On April 6th we are anticipating a full return to in-person learning. Students will attend school five days a week from 8:45-3:34. Please take some time to either read through our updated plan or watch a 10 minute video explaining the changes that will be made. Parents will still have the option to keep their students fully remote. We look forward to this next... READ MORE >

March 12,2021 Dear D157 and D2 Families: I hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying the spring weather that has come our way. As you know, the last 12 months have brought significant challenges for everyone in our communities as we have had to face the many adverse effects of COVID-19. Through it all, our students, staff, families, and... READ MORE >

The D2 and D157 Joint District Stakeholders Committee met on March 3 to discuss how to support student academic and social-emotional needs. To hear a summary of the meeting, please click: READ MORE >

March 6, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, The Joint District Stakeholders Committee held its most recent virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 PM to 9 PM. The Committee agenda for that meeting was to: Review i-Ready Winter Diagnostic results Evaluate i-Ready resultsDiscuss possible next steps for learning recoveryReview student responses... READ MORE >

03/05/2021To the Nippersink SD 2 Community:We have been informed by the MCDH that all District 2 staff will receive their secondvaccination shot on Thursday, March 11. This represents a big step forward inprotecting our staff and getting our students back into school full time. Due to the dateand times we have been given for the vaccination clinic, we have had to... READ MORE >

February 26, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Students, Parents, and Guardians: I hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and looking forward to warmer weather as we approach spring. I want to take a moment to provide an update on the work being done to get our students back into a full in-person learning model. I also want to reiterate that... READ MORE >

WE DID IT! Congratulations to our RGS students for raising $10,076.26 for the American Heart Association! Top fundraiser was Joshua from Ms. Komos' class! Mrs. Schlecht's classroom raise the most money as a group. We are so proud of the 117 kids who participated in this challenge and chose to be kind, move more, and drink more water. WAY TO GO!!! READ MORE >

Please view the attached video to hear more about the newly formed Joint District Stakeholders Committee for District 2 and 157. READ MORE >

Beginning February 1, 2021, Kindergarten registration will open for all D2 children born on or before September 1,2016.To register, please visit www.nippersinkdistrict2.org andclick on Menu / Kindergarten Enrollment – to begin theregistration process.Please click on link for additional information: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

From now until the end of February students can sign up to be part of the Kids Heart Challenge to raise money for The American Heart Association. Signing up is free and can be done via the links sent home in Skyward, through the PE website, or through your child’s PE Google Classroom. Our goal is to raise $8000! READ MORE >

February 5, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, On March 13, 2020 our educational system was disrupted due to the COVID pandemic. During that time teachers moved their classrooms to their living rooms. Many areas of our homes became learning spaces. In the current school year we have been able to... READ MORE >

Picture Day Makeups & Retakes is coming soon! Pictures will be taken between 9am-12pm on Thursday, Feb. 4th (A Day) & Friday, Feb. 5th (B Day) in the gym. Hybrid Students: Your class will be assigned a time between 9am-12pm on your A or B Day (this is for anyone who has not had a picture taken and wants one, or needs a... READ MORE >

NIPPERSINK SD 2BOARD MEMBER VACANCY Nippersink SD 2 Board of Education is seeking an applicant interested in completing a vacatedschool board member’s term through April, 2022. The candidate must be at least 18 years old,must have lived in the school district for at least one year, and must be a registered voter. Interested individuals must submit a letter of... READ MORE >

RGS Families: Please click on the headline to view our Return to School video and Road to Reopen information. READ MORE >

Please enjoy our D2 Beginner Band Virtual Holiday Concert! Click the Read More button to view the video! READ MORE >

December 18, 2020 Dear Families of District 2 and District 157, I hope this communication finds you and your families well. I am writing today to share information regarding our plans for returning to school after winter break. I ask that you remember our plans must continue to comply with the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois... READ MORE >

The streaming link for tonight's BOE meeting is below. Please click on it to virtually attend the meeting. Any public comment may be sent to tlind@rbchs.com by 6:00 pm on 12/16.Click here to attend the December 16th BOE meeting READ MORE >

Please click on the provided link below to read the most recent message from Superintendent Tom Lind on remaining in remote learning until after winter break. Superintendent's Message to D2 Families READ MORE >

RGS Picture Day Picture Day is coming soon! Pictures will be taken between 12pm-3pm on Thursday, December 17th & Friday, December 18th in the gym. If you would like to have your student’s picture taken, please choose the day and time that works best for you - no appointment is necessary. Parents can drive behind the school to the gym door entrance and wait in your... READ MORE >

Board of Education Candidate Election Information Information regarding how to run for the Board of Education and the required forms that must be completed for you to be placed on the April consolidated election ballot, as a candidate, are attached to the following link, Board Candidate Information and Forms. All forms must be filed with the McHenry County... READ MORE >

