Richland High School (Texas)
Richland High School is a secondary school located in North Richland Hills, Texas. The school includes grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Birdville Independent School District.
| Richland High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5201 Holiday Lane , 76180 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°50′30″N 97°13′40″W / 32.841573°N 97.227897°WCoordinates: 32°50′30″N 97°13′40″W / 32.841573°N 97.227897°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational, Public, Secondary |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Birdville Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Gayle Stinson Ed.D. [1] |
| Principal | Mark McCanlies |
| Teaching staff | 132.24 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,080 (2019-20)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.73[2] |
| Color(s) | [Blue] [Red] [White] |
| Athletics | 5A-1 |
| Mascot | Royals |
| Rival | Haltom High School |
| Feeder schools | North Ridge Middle School & North Richland Middle School |
| Website | Richland High |
Background
Richland High School opened in 1961 as the second high school in the Birdville Independent School District.[3] The school colors and emblem of blue and gray, the Confederate flag and mascot of the Rebels was chosen by students and approved by the Birdville School Board.[4] The school was expanded over time to meet the needs of the community, including a major expansion in the late 1980s that added a new main entrance, classroom wing, cafeteria, and administration offices[citation needed].
A 2006 bond package funded a nearly-complete demolition of the original school.[5] Only the original auditorium, the band hall, and a wing added in the late 1980s (including the library and cafeteria) were retained, while the rest of the structure was demolished and replaced with student parking. A brand-new facility was built in the old student parking area, connected to the remnants of the original structure. The new school opened for the 2009-2010 school year.[6]
During the 2008-2009 school year, Richland High School introduced its first Advancement Via Individual Determination class. The program graduated its first group of seniors in May 2012.[7]
Mascot
In June 2020, the BISD board of trustees voted to remove the Rebel mascot and related Confederate symbols, including the Richland Rebel flag, the Dixie Belles, and Johnny Reb, as a result of a petition calling for their removal signed by over 25,000 people and amid the George Floyd protests.[8] On July 23, 2020 it was announced that the new Richland mascot is the Royals.
Notable alumni
- Kelly Blackwell (Class of 1987), former NFL player[9]
- Kambri Crews (Class of 1989), comedic storyteller and author[10]
- Wendy Davis (Class of 1981), State senator for District 10 in the Texas State Senate[11]
- Trent Grisham (Class of 2015), professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB)[12]
- Jake Kemp (Class of 2003), radio host at 1310 The Ticket[13]
- Craig Lancaster (Class of 1988), writer and journalist[14][better source needed]
- Gary Morris (Class of 1967), singer and stage actor[15]
References
- ^ "Birdville ISD Administration". Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ a b c "RICHLAND H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "Week's Review of Area News". Daily News Texan. September 3, 1961.
- ^ "It's Haltom High--Birdville Changes". The Daily News-Texan. 9 April 1961.
- ^ "Voters Approve Bonds on November 7, 2006". Birdville ISD. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "Richland High School". Adolphson & Peterson Construction. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "RHS AVID Website". Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Lopez, Brian (June 19, 2020). "Birdville ISD votes to remove Richland High's Rebel mascot, Confederate imagery". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- ^ "Kelly Blackwell". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Valera, Stephanie (January 23, 2012). "Author Spotlight: Kambri Crews". CBS DFW. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "State Sen. Wendy Davis, through the ages". Houston Chronicle. September 1, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "Trant Grisham". MLB.com. from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Yousuf, Saad (February 11, 2020). "A new era: Behind The Ticket's decision to shake up the lineup and how it came about". The Athletic. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Lancaster, Craig (August 20, 2014). "Guest editorial: The Confederate flag and the NDO". Last Best News.
- ^ Roberts, Garner (December 4, 2010). . Abilene Reporter-News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
External links
- Richland High School
- Birdville Independent School District