November Schedule Reminders for Richland School District Families!
Mark your calendars! Here is a quick breakdown of upcoming schedule changes and days with no school this month:
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November Schedule Reminders for Richland School District Families!
Mark your calendars! Here is a quick breakdown of upcoming schedule changes and days with no school this month:
US News and World Report School Rankings
Big news! Huge thanks to our incredible staff following today’s U.S. News & World Report rankings:
🏆 Richland Middle: #1 in Cambria County & #1 in IU08 Region
🌟 Richland Elementary: #2 in Cambria County & #7 in IU08 Region (out of 45!)
🏆 Richland Middle: #1 in Cambria County & #1 in IU08 Region
🌟 Richland Elementary: #2 in Cambria County & #7 in IU08 Region (out of 45!)
Richland School District Named #1!
The 2027 Best School Districts rankings have been released by Niche.com, and the Richland School District is proud to achieve outstanding recognition once again.
According to Niche's latest evaluation, Richland School District earned the #1 rank in Cambria County as well as #1 in the IU08 region, which encompasses Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties.
This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the hard work of our educators, students, and community.
According to Niche's latest evaluation, Richland School District earned the #1 rank in Cambria County as well as #1 in the IU08 region, which encompasses Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties.
This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the hard work of our educators, students, and community.
Important Safety Update: PA Act 44
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. We are
writing to inform you of the Pennsylvania state law that affects how public school
districts must respond to and communicate about weapon-related incidents.
writing to inform you of the Pennsylvania state law that affects how public school
districts must respond to and communicate about weapon-related incidents.
Message from the Superintendent - September 25, 2026
The Richland School District is addressing a serious incident that occurred this afternoon during elementary car rider dismissal involving a parent who entered the school building without authorization when told to stop multiple times by administration and staff while students were exiting the building, refused to follow directions from school administration, and engaged in increasingly argumentative and disruptive behavior.
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED - Apply Today
Parents & Grandparents,
Drive a bus or van for your school and children! We are currently hiring bus & van drivers for the Richland School District
Drive a bus or van for your school and children! We are currently hiring bus & van drivers for the Richland School District
Our School at a Glance
- Excellent Academic Programs Richland School District has led the four (4) county Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 in academic achievement for two consecutive years in the Pittsburgh Business Times rankings of all 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania.
- Fiscally Responsible School Board The Richland School District spends less per student than 487 of the 500 Pennsylvania Public School Districts while maintaining strong programs in academics, arts, and athletics.
- Great Athletics Programs The Richland Rams have historically performed at high levels in individual and team sports. Within the past year, individual and teams have won the conference, district, and state championships.
- Multiple Fine Arts Opportunities The Richland Performing Arts Center is the proud home of Richland School District's concerts, musicals, special events, and guest performances.