Will Wlizlo, our Safe Routes to School Coordinator, talks about the work taking place in Richfield to help ensure students can bike and walk to school safely. Read the article on the League of Minnesota Cities website.

As you may have heard in Governor Walz’s announcement this week, he is loosening restrictions related to COVID-19 effective Memorial Day weekend. While this is good news, we want to remind you that the pandemic is not over and case rates continue to be high in Hennepin County. Please continue to follow best practices like regularly washing your hands, staying home when you are sick, etc. Here is additional guidance from the State of Minnesota.

Our Director of Student Support Services, Christina Gonzalez, spoke with Angela Davis about the demands & challenges of motherhood during a global pandemic. Listen on the MPR website.

As we prepare for the 2021-22 school year, we would like to know if you would prefer to enroll your child(ren) in an online program, hybrid program or in-person program.

Director of Student Support Services Christina Gonzalez discussed racial equity in early childhood on NPR's Early Risers May 5 podcast. Listen to the podcast and learn how to talk to young children about race and racism on the NPR website (May 5 episode).

The civil rights movement is not a chapter in History class. It is here and it is now. As educators, it is our job to support and empower students through these challenging times. Please read our statement on where we stand as a district.

We want to hear from you! Tell us how we're doing in our annual Family & Community Survey. Results will be used to evaluate our work and provide feedback for reflection and improvement.

In Richfield Public Schools, creating an environment where students not only feel connected and supported, but also one where students want to return to after graduation is an accomplishment that we are proud of. We are thrilled to welcome RHS alum Ms. Rosas back into our District, this time as a teacher, with dreams of her own to support and inspire her students.

In Richfield Public Schools, we pride ourselves on our open, welcoming community. We want every student, family and staff member to feel supported and valued.

Learn how this change will help us to clearly, accurately and consistently communicate learning progress and achievement to students and families.