News Summary
Richmond Hill High School welcomes students to a newly renovated campus featuring modern classrooms and athletics facilities. The developments include state-of-the-art amenities aimed at enhancing education, athletics, and the arts. Teacher Russ Carpenter emphasizes civic education’s importance while the school celebrates recent achievements. Upcoming expansions include new outdoor classrooms and sports complexes, reinforcing Richmond Hill’s commitment to academic excellence.
Richmond Hill Welcomes Students Back to New High School Campus
Richmond Hill, GA – Richmond Hill High School (RHHS) opened its doors to students for the 2023-2024 academic year on August 6, welcoming them to a state-of-the-art campus that has undergone significant renovations aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The new facilities include upgraded classrooms and a collegiate-style lecture hall, providing students with innovative learning environments.
This transformation also emphasizes athletics and the arts, featuring expansive spaces dedicated to sports and performing arts activities. Teacher Russ Carpenter, who has been with RHHS for 26 years and also serves as the mayor of Richmond Hill, has expressed his excitement about the new campus, calling it “amazing and enormous, but very accessible.” Carpenter is teaching U.S. Government to 12th graders and an elective course on U.S. Military History for grades 9 through 12 this year. His approach underscores the significance of civic education, emphasizing the importance of teaching students about government and voting.
Richmond Hill High School’s recent achievements include receiving the Gold Greatest Gains Award from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA), a recognition given to schools that exceed expectations in student achievement. RHHS was one of only 19 schools selected statewide, placing it in the top three percent of all public schools in Georgia. Principal Bivins Miller noted that this recognition was a result of collective efforts from students, staff, and the community.
As part of the ongoing commitment to student development, Carpenter aims to teach according to the Georgia Standards while fostering an appreciation for historical figures like General George Patton in his Military History class. The new school year also marks the beginning of operational plans for a completely new high school facility set to open by the 2025-2026 school year, with a projected cost of $97 million.
The future campus will include outdoor education classrooms, healthcare science labs, and a new sports complex equipped with baseball and softball fields and a lacrosse stadium. Athletic facilities are estimated to cost about $35 million. Construction is already underway, with various phases being implemented; cabinetry installation and classroom preparations are ongoing as furniture deliveries are scheduled. Phase 1, which includes classroom furniture, is set to arrive on November 5, while Phase 2, covering office furniture, is slated for April of next year.
Bids for Phases 3 and 4 of the construction project are expected to close on November 8. The administration is currently discussing support staff and custodial needs for the new building, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place for the upcoming transitions. The operations team is actively coordinating with the Richmond Hill High School administration regarding the amenities in the new construction plans.
In addition to the new facilities for education, plans are underway for a roundabout at the central office building in Richmond Hill, which is anticipated to improve traffic flow and accessibility to the schools. With these developments, Richmond Hill High School is not only enhancing academic experiences for its students but also positioning itself as a leader in educational excellence in Georgia.
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- WTOC: Richmond Hill Students Begin School Year at New High School
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