May 7, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, The Joint District Stakeholders Committee held its most recent virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 5th from 7 PM to 8 PM (this was rescheduled from April 14). The Committee agenda for that meeting was to: Review i-Ready data (in... READ MORE >
Please see our update for Friday, May 7th:https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Don't miss this RB Spring Drama Production, The 39 Steps, streaming all day Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd. Tickets are available for online purchase for $10 and can be purchased via credit card or paypal at this link. Patrons will need to create an account using an email address. Broadway on Demand will send you a reminder with the link to the show... READ MORE >
We will be discussing how juniors can prepare between now and the fall to make themselves more desirable candidates for admission. College-bound students will receive important information about acceptable and competitive ACT/SAT scores, preparing for the application process, and narrowing down a list of colleges to apply to. Information will also be presented... READ MORE >
District 157 currently has three open Board of Education seats. Each appointment will serve a two year term. If you are interested in being a member of the Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 Board of Education, please send a letter of application along with a resume to Kim Schaefer at kschaefer@rbchs.com. Interviews of candidates will take place... READ MORE >
Dear R-B Parent, In our continual efforts to be a leader in the field of education, our school district is striving to ensure parents of our students know their opinions are valued and feel welcome in our schools. We would like to invite you to complete a 5-minute survey to let us know your thoughts. The online survey is being conducted by our partner,... READ MORE >
Have a great weekend!https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Parent Update for Friday, April 16th:https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Please see the link below for all junior testing to be held on Tuesday, April 13th. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have a remote learning day: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Have a great break!https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Please see below. Have a great weekend!https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
RB: GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR WHILE YOU CAN - RB Booster Club's Spring Clearance is still going, with items priced to sell!! Click the link below - When order is filled you will be emailed when it is available for pick up at the front office (they keep them behind the desk)RB Booster Club Clearance Sale READ MORE >
Please see the Principal's message at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
March 12,2021 Dear D157 and D2 Families: I hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying the spring weather that has come our way. As you know, the last 12 months have brought significant challenges for everyone in our communities as we have had to face the many adverse effects of COVID-19. Through it all, our students, staff, families, and... READ MORE >
The D2 and D157 Joint District Stakeholders Committee met on March 3 to discuss how to support student academic and social-emotional needs. To hear a summary of the meeting, please click: READ MORE >
March 6, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, The Joint District Stakeholders Committee held its most recent virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 PM to 9 PM. The Committee agenda for that meeting was to: Review i-Ready Winter Diagnostic results Evaluate i-Ready resultsDiscuss possible next steps for learning recoveryReview student responses... READ MORE >
Please see our parent update for March 5th: READ MORE >
February 26, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Students, Parents, and Guardians: I hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and looking forward to warmer weather as we approach spring. I want to take a moment to provide an update on the work being done to get our students back into a full in-person learning model. I also want to reiterate that when... READ MORE >
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Please view the attached video to hear more about the newly formed Joint District Stakeholders Committee for District 2 and 157. READ MORE >
February 18th Parent Update: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
February 5, 2021 Dear District 157 and District 2 Families, On March 13, 2020 our educational system was disrupted due to the COVID pandemic. During that time teachers moved their classrooms to their living rooms. Many areas of our homes became learning spaces. In the current school year we have... READ MORE >
Student Council took some time to thank our RB Faculty and Staff for their hard work this year. Please enjoy this video tribute from our students! READ MORE >
RE: Return to Remote Learning Dear Parent or Guardian: Since moving into our hybrid learning model in October, both Districts have continued to monitor the county and regional metrics regarding COVID-19. We have also monitored the health metrics within the zip codes of our schools’ boundaries. In addition to those metrics, we take into consideration the... READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups are open until November22nd, 2020. Teachers will notify you by mail or phone if they are requesting a conference. Please see the Parent Conference Tutorial for information on how to set up your conference. READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians: We have updated the resources we use to make decisions about opening and closing schools due to COVID-19. It is our goal to remain transparent in how those decisions are made. There is not a single metric or condition we use, but a combination of health metrics and situational reports from our schools. Each case is different, but with each... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has issued a statement that recommends schools return to full virtual learning based on the current metrics for COVID-19 in McHenry County. However, at this time the Board of Education has decided that District 157 will continue moving forward with the implementation of our hybrid... READ MORE >
