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Happy Retirement, Mr. Jackson!
Our beloved chief custodian, Mr. Jackson, concluded his 20-year career with RPS (7 at RCHS) on Wednesday and was celebrated by everyone.
Congratulations, Makai!
RCHS Senior and John Marshall Percussion Captain Makai Kirven (fourth from left) received the inaugural Gregory McCallum Scholarship for Excellence in the Performing Arts.
"Passion for Research"
Destiny Pryor '16 has stayed open and listened to her intuition.
The Phlowing Pharaohs
Congratulations to Community's slam poetry team for placing second in the 2nd Annual RPS Youth Poetry Slam last Saturday! Many thanks to our coach, Craig Watson, and to Richmond's Poet Laureate, Roscoe Burnems, for making this event possible.
Bravo!
Congratulations to Ramiya Payne, Davion Washington, and Herbert Bullock, who have been invited to be a part of the All-City High School Band! Congratulations, too, to our Music Director, Mr. Mason, for helping make it all possible!
Community Gardeners
On Saturday, April 15, several Pharaohs helped prepare the Brookland Park Community Garden for the planting season. Please note: Growing plots are available for free to Northside residents!
RCHS Art Show!
On Friday, March 31, the entire Pharaoh enjoyed an art show organized by RCHS juniors Jayda Johnson-Scales, Justin Kidd-Jones, and Michaela Holmes. The exhibition featured works in a variety of media, created by both Ms. Ford's art students and Ms. Ford herself.
Making Us All Proud!
The RCHS Pharaoh Band took their very first trip to a District Band Assessment, where they performed in front of a panel of veteran band directors for feedback. They received great ratings from these judges in the categories of style, rhythm, and stage presence. They also achieved one of the highest Sight-Reading scores of any band program, after performing a piece of music for the first time in front of a judge.
A Pharaoh Scholar Athlete
Congratulations to Tony Allen for being selected as Armstrong's Scholar Athlete of the Week (2/27-3/3)! Tony ran his personal best in the 300 meters with a 36.08 time, making All-State with a 6th place finish in the Class 3A State Track Championships.
Pharaohs Visit DC
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, the entire RCHS family visited the National Museum of African American History & Culture in DC on Friday, February 24.
An Alum Follows His Passion
With his band, MISC., Sterling Demascio '22 continues to make music while studying at VCU.
An Alum's "Revolutionary" Path
On February 2, Charles Curtis '99 spoke to us about his work and the importance of being the change we want to see in the world.
Congratulations!
On Friday, February 3, twelve outstanding Pharaohs were inducted into the National Honor Society.
An Alumna's First Book
Milani Cargill '21, a student at Norfolk State, has just self-published a book of poetry!
Award-Winning Pharaohs
Scholastic Art + Writing is the nation's longest running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens This year, RCHS students took home more Scholastic Art awards than any other RPS school!
An Alum's "Perfect Career"
Ke'Aja Jefferson '16 worked hard and stayed humble on her way to becoming a project engineer.
Innovative Pharaohs
In December, a group of Dr. Haddadine's students took part in VCU's Student Innovation Series Showcase, hosted by the Center for Innovation in STEM Education.
An Alum's "Circuitous Path"
Cameron Harris '04 has taken "a very circuitous path" on his way to becoming a professor and creative producer.
Congratulations, Mr. Mason!
Our Winter Concert was a roaring success! We are so proud of our students' aptitude and excellent execution of ever-exciting music! Thanks to everyone for supporting our performing arts.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hayer!
Mrs. Charlotte Hayer has earned the Gold Star Award for her student's exceptional pass rate—93% or higher—on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test. Thank you for your dedication and hardwork!
An Alum's New Book!
Michael Ayers Trotti '83, a professor of history at Ithaca College, has just published his second book, The End of Public Execution. Congratulations, Professor Trotti!
Read about this new book, as well as a profile of Prof. Trotti
Pharaohs Give Back!
