On Monday, October 12th the USD #378 Board of Education moved to transfer Jared Larson to Head Principal at Riley County Grade School for the 2021-2022 school year to replace Teresa Grant who is retiring. Mr. Larson attended Riley County Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade and is a 1997 graduate of Riley County High School. Mr. Larson is in his 19th year... READ MORE >

Bus Evacuation DrillsTwice yearly all districts are required to practice bus evacuations. Our evacuation drills took place October 9th at the Riley County grade school. All drivers participated in a review of emergency evacuation procedures, the many emergency exits, and when to use them. This year because of Covid-19 the evacuation drill was a front door... READ MORE >

The regular Board of Education meeting to be held Monday, October 12th at 7:00 pm is being moved from the RCHS Library to the Cafeteria. READ MORE >

The Kansas State Department of Education advised USD #378 that the USDA is covering the cost of meals for ALL STUDENTS through December 2020. This meant that each student could receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day. USD 378 put this into place on September 15, 2020. However, we recently were advised that we can go back to the first day of school.There... READ MORE >

USD #378 is accepting bids for window and door replacements and/or insulation for the District Office Building. To see specifications click here. READ MORE >

USD 378 RILEY COUNTY SCHOOLS 204 West Kansas P.O. Box 326 Riley, KS 66531 September 10, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: USDA has extended the Free Meals for Kids through December 31, 2020 or until the funding runs out. Once the funding runs out or the end of the calendar year comes, families will revert back to their current meal... READ MORE >

The Board of Education will hold it's regular monthly meeting Monday, September 14th in the Riley County High School Library at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >

There will be a special Board of Education meeting this afternoon, Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30 p.m. in the Riley County Central Office to approve out of district applications. The board packet is located on our website. READ MORE >

Recent past and present board members took part in the ground breaking photo shoot. From left to right are; Jared Larson, Randy O/Boyle, Jeff Hancock, Nathan Mead, Shane Allen, Samantha Brown, Kyle Bohnenblust, Chris White, Alison Hayward, and Justin Ricketts. READ MORE >

Click on the link to watch the live-stream of the ground breaking for the south side of the Riley County Grade School tonight at 6 pm. https://www.facebook.com/BHSCo... READ MORE >

RCGS Virtual Back to School Night. Please enjoy our attempt at a Virtual Back to School Night for Grades PK-6. Click on this post to view the video! READ MORE >

USD 378 is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher at Riley County Grade School for the 2020-21 school year and beyond. Qualifications: Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment or be in the process of obtaining a license. The passion and skills necessary to create an engaging learning and... READ MORE >

Out of District Student Applications for Riley County Schools may be found at this link. READ MORE >

USD 378 Riley County Board of Education will be hosting a ground breaking photo shoot on August 18th at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the district web page due to the COVID-19 virus. For more details see the agenda on the website. READ MORE >

The Riley County Board of Education will be holding an emergency meeting tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Riley County High School Library. This meeting will be for accepting the resignation of a teacher only effective immediately (personnel section). This is the only topic on the agenda. READ MORE >

Click the link to view the District Reopening Plan and Q&A Section District Reopening Plan READ MORE >

The Board of Education will be holding its regular meeting Monday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Riley County High School Cafeteria. There will be a budget hearing prior to the meeting at 6:45 p.m. READ MORE >

Planning to take an online college course through Cloud County Community College?? Sign up with Mrs. Holloway this week (August 3-7).https://www.cloud.edu/Assets/pdfs/academics/schedules-and-calendars/Fall-2020/Fall_20_Online_Schedule.pdfClasses start August 19 Planning to take a dual credit course from Manhattan Area Technical College ???Sign up during... READ MORE >

The following dates are the BOE regular meetings for 2020-21. July 13 Riley County High School Library 7:00 P.M. August 10 Riley County High School Library 7:00 P.M. September 14 Riley County High School Library 7:00 P.M. ... READ MORE >

The Board of Education will be holding a special meeting this Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Riley County High School Library. READ MORE >

