Rich Township High School District 227

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/wAzIdfnuEWM *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.

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🔬💧Innovation in Action!💧🔬 Ms. Yvonne Lavin’s students put science to the test! Inspired by MIT News, they explored ferrofluid as a way to remove oil from freshwater & oceans. With expert support, they tested Texas crude, bunker oil & more—next stop: a prototype! 🚀🌎 #STEM #FutureEngineers #WaterQuality

3 months ago, Rich Township High School

Dear Rich Township Stakeholders, We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the Little Raptors Early Learning Center Preschool, proudly hosted by Rich Township District 227 and open to all communities! Our program offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 3 to 5. Please see the flyer below for details. 📍 Location: Rich Township High School District 227 📅 Program Dates: August – May 🕖 Hours: Monday through Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM 💵 Cost: $70 per week 🧻 Note: Preschoolers must be fully potty trained. For questions or to begin enrollment, contact us at (708) 659-3570. We’ve attached a flyer with more information. Please help us spread the word throughout the community. We’re looking forward to welcoming our newest Little Raptors!

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🎉👏 Congrats to Ms. Jessica Biernacki!👏🎉 She has officially graduated from the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program (IALP)! 🌱🚜 Her dedication to agricultural education & leadership is inspiring. Way to go, Ms. Biernacki! 🎓🌾 #AgLeadership #Congrats #FutureOfAg

3 months ago, Rich Township High School

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 RTHS Snowball Staff for an amazing weekend! ❄️ Teen Staff: Savannah Berwanger, Mya Terry, Aniylah Cole, Ashanti Davis, Terrence Ross, and Miguel Dixon. Adult Staff: Talea Hughes, Sherri Southall, Rasheena White-Ogundipe, Danielle Baker, Ava Britten, Mustafa AbdulRahman, Dana Burns, Eddie Driver, Mark Kolkman, Christina Soldan, Jamie Hall, George Robinson, and Kelly Stadter. #Snowball2025

3 months ago, Rich Township High School

Congratulations to the 2025 Snowball Teen and Adult Staff for making this year a huge success! Teen Staff: Savannah Berwanger, Mya Terry, Aniylah Cole, Ashanti Davis, Terrence Ross, and Miguel Dixon. Adult Staff: Talea Hughes, Sherri Southall, Rasheena White-Ogundipe, Danielle Baker, Ava Britten, Mustafa AbdulRahman, Dana Burns, Eddie Driver, Mark Kolkman, Christina Soldan, Jamie Hall, George Robinson, and Kelly Stadter.

The freshman class came together to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, packing nutritious meals for children in need around the world. Their collective efforts helped make a meaningful impact, fostering a sense of community while supporting a cause that provides hope.

3 months ago, Tammy Gunby

Student Spotlight: Sharyia Sharp joined RTHS Art Club this semester and has blossomed as both an artist and in confidence! 🖌️ She placed in all three recent mini-contests, winning one! Always smiling & eager to learn—keep shining, Sharyia! 🌟#StudentSpotlight #ArtClub

3 months ago, Rich Township High School

Sharyia joined Art Club this semester and has blossomed as both an artist and in confidence! 🖌️ She placed in all three recent mini-contests, winning one! Always smiling & eager to learn—keep shining, Sharyia! 🌟 #StudentSpotlight #ArtClub

This past Tuesday, the male mentoring group visited the DuSable Museum for an enriching experience. The trip offered a chance to explore African American history and culture through inspiring exhibits. It was a powerful opportunity for the group to learn, reflect, and bond.

3 months ago, Tammy Gunby

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does listening help transform knowledge into actionable wisdom in your life? When was a time that listening deeply led to a breakthrough or meaningful insight? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” – Jimi Hendrix, Legendary Guitarist and Rock Icon. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does listening help transform knowledge into actionable wisdom in your life? When was a time that listening deeply led to a breakthrough or meaningful insight? How can you cultivate a habit of listening to others and yourself to grow as a leader?

