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![Richfield Middle School Named a Bronze Winner in Minnesota’s Best 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782503754/richfieldschoolsorg/n6bcew0oo3uh8zzxmzga/0289_DI4_780215x7.png","width":2200}])
We are proud to share that Richfield Middle School has been named a Bronze winner for Best Middle School in the 2026 Minnesota’s Best competition, presented by the Star Tribune.
![A white letter 'R' is prominently displayed within a white diamond shape against a deep red background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618599192/richfieldschoolsorg/qbj4gnd0vek5hoytkvqg/5x7districtlogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618599192/richfieldschoolsorg/qbj4gnd0vek5hoytkvqg/5x7districtlogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618599192/richfieldschoolsorg/qbj4gnd0vek5hoytkvqg/5x7districtlogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618599192/richfieldschoolsorg/qbj4gnd0vek5hoytkvqg/5x7districtlogo.png","width":1008}])
Here are the office hours for when staff will be available in our buildings.
![Marching Spartans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782917719/richfieldschoolsorg/rf6e9rismxlnyb1vxsnf/Untitleddesign14.png","width":2200}])
Read about upcoming and past performances by our Richfield Marching Spartans!
![Celebrating RPS Retiree Karen Redlin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/wpfl9kzd4xnkiypsbkea/KarenRedlin.png","width":2000}])
After 31 exceptional years, Karen Redlin is retiring from Richfield Public Schools, leaving behind a profound legacy across Spartan, Centennial, and Sheridan Hills Elementary schools.
![Celebrating RPS Retiree Peter Fitzpatrick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/bwyubqkgcbh5ngrvorik/PeterFitzpatrick.png","width":2000}])
After an astonishing 34 years of keeping our district moving and shining, Peter Fitzpatrick is officially retiring.
![Celebrating RPS Retiree Chris Olson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782142269/richfieldschoolsorg/suyp1xddntup6pq8xrty/ChristopherOlson.png","width":2000}])
A legendary 35-year career in RPS is coming to a close as we celebrate the retirement of Chris Olson.