Online enrollment is now open. Please check your email for detailed information on how to enroll your students. READ MORE >

Click here for the link to watch the 2020 Graduation live at 3:00pm on Sunday July 19th. https://facebook.com/events/s/2020-rchs-graduation-ceremony-/779740082565642/?ti=icl READ MORE >

USD 378 Board of Education will hold their regular July board meeting Monday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the RCHS Library. READ MORE >

Open Coaching PositionsUSD is accepting applications for the following coaching positions; HS Assistant Volleyball Coach, HS/MS Assistant Cross Country Coach, MS Head Cheer Coach, and HS/MS Assistant Wrestling Coach. If interested you may apply at www.usd378.org under Employment Opportunities or contact either Erin Oliver at eoliver@usd378.org or Erik Willimon at... READ MORE >

Part-Time CookUSD 378 is accepting applications for a part-time cook, this position will be 3-4 hours per school day. Interested parties may visit our website at usd378.org to fill out an application. For questions pertaining to this position contact Food Director Grace Brown at gbrown@usd378.org or call 785-485-4000. READ MORE >

Updated Driver Education Information - Summer 2020 - May 19, 2020 - https://5il.co/gaxe READ MORE >

USD 378 Board of Education will be having its regular May meeting on Monday, May 11th in the RCHS Library at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >

9-12 Vocal Music Teacher USD 378 is seeking a 9-12 Vocal Music Teacher at Riley County High School for the 2020-21 school year and beyond. The successful candidate will: Hold (or be eligible to attain) a Kansas education certification with endorsement in music education.Demonstrate the passion and skills necessary to create an engaging learning and developmental... READ MORE >

There will be a very short special Board of Education meeting this evening at 5:00 p.m. in the RCHS Library. READ MORE >

Out of District Student Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are available. Please visit the following link to complete the Application form. Out of District Student Application READ MORE >

The Board of Education will have it's regular meeting on Monday, April 13th in the RCHS Library at 7:00 p.m. Complying with the COVID-19 regulations there is a limit of 10 people in one room. There will be chairs set up in the hallway, a speaker will be in use so the public can hear the meeting procedures. READ MORE >

9-12 Art Teacher USD 378 is seeking an Art Teacher at Riley County High School for the 2020-21 school year and beyond. The successful candidate will: Hold (or be eligible to attain) a Kansas education certification, with an Art endorsement.Demonstrate the passion and skills necessary to create an engaging learning and developmental experience.If interested apply... READ MORE >

USD #378 Riley Count Schools is accepting bids for the sale of our Modular Building. Details of the building and specifications of the bid can be found on our website usd378.org under Documents. Please click here for information. READ MORE >

USD 378 is requesting bids on the following items; Propane, Fuel, Milk, and Prime Vendor/Food. For information go to our Documents page under Bids 2020-21. READ MORE >

Beginning on Friday March 20 the Riley County School District will provide a cold breakfast and lunch at no cost for any child ages 1-18 regardless of if they are typically free, reduced or full pay. Please see attached flyer for information. READ MORE >

Driver's Education Parent Information Letter - If you have a student that will be taking Driver's Ed this summer go to our Document page under High School to see the information letter. READ MORE >

The district calendar has been added to our web page under Documents - Calendars. The Board of Education approved the calendar at the January 13th meeting. READ MORE >

Kansas School Bus Stop Arm Law Kansas law KSA 8-1556 requires all motorists to stop when approaching or overtaking a stopped school bus displaying its flashing red lights and stop arm. Motorists are to remain stopped until the bus is no longer displaying its flashing red lights and stop arm. Violation of this law not only endangers children but is punishable by a... READ MORE >

Board of Education MeetingThe Board of Education will be holding its regular February meeting this coming Monday the 10th. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Riley County High School Library. READ MORE >

When is a school required to transport a student according to the 2.5‐mile rule? K.S.A. 72‐8302, sets out the three situations where students must be transported. 1. School is located outside the corporate limits of a city and it's 2.5 miles or more from the residence of the student. 2. School is located inside the corporate limits of a city and the... READ MORE >