The Richmond-Burton Community High School Board of Education set a goal to develop working relationships with local businesses and manufactures. Over the past 24 months R-B has created relationships with manufacturers through student internship and job placements at Scot Forge as well as staff site visits to multiple companies. Richmond-Burton administrators have... READ MORE >
Please read our Plan to Reopen Schools FAQ sheet here. This document will be updated as needed. To read the full document, click here. READ MORE >
Dear District 2 and District 157 families, District 2's and District 157's decision-making process about the safety and feasibility of in-person learning is informed by the McHenry County Department of Health's Interim Guidance for Schools, as well as other local health data and factors such as staffing and facilities. The MCDH framework identifies three specific... READ MORE >
Please see the link below for information regarding our hybrid learning plan for the high school: https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Seating at Board of Education meetings for the public is very limited due to the IDPH social distancing guidelines we must follow. In order to accommodate those not able to be present, the meeting will be live streamed and public statements can be emailed to tlind@rbchs to be enter into the record. All statements must be received by 7:00 pm on October 21, 2020.... READ MORE >
Good Evening D157 and D2 Families, I am writing today to briefly update the community on our plans to return to school. Another letter will follow late next week with dates, timelines and details once they have been finalized. However, it is vitally important to let all our families know as soon as possible that we will be returning to a hybrid learning program... READ MORE >
Attention all D157 Families:Friday, September 18th is a non-attendance day for students. The day will be used as a digital planning day for all staff. We thank you for your flexibility. READ MORE >
Open HouseDear R-B FamiliesWe believe it is critical for teachers and students to have an ability to meet one another face to face. Digital meetings allow us to see one another’s faces but does little to help us build relationships with one another.We feel that it is important, even if it is brief, to allow students and parents to meet one another.On the next pages... READ MORE >
Please click here to view the Virtual Fall Senior Night ~ Class of 2021 video held Thursday, August 27th, 2020. For all of the links and the MCC Presentation, please visit the News from the Guidance Office page on the RBCHS website. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Students, We are excited to share that we will use Schoology as our Learning Management System (LMS) in the 2020-2021 school year. A learning management system (LMS) is an online platform that organizes and delivers e-learning programs along with storing and tracking student assignments and performance. Schoology is an integrated learning... READ MORE >
Schedule for the first day of school. Log on to Schoology at 8:00 am to get started. READ MORE >
Good Afternoon: The Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, August 19th, 2020 @ 7:30pm will take place in the Richmond-Burton CHS Cafeteria, instead of the District Administration Center. This will allow for the maximum number of people to attend under the Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines. Those guidelines cap attendance in one public... READ MORE >
08/06/2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff, District 2 and District 157 began developing our Road Map to Reopen Schools as early as last May with the full intention of getting our students back into in person learning as soon it was safe to do so. To develop this plan both Districts formed a Joint Task Force and created a plan to safely reopen schools... READ MORE >
Please follow this link to read the Richmond-Burton Rocket Relaunch as we prepare for School Year 2020-2021. READ MORE >
Online Registration begins Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The registration portal will remain open through Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit the 2020/2021 Online Registration FAQs for helpful information. READ MORE >
06/04/2020 Dear Richmond-Burton CHS Staff, Students, and Community: Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 is pleased to announce that Mike Baird has been selected as the new principal of Richmond-Burton Community High School. Mr. Baird started his career at Richmond-Burton Community High School in 2006 as a math teacher and baseball coach. In... READ MORE >
Greetings, As we near the end of the school year, I want to take time to update students, parents, and guardians on the current status of our schools. In addition, I want to give you information on what our school district will be doing from now until August to prepare for the 2020-21 school year and the potential challenges COVID-19 might bring with it.... READ MORE >
Click Here to enjoy the Class of 2020 Senior Awards! READ MORE >
Richmond-Burton C.H.S.D. #157 Board of Education is seeking applicants interested in completing a vacated school board member term through April, 2021. The candidate must be at least 18 years old, must have lived in the school district for at least one year, and must be a registered voter. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest including... READ MORE >
May 18, 2020 Good afternoon R-B! I hope all is well and you are healthy. Textbook Drop off will take place over the next two weeks. Directions, dates and times are as follows: Please enter the school from the Tryon Grove entrance. The parking lot will be coned. Cars will be directed to the Main Entrance. Please do not get out of your cars. Books will be dropped... READ MORE >
RBP is still interviewing students. Please check your emails and social media! READ MORE >
