Rich Township High School District 227

Fall Home Game Reminders

Before heading to a Rich Township home game:

🪪 Everyone must present ID. Adults need a government-issued photo ID, and Rich Township students need their physical student ID. Visiting students must show school ID and enter with a parent or guardian.

🎒 All bags are subject to search. No backpacks or bags larger than 12 × 12 × 6 inches.

🚗 Use the east entrance near Arquilla Drive and park only in designated areas.

⏰ No admission after halftime. Once you leave, you may not re-enter. Student pickup will take place near the Field House.

📸 Only District-approved credentialed media may enter restricted competition areas. Social media content creators, unaffiliated freelancers, parent-hired photographers, and recruiting or highlight services must purchase admission and remain in spectator areas unless separately authorized.

🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL86772

Recordatorios para los partidos locales de otoño

Antes de asistir a un partido local de Rich Township:

🪪 Todas las personas deben presentar identificación. Los adultos necesitan una identificación con fotografía emitida por el gobierno, y los estudiantes de Rich Township necesitan su identificación física de estudiante. Los estudiantes visitantes deben presentar su identificación escolar e ingresar con un padre, madre o tutor.

🎒 Todas las bolsas están sujetas a inspección. No se permiten mochilas ni bolsas de más de 12 × 12 × 6 pulgadas.

🚗 Use la entrada este cerca de Arquilla Drive y estaciónese únicamente en las áreas designadas.

⏰ No se permitirá la entrada después del medio tiempo. Una vez que salga, no podrá volver a ingresar. La recogida de estudiantes se realizará cerca del Field House.

📸 Solamente los medios con credenciales aprobadas por el Distrito podrán ingresar a las áreas restringidas de competencia. Los creadores de contenido para redes sociales, fotógrafos independientes sin afiliación, fotógrafos contratados por familias y servicios de reclutamiento o videos destacados deberán comprar una entrada y permanecer en las áreas para espectadores, salvo autorización especial.

🎟️ Entradas: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL86772

#richinstudentsuccess

about 13 hours ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Red, black and white infographic titled “Fall Home Game Reminders.” All guests must present identification; adults need a government-issued photo ID, and students need their physical school ID. Visiting students must show school ID and enter with a parent or guardian. All bags are subject to search; backpacks and bags larger than 12 × 12 × 6 inches are prohibited. Guests should use the east entrance near Arquilla Drive and approved parking areas. No admission after halftime or re-entry. Student pickup is near the Field House.

Infografía roja, negra y blanca titulada “Recordatorios para los partidos de otoño en casa”. Todos los asistentes deben presentar identificación; los adultos necesitan una identificación con fotografía emitida por el gobierno, y los estudiantes necesitan su identificación física escolar. Los estudiantes visitantes deben mostrar su identificación escolar e ingresar con un padre, madre o tutor. Todas las bolsas están sujetas a inspección; no se permiten mochilas ni bolsas de más de 12 × 12 × 6 pulgadas. Use la entrada este cerca de Arquilla Drive y las áreas de estacionamiento autorizadas. No se permite ingresar después del medio tiempo ni volver a entrar. La recogida de estudiantes es cerca del Field House.

Red, black and white Rich Township High School District 227 infographic titled “Media Credentials.” Established news outlets, approved digital outlets producing original editorial coverage, and freelancers assigned by approved media outlets may qualify. Social media presence alone, unaffiliated freelancers, parent-hired photographers or videographers, and recruiting, highlight or promotional content services do not qualify. Anyone without approved credentials must purchase a ticket and remain in spectator areas. Only credentialed media may enter play areas.

Infografía roja, negra y blanca de Rich Township High School District 227 titulada “Credenciales de prensa”. Pueden calificar los medios de noticias establecidos, los medios digitales aprobados que producen cobertura editorial original y los freelancers asignados por un medio aprobado. No califican las personas cuya única presencia es en redes sociales, los freelancers sin afiliación, los fotógrafos o videógrafos contratados por padres, ni los servicios de reclutamiento, videos destacados o contenido promocional. Las personas sin credenciales aprobadas deben comprar un boleto y permanecer en las áreas para espectadores. Solo los medios acreditados pueden ingresar a las áreas de juego.

