Richmond Hill Primary School

🌱✨ The Back to School edition of the Growing Together Newsletter has arrived!

A brand-new school year is ready to bloom, and we couldn't be more excited to grow alongside our amazing Wee Wildcat families. Inside this edition, you'll find important reminders, helpful information, and everything you need as we begin another incredible year together. At RHPS, we believe that when we teach them, love them, and watch them grow, amazing things happen—and we can't wait to partner with you every step of the way.

📖 Take a few minutes to explore our Back to School newsletter, and here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable moments!

Growing Together Growing Together

To support focused learning and comply with Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act, Bryan County Schools has implemented districtwide expectations for student use of personal electronic devices.

Beginning this school year:
If a student brings a personal electronic device to school, it must be powered off and stored in a locker, backpack, or purse from the start of the school day until dismissal.

These expectations are designed to:
✅ Minimize distractions
✅ Maximize instructional time
✅ Increase student engagement
✅ Support a safe, positive learning environment

Please note that Bryan County Schools is not responsible for personal electronic devices that are lost, stolen, or damaged while at school or during school-sponsored activities. Students bring these devices at their own risk.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to create the best possible learning environment for every student. We look forward to another outstanding school year!

Welcome to Our Newest RHPS Team Members!

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we're excited to introduce the newest members of the Richmond Hill Primary School family! Some of these faces may already be familiar, while others are just beginning their journey at RHPS. We're excited to celebrate each of them as we kick off a new school year.

Each of these individuals brings unique talents, experiences, and a heart for serving children. We know they'll play an important role in helping our students learn, grow, and thrive.

This year's theme, "Teach Them. Love Them. Watch Them Grow.", reminds us that meaningful growth starts with caring adults, and we're grateful these outstanding educators have chosen to be part of our team.

Help us give them a warm RHPS welcome!

From field day fun to bouncy houses, Student Appreciation Week was a huge hit at RHPS! 🎉 We loved celebrating our amazing students all week long. Thank you to everyone who helped make the memories so special. ❤️

Check out some highlights from last week. We can’t wait to see everyone this week for our end-of-year celebrations! ✨

A quick review of our end-of-year celebration schedule for this week:

May 19th: Kindergarten Celebrations
9:00-10:30: K. Thompson, K. Blocker, Shaw, Matherne, Bunton, McCall, Couch, Young
11:00-12:30: Havemann, Taylor, Yates, C. Davis, Langridge, S. Blocker, Schwark, Bledsoe, Maxwell

May 20th: Pre-K & First Grade Celebrations
9:00-9:45: First Grade
10:00-11:00: Pre-K

📚 Don’t miss out on the 2025–2026 yearbook!

We have a limited number of yearbooks still available for purchase. Yearbooks are $50 and can be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus.

Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Order yours today and capture the memories of this school year! 📖✨

💊✨ Medication Pick-Up Reminder ✨💊

Parents & Guardians, please remember that all student medications must be picked up from the school clinic by Friday, May 22nd at 12:30 PM.

🚫 Medications cannot be sent home with students.
🗑️ Any medications not picked up by the deadline will be properly disposed of.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and for taking care of this important end-of-year task! 💛🐾

Are you planning for a summer move? Please fill out the form linked below. Thank you! 📦🏠📦

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gcikYz_O2EdsQpZT0dz2irtmmdOAWDonkjA3E2ihKf6wog/viewform?usp=dialog

The Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough orders will be available for pick up starting at 4:00 PM tomorrow afternoon. Pick up will be in the art room and signage will be posted outside on the walkway. Thank you for your support! 🍪😋🐾

🍧😋 Kona Ice is coming to RHPS Wednesday, May 13th! 😋🍧

Order yours today using the link below:

https://customer.kona-ice.com/ #/K1119185911

We are so proud to celebrate two outstanding members of the RHPS family! 🎉🐾

Congratulations to Ms. Kelly Blocker, our Teacher of the Year, and Ms. Heather Mixon, our Staff Member of the Year!

Your dedication, heart for our Wee Wildcats, and commitment to excellence make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate you! 🐾💛🐾