Rich Township High School District 227

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

1 day 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

2 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!

3 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!

3 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!

3 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

5 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!

5 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!

7 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.

8 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!

8 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

9 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.

11 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.

11 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

12 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.

12 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! ❤️🖤

13 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!

13 days ago, Tammy Gunby

Congratulations to Jackie Sonsiadek from our Information Technology Department on being featured in PowerSchool’s Champion Spotlight. Jackie was recognized for sharing how Rich Township High School District 227 works behind the scenes to prepare for a strong start to the school year and support students, staff, and families. Read more here: https://www.powerschool.com/blog/start-school-strong-powerschool-champion-jacqueline-sonsiadek/ #richinstudentsuccess

13 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Jackie Sonsiadek named PowerSchool Champion

Rich Township High School District 227 is proud to recognize LaTricia Varnado on her appointment as Co-Principal of Rich Township High School. Read more in our News Feed on the district website.

14 days ago, Rich Township High School District 227

LaTricia Varnado names Co-Principal at Rich Township High School.

Dear Rich Township Families, Due to inclement weather and power outages throughout the area, device pickup scheduled for the remainder of today, Tuesday, August 11, has been cancelled. Students will receive their Chromebooks according to the following updated schedule: • 9th Grade: Students will receive their devices during Freshman First Day on Friday, August 14. • 10th, 11th & 12th Grades: Students will receive their devices on the first day of school, Monday, August 17. There is no need for families to reschedule today’s device pickup. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. We look forward to welcoming our Raptors back for the 2026–2027 school year!

15 days ago, Matthew Shank

Graphic explaining the device pick up has been cancelled for today, August 11th. 9th graders will receive their device on Friday, August 14th; 10, 11th, and 12th graders will receive their devices on Monday, August 17th.