News & Announcements

Whether you are wondering about when the first day of school is, what school supplies are needed or how to get bus route information, we have answers for you.

We have more than 900 certificated staff, which includes teachers, school counselors, specialists, school psychologists, school nurses and so many more, work hard each day to support, engage and inspire students.

Richland School District is pleased to announce that Chad Foltz has been selected as the new principal of Jason Lee Elementary School beginning in the 2023-24 school year.

Archers from Jason Lee Elementary recently competed at the Washington State NASP Archery Tournament, and five students are headed to nationals!

To celebrate our Education Support Professionals, we are shining the spotlight on several of our education support professional staff members. Read about them and their deep connections to our schools.

Nine Destination Imagination teams of RSD elementary students received top honors at the Regional Destination Imagination Tournament and will be moving on to compete at the state tournament on March 25.

Introducing RSD’s Family Launchpad! This portal brings all the RSD platforms parents and guardians need into one digital space.

Will you have a kindergartner starting their academic journey or will your child be joining our schools for the first time in the fall? Our online enrollment portal for the 2023-24 school year is now open.

Thank you for your continued support of students!

It’s official! The first day of school (grades 1-12) for the 2023-24 school year will be August 29.

Learn about the ways you can be informed if schools are delayed or closed due to inclement weather.

Jason Lee Elementary School’s library just got a little bit more magical with a mural painted by local artists.

Welcome letter from Debbie and Fletcher

The end of the 2020-2021 School Year is officially here! As a reminder, the office will be open through June 23^rd and then closed for the summer.

Hanford Falcon coaches believe in developing our roster one player at a time. This roster development begins in youth and middle school programs so that our athletes are physically and mentally ready to compete at the highest level by the time they enter our high school program.

COVID-19 led to a very unique year of Destination Imagination competition and RSD teams still did an impressive job demonstrating their creativity and problem-solving.

Our Nutrition Services staff reached out to our elementary Future Chefs this spring and asked if they'd like to share their recipes with the community and show them working their magic in their kitchens at home.

Through the fall of 2021 Richland School District will use a screening tool to help gauge where students are in their social-emotional learning and help them grow.

We are getting ready to welcome our Kindergarten students back into the classroom on Wednesday, October 28^th, 1^st & 2^nd grade on Wednesday, November 4^th and 3^rd – 5^th grade on Thursday, November 12^th. 

Jason Lee Elementary School will be closed for the summer from June 16 to mid-August. Office staff will be checking voicemail and email periodically.

For the second year in a row, Jason Lee Elementary is being recognized by state education officials for closing achievement gaps and helping students grow and be ready for their futures. 

Whether attending after-school events to connect with and cheer on students, supporting families, making school a place where kids feel safe and have fun or just being willing to be covered in Silly String or drenched in ice water to reward students for reaching a goal, Brian Neill does all of that and more.

The district has partnered with the state Department of Health to test every water fixture in some of our schools as part of ongoing efforts to have safe and healthy environments for students and staff. 

It's that time of year again—make sure you know as soon as our schools are on delay or canceled due to inclement winter weather.

We are thrilled to announce that Jason Lee, Lewis & Clark, and White Bluffs elementary schools are being recognized by state education officials for closing achievement gaps and helping students grow and be ready for their futures. 

Jason Lee Elementary has joined Three Rivers HomeLink and Enterprise Middle School in offering archery to its students. From teaching determination, focus and physical strength, the program is providing a new challenge for students.

Join us in congratulating our teachers who recently earned or renewed their certification with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.