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

To fill out an application for the 2026 TASK Summer Program for your child, you can use the link below or scan the QR code. Please read the flyer for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUHPOjbLTnBfBNZPR7M6HDcpvadQ7IOmbNKVFuxi4C9f43iw/viewform

View the May/June 2026 Health Services Newsletter HERE:
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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!!

RES SOL Dress-up Week will be April 27- May 1. We have had an update to the originally released dates.

View this month's Health Services Newsletter HERE:
https://aptg.co/ZdQXz_

RES will be doing Spring Pictures on Friday, April 10. Information will be sent home because these pictures must be pre-paid.

REMINDER: We are still taking class t-shirt orders for this school year. Each t-shirt is $12.00 . If you need an additional order form, please stop by our office or ask your child's teacher.

RES Yearbooks for 2025-2026 are still for sale. If you need an order form just stop by the office or Request an order from from your child’s teacher. Yearbooks for this year are $30

TCPS will be closed for Spring Break on Friday, April 3, 2026, through Tuesday, April 7th. Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

RES will be having Spring Pictures on Friday, April 10. These pictures must be pre-paid and information has been sent home. We have a few extra packets in the office if you are interested in purchasing these pictures.

RES is having a Spring Dance to welcome students back from Spring Break during their resource classes on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Our RES fourth and fifth graders performed well at the Virginia History Day District 2 Contest held at Southwest Virginia Community College on Friday, March 27. A special thank you to Mrs. Anna Luttrell, Mrs. Jennifer Grimmett, and Mrs. Melissa Cordle for supporting our students as they researched and prepared their projects.
Congratulations to the following students:
Levi Deel and Easton Cook placed 2nd with their group exhibit
Ryker Sturgill and Hoytt Lowe placed 1st with their group exhibit
Caroline Hartless placed 1st with her individual exhibit
Rachel Childress placed 3rd with her performance about Sacagawea
Kya Dales placed 2nd with her performance on Molly Tynes
Jackson Buchanan placed 1st with his performance on The Evolution of Space Exploration.

🎭✨ You’ve got TWO more chances to experience the magic of Willy Wonka Jr.! ✨🍫 Don’t miss your opportunity to see this incredible cast from Richlands High School bring a sweet, unforgettable story to life on stage. From dazzling performances to lovable characters, it’s a show that will leave you smiling from start to finish! 📅 Final Performances: • March 27 at 7:00 PM • March 28 at 7:00 PM (Senior Night 💙) 📍Southwest Virginia Community College Mary Lawson Auditorium 724 Community College Road Cedar Bluff, V.A. 24609 🎟 Tickets are available at the door!