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, First Grade and houses three district preschool 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. Sherralyn Craven, (deceased) - Professor Emeritus and former Mathematics Department Chair of the University of Central Missouri; John Rooney, Sports Broadcaster; 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 (retired); 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 (retired).
Superintendent's
Notes and Musings Page
Congratulations to our District Retirees!
You made a difference to many, many students in the Richmond R-XVI School District over the years.
Gilbert Adams - District Maintenance - 29 Years
Jana Backs - Sunrise Elementary Teacher - 25 Years
Ron Dunham - RHS Asst Prin - 3 Years / District Activities Director - 1 Year
Kaye Frederick - District Office Secretary - 20 Years
Elaine Wheeler - Sunrise Elementary Secretary - 35 Years