Last night was our freshman football home opener! 🏈These boys played their hearts out from start to finish and came away with a great win against Leyden! So proud of their hard work, determination, and teamwork. What a way to kick off the home season!

about 21 hours ago, Tammy Gunby

WEEKLY EVENTS | EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA
August 31–September 5 | 31 de agosto–5 de septiembre

Monday, August 31

• Home Girls Volleyball vs. Oak Forest: JV at 5:00 p.m. and varsity at 6:00 p.m. in the FAC Main Gym.

• LAUNCH College Admissions Event: 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Southland College Prep Charter High School, 4601 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. College-bound students and families can meet representatives from five nationally recognized colleges and universities. Senior families, please RSVP:
https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070

Tuesday, September 1

• Home Girls Tennis vs. Bloom: JV and varsity at 4:30 p.m. at the FAC Tennis Courts.

Friday, September 4

• Home Varsity Football vs. Kankakee High School: 7:00 p.m. at FAC Stadium.

Saturday, September 5

• Home Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. Bremen: 10:00 a.m. at FAC Stadium.

Lunes, 31 de agosto

• Voleibol femenino en casa contra Oak Forest: JV a las 5:00 p. m. y varsity a las 6:00 p. m. en el gimnasio principal del campus FAC.

• Evento de Admisiones Universitarias LAUNCH: De 7:00 a 8:30 p. m. en Southland College Prep Charter High School, 4601 Sauk Trail en Richton Park. Los estudiantes interesados en asistir a la universidad y sus familias podrán conocer a representantes de cinco prestigiosas instituciones universitarias. Familias de estudiantes de último año, confirmen su asistencia:
https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070

Martes, 1 de septiembre

• Tenis femenino en casa contra Bloom: JV y varsity a las 4:30 p. m. en las canchas de tenis del campus FAC.

Viernes, 4 de septiembre

• Fútbol americano varsity en casa contra Kankakee High School: 7:00 p. m. en el Estadio FAC.

Sábado, 5 de septiembre

• Flag football femenino varsity en casa contra Bremen: 10:00 a. m. en el Estadio FAC.

www.rich227.org | #richinstudentsuccess

about 22 hours ago, Rich Township High School District 227

English alt text: Square bilingual Rich Township weekly-events graphic in red, black, white and gray for August 31 through September 6. English appears on the left and Spanish on the right. Events shown are: LAUNCH College Admissions Event on Monday, August 31, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Southland College Prep, with RSVP requested; home volleyball against Oak Forest on August 31, with JV at 5:00 p.m. and varsity at 6:00 p.m. in the FAC Main Gym; home girls tennis against Bloom on Tuesday, September 1, at 4:30 p.m. at the FAC Tennis Courts; home football against Kankakee on Friday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at FAC Stadium; and home flag football against Bremen on Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. at FAC Stadium. The footer displays www.rich227.org and #richinstudentsuccess. Texto alternativo en español: Gráfico cuadrado bilingüe de los eventos semanales de Rich Township, en rojo, negro, blanco y gris, para el 31 de agosto al 6 de septiembre. El inglés aparece a la izquierda y el español a la derecha. Los eventos son: Evento de Admisiones Universitarias LAUNCH el lunes, 31 de agosto, de 7:00 a 8:30 p. m. en Southland College Prep, con confirmación de asistencia; voleibol en casa contra Oak Forest el 31 de agosto, con JV a las 5:00 p. m. y varsity a las 6:00 p. m. en el gimnasio principal del campus FAC; tenis femenino en casa contra Bloom el martes, 1 de septiembre, a las 4:30 p. m. en las canchas de tenis del campus FAC; fútbol americano en casa contra Kankakee el viernes, 4 de septiembre, a las 7:00 p. m. en el Estadio FAC; y flag football en casa contra Bremen el sábado, 5 de septiembre, a las 10:00 a. m. en el Estadio FAC. El pie del gráfico muestra www.rich227.org y #richinstudentsuccess.

It’s another exciting week for Raptor Athletics! Support our student-athletes as Rich Township competes in volleyball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and girls flag football from August 24–29. Please confirm event times and locations before attending: schools.snap.app/richtownship #RaptorPride #RichInStudentSuccess #RichTownshipAthletics ¡Es otra semana emocionante para el atletismo de los Raptors! Apoye a nuestros estudiantes-atletas mientras Rich Township compite en voleibol, fútbol americano, golf, fútbol, tenis y fútbol bandera femenino del 24 al 29 de agosto. Confirme los horarios y lugares de los eventos antes de asistir: schools.snap.app/richtownship #RaptorPride #RichInStudentSuccess #RichTownshipAthletics

4 days ago, Matthew Shank

College-bound students and families are invited to the LAUNCH College Admissions Event on Monday, August 31, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Southland College Prep Charter High School. Meet admissions representatives from five nationally recognized colleges and universities.

