Rich Township brought the energy to Youth Day in Park Forest! Our Mighty Marching Machine, Cheer, and Poms delivered amazing performances and represented Rich Township with pride and spirit. A big thank-you to our students, & coaches, for making the event a success! ❤️🖤
Our latest quarterly newsletter is now available!
Catch up on the achievements, programs, opportunities, and exciting moments happening across Rich Township High School District 227.
Read the electronic newsletter here: https://aptg.co/F3G4NK
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NOW ENROLLING!
Give your little learner a strong start at Little Raptors Early Learning Center!
Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 school year, and we can't wait to welcome our newest Little Raptors into a fun, caring, and engaging learning environment where children learn through play, discovery, and exploration.
Orientation & Opening: August 13–14, 2026
Our program offers:
Preschool for children ages 3–5
Hands-on learning experiences
Kindergarten readiness
Caring, experienced educators
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Families are encouraged to register early, as space is limited!
Questions?
veakins@rich227.org
Learn more and register:
https://www.rich227.org/page/early-learning-center
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone looking for a high-quality early childhood program. We look forward to welcoming our newest Little Raptors this fall!
🩺 The Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit is returning to Rich Township High School District 227!
Eligible students can receive:
✅ School Physicals
✅ Sports Physicals
✅ Required Immunizations
📅 August 27 – STEM Campus
📅 August 28 – FAC Campus
This opportunity is available for students with Medicaid or who are uninsured.
⏰ Space is limited! Please complete and submit your required paperwork as soon as possible.
📋 Complete the required forms here
Together, we're helping students stay healthy and ready for a successful school year! ❤️🖤
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🎓 Calling all Class of 2030 families!
Your high school journey starts here!
Join us for RTHS Freshman Family Night on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at your assigned STEM or FAC campus.
Meet your teachers, counselors, and administrators, take your student ID picture, explore athletics and activities, tour your campus, and get the information you need for a successful freshman year.
RSVP today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j48aRH2P0BZBZ8sU9_SnwNzod2d7ChNB96Fyqt526CE/viewform
(You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.)
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to the Raptor family! ❤️🖤
#ClassOf2030 #RaptorPride #richinstudentsuccess
August is almost here, and we are excited to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year!
📅 Important Dates
🔴 August 4–5: In-Person Registration at STEM
🔴 August 10–11: Device Pickup for grades 10–12
🔴 August 14: Freshman Orientation and first day for ninth grade
🔴 August 17: First day for grades 10–12
🔴 August 26: First Late Start Wednesday
🔴 August 27: Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit at STEM
🔴 August 28: Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit at FAC
Students visiting the Mobile Care Unit can receive school physicals, sports physicals, and required immunizations.
The flyer also includes the first athletic contests of the fall season. Mark your calendars and come out to support our Raptors!
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Rich Township, along with several local municipalities, is hosting United Under the Stars, a free, family-friendly community celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Olympia Fields Park District, 20712 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 60461.
Families are invited to enjoy a day of community pride, music, free food, family fun, and activities as Rich Township celebrates America’s 250th Birthday. The event will include face painting, a bouncy house, BBQ, and more.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 4
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Olympia Fields Park District
Address: 20712 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Admission: Free
Families are encouraged to scan the QR code on the attached flyer to RSVP.
For more information, please contact Pamela Al-Amin at (708) 228-5022, Kamryn Monroe at (708) 228-5051, or email contactus@richtownship.org.
Thank you, and we hope our families are able to take part in this community celebration.
Free summer meals are available for children ages 18 and under at multiple South Suburban locations this summer.
Meals are served Monday through Thursday. No registration is required, and all meals must be consumed on site.
Locations include Matteson, Park Forest, Chicago Heights, and Richton Park, including Rich Township High School’s FAC Campus.
For more information, call (800) 359-2163 or visit SummerMealsIllinois.org.
#RTHSD227 #SummerMeals #CommunitySupport #richinstudentsuccess
Este verano habrá comidas gratuitas disponibles para niños de 18 años o menos en varios lugares del área suburbana del sur.
Las comidas se servirán de lunes a jueves. No se requiere inscripción, y todas las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar.
Los lugares incluyen Matteson, Park Forest, Chicago Heights y Richton Park, incluyendo el campus FAC de Rich Township High School.
Para más información, llame al (800) 359-2163 o visite SummerMealsIllinois.org.
#RTHSD227 #ComidasDeVerano #ApoyoComunitario #richinstudentsuccess
🎓 GET READY FOR IB! 🎓
Incoming MYP Freshmen — your high school journey starts here.
Join us for MYP Freshman Connection, a fun and engaging summer orientation designed to introduce students to the IB Middle Years Programme, connect with future classmates, and prepare for success at Rich Township High School.
📅 June 29 – July 1
🕗 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
📍 FAC Campus | 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
✅ Meet new classmates
✅ Learn about the IB experience
✅ Build confidence before freshman year
Students must be registered at RTHS prior to the start of the workshop.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot.
#RTHSD227 #IB #MYP #ClassOf2030 #FutureReady #richinstudentsuccess
Summer School 1st Session Bus Routes are now posted!
