
Happy 4th of July


RES class lists are now posted on the front door! PreK AM and PM will be announced at a later date and parents will be notified individually.


Ashley Hendrix, kindergarten teacher at Richland Elementary School, is being recognized as Teacher of the Year Nominee at the South Central Banquet. #bearpride





The RHS cheer team recently participated in a one day cheer clinic sponsored by MSHSAA at the Waynesville High School.





High School students are taking part in a CPR class lead by Nurse Candace during their health class.


We are excited to announce Ms. Heather Allen as the new principal of Richland Elementary. Ms. Allen is currently an assistant principal at the Cuba School District where she has served for the last 3 years. Allen taught in the Waynesville R-IV School District from 2006-2018 where she taught second grade and art. She participated in the Aspiring Administrator Program and was the administrative intern at Freedom Elementary for 2 years. Ms. Allen has a master's and specialist degree in educational administration.

Richland R-IV School District is excited to welcome our new high school principal, Mr. Shane Kardosz.
Mr. Kardosz is a graduate of Richland High School. He continued his education at Drury University and started his teaching career at Stoutland High School. He has been in education for 12 years, and has been with the Richland District for the last seven years. He lives in Richland with his wife Lori, his son Kaden a 2021 graduate of Richland, and his daughter Kamryn a freshman at Richland high school.


Funding for federally subsidized free lunches ends this school year.
Beginning next school year (2022-2023) Jr/High School parents will have to resume paying for school breakfast and lunch. Cost: Breakfast $2.00 Lunch $2.70. The elementary school is still eligible for CEP for one more year and will provide meals at no cost to students.
Applications will be available to families who qualify for free and reduced meals in August.


Immunization Reminder! ALL Immunizations are due before the first day of school. Please send a copy to Nurse Candace as soon as possible! Thank you!

High School PE summer school class had fun on the tee today!




The junior high and high school boys basketball teams will have open gym the week of June 6th on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:00-7:30 at the high school. This will be for grades 6-12 for the upcoming school year.

High School Girls Basketball schedule for June 1 - June 3. (grades 9-12).
Wednesday- Open Gym from 2:30-4:00 pm at the HS Gym
Thursday- Open Gym from 2:30-4:00 pm at the HS Gym
Friday- Open Gym from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Elementary Gym

Junior High Girls Basketball Schedule for June 1-June 3. This is for anyone interested in grades 6-8 for the 22-23 school year.
Wednesday- Open Gym from 4:00-5:30 pm at the HS Gym
Thursday- Waynesville League. Schedule attached. Meet at the Middle School at 4:45 pm.
Friday- Open Gym from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Elementary Gym.


Happy Memorial Day! Summer School will be back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31st!

Summer school PE. If you are interested in getting a .5 PE credit you can enroll tomorrow. After tomorrow it will be too late


A pre-participation physical evaluation for students participating in marching band, including auxiliary groups will be required for the 2022-23 school year. COMC is offering free sports physicals including band every Friday in June.


We would like to congratulate our high school track team and coaches on a great season. We have some new HS records that were set by our athletes this season. Congratulations to the following high school record holders:
100m Dash: Breah Morris
200m Dash: Breah Morris
Girls Triple Jump: Andelyn Wans
Girls High Jump: Breah Morris (Tied)
Boys High Jump: Veston Fearon

Congratulations to Breah Morris for placing 6th place in the 100m dash and 7th place in the 200m dash at Stare Track today.