Register: https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070

Los estudiantes interesados en asistir a la universidad y sus familias están invitados al Evento de Admisiones Universitarias LAUNCH el lunes 31 de agosto, de 7:00 a 8:30 p. m., en Southland College Prep Charter High School. Conozcan a representantes de cinco prestigiosas instituciones universitarias.

Inscripción: https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070

#richinstudentsuccess

5 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Bilingual LAUNCH College Admissions Event graphic with English on the left and Spanish on the right. The event is Monday, August 31, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Southland College Prep in Richton Park. A U.S. map highlights five participating colleges and universities.

On Friday, our TV Production Students had the opportunity to attend the XL Film Fest, where they got to experience the excitement of film and storytelling firsthand. Staff members Ms. Sullers and Mr. Smith were also featured, showcasing their amazing short films!

6 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Yesterday, Rich Township Boys Volleyball team volunteered to help clean up storm damage in Northwest Indiana. Proud to see our athletes giving back to the community and lending a helping hand when it’s needed most!

6 days ago, Tammy Gunby

The first game of the season is here! Our boys’ football team traveled to Oak Park–River Forest to kick off the season under the Friday night lights. The crowd brought the energy, while the boys played hard. This week we travel to Zion Benton!

6 days ago, Tammy Gunby

📅 Rich Township Week Ahead | August 24–30

• Wednesday, August 26: First Late Start Wednesday. Classes begin at 9:25 a.m.
• Wednesday, August 26: Student Council Informational Meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the FAC Media Center.

• Thursday, August 27: Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit at STEM.
• Thursday, August 27: Back to School Night at both campuses—Principal Welcome at 5:30 p.m. and Meet the Staff from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

• Friday, August 28: Ronald McDonald Mobile Care Unit at FAC.

Raptor athletic competitions continue throughout the week. View the complete schedule at https://schools.snap.app/Richtownship.

STAY CONNECTED

For real-time updates, visit www.rich227.org and follow Rich Township High School District 227:

• Facebook: @District227
• X: @RichTownshipHS
• Instagram: @District227_

#richinstudentsuccess

📅 Próxima semana en Rich Township | 24–30 de Agosto

• Miércoles, 26 de agosto: Primer miércoles de inicio tardío. Las clases comienzan a las 9:25 a. m.
• Miércoles, 26 de agosto: Reunión informativa del Consejo Estudiantil a las 4:00 p. m. en el Centro de Medios del Campus FAC.

• Jueves, 27 de agosto: Unidad Móvil de Atención Médica Ronald McDonald en STEM.
• Jueves, 27 de agosto: Noche de Regreso a Clases en ambos campus—Bienvenida del director a las 5:30 p. m. y Conozca al personal de 6:00–8:00 p. m.

• Viernes, 28 de agosto: Unidad Móvil de Atención Médica Ronald McDonald en FAC.

Las competencias deportivas continúan durante toda la semana. Consulte el horario en https://schools.snap.app/Richtownship.

MANTÉNGASE CONECTADO

Para recibir actualizaciones en tiempo real, visite www.rich227.org y siga al Distrito 227 de Rich Township High School:

• Facebook: @District227
• X: @RichTownshipHS
• Instagram: @District227_

#richinstudentsuccess

8 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

English alt text: Bilingual Rich Township High School District 227 Week Ahead graphic for August 24–30, 2026. English appears on the left and Spanish on the right. Events include Late Start Wednesday on August 26 with classes beginning at 9:25 a.m.; the Student Council meeting on August 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the FAC Media Center; the Mobile Care Unit at STEM on August 27 and FAC on August 28; Back to School Night at both campuses on August 27 with a 5:30 p.m. welcome and Meet the Staff from 6:00–8:00 p.m.; and Raptor athletic competitions throughout the week. The graphic uses Rich Township’s red, black, white, and gray colors and includes rich227.org and #richinstudentsuccess. Texto alternativo en español: Gráfico bilingüe del Distrito 227 de Rich Township High School sobre la próxima semana, del 24 al 30 de agosto de 2026. El inglés aparece a la izquierda y el español a la derecha. Los eventos incluyen el miércoles de inicio tardío el 26 de agosto, con clases a partir de las 9:25 a. m.; la reunión del Consejo Estudiantil el 26 de agosto a las 4:00 p. m. en el Centro de Medios del Campus FAC; la Unidad Móvil de Atención Médica en STEM el 27 de agosto y en FAC el 28 de agosto; la Noche de Regreso a Clases en ambos campus el 27 de agosto, con bienvenida a las 5:30 p. m. y Conozca al Personal de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m.; y competencias deportivas durante toda la semana. El gráfico utiliza los colores rojo, negro, blanco y gris de Rich Township e incluye rich227.org y #richinstudentsuccess.

