CRHS Student & Family Update

Jared Sherman, Principal

Trey Mills, Assistant Principal

Brad Oberdorf, Dean of Students

Cia North, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Cindy Hoffman BSN, RN, School Nurse

Office Phone 410-479-3612

Emily Phillips, Attendance Administrative Assistant

attendance.crhs@ccpsstaff.org

410-479-3678

Stephanie Carmine, Enrollment/Guidance Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Wendy DuVall, Finance and Administration Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Email: sherman.jared@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/
Location: Colonel Richardson High School, 25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632, USA
Phone: 410-479-3678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonelRichardsonHighSchool/
Twitter: @CRcolonels

Did everyone enjoy the snow?! As you fight the cold temperatures, just remember that this week ends our first semester of the '23- '24 school year. Final exams are coming and grades will be captured this week. See your teachers or counselors with any questions about your grades.

Monday 1/22

• Boys Basketball @ Queen Anne's- 2PM dismissal
  
• Girls Basketball vs. Easton- 5PM start
• Wrestling @ Mardela Tri meet w/ Decatur- 3pm departure

Tuesday 1/23

• 2nd and 4th block final exams

• Art club meeting in Bolles' room until 4 PM

• Boys Basketball @ Easton- 2:15 departure

• Girls Basketball vs. Queen Anne's- 5 PM start

Wednesday 1/24

• 3rd block final exams

• Spanish National Honor Society inductions 6PM in auditorium

• Wrestling @ Snow Hill- 2:15PM dismissal

• Indoor Track @ Worcester County Complex- 11:15 dismissal, eat A lunch

Thursday 1/25

• Half day for students
• 1st block finals
• NO CHORUS MEETING
• NO DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS MEETING
• Boys Basketball @ St. Michael's (Varsity only)- 1:45 dismissal
• Girls Basketball @ St. Michael's- 1:45 dismissal
• Wrestling vs. Kent Island- 4PM start
• Cheer @ County Championships- 3PM departure

Friday 1/26

• No school for students
• Girls Basketball vs. Cambridge- 4pm start
• Wrestling @ North Dorchester- 3:15pm departure

News Regarding Student Grade Reports

Beginning with Quarter 3, CCPS will no longer be sending home printed report cards. Grade Reports (interim and quarterly) will be sent by email to parent/guardians, using PowerSchool’s digital document delivery.

Please check PowerSchool to verify that your email is correct, or contact the school to provide them with your email address. Parents/guardians who have not provided their email will be contacted by the school to help ensure they are not missing important information.

In addition to receiving grade reports by email, the information will also be available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal at carolineschools.org/page/powerschool.

If you need any further information or assistance, please contact the school office.

Graduation Spotlight Class of 2024

** Graduation Rehearsal will be held at CRHS on May 29, 2024. Seniors are expected to attend. Tickets will be distributed after the senior lunch. SENIORS SHOULD NOT PLAN TO WORK ON THIS DAY. TICKETS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED EARLY. ASK FOR THE DAY OFF NOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS LATER!!

**Graduation will be held on May 30, 2024 at 6pm in the CRHS Auditorium. This is a ticketed event. More details will be shared in the coming months.

** If you still need to order your cap and gown, you have two options.

1. www.jostens.com; pay by credit card

2. See Mrs. France at school to place your order

I will be meeting with students who have still not ordered at the beginning of semester 2. The cost of the cap and gown unit is $58.25 (including tax).

Polar Bear Plunge

- We are going to take two buses for the polar bear plunge so we have spots open.

- If you are planning on going on the Plunge you need to do the following things by Thursday, December 21.

- To reserve your spot you need to do the following two things

1. turn in both permission slips to Mr. Shelly,

2. sign up online (use these directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a46ltnTjhOoqdpbP2A7q8OkMNXjGDEEAOa0OG-G0lmA/edit?usp=drive_link

You do not have to worry about fundraising at this point. Money will need to be turned in by January 17.

Dear Parents,

As winter continues, Choptank Health’s providers are encouraging vaccinations against the flu, RSV,

and COVID-19.

Your student can receive a FREE flu shot at their School-Based Health Center. Call to schedule today!

While flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given starting at 6 months, the RSV vaccine is recommended for all infants younger than 8 months born during or entering their first RSV season and can be given up to 18 months for select high-risk children.

All children can get access to all recommended vaccines, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, for free through their family’s insurance or the Vaccines for Children Program.

The CDC website now has the 2024 Immunization Schedules and is a great resource for parents to access the recommended vaccination schedules. Families can go to their primary care providers for vaccines; alternatively, local health departments and oftentimes nearby pharmacies offer vaccines as well. More is at www.vaccines.gov. It’s never too late to sign your student up for school-based health care, with more information at your student’s health center or at choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

Free Resource: Vaping Information

If you don’t know the first thing about vaping, this is for you! As vaping continues to impact the lives of today's youth, staying informed is more critical than ever. In the Cook Center’s January Newsletter: Clear Lungs, Bright Futures (English/Spanish), they highlight the latest insights, trends, and essential information about vaping. Discover why it's crucial for parents to be in the know about this pressing issue and how you can safeguard your children's health.

Also be sure to check out the ParentGuidance.org where you can access free resources including courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics like "Parenting with Purpose." To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.

Chesapeake College 's Upward Bound is actively recruiting students for this upcoming school year! Are you interested in attending college after high school? Let them help with the process! Follow them on Instagram @ccupwardbound and direct message them for more information!

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations, or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment, or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member, or other person having knowledge. Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.