Hello RGS Families, The RGS Junior Library Guild Book Fair is here! This year, while schools and libraries are not as accessible as we would like them to be, having books in your homes is even more important than ever! Visit our Book Fair homepage to shop online and have the books delivered directly to your home. Shipping is free on any order over $30.00. ... READ MORE >

Looking for a unique gift? How about a family activity that supports local business and our RGS family? We are so excited to announce another community partner fundraiser! Hammer & Stain is teaming up with the RGS PTO to offer an exciting DIY Fundraiser! From November 23 to December 18, Richmond's very own Hammer & Stain will donate 15% of all proceeds to the... READ MORE >

Dear Parent or Guardian: Since moving into our hybrid learning model in October, both Districts have continued to monitor the county and regional metrics regarding COVID-19. We have also monitored the health metrics within the zip codes of our schools’ boundaries. In addition to those metrics, we take into consideration the effectiveness of our mitigation... READ MORE >

Please see the important message below from the RGS PTO regarding the annual Tailgate4Education fundraiser. Typically the RGS PTO holds a live and silent auction, and dinner, to raise funds for the Richmond Grade School. Due to current restrictions, we are not able to hold such an event this year. Instead, we will be holding a 13-day raffle with amazing prizes... READ MORE >

You can find a printable version of the PTO November News here! READ MORE >

Parents and Guardians: We have updated the resources we use to make decisions about opening and closing schools due to COVID-19. It is our goal to remain transparent in how those decisions are made. There is not a single metric or condition we use, but a combination of health metrics and situational reports from our schools. Each case is different, but with each... READ MORE >

Tonight's, October 23rd, Board of Education will be streamed live due to the very limited capacity set by IDPH guidelines. If you have a statement to add to the public record please email it to tlind@rbchs.com by 6:45 pm.https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EkftxpOpQRKIq6XNd2lqqQ READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, Over the weekend we were alerted that two staff members at Nippersink Middle School had tested positive for COVID-19. Neither of the cases are connected to each other and through contact tracing and according to CDC/IDPH and district protocols we have asked three additional staff members to quarantine. Out of an abundance of caution, we are... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has issued a statement that recommends schools return to full virtual learning based on the current metrics for COVID-19 in McHenry County. However, at this time the Board of Education and the district administration have decided that District 2 will continue moving forward with the... READ MORE >

The PTO would like to encourage students to participate in some pumpkin decorating fun! Please click here to view the flyer for details on how RGS students can share their creativity and enter into a raffle for a prize. We can't wait to see what students create! READ MORE >

Dear District 2 and District 157 families,District 2's and District 157's decision-making process about the safety and feasibility of in-person learning is informed by the McHenry County Department of Health's Interim Guidance for Schools, as well as other local health data and factors such as staffing and facilities. The MCDH framework identifies three specific... READ MORE >

Please read our Plan to Reopen Schools FAQ sheet. This document will be updated as needed. To read the full document, please click here. READ MORE >

Check out this month's PTO Happenings! READ MORE >

09.29.2020 Dear Nippersink SD 2 Families: Last night, September 28th, the Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward into a hybrid learning model, while still allowing families the option to remain in full remote learning. The schedule and times for each schools’ hybrid learning plan will be shared by your child’s principal later this week and will... READ MORE >

Dear D2 Families and Community, Due to lDPH requirements for public gatherings, seating is very limited for the BOE on Monday, September 28, 2020 @7:00pm. You can also stream the meeting live at the link below. If you would like a statement put into the public record it can be sent to Tlind@nsd2.com no later than 09/28 @ 6:45... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon D157 and D2 Families, I am writing today to briefly update the community on our plans to return to school. Another letter will follow late next week with dates, timelines and details once they have been finalized. However, it is vitally important to let all our families know as soon as possible that we will be returning to a hybrid learning program... READ MORE >

Please click "read more" to learn about your child’s grade level curriculum and to hear an introductory message from the rest of our staff members. If after watching you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or to the appropriate staff member.RGS 2020 Curriculum Night READ MORE >

Tonight's August Board of Education meeting starts at 7:00 pm and will be streamed live for those who can not attend. You can view the meeting by clicking on the the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ega8AdHSdK45c-oxhkbBAPlease send any public comment to be entered into the record to tlind@nsd2.com prior to the 7:00 pm meeting start time. READ MORE >

Please take time to watch our webinars regarding Remote Learning in District 2. After watching, do not hesitate to contact your child's principal for more information. Click on the YouTube link below to watch Mrs. Kuhl and Mr. Pittman answer questions regarding our remote learning program for RGS and... READ MORE >

