Organizations

Richmond Community High School (RCHS) students are given numerous opportunities to get involved, support the school, and participate in activities that will develop them into productive, well-rounded individuals. Some of the organizations to which Richmond Community’s students belong are listed below with a brief description.

Community Council (faculty sponsor: tbd)
The Richmond Community High School Community Council serves the student body by representing the variety of opinions and interests of the students; aiding communication between the administration, faculty, and students; protecting student rights; and generating school spirit through SGA-sponsored activities.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (faculty sponsor: Mrs. Hayer)
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter at Richmond Community High School recognizes and rewards students for excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. FBLA is the largest student organization in the school with over 50 percent of the student body participating in FBLA activities. Each year the RCHS Chapter organizes and participates in numerous events including national, regional and local competitive and leadership events; fundraisers; field trips, food drives, community service activities, and much more.

Honor Council (faculty sponsor: Mr. Simone)
The Richmond Community High School Honor Council is a student-run body whose sole purpose is to educate the students, faculty, and staff about our school's expectations of academic integrity. The Honor Council will investigate and bring to trial any teacher-reported violations of our school's Honor Code. The Honor Council is comprised of teacher-nominated students who are then interviewed and selected by current Honor Council members. A faculty sponsor monitors all meetings and trials.

Student Ambassadors (faculty sponsor: Mrs. Humphries)
The RCHS Student Ambassadors are a select group of current students dedicated to the promotion of Richmond Community High School and Richmond Public Schools. The Ambassadors play an essential role in explaining both what it is like to be a student at RCHS, and the benefit of attending a small public specialty high school. Our Ambassadors will have a variety of opportunities during the school year to represent Richmond Community High School.

 

Honor Societies

National Honor Society (NHS) (faculty sponsor: Mrs. Crone)
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students at Richmond Community High School. Richmond Community High School students who have a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character.
NHS members at RCHS plan and implement a series of service projects during the school year. These projects include events such as the following: food drives, fundraisers, spirit events, holiday events, leadership programs, awards events, induction ceremony and more.

Mu Alpha Theta (faculty sponsor: Dr. Winbush)
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Mathematics Honor Society at Richmond Community High School. The RCHS Mu Alpha Theta chapter is dedicated to inspiring students to develop a keen interest in mathematics, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in the school. Mu Alpha Theta achieves these goals by conducting mathematics tutorial sessions, organizing events to recognize students for excellence in mathematics, planning an induction program and hosting fundraising activities. To become a member, students must have already taken—or be currently enrolled in—Pre-Calculus. (Link to Google Meet)

French National Honor Society (FNHS) (faculty sponsor: Mme. Emrick)
The Société Honoraire de Français (The French National Honor Society) is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students at RCHS who have maintained excellent grades in at least three credits of French language classes; this is done by induction into the organization.

Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) (faculty sponsor: Sra. Valencia)
(Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is an academic honor society focused on Spanish Language excellence at RCHS. The Spanish National Honor Society seeks to promote a continuity of interest in Spanish studies.

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) (faculty sponsor: Mrs. Ford)
Richmond Community High school students inducted into the National Art Honor Society must be enrolled in advanced art classes and maintain at least a 'B' average or better. School chapter activities include preparing school and community exhibits, visiting museums/galleries, and other school art related activities.

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) (faculty sponsor: tbd)
The National Technical Honor Society chapter at RCHS was established to recognize student achievement in career and technical education. The NTHS mission is to encourage students to develop the necessary skills for the workplace and college and build effective relationship with business and industry. Students selected for membership must be enrolled in and have no less than a “B” average in a career and technical education classes.

