Richfield HS Named a Top High School - Again!
Richfield HS Named a Top High School - Again!
![Best High Schools US News and World Report 2023-24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715979537/richfieldschoolsorg/amxqcb5mxwrumyun7b82/TopHS2024.png","width":2100}])
We are proud to announce that Richfield High School has been awarded a place on the "Best Public High Schools 2024-25" list by U.S. News and World Report! We ranked 111 out of 896 Minnesota high schools, placing in the top 12% in the state.
This is our second year receiving this recognition and we are so grateful to our students, teachers and staff for their dedication and hard work – as well as to the entire Richfield community for your support! We are honored by this recognition and we promise to continue our commitment to excellence, growth and serving our amazing students.
Learn more about what makes Richfield High School a great place to learn grow and excel:
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Two Richfield educators, Morgan Steele and Lindsey Larson, have been nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year!
![Meet the Counselors Who Support Our Students Every Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738679928/richfieldschoolsorg/bt5utclskg3l8htoxhu1/IMG_4263.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738679928/richfieldschoolsorg/bt5utclskg3l8htoxhu1/IMG_4263.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738679928/richfieldschoolsorg/bt5utclskg3l8htoxhu1/IMG_4263.png","width":640}])
This week we are celebrating National School Counseling Week, and we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible school counselors across Richfield Public Schools!
![Preschool Meets High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":997}])
It was a heartwarming class full of learning, play and connection when preschool students from the Central Education Center visited the Child Development class at RHS.
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Recently, a select group of RHS Band and Choir students performed as members of the 2025 Tri-Metro All Conference Music Festival!
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Eighth grade trombone player Irving Needleman has earned a prestigious spot in the Minnesota Band Directors Association 7-8 Jazz Honor Band.
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Parent-Teacher Organizations play a key role in supporting our schools, fostering community connections and helping to shape the overall educational experience.
![Collage of photos of paraprofessionals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737491387/richfieldschoolsorg/ukb6xp4136zoxsnxjfci/ParaWeek2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737491387/richfieldschoolsorg/ukb6xp4136zoxsnxjfci/ParaWeek2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737491387/richfieldschoolsorg/ukb6xp4136zoxsnxjfci/ParaWeek2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737491387/richfieldschoolsorg/ukb6xp4136zoxsnxjfci/ParaWeek2025.png","width":1200}])
This Paraprofessional Appreciation Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible paraprofessionals who work to support our students and staff in Richfield Public Schools.
![A class photo of the first group of DLI students taken in 2007.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736438030/richfieldschoolsorg/qlr64yn1kax9d5fxdoz7/DLI-2007.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736438030/richfieldschoolsorg/qlr64yn1kax9d5fxdoz7/DLI-2007.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736438030/richfieldschoolsorg/qlr64yn1kax9d5fxdoz7/DLI-2007.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736438030/richfieldschoolsorg/qlr64yn1kax9d5fxdoz7/DLI-2007.png","width":935}])
Our first class of dual language immersion students graduated in 2020. Where are they now? Here are updates on five of these pioneering students.
