Core classes excel (7)
100% participation rate for an activity (extra curricular) (9)
Service animals welcome
Career readiness and youth apprenticeships with in town (more school spirit)
Business sponsored technical college credit/licensing programs (bank tellers, beautician, welding)
Student stores serving primary/intermediate office)
TV Broadcasting class/program
Students graduate & associate degree credits & other students graduate & tech credits(4)
More collaboration between tech schools & universities(2)
Standardize testing-higher scores among highest in state(5)
Hispanic population fully integrated into school(3)
Fully funded school/state & federal(5)
State mandated programs full funded by state/federal funding(3)
Top 25% schools in Wisconsin(5)
Enrollment increases-family’s stay in district & other familys enroll here(3)
Students remain or return to work, play(4)
Affordable adequate housing(4)
Mental health improves in students & families(4)
Higher paying jobs(4)
Experimenting & different education models(3)
Smaller government-Washington regulating funds(3)
Proactive-positive advances in technology(3)
Model school
High quality teachers/admin/staff
Low turnover(staff/teachers)
Encourage students to return to the community(home grow teachers)
Improved student retention
Open communication with community
Old campus is utilized by the district
Strategic collaboration between city,county and school district
Increase regular and open enrollment
Regional recognition /academic excellence
Highlights of community service
Alumni excellence
Outdoor focal
Enrichment trips-chicago, europe, etc
Endowment fund for enrichment opportunities
Celebrate worldwide culture in RC
Athletic “success”
FFA-farm to table, organic, environmental impact
Farmers market-fresh produce
Student led initiatives
Applicants for district openings
Strong union
Alt ed hybrid/onsite and offsite
Connecting students w/STEM careers
Professional mental/health services
Local businesses partnering with district
Student mental health ambassadors
Student led newsletter/newspaper
Student political activism
School support of local organic plant based
Wrap around care programmingSports psychology integrated into athletics
More community building for staff and partnerships with the other schools
RC welcomes Weston/Ithaca students
PLC model school
More life skill classes and see success stories (Personal finance should be mandatory)
More staff recognition - all staff
We want the district to open a grocery store
We want a walking path from Primary - intermediate
Newsletter - still here
RSD in financially sound and fiscally responsible
Full transparency on where money goes and who votes on what
What does right look like? Making students ready for workforce
Is it the right balance?
Students are being prepared for future (including technology, AI, robotics)
Less sports commitments, more kids committing to med school, trades, etc
See alumni success - oral surgery, opened new business, etc
100% student graduation rate
Robust alumni foundation supporting students.
Skills USA Awards!
Academic performance gap reduction
Happy students, happy teachers, happy parents, happy community
Kids supported in post graduation - even if not college/tradeschool
School community finding students strengths
School exposing students to real life experiences and different jobs/careers
Community and businesses are (INVOLVED) helping students in apprenticeships, jobs, skills, showing opportunities
Students are graduating and staying in RC because they love it here
Many teachers who have spent their whole careers int eh district
Robotics program going to National Competition
Consistency in teacher retention (7)
No fees for “special classes” (7)
That we can still brag about current achievements (7)
More “younger” generation community involvement (6)
More collaboration with community businesses (7)
More job shadowing/apprenticeship (7)
Career planning & mentoring (8)
Sport improvement (4)
It takes a village! (8)
Best facilities in the area! (8)
Awesome alumni participation (8)
Like to see kids involved in community (8)
Community of 20,000 because people moved here because of schools (8)
School proficiency greater than 80% on school report card (8)
High School that has students who leave with:
College credits and skills (7)
Trade certifications; welding, CNA, child care, food service, automotive, construction, HVAC, etc (7)
Alterative school for parents to learn English to help students (8)
Community members mentoring students and passing on knowledge (8)
Everyone graduates (7)
Elementary spring concert in auditorium (5)
Robotics team wins state competition (7)
No deferred maintenance on buildings (7)
