If you recall, last March we experienced a whirlwind of life-changing events that will forever be etched in our hearts and a part of our history. We witnessed protests for social justice, pandemonium as we faced a deadly pandemic, and polarizing politics that left us a bit weary and wondering as a nation, "How did we get here?"

And as for Zoom... we'll let you have your own reflections on this one.

Welcome to March 2021. Although we have faced some of the most trying times, we have a lot to be thankful for. Richmond Heights, we along with our local, national, and global communities share in the fact that we are resilient, resourceful, and willing to face our challenges as a community. Without the unity and support of each and every household, we would not be where we are today.

With that being said, this month's newsletter is packed with information that will not only inspire you, but show you what a difference a year can make. We have a lot to get to so please read thoroughly and share our good news with everyone you know.

Journey to The State Finals: Richmond Heights Boys’ Varsity Basketball

Update: WE ARE IN THE FINALS!!!

The Richmond Heights High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team started tournament play which began on February 26, 2021. Our team has once again captured the Chagrin Valley Conference Title and is seeded #1 in our tournament bracket for Division IV schools. Our Spartans are prepared to make the journey back to The State Finals, despite having last year’s season abruptly ended due to COVID-19. You may recall that in 2019 we made it to the Final 4 and we were hoping for a state championship last year. This year the finals will be held at The University of Dayton Arena.

Your Richmond Heights Boys’ Varsity Team is back to finish the job. Their win on Friday, March 12, 2021 against Warren JFK, earned them the OHSAA Division IV regional title and on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11:00 am they will face off with Botkins Trojans.

We have a limited amount of tickets, t-shirts and seats on the bus

Email: Mrs. Brown at brown.marnisha@richmondheightsschools.org

We will send our team off in true Spartan Spirit fashion on Thursday, March 18, at 12:30 p.m., in the new Upper School parking lot near the gym entrance. Please come and line the sidewalk to cheer them on as they head to Dayton to "Finish the Job."

For more info please click here: Spartan Nation Basketball

“It’s A New Day in Richmond Heights….Thursday, February 18, 2021 was the first day students returned for “regular” school since March of 2020. We happily welcomed our preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders who chose to return. Although many students returned, there were other families that opted to remain at home with remote learning. Our teachers are phenomenal and are instructing in-person classes while simultaneously utilizing Zoom for the students who are logged in from home.

Our lower school was fully prepared with all the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for a safe return including desk dividers, hand sanitizers, masks, and a triage/infirmary room in case a student or staff member should have become ill. The administrative offices were also outfitted with plastic dividers and our bus drivers were prepared with seating charts that allowed students to be physically spaced apart in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Our return to “In-Person” instruction was AMAZING!!! We phased in our elementary school students first and they are all now back in the classroom.

Our upper school students, grades 7-12, are still fully engaged in remote learning as we are in the final commissioning stages of our new secondary building. Once we receive the “green light” for full occupancy we will phase in by grade bands as well.

It is important to note that these students have not seen the new school. We will host an orientation to assist them with becoming acclimated with the layout of their new building.

We know this is a lot to digest but we are here to walk with you every step of the way. Please stay tuned! 

Our school understands the importance of serving others and leading by example. Our recent food drive continues to show our commitment to helping our community during this pandemic. Phil Steven’s our Director of Operations and our Head of Maintenance Donnie Ferritto shown here volunteering their time.

Did you know that Richmond Heights Local School District has a new app? You can now get real time updates and district news right in the palm of your hands. We need your help! Please go right now and download our app. Click the links below for Google Play or IOS and start getting notified today!

Android Users Click Here

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We are excited to be hosting an entrepreneurship series for our students each Wednesday at noon. Successful local entrepreneurs will speak to our students via zoom for 30 minutes about their daily responsibilities, opportunities, challenges, and overall career journeys. This series will be held March through April.

Students have been notified of this event via Google Classroom and the information will be posted to the district website as well as on our social media pages. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect with local businesses and our hope is that many will take advantage of it.

The entire Richmond Heights community is welcome to join us each Wednesday at noon for this live Zoom experience! Our speakers will include a DJ and event planner, local fashion designer, retail hair distributor and a construction worker.

If you are getting married, going into fashion, the beauty and hair industry, or if you are looking build something extravagant, then Zoom in!

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Speaker: Jasmine Rene (Fashion Designer)

Business: Fashion Studio & Beauty Bar

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Speaker: Tyree Goins (Construction Worker)

Business: Goins Construction

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Speaker: Remona (Retail)

Business: Hair and Stuff 216 Beauty Supply