” Jeremy will be honored alongside outstanding career and technical education students from across the state at a statewide banquet in May, hosted by the Maine Association of Career and Technical Education Directors. Congratulations, Jeremy!

March Madness IXL Challenge Friday night, March 28, 5-7:30 PM in the RMHS Cafeteria and Gym. A night of supervised learning and fun for middle schoolers! We will have the IXL Challenge - where students will practice literacy and math skills - and fun activities (volleyball, robotics, board games, football, crafts) . There will be a pizza party for all attendees and a t-shirt for all. Questions? Contact Mr. Carter!

Here is the link to the schedule for today's early release day for RMHS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hLWh91zMj1aRxn40NzwYlfAzSlpTF4MYwP_idesFvQk/edit?usp=sharing

ACDA All-National—Gavin Grover Congratulations to Gavin Grover (Class of 2025), who will represent Richmond High School as a member of the American Choral Directors Association 2025 All-National High School Honors Mixed Chorus in Dallas, TX. This chorus is composed of 360 10th–12th graders from across the United States. Gavin was one of eight (!) bass-baritones to be chosen from the entire ACDA Eastern Division, a region that encompasses New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. To be selected for this prestigious ensemble, Gavin had to prepare and submit an online audition that was adjudicated by a panel of distinguished choral professionals. This honor comes one year after Gavin was one of three RHS students who participated in the 2024 ACDA All-Eastern Honor Choir. Gavin is only the second singer from Richmond High School to have ever been selected for an ACDA All-National Honor Choir. His experience will include three FULL days (8:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.) of rehearsals with renowned director Chris Maunu, and culminate in a public performance on the last day of the festival. Congratulations, Gavin, and break a leg!

Today is an early release day, with students being dismissed at 11:00 AM. CATC is having a remote learning day. Here is a link to the bell schedule for the day, along with CATC's expectations for their remote learning day: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cueRhs3ZRXa1TOSe7p9bRgr2ivFgPZZgv_MhXNFkDhw/edit?usp=sharing

Today is a regular school day for Richmond students, but Augusta has a delay, so there is no CATC. CATC students can report to their first scheduled class, or will be placed in a study hall when they arrive.

Richmond Schools has a two hour delay today, Thursday, December 5th. There is no AM CATC today. CATC students may report to their first scheduled class, or will be placed in an academic support period when they arrive. Go to this link for the 2-hour Delay Schedule: https://5il.co/329pf

Richmond Middle and High School will have our annual open house on Tuesday, September 10th from 5:00-700PM. From 5:00-5:30 PM, we will have a short informational meeting in the cafeteria where we will introduce the new superintendent, provide you with an overview of how Infinite Campus (our online gradebook) can be used to monitor your student’s progress, and give you a quick overview of the new grading system. From 5:30-7:00, teachers will be in their classrooms for an informal meet and greet and for parents to get information on their students’ courses. We look forward to seeing you! RMHS Open House: September 10th, 5:00PM-7:00PM

I hope everyone has a happy Labor Day weekend! Just a reminder: Tuesday, September 3rd, is the first day of school for grades 6 and 9 only. This is an orientation day for 6th and 9th graders. We will follow an orientation schedule on this day, so it is not a maroon or white day. Wednesday, September 4th is the first day for all grades (this will be a maroon day). Students will begin the day in advisory and be given an up-to-date copy of their schedule in case any changes have occurred. We look forward to seeing all our wonderful students back in our building!

For anyone who was unable to attend last night's parent information night, here is a link to the slideshow that was shared: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tx9fiivNd1rU3rotC0sp65AlBJn6GEb/view?usp=sharing

Join us for our back-to-school info night on Tuesday, August 27th. This is a brief presentation that will go over the following topics (as well as a time to answer any questions you may have): -Staff changes -New Grading System -Cell phones -Bell Schedule -Supplies -Co-curricular activities -Upcoming dates

Back-to-School Important Dates

Happy August! Here are our recommended supplies for middle school parents looking to start back-to-school shopping. As always, if you have difficulty finding anything or cannot afford certain items, don't worry- we are happy to help. High school students' supply lists will depend on the classes they are taking. They will receive them during the first week of school. Middle School Supplies List: Pens/Pencils (to be replenished throughout the school year), Pencil top erasers , Markers or Colored Pencils , Highlighters , Two Spiral Bound Single Subject Notebooks , Binder Dividers, Pocket Folders , Basic Scientific Calculator (Less than $10) , Notebook Paper , Earbuds/Headphones, Reusable Water Bottle, PE Sneakers and Clothing . Enjoy the rest of your summer!

RMHS parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th from 3:30-7:30pm in person at RMHS. Conferences can be scheduled online at https://ptcfast.com/schools/Richmond_Middle_and_High_School using PTCFast.com

Dear Richmond Parents and Guardian I want to let you know that we are aware of the shelter in place in Topsham that some of you are calling about. Karl Matulis and I have been in contact with Chief Donnell to assess the need for us to take any action here in Richmond. At this time, we are being advised to maintain normal activity but be situationally aware and vigilant. We will stay in contact with the Chief, closely monitor the situation, and take further action to ensure the safety of our students if needed. Thank you, Mary Paine Action Superintendent (through 11/11) Principal, MBES