Get a university/college again (7)
Educational field trips - larger opportunities (7
More student staying in RC after graduation (7)
High academic performance (7)
Above 90 on state report card for school District (7)
Less families needing free/reduced lunches (7)
Best international exchange program in the state (7)
International baccalaureate/more AP classes/College courses (7)
More foreign language classes offered (7)
Sign language taught in all levels (7)
Recognized as specialized special needs district (7)
Recognition for other achievements other than sports (7)
Fully staffed and staff supported (7)
A community proud and feeling/being connected to the school (7)
Educational exchange program/Swap/City vs. rural (7)
More educational guest speakers like mobile planetarium (7)
Happier and healthier kids (7)
More play-based learning (7)
More outdoor/nature learning/time in nature learning (7)
More hands on “montessori” learning (7)
Open Enrollment Up
State Qualifiers in any sport
Happy teacher/better compensation/benefits/higher retention
Principal of the year
School lunch debt wiped out and “No Child Gone Hungry”
Just celebrated 5 years
FFA program is equal to Riverdale
Good relationships between our schools and local businesses to help students know their interests
More field trips/travel opportunities/study aboard for our students
Standardized testing scores are top of state
More college credit opportunities and better/more opportunities with tech schools
More social opportunities/family fun nights
Less disciplinary issues
Not dependent on referendum for funding
Consistency regarding behavior/consequences (instead of taking away recess, have them do laps or bum off energy)
More support for kids & staff/resources
Achievements of the RCHS alumni
More classes or subjects available with youth apprenticeship
A more culturally inclusive school (prom, sports, clubs, etc)
There's many shy latinos/hispanics who don’t feel confident or extroverted enough to participate
5 star report card (6)
Enrollment growing steadily (6)
Recognition of academic excellence (spelling bee) (6)
RCHS Band celebrates 3 years of retirement (2)
Fewer disciplinary incidents annually (6)
Expansion to UW-Richland Campus celebrates 5 years (5)
50% of graduating class remains in community to positively contribute (3)
Youth apprenticeship enrollment doubles (2)
Breaking ground for new CTE programs building (3)
Houses built by RCHS students sold to help with growing population (4)
Spanish students take on spain (2)
Grand opening celebrating new athletic complex (fields drain) (2)
District celebrates 10 staff being awarded Herb Kohl Educational Foundation (4)
Second Hive Mind event goes well, connecting community with district (6)
Record breaking parent/teacher participation in conferences/etc.
Academic scores & high DPI scores (7)
Music department success (7)
Continue to see innovation (7)
Established as a leader in innovation outcomes (7)
Education opportunities for every child (7)
Best teacher retention in state (7)
End of school year with balance in checkbook (7)
2031 HIVE MIND Sessions
Success that comes from last 2 HIVE MIND sessions (7)
Student volunteer commitment in community (4)
Richland School district bought a school bus (2)
Grounds of school used for community events, family functions etc. (7)
Students learning facilities trades through RSD Maintenance dept. (3)
Student mentorship program started
Every 9th grader paired w/ senior buddy (Gr. 12)
State Report Card Improvement (2)
We have well rounded students (3)
Success of Alternative programs (2)
Strong Technical programs (2)
State funding issues improving (3)
School is fun in the Richland District (4)
School Attendance is good (3)
Very positive school discipline report (3)
Examples of strong community support (3)
Success of School Resource Officer (2)
Increased Enrollment (1)
Music and Drama Awards (2)
Winners at state technical skills comp
State Winner for teacher of the year
Retain school board members long term
Open enrollment is improved
Balanced budget for 5th year straight
district/students helping the community
Sports team succeed -> state
music/theater/arts depts. & their accomplishments
Rebirth of FFA
Continue involvement of student clubs
Being proactive w/ procedures & policies
Ahead of the norm
District & community involvement through events, etc.
Healthy, fun foods - student lunches for all schools
Longer lunch periods for younger students
Appropriate recess times * amount of recesses for younger students
STING after school program growing & sustaining numbers
RSD exceeds state for testing results
Highest report card rankings
Rewards for high rated teachers
Partnership w/ symons
