
The RSU2 Board of Directors is pleased to announce Tonya Arnold as our new superintendent, effective August 1st. Tonya recently finished a superintendent position with the Vinalhaven School District. Tonya brings to RSU2 over 20 years of teaching, administrative and superintendent knowledge, as well as experience in the corporate world and as a business owner. At the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Tonya led a proficiency and project-based school, and brings that leadership to support RSU2’s current staff of dedicated teachers and curriculum leaders.
Tonya resides in Richmond with her husband, Steve. They have two adult children with families of their own. Over the next several weeks, Tonya will meet with Acting Superintendent Paine, RSU2 staff, students and families to get to know us all and learn more about what makes RSU2 great. Please join us in welcoming Tonya to our community.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Hamann
Chair, RSU2 Board of Directors

This years Mitchell Scholarship winner will be announced on Monday, June 29th at 10AM. Check out their Facebook page to find out Richmond's winner!
https://www.facebook.com/mitchellinstitute/?eid=ARDNvsLqZNqoPxK20TTjfHyuid5_9bhNgx2-8YZ-D5q9SmamQdQ44bo0XQm2h4jC3-VTQL__9g1rSLRu

Due to the strong possibility of severe thunderstorms (including possible hail and heavy wind) for tomorrow (Saturday, June 6th) we are postponing our graduation ceremony. The ceremony will now take place at 4pm on Sunday. All times will be the same as they were originally planned.

The live stream of the RHS Graduation scheduled for 4pm June 6th will be viewable online at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6CyrBnRso0rtBHbmC_RQg
In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be June 7th (@4pm).

Changes to Planned Graduation Parade:
As of May 31st, we are all grateful to still be preparing for a graduation ceremony this coming weekend (admission by invite only), but we have had to make some changes to the planned parade after. On Friday, May 29th, the Maine DOE (with input from the Departments of Public Safety and Health and Human Services) issued new guidance to schools strongly advising schools against holding graduation parades due to the fear that crowds will gather. In order to follow these guidelines, we are canceling our proposed graduation parade, and instead holding a “reverse parade” for our graduates. After graduation, our graduates will line up on Main Street. Passersby may cheer, honk, and celebrate our graduates (while driving with caution). Richmond PD will assist in making this an orderly and safe event. Please do not arrive or approach on foot- the purpose of changing the event is to avoid crowds gathering and to maintain social distancing, but also to still give you a chance to cheer for our graduates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Karl Matulis
Principal, Richmond Middle and High School

Click the link for the June Newsletter!
(Featuring: Graduation info, end of the year info, and some amazing quarantine art!)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xbP11V22IBKeNWnvGYaRtIU1d-igluFL/view?usp=sharing

Link to updated meal schedule for May
https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/243779

Click the link to check out our May Newsletter!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY4gPfhGCW2dCZsb4rnxIGW8wUdrt0Cq/view?usp=sharing

Schedule and guidelines for student's to come into the building an clean out lockers:
https://tinyurl.com/yapqfytj

RSU 2 Meal Schedule April 20-May 1
https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/233730

Distance Learning Expectations for Students and Families: https://tinyurl.com/ybtqcwa5

Notice of RSU2 Special Board Meeting
Agenda:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/657166/RSU_BRD_OF_DIRECTORS_Special_Mtg_4.9.2020.pdf

Click the link to read our April Newsletter!
https://tinyurl.com/r9xeqpp

Please click the link for an update to the days/times of meal service at RMSHS during our continued closure.
https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/226791

Thank you to our kitchen staff for all you do every day, but especially now...
Remember, we are open for drive through meal service for anyone under the age of 18 on weekdays from 11:30-12:30.
https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/224790

Click on the link below for a message from the principal, including information on distance learning.
https://tinyurl.com/uueph46

Beginning this Monday (March 30th), RSU 2 will be offering meals on-site in the Richmond Middle and High School parking lot. This will be a drive-through service open to anyone under the age of 18 from 11:30-12:30.
https://tinyurl.com/tqwxbsw

A few parents have reached out about more structure for their students. Here is an example of a schedule you could use at home. It may be a bit over-ambitious, so feel free to split it up into multiple days or modify however you need.
https://tinyurl.com/v22ruu4

Link to Message from the Principal:
https://tinyurl.com/vjcpe7z

Information on the cooperative effort between the Town of Richmond and RSU 2 to provide access to food for our students during the ongoing state of emergency. Open to students residing in Richmond and Dresden only.
http://www.richmondmaine.com/pictures/misc/rsu2+food+notice.pdf