Please view the latest grading information from RB Principal, Dr. Enright. Click here for the PDF document. READ MORE >
As we enter a season of appreciating our students' accomplishments and the successes of the 2020 school year, please enjoy, remember and celebrate our championship football team. READ MORE >
Dear R-B Parents and Seniors, We hope all is well and you are staying safe and healthy. We have been listening to feedback and suggestions on how to best honor and recognize the Class of 2020 while still staying safe. We have made some changes and additions. Please click here to view and print updated Senior Information. READ MORE >
Please click here to access answers to Remote Learning Frequently Asked Questions along with important student dates. READ MORE >
RB thanks you ladies for the tremendous job you do for all of us. READ MORE >
Letter Deadline is THIS FRIDAY (4/23): Type a one page Dear Veteran/Rosie letter. If you are not sure what to write, pretend this is your grandparent who served in the US Armed Forces. S/he is elderly and is going to see the Nation's monuments. Tell them you are happy they get to see these and ask them questions. Remember to thank them for their service. It is... READ MORE >
April 20, 2020 Dear R-B Parents and Students, We hope you and your families are well and healthy. As you know, on Friday, April 17, Governor Pritzker cancelled school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Although this is disappointing news for us all, our educational efforts will continue through Remote Learning until the end of this school year. We... READ MORE >
Congrats to this student for his efforts in 3D Game Programming, Application Development & Cyber Security during 4th quarter. He has perfect attendance, and he is a great team leader who helps others without hesitation. This young man is respectful of his peers and classroom instructor, and he projects the best of himself at the Tech Campus. He has completed many... READ MORE >
Saturday, April 18th, was to be the day we officially named our baseball field "Tom 'Twig' Miller" Field. Unfortunately, COVID 19 prevented this monumental occasion. Coach Mike Giese tweeted "You could not find a better soul, better person, better heart than Coach Miller. Not a more deserving person for this honor. We miss him everyday..." AD Kristi Martin also... READ MORE >
Click Here for a selection of amazing resources to celebrate Earth Day during this remarkable moment in history! READ MORE >
RB's very own takes 1st place in Scenario Writing Performance at the Future Problem Solvers International Competition. She also took first place at the State Competition, which then qualified her for Internationals, where she competed against students her age from all across the country and around the world. Congratulations to Kaitlyn! RB is so proud of her and... READ MORE >
Mr. Herchenbach misses everyone and would like to remind all to continue reading. eBooks and audio-books are available on the eRead Illinois website. eRead Illinois has eBooks and audio-books on all subjects and genres at all reading levels. The link is https://rbchs.axis360.baker-taylor.com/. Students log in with their school username. This information and... READ MORE >
April 9, 2020 Dear R-B Students and Parents, We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. I want to thank each of you for seamlessly adapting to Remote Learning. Remote Learning makes “school” seem different, but working hard and staying engaged is something you have done your entire school career. Throughout the rest of April, teachers will continue to... READ MORE >
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 May 20, 2020 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 PM Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker has issued Executive Order 2020-07. EO 2020-07 temporarily allows the district to conduct the Board of Education meeting via a phone conference call or use of digital conferencing. These methods of holding a Board of Education... READ MORE >
Nippersink School District 2 School Closure Lunch Service School Lunches will be available to students in our District throughout the school closure. Please take a moment to fill out the NSD2 Lunch survey if you would like to order lunch for your student(s). Lunches may be picked up at Nippersink Middle School between 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. each weekday. Click... READ MORE >
News Release: Retired Teachers to Mentor Students Virtually (April 6, 2020 - Springfield, Ill.) Members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a state-wide association of retired educators, their families and supporters, are volunteering during this Covid 19 pandemic to assist students tackling the unprecedented challenge of finishing the school year at... READ MORE >
Check out this "how- to" video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG-zVx2TF0c&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >
April 3, 2020 Dear R-B Students and Parents, We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. As mandated by Governor Pritzker, we are not able to provide students with in-school instruction through April 30th. Instead we will continue using Remote Learning (formerly E-Learning) as our educational platform. R-B has created a new “Remote Learning Plan” that is... READ MORE >
The journey doesn't stop when multiple colleges offer you scholarships. It's just the beginning. Students can leverage their scholarships to negotiate an even better deal. This blog tells the story of two students who negotiated, saving up to $40,000 in college tuition. Learn from their examples and start negotiating today. ... READ MORE >
Dear R-B, All of us are saddened and frustrated with the cancellation of Prom and all other April events. We are currently reviewing possible ideas on rescheduling the dance at a later date. At this point we do not know when that date may be due to the continued extensions of social distancing and stay at home restrictions caused from COVID 19. Please bare with us... READ MORE >
Yearbook Recognition ad due by April 15th. Create your ad online at www.jostensadservice.com. READ MORE >