Today, we held an exciting Activity Fair, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, clubs, and activities! Students met coaches, sponsors, and student leaders while learning more about ways to get involved. There's truly something for everyone!

8 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Welcome back, students! We are excited to welcome all of our students back for the first day of school!
Here’s to a new school year filled with learning, growth, new opportunities, and unforgettable memories. Let’s make it our best year yet! Welcome back, Raptors!

10 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Rich Township Reminder: Tomorrow, Wed., Aug. 19, is a REGULAR school day and NOT a Late Start Wednesday. Students should follow their regular AM bus routes and pickup times. The first Late Start Wednesday is Aug. 26.

Español: Recordatorio de Rich Township: Mañana, miércoles 19 de agosto, es un día escolar REGULAR y NO es un miércoles de inicio tardío. Los estudiantes deben seguir sus rutas y horarios regulares de autobús por la mañana. El primer miércoles de inicio tardío será el 26 de agosto.

11 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

English Alt Text: Bilingual Rich Township reminder graphic in red, navy, and white. It states that Wednesday, August 19, is a regular school day and not a Late Start Wednesday. Students should follow their regular morning bus routes and pickup times. The first Late Start Wednesday is August 26. Spanish translation appears in the lower half of the graphic. #richinstudentsuccess Texto alternativo en español: Gráfico bilingüe de recordatorio de Rich Township en rojo, azul marino y blanco. Indica que el miércoles 19 de agosto es un día escolar regular y no es un miércoles de inicio tardío. Los estudiantes deben seguir sus rutas y horarios regulares de autobús por la mañana. El primer miércoles de inicio tardío será el 26 de agosto. La versión en inglés aparece en la parte superior del gráfico. #richinstudentsuccess

Welcome back, Raptors! We are so excited for an amazing school year! Today, we celebrated our newest freshmen and welcomed them to the Rich Township family. Here’s to a year filled with new beginnings, new friendships, and endless opportunities. Welcome, Class of 2030!

11 days ago, Tammy Gunby

📣 Student Council Informational Meeting

Interested in getting involved and making your voice heard at Rich Township High School?

Student Council will host its first informational meeting for the 2026–2027 school year on Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the FAC Campus.

The meeting is open to current Student Council members and any students interested in joining.

🚌 The Activities Bus will depart at 4:45 p.m.

Check out the flyer for additional information.

#RichInStudentSuccess

12 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Bilingual Rich Township High School Student Council informational meeting graphic, with English on the left and Spanish on the right. The meeting is Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the FAC Campus. It is open to current Student Council members and students interested in joining. The Activities Bus departs at 4:45 p.m.

Community takes care of community. ❤️ As families across the South Suburbs continue to recover from this week’s severe weather and power outages, Southland College Prep opened its doors in partnership with the American Red Cross to provide a place for families to receive support. We were grateful to be able to contribute to the effort by providing meals from the Rich Township Food Truck. Thank you to everyone across our communities who continues to lend a hand, share resources, and support their neighbors. Special thanks to Dot Foods for their support and Domino's Pizza in Richton Park for their donation.

15 days ago, Matthew Shank

Rich Township High School Weekly Update | August 17–21

🤝 COMMUNITY RESOURCES

We recognize that some of our families and staff continue to experience challenges following the recent severe weather and power outages. We have created a year-round Community Resources page to help connect our community with food assistance, utilities, emergency support, and other services:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m38Ja7pm9RC3mH1sMdZ_OYwk0ckjuiyetURrejb64ro/edit?usp=sharing

🎒 RICH TOWNSHIP WEEKLY UPDATE | AUGUST 17–21

We’re ready to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year! Here are a few important reminders for the week ahead:

📚 BACK TO SCHOOL
• Freshman First Day — Monday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m.
• All Students — Tuesday, August 18 at 7:30 a.m.

