Rich Township High School District 227

Don't miss our next PTSO Meeting; Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 PM. This meeting is being held at the Fine Arts & Communications media center.

Greetings Raptor Fans: We want to share the following information regarding our game day protocols as we plan to host Bloom Township High School for our 2022-2023 Homecoming Football game, on Friday, September 23rd starting at 6:00 PM. We have changed the entrance and exit points for parking. Please use the link below to access the parking plan. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c1mWarERGyQhU9CsM2Lu-pzFDD3U4AI4/view?usp=sharing Points of Interest for parking: • We will have one entry point (adjacent to Arquilla Drive) and one exit point (adjacent to the Dollar General). There will be security, along with additional assistance from traffic control, used to maintain the parking lot at the Fine Arts and Communication campus. • The parking lot will be closed at the conclusion of the second quarter of the Varsity game. • At the conclusion of the event, any families who have parked in the main (West) lot, East lot, or the church lot, will be directed to ONLY TURN RIGHT OUT OF THE LOT, with the flow of traffic. Any parents who are picking up students from the game must enter through the east entrance and park along the east and south side of the building. Entry to the stadium: • We will have several checkpoints along the pathway leading up to the field where ID's and essential bags will be checked. There will be no bookbags or drawstring bags allowed in the stadium. • Everyone attending the game must present an ID in order to enter. • Anyone 21 years old or older must have a state Driver's License or State ID. • Any recent Rich Township graduates who have not reached the age of 21, please use the following link to indicate if you are planning on attending the game. https://forms.gle/KR42ZwfVVqG2DAgLA • Rich Township students must have their physical ID with them and scanned. You will not be able to enter by ID number alone. • Bloom Township student must have their student ID card and be accompanied by a parent/guardian to enter the game. • No students from another school, besides Rich Township and Bloom Township will be allowed to enter the game. • No one will be allowed to enter the game after halftime. • There is a Good Night Policy. Once you leave the stadium gates you will not be allowed to re-enter. • All guests who are denied entry must immediately leave the school property or they will be considered trespassing. At the conclusion of the game, all guests are asked to promptly leave the stadium.

ATTENTION RAPTOR FAMILIES: Homecoming will be held on 9/24/22 at the STEM Campus. Information regarding the dance, non-Rich Township guests, and spirit week can be found below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S2vv6GAHJ4DpFQ_nIVwkHuAeObzVK0_a/view?usp=sharing Remember you can only purchase a ticket for yourself and a non 227 guest - you must have a 2.0 GPA when you purchase your ticket! Tickets are assigned to the person who purchases it and may not be transferred to another student. If you plan on bringing a non-Rich 227 guest the guest form must be handed in no later than 9/21/22.

ATTENTION RICH TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY: We are hosting a hiring event for paraprofessionals. Please use the link below to apply. http://www.generalasp.com/Rich227/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Paraprofessional

ATTENTION RAPTOR FAMILIES: We are hosting our first of four Parent University Sessions on Saturday, October 1st from 9:00AM - 12:00PM at the STEM campus. Please use the link below to register: https://bit.ly/3eMUP6t

ATTENTION RICH TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY: We are still looking for food service workers to join our team! Use the link below to apply: http://www.generalasp.com/Rich227/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

Learn more about important information regarding Homecoming Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. Please read the following communication in its entirety for additional updates. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYAnrS8scOA *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.

ATTENTION RAPTOR FAMILIES: Homecoming will be held on 9/24/22 at the STEM Campus. Information regarding the dance, non-Rich Township guests, and spirit week can be found below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S2vv6GAHJ4DpFQ_nIVwkHuAeObzVK0_a/view?usp=sharing Remember you can only purchase a ticket for yourself and a non 227 guest - you must have a 2.0 GPA when you purchase your ticket! Tickets are assigned to the person who purchases it and may not be transferred to another student. If you plan on bringing a non-Rich 227 guest the guest form must be handed in no later than 9/21/22.