08/06/2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff, District 2 and District 157 began developing our Road Map to Reopen Schools as early as last May with the full intention of getting our students back into in person learning as soon it was safe to do so. To develop this plan both Districts formed a Joint Task Force and created a plan to safely reopen schools... READ MORE >

The online enrollment process for School Year 2020-2021 will begin on July 7, 2020 and end on July 31 , 2020 at midnight. If you have any questions in regard to registering your child, please call the Richmond Grade School office at 815.678.4717. READ MORE >

As parents, educators, public librarians and community leaders, we applaud all you have done for your children and students to keep them learning through unprecedented closing of schools. As we enter the summer months there is no doubt we are all continuing to adjust to this new reality together. Now more than ever it is critically important to keep kids engaged in... READ MORE >

Thank you for many years of dedication to our D2 students! Congratulations! READ MORE >

Greetings, As we near the end of the school year, I want to take time to update students, parents, and guardians on the current status of our schools. In addition, I want to give you information on what our school district will be doing from now until August to prepare for the 2020-21 school year and the potential challenges COVID-19 might bring with it. ... READ MORE >

Thanks to the RGS PTO and all of the families who contributed to this video! RGS PTO Movie May 2020 on Vimeo. READ MORE >

Check out how NSD2 students #keeplearning! Share your photos with us via email: keeplearning@nsd2.com READ MORE >

Click Here for a selection of amazing resources to celebrate Earth Day during this remarkable moment in history! READ MORE >

Our packet pick up date for all kindergarten and 1st grade students will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Packets will also be available for 2nd-5th grade students who do NOT have access to technology. (If your 2nd-5th grader does have technology, you will not need a packet for them.) The following items will be available for you to pick... READ MORE >

Nippersink School District 2 School Closure Lunch Service School Lunches will be available to students in our District throughout the school closure. Please take a moment to fill out the NSD2 Lunch survey if you would like to order lunch for your student(s). Lunches may be picked up at Nippersink Middle School between 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. each weekday. Click... READ MORE >

News Release: Retired Teachers to Mentor Students Virtually (April 6, 2020 - Springfield, Ill.) Members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a state-wide association of retired educators, their families and supporters, are volunteering during this Covid 19 pandemic to assist students tackling the unprecedented challenge of finishing the school year at... READ MORE >

Jack is worth 11, Queen is worth 12, King is worth 13 and Ace is worth 14. Split the deck between 2 players. Each player flips over the top three cards and lays them in row. Each player finds the sum of the 3 cards. The highest sum wins all 6 cards. Continue playing until all cards are used. This game can also be played by flipping over cards. The highest sum wins... READ MORE >

“We’re making a commitment to stay home because we’re All In for Illinois, for our neighbors and grandparents, our health care professionals and first responders, our grocery store workers and so many more. Staying in keeps us all safe.” - Governor JB Pritzker Visit the website to take the pledge! READ MORE >

A wonderful resource to help us remember to take care of ourselves and those around us! READ MORE >

Nippersink School District 2 Schools will be closed March 16 - April 7, 2020. Please refer to our COVID-19 web page for important announcements. READ MORE >

Click Here to view the latest information on COVID-19 AKA Coronavirus. READ MORE >

ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY As you have read in Dr. Lind’s latest message, starting immediately, all large events and after school activities are to be canceled. This includes our skating event tonight, music programs, after school clubs (as all of our clubs are run by non-district employees), and any upcoming PTO events. ... READ MORE >

Just a reminder the kiddos will be released at 11:45 am READ MORE >

Dates and times of the Bluestem pizza parties: Wednesday, March 11, 3rd Grade 12:15-12:45 Thursday, March 12, 5th Grade 11:45-12:15 Monday, March 16, 4th Grade 11:45-12:15 The party is held in the library and students need to bring their own beverages. If you have any questions let me know.These kiddos have been informed by Mrs Walker READ MORE >

Please return bottom portion of form with payment in an envelope marked Daddy Daughter Dance by 4/1 or payment can be made online at https://nsd2.revtrak.net/r1#/v... READ MORE >

ENDS FRIDAY 3/13 READ MORE >

Check out our March Menu READ MORE >

Please spread the work, Richmond Burton is looking for help. READ MORE >

Be the...Difference Make A....Difference.Coach for Girls On The Runfor more information visit gotrnwil.org/coach and contact Mrs. Weber @ mweber@nsd2.com READ MORE >

Yearbooks are now on sale! Online Yearbook Sale Only! Ordering available until: March 20, 2020.Full Color Yearbook $15.00After December 20, 2019, price of the yearbook will increase to $20.00To order your yearbook visit:www.inter-state.com/yearbookand enter code: 43214G READ MORE >

Our Story Richmond Grade School 2019 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 1 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 2 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 3 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 4 Happy Tucked in Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 5 Happy Tucked in Tuesday! Here is your... READ MORE >