The Board of Education is working with the architects, engineers, and contractors on the design phase of the project. The project list for the summer includes storm shelter and classroom additions, gymnasium, classroom window replacement on the 1929 building, LED lighting and removal of the modular classroom on the north side of the school all at the grade school.... READ MORE >

Public education is the backbone of American society, and local school boards are deeply rooted in U.S. tradition. in fact, in 1966 the people of Kansas amended our state's constitution to specifically call for local public schools that are 'maintained, developed and operated by locally elected boards.' The seven individuals on our board of education are... READ MORE >

What are the requirements for seat belts and child restraints when transporting students? Occupants of a school bus are not required to wear seat belts due to compartmentalization. The seats on the school bus are placed a certain distance apart from each other and have high backs that are very padded. As a result, in an accident the student would be propelled... READ MORE >

USD 378 Riley County School opened the bids for the sale of the general obligation bonds on December 5th. The district's financial firm had predicted the bonds would have an interest rate of 3.44 percent. However, the low bid came in at 2.51 percent. This difference will save taxpayers approximately 2.8 million dollars in interest cost as compared to the prediction... READ MORE >

USD 378 Riley County Schools is accepting applications for a Board of Education member Position 1. This will position is for a two year term beginning in January 2020. If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity the application can be found under Employment Opportunities. Applications will be received until January 8, 2020. If you have questions... READ MORE >

School Buses Are Typically Much Safer Than Cars School bus fatalities are rare compared to the number of deaths on America's highways By Noreen O'Donnell and Liz Lane • Published at 12:50 pm on May 17, 2018 Deaths from school bus crashes like the tragedy in New Jersey on Thursday are rare, accounting for less than one percent of the country's... READ MORE >

On Monday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. there will be a regular BOE meeting in the RCHS library. Prior to the meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. will be a reception honoring Jared Larson and Randy O'Boyle, our out-going board members, for their dedication and service to our district. READ MORE >

There will be a Special Board of Education meeting this Thursday, December 5th at 12:00 p.m. in the Riley County District Office. READ MORE >

Proper seating by bus passengers is essential to passenger safety. Parental reminders to students about how important their staying seated properly on the bus is a tremendous help to our drivers and their own safety. Fortunately bus collisions are statistically rare but they do take place. Bus design is based on students with their bottoms in the bottom of the... READ MORE >

The USD 378 Riley County Board of Education would like to invite residents to a reception Monday, December 9th to honor our out-going board members Jared Larson and Randy O’Boyle for their dedication and service in their important role of our students’ education. The reception will be held in the RCHS library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the regular Board of... READ MORE >

To the residents Riley County, We would like to express our gratitude to all of the citizens who came out and voted in the recent USD 378 bond election. It has been a time of much research with many contributing to the efforts of getting information out to the public. We appreciate the dedication our neighbors and patrons took out of their busy schedules to... READ MORE >

SUMMARY NOTICE OF BOND SALE $15,000,000 UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 378, RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS (RILEY) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2019 (GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PAYABLE FROM UNLIMITED AD VALOREM TAXES) Bids. SUBJECT to the Notice of Bond Sale dated November 11, 2019 (the “Notice”), facsimile and electronic bids will... READ MORE >

A recent news item relates a problem we are not currently facing at USD 378. We are fortunate to have all our routes with full-time drivers. But, if you are interested in becoming a substitute driver please contact David VanBebber at dvanbebber@usd378.org. TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) --- The school year started two months ago, but school districts across the state... READ MORE >

Every weekday morning millions of parents place their most precious asset - their children - on to a school bus, entrusting their safety to not only the school bus driver, but to the federal and state agencies that govern the safe manufacture and operation of school buses. Even without the use of seat belts, school buses are the safest method of transporting... READ MORE >

A Special Board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. in the Riley County High School Library. This meeting is for the purpose of covering personnel items. READ MORE >