The Richmond Community High School Community Council serves the student body by representing the variety of opinions and interests of the students; aiding communication between the administration, faculty, and students; protecting student rights; and generating school spirit through SGA-sponsored activities. (Link to Google Meet)

Members of the Community Council (2023/2024)

Mayor: 

Vice Mayor: 

Secretary: 

Senior representatives

• Jayden Jewell 
• Matthew Shreve
• Maya Wingold

Junior representatives

• Yaa-Nailah Bell-Barber
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Sophomore representatives

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Freshmen representatives

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The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter at Richmond Community High School recognizes and rewards students for excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. FBLA is the largest student organization in the school with over 50 percent of the student body participating in FBLA activities. Each year the RCHS Chapter organizes and participates in numerous events including national, regional and local competitive and leadership events; fundraisers; field trips, food drives, community service activities, and much more.

The Richmond Community High School Honor Council is a student-run body whose sole purpose is to educate the students, faculty, and staff about our school's expectations of academic integrity. The Honor Council will investigate and bring to trial any teacher-reported violations of our school's Honor Code. The Honor Council is comprised of teacher-nominated students who are then interviewed and selected by current Honor Council members. Mr. Vincent Simone, the faculty sponsor, monitors all meetings and trials.

Members of the Honor Council (2024/2025)

Seniors

• Destiny Dillard
• Olivia Elder
• Deon Wright (Chairperson)

Juniors

• Credé Carlisle-Garcia
• Zariah Cornelius
• Rayshawn Freeman
• Jasmine Lewis

Sophomores

• Maickol Aquillon
• Aldica Chapman
• Hazel Cummins
• Ismael Romero

Freshmen

• A process of nomination, application, and selection will take place between Thanksgiving and Winter Break.

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The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students at Richmond Community High School. Richmond Community High School students who have a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character.

NHS members at RCHS plan and implement a series of service projects during the school year. These projects include events such as the following: food drives, fundraisers, spirit events, holiday events, leadership programs, awards events, induction ceremony, and more.

Members of the RCHS chapter of the National Honor Society

Seniors (Class of 2024)

• Kaylah Coles
• Jacqueline Dobbins
• Michaela Holmes
• Aaliyah Johnson
• Justin Kidd-Jones
• Danae Monroe
• Malon Pernell
• Matthew Shreve
• Katie Strong
• Charlee Terrill
• Jayla Tyler
• Sophia Widmer
• Maya Wingold

Juniors (Class of 2025)

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The RCHS Student Ambassadors are a select group of current students dedicated to the promotion of Richmond Community High School and Richmond Public Schools. The Ambassadors play an essential role in explaining both what it is like to be a student at RCHS, and the benefit of attending a small public specialty high school. Our Ambassadors will have a variety of opportunities during the school year to represent Richmond Community High School.

RCHS Student Ambassadors (2023/2024)

Seniors

• Sanaya Blake
• Justin Jimenez
• Aaliyah Johnson
• Justin Kidd-Jones
• Danaé Monroe
• Najmudeen Ouerhani
• Charlee Terrill
• Jayla Tyler

Juniors

• Jaylyn Miller
• Ramiya Payne

Sophomores

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Responsibilities of Student Ambassadors

• To positively represent the students and staff of RCHS
• To present information to prospective and newly enrolled students and their parents in a variety of settings
• To be an active and productive member by attending required Student Ambassador training, meetings, and events as needed
• To serve as a student representative of us at campus events.

Possible Duties

• Hosting Back-to-School Night Program (September)
• Presenting at Student/Parent Information Meetings at Middle Schools(October-December)
• Assisting with admission interviews and testing sessions (February)
• Serving as a student representative to the RPS School Board (as scheduled)
• Providing prospective student shadowing (March/April)
• Tutoring elementary students (October-May)
• Mentoring underclassmen (September – June)

Perks/Rewards

• Develop valuable leadership skills
• Meet and interact with new and future students
• Enhance communication skills
• Meet and interact with RCHS faculty, staff, administration and alumni
• Gain understanding of RCHS history and purpose
• Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Current RCHS student

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Positive and enthusiastic

• Goal-oriented

• Ability to communicate effectively individually and in small groups

• Willingness to volunteer when needed

• Desire to network among student, families, staff, and administration

• Appreciation for RCHS