Families can view transportation information by scanning the QR code or visiting the Transportation page:
https://www.rich227.org/page/general-transportation
Please review your student’s bus route information before the start of summer school.
#RaptorPride #richinstudentsuccess
Sale Window Extended Through July 9!
Leave a lasting mark at Rich Township High School!
We are excited to continue the RTHS Legacy Brick Program, giving families, alumni, staff, and community members the opportunity to create a permanent tribute on our campus.
Legacy Brick Sale Window:
Now extended through July 9
Please note: Bricks take approximately 8–12 weeks for production and installation.
Purchasing a Legacy Brick is a meaningful way to:
Honor a current or former student
Celebrate a graduation or milestone
Recognize a team, club, or organization
Memorialize a loved one
Show your Raptor Pride for generations to come
Each engraved brick will be professionally installed in our Legacy Pathway, becoming a permanent part of Rich Township High School history.
Purchase your Legacy Brick here:
👉 https://omella.com/0zf1u
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a legacy that will inspire future Raptors.
#RaptorPride #richinstudentsuccess
Weekly Updates | Actualizaciones Semanales
Click here to view the Raptor Rundown Weekly Update video: https://youtu.be/CEEs2TAze9g
Rich Township families, our final weekly update of the 2025–2026 school year is here! Please review important summer information and upcoming dates through July.
Familias de Rich Township, ya está disponible nuestra última actualización semanal del año escolar. Por favor revisen la información importante de verano y las fechas hasta julio.
District buildings will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day, June 18 in recognition of Juneteenth, and July 2 in recognition of Independence Day.
Los edificios del distrito estarán cerrados el 25 de mayo, el 18 de junio y el 2 de julio.
Summer School begins June 1 and runs Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Session 1 is June 1–22, and Session 2 is June 23–July 14. Summer Graduation will be held July 14.
La Escuela de Verano comienza el 1 de junio, de lunes a jueves, de 8:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. La Graduación de Verano será el 14 de julio.
Student support programs, post-secondary support, fine arts camps, band and music camps, athletics contact days, and sports camps will take place throughout the summer.
Durante el verano habrá programas de apoyo estudiantil, apoyo postsecundario, campamentos de bellas artes, música, banda y deportes.
Free summer meals will be available for all kids June 8–July 14, Monday–Thursday. Meals must be eaten on site.
Habrá comidas gratis para todos los niños del 8 de junio al 14 de julio, de lunes a jueves. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar.
Sports physicals for 10th–12th grade students will be offered Friday, June 5, from 9:30 AM–4:30 PM at the FAC Campus. Cost: $25. Call 708-679-3030 to schedule.
Los exámenes físicos deportivos para estudiantes de 10.º a 12.º grado serán el viernes 5 de junio, de 9:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. en FAC. Costo: $25. Llame al 708-679-3030.
Families should also watch for registration and August kickoff dates, including Freshman First Day on August 14 and the first day for all students on August 17.
Las familias también deben estar atentas a las fechas de inscripción y de inicio en agosto, incluyendo el primer día para estudiantes de primer año el 14 de agosto y el primer día para todos los estudiantes el 17 de agosto.
Please continue to watch school communication for updates throughout the summer.
Por favor sigan revisando las comunicaciones escolares durante el verano para recibir actualizaciones.
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Dear Transition Center Families,
We are writing to inform you that the Transition Center is currently without air conditioning and lights due to a substation outage impacting the surrounding area.
As a result, Rich Township High School District 227 will release students early from the Transition Center today. The STEM Campus is also being released early today. The Fine Arts and Communications Campus is not impacted by this outage and will continue with its regular schedule.
Bus transportation is expected to begin picking up students at 12:30 PM. Students who are picked up by a parent/guardian or who drive will be dismissed following the early release procedures at the Transition Center.
We understand this may create an inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dear STEM Campus Families,
We are writing to inform you that the STEM Campus is currently without air conditioning and lights due to a substation outage impacting the surrounding area.
As a result, Rich Township High School District 227 will release students early from the STEM Campus only today. The Fine Arts and Communications Campus is not impacted by this outage and will continue with its regular schedule.
Bus transportation is expected to begin picking up STEM Campus students at 12:15 PM. Students who are picked up by a parent/guardian or who drive will be dismissed following the early release procedures at the STEM Campus.
Students scheduled to take AP exams today will receive a revised testing schedule from the Associate Principals of Educational Services. In addition, all final exams scheduled for today at the STEM Campus will be rescheduled for later this week.
We understand this may create an inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support.
🎓 WATCH LIVE: Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement 🎓
Rich Township High School District 227 proudly celebrates the Class of 2026 this Saturday, May 16 at 3:30 PM at the Fine Arts & Communications Campus Stadium.
Families, alumni, and community members who cannot attend in person are invited to watch the ceremony live on YouTube.
📺 Watch Live Here: https://youtube.com/live/Z3PJAR1-YQE?feature=share
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments, memories, and bright futures of the Class of 2026!
#ClassOf2026 #RaptorPride #richinstudentsuccess
