Cold and flu season is here, along with ongoing cases of RSV and COVID-19. Read this update for information about staying healthy this winter. 

As part of Native American Heritage Month, we are officially launching the RPS Land Acknowledgment for staff to begin using at large-group events such as concerts, plays, assemblies, etc. We also unveiled artwork that will be displayed at each of our schools soon.

Verónica Velázquez is the mom of six students who attend Richfield elementary, middle and high schools! An engaged parent, Verónica is part of the Richfield Latino Family Association (RLFA) and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).

Are you interested in getting more involved with the District? Consider serving on an Advisory Council this year! It is a great way to share your talents and unique perspectives. 

Starting the week of Oct. 10, we will resume automated meal balance alerts. Read more for information about student meal balance reminders.

Our team will be prepared to support students and staff at all schools on Monday. We will work with partner organizations as needed to provide additional support for students or staff who need or want to talk with someone.

The Richfield Health Resource Center (RHRC) provides confidential, free and friendly healthcare. It is open to all children and youth who live in or attend school in Richfield, from birth to 21 years of age.

Learn how we are creating a multi-tiered approach to support the social-emotional health and well-being of RPS staff and students. 

We believe that safe schools start with a positive school climate and personal relationships with all of our students. That is why we focus on a proactive approach. Our staff members greet and welcome students each morning as they arrive at school, reach out to any students who may need additional support and provide regular social-emotional lessons in their classrooms.

As we begin the 2022-23 school year, we know that many of you are concerned about COVID-19, the national outbreak of monkeypox and the growing reports about polio outbreaks in the U.S.