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2024 State of the District

The Superintendent's annual State of the District address serves as a crucial bridge of communication between Richmond Community Schools and the community it serves. It represents a commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration, offering insights into our achievements, challenges, and plans for improvement. By ensuring stakeholders are informed about our district's trajectory, we aim to cultivate trust, engagement, and collective ownership of Richmond's educational objectives.

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    2024 State of the District

    The Superintendent's annual State of the District address serves as a crucial bridge of communication between Richmond Community Schools and the community it serves. It represents a commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration, offering insights into our achievements, challenges, and plans for improvement. By ensuring stakeholders are informed about our district's trajectory, we aim to cultivate trust, engagement, and collective ownership of Richmond's educational objectives.

  • Richmond Superintendent Brian Walmsley

    Welcome to the State of the District. This address provides insight into the allocation of taxpayer funds and celebrates our achievements while addressing areas for improvement. From instructional programs to student support services, school safety, and communication, ancillary support services, facility improvements, and student enrollment—each facet contributes to Richmond's overarching mission of excellence.

  • Richmond Community Members

    Special thanks to the Richmond Board of Education for their unwavering support, as well as to our elected representatives, community organizations, first responders, and union leadership for their valuable contributions.

  • State of the District 2024 - Stage Photo

    The State of the District event served as a method of transparency, offering insight into Richmond Community Schools' inner workings. It featured statements from our staff, revealing the motivations behind their choice to work with us. It is our staff's dedication and collective efforts that make Richmond an exceptional educational institution, driving us towards continued excellence.

  • State of the District Youtube Thumbnail

    Click Here to View Broadcast

    The annual State of the District address was broadcasted courtesy of RichmondTV. You can view the recorded session via the link provided above, ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders to stay informed about key updates and insights regarding Richmond Community Schools.

  • Richmond Superintendent Brian Walmsley

    Welcome to the State of the District. This address provides insight into the allocation of taxpayer funds and celebrates our achievements while addressing areas for improvement. From instructional programs to student support services, school safety, and communication, ancillary support services, facility improvements, and student enrollment—each facet contributes to Richmond's overarching mission of excellence.

  • Richmond Community Members

    Special thanks to the Richmond Board of Education for their unwavering support, as well as to our elected representatives, community organizations, first responders, and union leadership for their valuable contributions.

  • State of the District 2024 - Stage Photo

    The State of the District event served as a method of transparency, offering insight into Richmond Community Schools' inner workings. It featured statements from our staff, revealing the motivations behind their choice to work with us. It is our staff's dedication and collective efforts that make Richmond an exceptional educational institution, driving us towards continued excellence.

  • State of the District Youtube Thumbnail

    Click Here to View Broadcast

    The annual State of the District address was broadcasted courtesy of RichmondTV. You can view the recorded session via the link provided above, ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders to stay informed about key updates and insights regarding Richmond Community Schools.

Why Our Staff Chose Richmond Community Schools

Amy Zimmer

"I choose to work at Richmond Community Schools for so many reasons. The support is unmatched. So many of my coworkers and administration are extremely helpful and supportive! The students are fantastic, and the sense of community cannot be beat!"

Julie Llombart

"I love the small-town community that we have here. Richmond is a special place, and I have always been proud to work here."

Beau Brockett

"It's a solid school district! All four of my kids attended school here, K-12. I wanted to give back to the district that taught my kids."

Alanna Stolecki

"I have built great relationships with my work colleagues, Richmond families, and administration. It makes coming to work fun!"

Jamie Clausen

"The continuous learning opportunities, the support of coworkers and administration, and the overall family atmosphere."

Preston Treend

"I grew up and graduated from here. I wanted to give the kids the same great experiences I had during my time here."

Amanda Upchurch

"We moved to Richmond last summer and I started here as a substitute teacher. I fell in love with the district, so I applied for a position in the middle school."

Sandra Rush

"Small class sizes, technology to support student achievement, good athletic programs, positive work culture."

Kaylynne Brown

"RCS is a small district with a big heart for academics, athletics, and FAMILY. "

Michelle Girard

"The children and staff at Lee Elementary! Also, I love my job in the kitchen, it’s very rewarding especially when the kids come in and tell me they love the food I make and love the decorations I do for holidays!"

Courtney Selby

"Great community, families, and a fantastic work environment!"

Alicia Gardner

"I chose to come to Richmond Community School as a teacher and a parent, because I believe in the community and the vision that the Richmond area has."

Ann Gallagher

"I choose to work in Richmond because I get the opportunity to give back to the community that I grew up in and it’s an excellent school district. I work here because I get to be a part of an organization that continues to grow and improve."

Jessica Thurman

"I grew up and graduated from Richmond. I also have raised my own children in Richmond. The community and staff have been so welcoming and helpful to both me and my children."

Julie Nader

"I love this community and as the parent of children who attend Richmond, I want to help our students succeed in school and beyond."