🚌 Updated 2026–2027 bus routes are available on our Transportation page:
https://www.rich227.org/page/general-transportation

🍎 Weekly lunch menus are available on our Food Service page:
https://www.rich227.org/page/food-services

🏆 Athletics are underway, with competitions beginning next week. View schedules and details:
https://schools.snap.app/Richtownship

🎭 ACTIVITIES FAIRS
• STEM — Thursday, August 20 during PE & Health classes
• FAC — Friday, August 21 during PE & Health classes

🌎 Remember to check the Upcoming Events section of our website for English and Spanish flyers. You can also select TRANSLATE in the upper-right corner of the website to view information in your preferred language.

15 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Rich Township High School District 227 Weekly Update graphic for August 17–21. Freshman First Day is Monday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m., and all students return Tuesday, August 18 at 7:30 a.m. Updated bus routes and weekly lunch menus are available on rich227.org. Athletic competitions begin next week. Activities Fairs will be held at STEM on Thursday, August 20, and FAC on Friday, August 21, during PE and Health classes. Families are encouraged to visit the Upcoming Events section, use the website TRANSLATE option, and follow the district on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Gráfico de Actualización Semanal de Rich Township High School District 227 para el 17–21 de agosto. El Primer Día para Estudiantes de Primer Año es el lunes 17 de agosto a las 7:30 a. m., y todos los estudiantes regresan el martes 18 de agosto a las 7:30 a. m. Las rutas de autobús actualizadas y los menús semanales de almuerzo están disponibles en rich227.org. Las competencias deportivas comienzan la próxima semana. Las Ferias de Actividades se realizarán en STEM el jueves 20 de agosto y en FAC el viernes 21 de agosto durante las clases de Educación Física y Salud. Se anima a las familias a visitar la sección Upcoming Events, utilizar la opción TRANSLATE del sitio web y seguir al distrito en Facebook, X e Instagram.

As educators across our community begin a new school year, sometimes the most important reminder comes from the students we serve.

For our Opening Day, we invited students from our feeder schools to share what they need from their future teachers, and to offer a few words of encouragement to the educators preparing to welcome them into their classrooms.

Their message was simple and powerful: believe in us, challenge us, support us, and never underestimate the difference you can make.

To every teacher beginning a new school year: good luck, have a great year, and remember your why.

The lessons matter. The relationships matter. The moments matter.

Most importantly, the students are counting on us.

Watch the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18twe0SuHWP6TO1tZA-IwgCgzGBthaHOZ/view?usp=sharing

#richinstudentsuccess

16 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🚨 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨

Due to the continued power outage impacting our STEM Campus, Rich Township High School District 227 is making the following schedule changes:

❌ Freshman Family Night — CANCELED for tonight, Thursday, August 13 at both campuses.

📅 Freshman First Day
NEW DATE: Monday, August 17

📅 First Day for ALL Students
NEW DATE: Tuesday, August 18

There will be no student attendance on Friday, August 14.

We are actively working with ComEd and our community partners to remedy the situation as quickly as possible and restore normal operations at our STEM Campus.

We appreciate the flexibility, patience, and understanding of our families as we navigate the continued power outage. Please continue to monitor district communications for additional updates.

16 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Rich Township High School District 227 important schedule update graphic. Freshman Family Night scheduled for Thursday, August 13 is canceled due to the continued power outage impacting the STEM Campus. Freshman First Day has been moved to Monday, August 17, 2026. The first day for all students has been moved to Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The district is working with ComEd and community partners to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

Gráfico de actualización importante del horario de Rich Township High School District 227. La Noche Familiar para Estudiantes de Primer Año programada para el jueves 13 de agosto ha sido cancelada debido al apagón eléctrico que continúa afectando el Campus STEM. El Primer Día para Estudiantes de Primer Año se ha trasladado al lunes 17 de agosto de 2026. El primer día para todos los estudiantes se ha trasladado al martes 18 de agosto de 2026. El distrito está trabajando con ComEd y socios comunitarios para resolver la situación lo más rápido posible.

We’re ready for another great day of learning, collaboration, and preparation! As we continue Institute Day, let’s stay focused on what matters most—our students. Together, let’s make this school year our best one yet! ❤️🖤

16 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students. We are excited to welcome you back for a new school year!
Let’s work together, inspire our students, and make this our best year yet!

16 days ago, Tammy Gunby