As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, we are planning some great activities for our scholars!! #richinstudentsuccess

ATTENTION RAPTOR FAMILIES: Homecoming will be held on 9/24/22 at the STEM Campus. Information regarding the dance, non-Rich Township guests, and spirit week can be found below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S2vv6GAHJ4DpFQ_nIVwkHuAeObzVK0_a/view?usp=sharing Remember you can only purchase a ticket for yourself and a non 227 guest - you must have a 2.0 GPA when you purchase your ticket! Tickets are assigned to the person who purchases it and may not be transferred to another student. If you plan on bringing a non-Rich 227 guest the guest form must be handed in no later than 9/21/22.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 FAMILIES: REMINDER! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about how to support your student as they transition further into their high school career. Please reference the attached flyers for more information. Use the following link to sign-up: https://calendly.com/kirkkeelan/sophomore-parent-night?month=2022-09

As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, we are planning some great activities for our scholars!! #richinstudentsuccess

ICYMI. The Rich Township Co-Principals and building administration asked students about their experience so far this year. https://youtu.be/ADdZaScNOB0

Crete-Monee Community School District 201-U is hiring College and Career Coordinators. Anyone interested, please use the link below to apply. http://www.generalasp.com/cm201u/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrative+Support

On Thursday, September 8th, U of I System President Tim Killeen continued his state-wide round table discussion tour in the South Suburbs. In partnership with State Rep. Debbie Meyer-Martin and Senator Mike Hastings, a group of Superintendents, Principals, Staff, and students all gathered to discuss how the U of I System can best support the needs of the South Suburban High Schools. Dr. Johnnie Thomas volunteered to host the event at the Fine Arts and Communications campus, held in the newly constructed field house's Naval National Defense teaching space.

Learn more about important information regarding school fee waivers, our upcoming Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night, and more. Please read the following communication in its entirety for additional updates. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://youtu.be/xxsk06YVt_8 *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.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 FAMILIES: Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about how to support your student as they transition further into their high school career. Please reference the attached flyers for more information. Use the following link to sign-up: https://calendly.com/kirkkeelan/sophomore-parent-night?month=2022-09

Greetings Raptor Families: In response to the incident that took place at Friday evening’s football game, a letter was sent to all Rich Township High School families, staff, and community ensuring that the district leadership was reviewing the current protocols and making the appropriate adjusts to ensure a safe environment for all home events. We would like to share how we plan to continue to implement safety protocols at our home events and share with you some changes we will start to implement effective immediately. Current Practices: • Security and Police Department presence in and out of the stadium • Scanning IDs for all Rich Township students o This is to track and deny entry to any students who are currently on the social suspension list. This list is updated daily. • Checking IDs for visiting students o This is to track and ensure that only visiting school students are allowed into the game Changes: • Increased staff and security in and out of the stadium, with established ones for all personnel • Entrance and Exit to the parking lot (We have included our parking lot overflow plan) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ieb46ynzo85fJEacf1JYVwnxKOyhkAmX/view?usp=sharing • Entrance flow for spectators up the main walkway • Increased criteria for Rich Township student home event attendance using our Behavioral, Attendance, and Grade reports. Students must meet 2 of the following three criteria to be allowed entry into a home event. o No more than 1 failing grade o 80% or better attendance o No physical altercations and/or unserved detentions • Metal detectors/wands will be at both entrances • Increased lighting in the parking lot • All bags will be subject to a search We want to continue to remind families to speak to their children about the importance of positive behavior in and out of school. As a district, we are using the additional time in our student’s schedules to have these discussions, as well. We appreciate your continued support of Rich Township High School District 227 to ensure student success.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2026 FAMILIES: Reminder: Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about how to support your student as they transition into high school. Please reference the attached flyers for more information. #richinstudentsuccess

Learn more about important information regarding school fee waivers, our upcoming Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night and more. Please read the following communication in its entirety for additional updates. https://www.rich227.org/page/superintendents-message Click here to watch this week's Superintendent Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkXZjVtieM4 *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.