Birthday Announcement

Would you like to have your birthday announced on the school marquee? You can for only $13!  If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Coach Hankerson at earl.hankerson@leonschools.net.

Communication/Response Time Notices

Parents, Guardians, and Community Stakeholders,

We value your communication. Kindly allow 24 to 48 hours for a response. For urgent matters, please contact the school office directly.

Title I Information
Please visit the LCS Title I Homepage for information about Title I schools and ways to support your child's success: LCS Title I Homepage. 

• Family and School Partnerships LCS Policy 2261.01
• Parent Right to Know LCS Policy 2261.02

You can find James S. Rickards' Title I information on our website at the James S. Rickards High School Title I Homepage. Additionally, Title I information is available in the main office within the binder titled "Title I Plan 2025-2026."

The Fall 2025 Title I Parent & Family Engagement Survey is now open. This important survey helps James S. Rickards High School and the district’s Title I Office better understand the dynamics between families and our school community. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping improvements across our Title I schools to better support students and their families.

The survey will remain open until Friday, October 31, 2025.

You may complete the survey in one of two ways:

• Paper survey: Sent home with students on Friday, September 26, 2025
• Online survey: Accessible through the links provided below

• English:  https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall25_eng
• Spanish: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall25_spa
• Creole: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall25_ht
• Swahili: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall25_swa
• Arabic: https://www.papersurvey.io/s/titlei_fall25_ar

Reminder of Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

We’d like to share important information regarding campus access at James S. Rickards High School for the 2025–2026 school year. This includes procedures for before- and after-school activities, athletics practices, club meetings, and the 21st Century After-School Program.

Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Hours   

Morning Drop-Off:

• Campus gates will close promptly at 7:45 AM, Monday through Friday.
• After 7:45 AM, please use the main entrance gate next to Building 18 to drop off your child.

Afternoon Pick-Up:

• Students may be picked up at the designated parent pick-up area.
• Please note that supervision ends at 3:15 PM. Ensure timely pick-up to maintain student safety.

 Athletics, Clubs, and 21st Century Program Pick-Up

• Students participating in after-school activities may be picked up at the parent pick-up location.

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21st Century

Are you looking for a safe and academic-driven space for your students? Look no further; the Rickards High School 21st Century Community Learning Center is the place for you. We offer academic support in English and mathematics, and our students are currently focused on the American government through project-based learning. We have educational and physical vendors at least once per week to keep our students mentally and physically prepared.

Click here for the application. 

If you have questions or concerns, please call Dr. Satchell at 850-414-5505.

ACT/SAT Waiver Instructions

If you need instructions on obtaining an ACT/SAT waiver, click here to see the information on the guidance page.

Administration Contact Hours

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Contact Number: 850-414-5500

Our administrative team will respond to your request no later than 48 hours. If you're having an extreme emergency, please send our administrative team an email. 

Campus Supervision:

Regular School Supervision Hours

• Supervision begins at 6:55 AM, 30 minutes before the school day starts.
• Supervision ends:

• At 2:25 PM for students attending periods 1–6.
• At 3:20 PM for students with a 7th period class.

Please make arrangements to pick up your child on time to ensure their safety and well-being.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Cell Phone Procedures.

All students will put their cell phones away from 7:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. for students with six periods and 2:45 p.m. for those with seven. Students may use their cell phones during lunch from 11:15 to 12:00.

Lunch Procedures:

9th and 10th-grade students will report to the cafeteria and auditorium at the south end of campus for lunch. They may not leave campus for lunch. After receiving their lunch from the cafeteria, 11th- and 12th-grade students will report to the lower courtyard at the north end of campus. Students who have turned in all their off-campus paperwork may leave campus for lunch.

Dates to Remember:

• October 21: ASVAB Testing
• October 21: SAC meeting 6 PM, ZOOM
• October 23: PSAT Day
• October 24: W.O.W Field Trip

2025-2026 Calendar

LCS Cell Phone Policy

The LCS Cell Phone Policy can be found here.

LCS Secondary Code of Conduct

The LCS Secondary Code of Conduct can be found here.

Mentors

Are you interested in serving as a mentor for our students? If so, please complete the volunteer application in the link below and be sure to click the “yes” box stating that you would like to serve as a weekly mentor. The option is at the end of the application, after the Volunteer Applicant Signature and Date. 
https://volunteers.leonschools.net/

Transcripts

Due to current enrollment activities, in-person transcript and diploma pickup are temporarily unavailable. If you need a transcript sent to a college, please email Mrs. Allen at allenm2@leonschools.net.

The option to pick up transcripts will resume on September 2, 2025.

Registration Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Class of 2026 Information

📣 Attention Parents/Seniors:The first installment of the Senior Fee ($35) is due by September 30, 2025. Please ensure payment is submitted on time to avoid delays in senior year activities and graduation preparations.

Thank you for your support!