
🎉 Exciting News from Rich Township High School! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Band Director, Mr. Phil Crews, has been honored as WGN-TV's Teacher of the Month! This prestigious recognition celebrates Mr. Crews' dedication and passion for music education.
In a special ceremony, Ankin Law presented Mr. Crews with a $1,000 check, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to our school's music program. This generous award not only highlights Mr. Crews' exceptional teaching but also supports the continued growth of our band department.
Mr. Crews' commitment to nurturing young musicians has left an indelible mark on our students and the entire school community. His enthusiasm and leadership inspire excellence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music.
Let's all join in congratulating Mr. Crews on this well-deserved honor! 🥳🎶
#TeacherOfTheMonth #WGN #AnkinLaw #MusicEducation #RichinStudentSuccess #BandDirectorExcellence



Today was a challenging day, but all of our Drones teams gave it their all. In Skills, Team 60466C placed 13, 60466X placed 40, and 60466A finished 33. In Finals, Team A placed 27th. Team C came in 28th, and Team X landed 25th. Proud of the effort and determination from everyone!








🎓 Couldn’t make it to the ceremony? Watch the Rich Township High School Class of 2025 Graduation on YouTube! Celebrate our graduates and relive every moment of this special day. 👏🎉
📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/5ON6CMbBYNY


Exciting day for our drone team at Kettering University! Three of our teams are competing in today’s drone competition, showing off their skills and innovation. We also had the chance to tour the campus and explore future college opportunities. Good luck to all our teams!








🎓 Graduation Ceremony Reminders 🎓
📅 Saturday, May 17 | 🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Rich Township Fine Arts Campus
🎟️ Tickets required for all guests
🎥 Livestream on YouTube
🚫 No balloons or large signs
🅿️ Follow parking protocols
Full details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC_pMrL2QT_iDF93hgSHEg6qgpY8V_L8G4tpcZrRgTs/edit?usp=sharing
#RTHSGrad2025


Learn more about important upcoming information. Please read the following communication in its entirety. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message
Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://youtu.be/b-meU897wGc
*Para obtener una copia traducida del mensaje semanal del Superintendente, visite nuestro sitio web y seleccione el idioma preferido de las opciones ubicadas arriba a la izquierda de la página.


Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Rich Township High School! Today we celebrate the love, strength, and dedication of the amazing mothers and mother figures who support our students and community every day. Thank you for all you do!


Each year, our Board Forum gives our student body a platform to reflect on the school year, voice their experiences, and suggest meaningful changes. Their input helps shape the future of Rich Township! #richinstudentsuccess






Learn more about important upcoming information. Please read the following communication in its entirety. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message
Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://youtu.be/jVS4LYO8_Go
*Para obtener una copia traducida del mensaje semanal del Superintendente, visite nuestro sitio web y seleccione el idioma preferido de las opciones ubicadas arriba a la izquierda de la página.


Once again our Rich Township Raptors showed up for service learning—this time by giving blood to help save lives in partnership with Key Club and The Community Blood Center. Proud to support the common good! #RichInStudentSuccess**






Today we celebrated our amazing graduates from the Transition Program! It was a joyful, emotional, and inspiring event. So proud of our Raptors! #RichInStudentSuccess








Today, our culinary students had the exciting opportunity to visit Eataly’s Cooking School, where they explored the art of Italian cuisine. It was a hands-on experience filled with expert guidance, culinary techniques, and the chance to immerse themselves in a world of flavors.








REMINDER: Join us for the PTSO Meeting tonight, May 8th at 6:30PM at the District Office, 20550 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9630893234?pwd=NvnhYODObosQjxcuArqbCFBGP8DPsx.1


Day 3 brought challenges for the Raptors, with tough matches and unexpected setbacks. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience and determination. The experience gained on the world stage is something they’ll never forget a true testament to their passion for robotics.





🚨 Parade time! 🚨 Rich Township showed up BIG with a school-wide celebration and Raptor send-off for our amazing BPA & MER Club students as they head to NATIONALS! 🏆🎉 Let’s go Raptors! #RichInStudentSuccess







Richie the Raptor was making new friends as the RTHS MER team proudly represented at the opening ceremony in Dallas, TX! Spirits were high as our team joined fellow innovators from around the world to kick off an exciting weekend of robotics competition!







Join us for the PTSO Meeting Thursday, May 8th at 6:30PM at the District Office, 20550 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9630893234?pwd=NvnhYODObosQjxcuArqbCFBGP8DPsx.1


Students participated in Law Day, engaging with judges, lawyers and other legal careers to learn more about the legal system and the importance of the rule of law. The event offered a unique opportunity for students to ask questions, gain insights into legal careers.




Join us for Lupus Awareness Week May 5-9! 💜
Donate for a Hershey’s Bar & win gift cards, meet Lupus Society guests, & wear purple Friday for a FREE cookie!
Let’s raise awareness together!


IncubatorEDU class had the opportunity to present their innovative business ideas in front of a panel of mentors. The session offered valuable feedback & insights, giving students a real-world perspective on what it takes to start and run a successful business. inspiring moment