As part of our Harvest Fest celebrations, we collected 1,058 canned and non-perishable food items and donated them to the Central Virginia Food Bank (Feed More). Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
The Triangle Park Trio
On Nov 11, the Triangle Park Trio played a combination of classical staples and a few original pieces composed by the members of the group. The Q&A session that followed was very informative and transparent, and exposed our students to the performing arts at a collegiate level.
AMC @ RCHS
On November 10, the prestigious American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10 and AMC 12) took place at Community. We are so proud of our participants! On January 17, 2023, RCHS will host the AMC 8, when 20 middle and elementary school students will check their mathematical understanding through 25 high-level questions.
Congratulations, Tony!
Congratulations to RCHS Junior and Armstrong HS quarterback Tony Allen, RPS's Male Scholar-Athlete for October! His stats? 1,328 passing yards and 25 touchdowns (21 passing + 4 rushing). The Wildcats will play against Caroline County on Fri, Nov 11 at 7pm @ VSU.
A Thriving Alumna!
Since graduating from the Berklee College of Music this past spring, TK Johnson '18 has been very busy, including tours of Europe and Canada this summer with the band Bartees Strange.
Award-Winning Seniors!
Eian Mickens and Inayah O'Neil have been selected by the College Board as recipients of the National African American Recognition Award.
The Class of 2023!
Our rising seniors celebrated the end of the school year with a field day, a pizza lunch, and a movie.
Radium Girls
Congratulations—and thanks!—to student director Kate Hodges '22, Drama Teacher Jullianne Kramer, and the entire cast and crew of Radium Girls for producing the first in-person play at RCHS in many years!
VCU visits RCHS
On Monday, May 23, Dr. Soma Dhakal, Professor of Chemistry at VCU, spoke to Dr. Dahal's and Dr. Haddadine's students about his research, as well as opportunities within STEM fields.
Pharaohs make digital art!
Mrs. Ford's Art 1 students used Google Drawing to create works of digital art.
National Honor Society
Congratulations to our inductees!
Read about all our organizations and clubs
Pharaohs compete in math!
20 RCHS twenty students participated in the prestigious, nationwide American Mathematics Competition, AMC 10, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Big thanks to Mrs. Ilie for preparing them!
Pharaohs give back!
Read RCHS alumnus Melvin Roy's feature—"Fostering Hope"—in the October issue of Richmond magazine.
Pharaohs play football!
In TJ's 28-8 win against Tucker last Saturday, RCHS Senior Amari Jackson caught this 40+ yard pass! Thanks to Dr. Winbush for taking the photo.
Read here about how Community's students participate in sports
Pharaohs understand physics!
Dr. Dahal, our instructor of AP Physics and AP Statistics, says that RCHS junior William Mason "works hard and solves any hard problem in physics."
Pharaohs speak publicly!
Kahlo Garrison, senior at RCHS, was asked by leadership to speak at the School Board meeting on October 18th. In her speech, she shared her experience as an art student at RCHS, showed examples of her work (see following images), and detailed her artistic process.
We're grateful for our custodians!
Thank you for 17 years of service, Mr. Jackson!
Happening at Community
Improvements at Richmond Community High School are underway, and one of our own is aiding in the effort. With the help of his Boy Scout troop, Matthew Shreve will be installing an outdoor classroom and fence on the side of the school. This project will significantly improve student access to the outdoor environment and provide more opportunities for students to thrive in their studies. As our motto states, “All In, All One, All Pharaohs” and this project needs the support of the community. Please consider giving in whatever capacity possible. You'll find ways to donate here. Thank you!
Funds donated are tax deductible and will be managed by Friends of Richmond Community High School, 501c3.
The RCHS yearbook will be $30 this year. You can purchase your copy by following this link!
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Announcements
Our revised 2022-23 calendar is available for downloading! Click here to access PDF versions in English, Spanish, and additional languages.
Join the RPS team in teaching, leading, and serving with love next year! We're thrilled to offer sign-on bonuses and paid training for select positions. View our current job openings and apply today!
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