Have you registered to vote in the upcoming elections this November 5th, if you have and you still have questions concerning your rights as a Kansas elector, you may visit voteks.org. The most important aspect of voting is to be informed before voting and then taking action by going to the voting facilities and cast your vote. In case you are unsure of where your... READ MORE >

On October 14th,in the RCHS Cafeteria the Board of Education will be holding a public forum on the USD 378 Bond Project at 6:00 p.m. There will be a presentation covering the different aspects of the bond project with a question and answer time following. Following the forum the board will have its regular meeting in the cafeteria to begin at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >

Voter Registration Deadline is October 15th. To register online go to vote.org/state/kansas it only takes a couple of minutes to register. READ MORE >

USD 378 Riley County Schools has decided to take a proactive role in helping keep students, staff, and the families in our community healthy this flu season. The registration link will expire at the end of the day on Tuesday, October 1st. People can continue to register by filling out the attached “All-in-One Influenza Registration Form.” If unable to register... READ MORE >

At the September 9th Board of Education meeting, Alison Hayward was sworn in by BOE President Samantha Brown as a temporary board member. She is taking the seat vacated by Jared Larson. Alison has had previous experience serving on a school board and is looking forward to the opportunity of serving USD 378 school district in Riley County and to support continued... READ MORE >

Riley County High School is hosting an ACT Prep class on September 16th from 8:15am-12:30pm in the library. Primary focus is for juniors but any student may attend. Cost is $45 payable to RCHS. READ MORE >

Hello Falcon Families! The Riley County High School Student Council and Pep Club have worked together to design spirit shirts for the high school. We will be selling these shirts over the next 6 days (the store closes on Monday, September 16that midnight). Each grade has chosen a different color of shirt. The cost is $12.00 and it has a 2-color front with... READ MORE >

USD 378 Riley County has launched a new website that covers information about the district's bond issue. One can find drawings, a video tour, and a question and answer section. Please visit www.usd378bond.org to find out more. READ MORE >

Fall Preview - August 29, 2019 5:00 PM Introduction of Middle School Volleyball, then scrimmage North Gym5:30 PM FFA/FFA Alumni "Burgerama" - Football Field Concessions Area5:40 PM HS VB takes court for warm-up in North Gym5:55 PM Introduction of Middle School Cheerleaders at Football Field6:00 PM Introduction of High School Volleyball, then scrimmage North... READ MORE >

Did you know that missing even two days of school per month (students missing 10% or more of school days means they are chronically absent) puts students at significant increased risk of academic failure and potential dropout. This includes excused and unexcused absences, and it is true for students across all grade levels, from Kindergarten up to 12th grade. We... READ MORE >

Governor Laura Kelly on Friday, February 1st, signed a proclamation designating February 4-8 as School Counseling Week in Kansas. Samantha Holloway the counselor at Riley County High School was one in ten people selected to attend the proclamation signing. Also in attendance for the signing was Dr. Ken Hughey, Kent Reed, Dr. Jessica Lane, Mallory Jacobs, Melissa... READ MORE >

Dear Ms. Meadows and Artists,We're so please to let you know that the portraits you created were delivered to the Syrian children, and it was a wonderful event. The children were so excited to receive your artwork and very touched by your efforts to create such special gifts. They live in stark conditions in the refugee camps, and to receive portraits made just for... READ MORE >

Riley County USD 378 will use the following forms of notification for school closings during extreme weather conditions.Radio & Television KCLY 100.9 FM RadioWIBW TVKMAN 1350 AM RadioKSNT Channel 27Angel 95 FM Radio School Reach School Reach notifications are sent via:Text message or email to cell phoneVoice message to land line or cell phoneMessage to email... READ MORE >

We're so please to let you know that the portraits you created were delivered to the Syrian children, and it was a wonderful event. The children were so excited to receive your artwork and very touched by your efforts to create such special gifts. They live in stark conditions in the refugee camps, and to receive portraits made just for them was truly a unique... READ MORE >