Welcome to the Richmond R-XVI School District!
The Richmond R-XVI School District serves the communities of Richmond, Henrietta, Rayville, Camden, Knoxville, and Millville. The district has four schools. Dear Elementary School includes grades Kindergarten and First Grade. Dear Elementary School also houses three district pre-school classrooms. Sunrise Elementary School includes grades Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth. Richmond Middle School includes grades Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth. Richmond High School includes grades Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth. This year the district will serve approximately 1,500 students.
The Richmond R-XVI School District has a proud history of graduates who have gone on to major universities and later on to successful careers in their chosen profession. In recent years, the Richmond Education Foundation has sponsored the Wall of Honor program, which recognizes alumni who have attained a notable degree of success in their careers. Honorees include Major General Jerry Harrison, a graduate of West Point, served 32 years in the United States Army; Dr. Serralyn Craven, Mathematics Department Chair of the University of Central Missouri; and William L. Elliott, who spent 43 years in education, including many years as an administrator in the Kansas City School District.
Other notable graduates include Sam Bowman, an aerospace engineer; Darrin Daniel, Air Force Lt Col (retired); Lenvil Elliott, NFL running back; Dr. Bryan Finke, internal medicine; Lacey Fitzgerald, Miss Missouri; Lynn Seward Fryer, US Navy (retired), who played in the US Navy Band; Billie Hamann, music instructor; Dr. Cameron LaBarr, Director of Choirs at Missouri State University; Scott Hamilton, attorney; Dr. Jonathon Renfro, veterinarian; Michael Letzig, PGA tour; and B.G. Hamilton, dentist.
Fun Times This Month!
Sunrise Eclipse Observation
RMS Eclipse Observation