Richlands Elementary School

We have kicked off our American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge at RES. Please help us support this worthy cause by registering your child. Download the app using the QR Code or by visiting HEART.ORG/SCHOOLS

Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/richlandselementaryschool1
#ScholasticBookFairs

Thank you to Faith Baptist Church-Richlands for showing our teachers extra love and appreciation as they begin a new school year. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. #ittakesavillage

Orientations are this Thursday, August 13, 2026. Bring your school supplies to drop off in your child's classroom, meet our amazing teachers, and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for the year ahead. We are excited to see everyone!

Please remember that our RES Kindergarten Camp begins this Monday and PreK Camp begins this Tuesday. We are so excited to meet our new students! 💙

CNC VA OPS and CNX Foundation will host their annual backpack giveaway this Friday, July 31st, from 8-5, while supplies last, at 182 Front St. in Richlands.

📚💉 Back-to-School Immunization Clinic – Tomorrow! The Tazewell County Health Department will be offering required back-to-school immunizations for students entering 7th and 12th grades tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 📍 Location: 253 Chamber Drive Tazewell, VA ✅ Walk-ins are welcome! Help your student start the school year ready by making sure their required immunizations are up to date. We appreciate the Tazewell County Health Department for helping keep our students healthy and prepared for a successful school year!

All families of children who receive special education services through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Virginia’s public schools are asked to complete this short survey. Please click the link below to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lttr1DqNfixIH4 Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

Today is the last day of school for students! 🎉 Reminder: Students will be released 1.5 hours early today. We hope all of our students have a fantastic, safe, and fun summer break! ☀️📚🍉

All student medications need to be picked up by a parent or guardian on or before your child's last day of school. No medications will be held over the summer for the next school year.

RES Field Day 2026

RES Important End of Year Awards and Graduations 2026

View the May/June 2026 Health Services Newsletter HERE:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3638/Tcps/6fde17c7-7369-466d-bad6-071bf058b2c1/Health-Services-MayJune-2026-Newsletter-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline

May/June 2026 TCPS Health Services Newsletter

The Town of Tazewell invites everyone to a Police Week Parade on May 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm.

Richlands Elementary and Cedar Bluff Elementary held their Collaborative Enrollment Event for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start at the Richlands Farmers' Market on April 16. It was a great turnout of families, students, teachers, and community members. Families received resources and assistance with registration.

Nineteen Tazewell County students participated in the Virginia State History Day Competition on April 26 and April 27 in Richmond, Virginia. Ethan Patton (RMS) placed third in the Individual Exhibit (Junior) category. Ethan also won the Constitutional HIstory and Civics Prize. Ellie Lentner (GIS) placed first in the Individual Exhibit (Elementary) category. Kya Dales (RES) placed second in the Individual Performance (Elementary) category. Jackson Buchanan (RES) won the White House Historical Association Award.

Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to the incredible individuals who safely transport our students every day!

School bus drivers are often the first smile students see in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon. They build relationships, create a sense of safety, and play a vital role in the daily rhythm of our schools.

Rain or shine, early mornings and long routes, their dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your patience, care, and commitment to keeping our students safe.

💛 Join us in showing appreciation for our amazing bus drivers today!

RES SOL (UPDATED) Dress-up Week will be April 27 - May 1. Our SOL Theme this year is:
RES: Lights, Camera, Achieve - It’s Our Time to Shine!!