Dear R-B,All of us are saddened and frustrated with the cancellation of Prom and all other April events. We are currently reviewing possible ideas on rescheduling the dance at a later date. At this point we do not know when that date may be due to the continued extensions of social distancing and stay at home restrictions caused from COVID 19. Please bare with us... READ MORE >
March 27, 2020 Dear R-B Parents and Students, Faculty and staff hope that this email finds your student(s) and family well. The COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented challenges to both school and society. As an outcome to the COVID-19 epidemic, Richmond-Burton CHS will remain closed from Monday, March 30 thru April 7 (as set by the Illinois State Board of... READ MORE >
March 26, 2020Hello Rockets! We hope that you and your families are well and staying safe during the school closure. While we transition to E-Learning we want to ensure that students have access to instructional materials provided by teachers. If your student is unable to see assignments via powerschool or Google classroom due to internet accessibility, we can... READ MORE >
Lake County Tech Campus will also conduct E-Learning to support students. Lake County Tech Teachers will be contacting their students each day to access their Google classroom or other E-Learning means with a task or assignment to complete. E-Learning will re-start on Monday, March 30. If a student is not getting an assignment or has not heard from their teacher,... READ MORE >
Dear R-B, In an effort to support students through this brief transition to E-Learning, teachers have the option of using ‘Zoom’ or ‘Google Meet’. Both options are face-to-face video conferencing tools that can effectively and efficiently answer student questions about assignments. The following schedule will be used (if your teacher is requesting a video... READ MORE >
March 24, 2020 Dear R-B Parents and Students, The staff at R-B hopes this note finds you and your family well. As you already know, The Act of God Days from March 16 - 20 will not be made up at the end of the school year, thus no assignments were provided. However, starting Monday, March 30, R-B will begin E-Learning. E-Learning is an effective method to... READ MORE >
Even though the April ACT dates have been cancelled, it's still a great time for students to prepare. As many students likely have more time on their (frequently-washed) hands, it's the perfect opportunity to start, or continue, their ACT prep. In this motivational video, John shares some ways students can continue to learn and grow, even when they're at home.... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Dear R-B Parents and Students, The staff and R-B hopes this note finds you and your family well. As you may already know, Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-05 stated that school days missed due to the mandated closure would be counted as Act of God Days, meaning days from March 16 -20 will not need to be made up at the end of the school... READ MORE >
Richmond Burton Community High School will be closed March 16 - April 30, 2020. Please refer to our COVID-19 web page for important announcements. READ MORE >
Click Here to view the latest information on COVID-19 AKA Coronavirus. READ MORE >
RB Social Studies department is hosting this Archdukes & Emperors trip. Information Parent/Student Meeting Tues., (3/17): Advisor: Mr. Tad DePorter Time: 6:00pm Location: RBCHS Library See trip information here READ MORE >
Enjoy a weekend of theater when the RB Drama Club presents Lucky Stiff this Saturday, March 14th, with two performances at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15th, the performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are available at the door! Adults: $7.00, Seniors & Students: $5.00. Come see the play! READ MORE >
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Congratulations to the RBCHS Math Team who won their record-breaking 14th straight regional championship at Rock Valley College. There were 11 teams at this regional and RB took home 15 of the 26 individual medals. RB also took 1st in nine of the 10-team competitions missing sweeping all ten competitions by one point. The 14th consecutive regional... READ MORE >
Congrats Peyton ~RB is proud of you! 1,000 career points (as of 1/22 on a free throw), new single game point record of 40 points. (breaking Erin Thomas' 2012 record of 32 points) and new single season record of 455 points. (Breaking Erin Thomas' 2012 record of 437 points) READ MORE >
In recognition of RB's work, the Illinois Journalism Education Association is proud to announce the following Division 4 achievements: 1st Place in Overall General Excellence, Best Graphics & Best Theme Developement, 2nd Place in Best Copy Writing, 3rd Place in Best Sports Coverage & Best Divider Pages, Honorable Mention in Best Layout/Design, & Best Coverage of... READ MORE >
Whatever you do, wherever you go, never stop learning, exploring, growing and challenging yourself to be your best. RB wishes you all the best for your future! READ MORE >
Congrats RB Football~2019 State Champs See the State Championship Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci7bPXpNE-4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2hibFq72_4dsDve2XX9WYKeJBpmhbtJCq4Nj7KsqdfXhskoIP6LdMtwPY READ MORE >
Congrats to this Sophomore who placed 5th @ STATE. Eleni sets a new school record in the 100 yeard breaststroke @ the IHSA Girls Swimming & Diving State Meet. State time: 1:04.13 Preliminary time: 1:03.20. READ MORE >
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Dear Parent, Beginning October 24, parents across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of Richmond-Burton H.S. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of... READ MORE >
Congratulations players and coaches on a great Sectional win!!!!! And history was made when RB Soccer made it to Super Sectionals for the first time. READ MORE >
Get all of your Richmond-Burton Photos in one place. Go to https://www.vipis.com/ Type in your School Name Click on "School Portraits View & Order" Enter Student Name & ID Number Image will appear and order can be placed READ MORE >