Graduation proofs arrived yesterday, March 30, and were distributed to classrooms. Be sure to check with your child to make sure they bring them home.

If you are returning order forms for Graduation pictures, be sure to return by April 14! There is currently no deadline if you order online.

Cut off day for prepay is the day of pictures (March 22). Once the second chance proofs come back, then parents can order. Ordering online will not reopen until at least two weeks following March 22. Once a specific order code is assigned per child then they can order online for up to two years!!

Please see use the following link to learn more: Picture Information & Order Forms

Yearbooks are $11.00 each.

Visit: inter-state.com and enter code: 77452C or return order form with cash, check, or money order payable to Richards R-V.

Deadline to order is Friday, May 5, 2023.

As the end of the year is approaching, our 8th grade students will begin looking at their different high school options as they continue their education. School choices include Bakersfield, Dora, Koshkonong, West Plains, and Willow Springs. Mrs. Bryant will begin talking with 8th grade students to get the enrollment forms and information filled out for the school of choice. If you are interested in setting up a meeting to fill out the paperwork and to learn a little more about each district please reach out to Mrs. Bryant at 417-256-5239, ext. 107, email: tbryant@richardsschool.k12.mo.us

Wednesday, April 12, all drama class students will go on a field trip to The Avenue Theater. Students will see the West Plains High School Zizzer Dramatics Theatrical Company performance of The Play That Goes Wrong. The production is free. Students are encouraged to bring money (approximately $5.00, if possible) to purchase concessions as our way of supporting the theater.

7th/8th grade drama class students will have lunch early, at 10:50 AM and board the bus at 11:10 AM. They will return to school at approximately 3:00 PM. Feel free to contact Mrs. Bunch with any questions.

Junior Art Club will meet Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 3:45 - 5:15 PM in the Richards Art Room. Contact Mrs. Bunch for more information.

Richards Art Club will meet Thursday, April 6, 2023, 3:45 - 5:15 PM in the Richards Art Room. Contact Mrs. Bunch for more information.

Sixth grader, Gracelyn Young was awarded third place for her self-portrait in the 2-Dimensional Art category for fifth and sixth grade. Gracelyn was recognized for her achievement during an awards reception held Sunday, March 26 at the Civic Center Theater. Art Around Town is an annual event that features the work of student artists from schools in our area.