Rich Township Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Mathews We were honored to welcome back Rich Township alumna Alexis Mathews, anchor for WLKY, a CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky! Alexis took the time to tour our Broadcast Room and share her experiences and expertise with our Broadcast Club students. Her visit was an inspiring reminder of the strong legacy of Rich Township and the power of alumni giving back through leadership and mentorship. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and support in helping shape the next generation of broadcasters! #RichTownshipProud #AlumniGivingBack #BroadcastClub #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rashad King

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey When has caring deeply fueled your relentless effort? What cause or mission drives your strongest effort today? How does caring transform effort into impact? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “Relentless effort tells us that we all have a role to play, if we just care enough to care.” – Stephen Mackey and Damon West, Authors of The Locker Room. Reflections to Guide Your Journey When has caring deeply fueled your relentless effort? What cause or mission drives your strongest effort today? How does caring transform effort into impact?

Discover Youth Opportunities This Spring! Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites you and your family to the Youth Opportunities Fair on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11AM to 2PM at Hillcrest High School (17401 S. Pulaski Rd., Country Club Hills, IL). This exciting event is open to all ages and features a wide range of exhibitors offering summer jobs, internships, and community involvement opportunities. Meet with organizations like UPS, Forest Preserves of Cook County, PACE, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many more! Learn more and register at: https://tinyurl.com/youthopportunitiesfair For questions, contact Mia Carter at mia.carter@mail.house.gov.

3 months ago, Matthew Shank

Today’s Focus: Culture Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does what you are pursuing matter in building a quality culture where you work or go to school? How does putting others first become a building block of a great culture? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Culture “In whatever we pursue or do…. I firmly believe the purpose should always be greater than me and my needs…. it’s what I can do for others with no expectation of anything in return.” – Inky Johnson, Inspirational Speaker and Author Reflections to Guide Your Journey How does what you are pursuing matter in building a quality culture where you work or go to school? How does putting others first become a building block of a great culture? What kind of servant leadership can you model today in your work or school environment?

Today’s Focus: Talent Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you turn your dreams into actionable steps to create meaningful impact? What balance do you strive for between envisioning goals and actively pursuing them? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Talent “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all what the world needs most are dreamers that do.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach, Author of Simplicity and Gratitude. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you turn your dreams into actionable steps to create meaningful impact? What balance do you strive for between envisioning goals and actively pursuing them? How can you inspire others to combine vision and action in their own lives?

Rich Township HS invites dynamic voices to our upcoming speaker series! Black Men Speak (April–May 2025) Girl Talk (March–May 2025) Inspire our youth to dream big! Sign up to be a guest speaker today!

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

🏆 Congratulations to Sherrie Emmons for becoming the 2025 Illinois Indoor Championships Long Jump Champion! 🎉 #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence Reflections to Guide Your Journey How are you being constant with your excellence? What will you do tomorrow to strive for the best? How can you encourage others to find their ‘why’ behind being consistent every day? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence “Excellence isn’t a one-week or one-year ideal. It’s a constant.” – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend, Champion, and Icon. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How are you being constant with your excellence? What will you do tomorrow to strive for the best? How can you encourage others to find their ‘why’ behind being consistent every day?

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/RMrgkweMDT0 *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.

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you inspire others to take ownership of their growth and raise their own standards? How do you balance challenging others while empowering them to set their own goals for improvement? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Growth “Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.” – Orrin Woodward, Founder and Chairman of Board LIFE. Reflections to Guide Your Journey How can you inspire others to take ownership of their growth and raise their own standards? What practices can you adopt to consistently raise the bar for yourself as a leader? How do you balance challenging others while empowering them to set their own goals for improvement?

Today’s Focus: Teams Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on someone in your life who helped you to see further and succeed? What did you learn to help propel you forward? What can you do to help someone else become a giant? #richinstudentsuccess

3 months ago, Rich Township High School District 227

Today’s Focus: Teams “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton, Revolutionary Scientist, Mathematician, and Physicist. Reflections to Guide Your Journey Reflect on someone in your life who helped you to see further and succeed? What did you learn to help propel you forward? What can you do to help someone else become a giant?