Explore RHS
Discover everything RHS has to offer!
Join Principal Stacy Theien-Collins and other families new to Richfield Public Schools to explore everything we have to offer. Whether you are currently homeschooling, attending a private or charter school, or open enrolling, you are welcome here!
Explore RHS will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Park in the parking lot on Harriet Avenue (71st and Harriet Avenue) and enter through Door 4 by the flagpole.
Event Program
- 5:30-6 p.m. - Pizza dinner with Principal Stacy Theien-Collins
- 6-6:45 p.m. - Formal presentation, student panel, Q & A
- 6:45-7:30 p.m. - Small-group tours led by current RHS students
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News: Academics
![RHS: A Top School for the Third Year in a Row!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756996875/richfieldschoolsorg/jdyoofkklktey1t3xhww/TopHSLogo2025-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756996875/richfieldschoolsorg/jdyoofkklktey1t3xhww/TopHSLogo2025-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756996875/richfieldschoolsorg/jdyoofkklktey1t3xhww/TopHSLogo2025-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756996875/richfieldschoolsorg/jdyoofkklktey1t3xhww/TopHSLogo2025-26.png","width":827}])
We are thrilled to announce that Richfield High School has been named one of the "Best Public High Schools" by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26!
![Preschool Meets High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738271062/richfieldschoolsorg/b6ejg58veeobmhzo6kna/0.png","width":997}])
It was a heartwarming class full of learning, play and connection when preschool students from the Central Education Center visited the Child Development class at RHS.
![Adriana Mathiason Named Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728934571/richfieldschoolsorg/e8d8u1baf9lbja9iwuui/adrianaportrait.png","width":2200}])
Seniors Adriana Mathiason and Cameron Spencer have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.
News: Athletics
![Flying High: Preparing for the 2026 Special Olympics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759841834/richfieldschoolsorg/yi1myswbrkc1jlnuny44/AvaGymnastics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759841834/richfieldschoolsorg/yi1myswbrkc1jlnuny44/AvaGymnastics.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759841834/richfieldschoolsorg/yi1myswbrkc1jlnuny44/AvaGymnastics.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759841834/richfieldschoolsorg/yi1myswbrkc1jlnuny44/AvaGymnastics.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759841834/richfieldschoolsorg/yi1myswbrkc1jlnuny44/AvaGymnastics.png","width":1268}])
Ava will be competing in the 2026 Special Olympics as one of only four athletes on the USA Games gymnastics team.
![MSHSL AAA Award Nominees Jonas Taylor and Josie Epler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741373415/richfieldschoolsorg/b4nmqe9e2o0mct7a3nkf/1mb5x7triplea.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741373415/richfieldschoolsorg/b4nmqe9e2o0mct7a3nkf/1mb5x7triplea.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741373415/richfieldschoolsorg/b4nmqe9e2o0mct7a3nkf/1mb5x7triplea.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741373415/richfieldschoolsorg/b4nmqe9e2o0mct7a3nkf/1mb5x7triplea.png","width":1067}])
Congratulations to Jonas Taylor and Josie Epler, who were nominated for the prestigious MSHSL Academic, Arts and Athletics (Triple A) Award.
![Athena Award Finalists: Excellence in Athletics and Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741286851/richfieldschoolsorg/hgqgdwu8yb5brsxonqpc/AthenaAwardFinalists2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741286851/richfieldschoolsorg/hgqgdwu8yb5brsxonqpc/AthenaAwardFinalists2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741286851/richfieldschoolsorg/hgqgdwu8yb5brsxonqpc/AthenaAwardFinalists2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741286851/richfieldschoolsorg/hgqgdwu8yb5brsxonqpc/AthenaAwardFinalists2025.png","width":947}])
Meet the winner and six finalists for the 2025 Athena Award, which recognizes outstanding female student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in athletics, leadership and community involvement.
News: Arts
![Matilda: Multiple Honors from Hennepin Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747073912/richfieldschoolsorg/rrdlua7tczevd5lcgiyw/MatildaAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747073912/richfieldschoolsorg/rrdlua7tczevd5lcgiyw/MatildaAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747073912/richfieldschoolsorg/rrdlua7tczevd5lcgiyw/MatildaAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747073912/richfieldschoolsorg/rrdlua7tczevd5lcgiyw/MatildaAward.png","width":853}])
The RHS spring musical, Matilda, earned multiple honors from the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Education program, which celebrates excellence in high school theater across Minnesota.
![RHS Student Frances Tronnes Makes All-State Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746818754/richfieldschoolsorg/rbdqilx9bcuzrwjylqrf/FrancesAll-StateBand.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746818754/richfieldschoolsorg/rbdqilx9bcuzrwjylqrf/FrancesAll-StateBand.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746818754/richfieldschoolsorg/rbdqilx9bcuzrwjylqrf/FrancesAll-StateBand.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746818754/richfieldschoolsorg/rbdqilx9bcuzrwjylqrf/FrancesAll-StateBand.png","width":1058}])
For Frances Tronnes, playing music has always been more than just a hobby—it’s a passion, a form of self-expression, and a daily escape from the noise of schoolwork and responsibilities.
![RHS Students Excel in National Movie Poster Re-creation Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744736819/richfieldschoolsorg/hibpwqeosrakr7gkgxx7/PosterContestWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744736819/richfieldschoolsorg/hibpwqeosrakr7gkgxx7/PosterContestWinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744736819/richfieldschoolsorg/hibpwqeosrakr7gkgxx7/PosterContestWinners.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744736819/richfieldschoolsorg/hibpwqeosrakr7gkgxx7/PosterContestWinners.png","width":840}])
Shout out to Seth Bach & Monica Hernandez for earning top honors in a national movie poster redesign contest! Seth was a finalist for his iRobot poster exploring AI ethics and humanity and Monica earned an honorable mention for her Barbie redesign highlighting gender inequality.
![Student Success at 2025 Tri-Metro All Conference Music Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738098418/richfieldschoolsorg/y756bdefy4spzjiiepye/band1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738098418/richfieldschoolsorg/y756bdefy4spzjiiepye/band1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738098418/richfieldschoolsorg/y756bdefy4spzjiiepye/band1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738098418/richfieldschoolsorg/y756bdefy4spzjiiepye/band1.png","width":1050}])
Recently, a select group of RHS Band and Choir students performed as members of the 2025 Tri-Metro All Conference Music Festival!