Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The most read and one of the most talked about stories of 2012.
Richfield Patch covered a lot of different stories, topics and events throughout 2012, but there were a few that stood out as the most interesting, important or possibly infamous to our readers. The following is the top story of the year. *** Four principals in four years. This was the reality for the students, parents, faculty and staff at Richfield High School in recent history. After Dr. Stephen West left for an opportunity in Eden Prairie at the end of the 2010-11 school year, first-time principal Joshua Fuchs stepped in and offered reassurance to those hurt by West's unexpected departure. "I’m not going anywhere—I can promise that. I will be here as long as Richfield wants me here," Fuchs told Richfield Patch in August 2011. "The only…
Monday, September 10, 2012
While he didn’t want to make any promises to stay for life, the returning Richfield administrator said he’s happy to be back.
Richfield High School and the community has experienced immense change and maybe even some uncertainty with four new lead principals in the last four years. The most recent educator to take up the position, is no stranger to the community, students or the building. Jason Wenschlag has returned to the Richfield Public Schools district after a one-year stint in as a principal of a Wayzata elementary school. Prior to his departure at the end of the 2010-11 school year, he spent two years as principal at Sheridan Hills Elementary School and five years before that as an assistant principal at the high school. Wenschlag sat down with Richfield Patch to talk about his reasons for returning, new goals and his hopes for the community. *** Richfield…
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Jason Wenschag will return to the district this fall.
The next Richfield High School principal is no stranger to the building. In fact, he spent five years there not long ago. Jason Wenschlag, formerly an assistant principal at RHS and principal at Sheridan Hills Elementary School, will return to the district to take on the lead adminstrative position at the high school. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon. “Following three interviews and careful analysis of data gathered through a comprehensive assessment of knowledge, experience, dispositions and characteristics, I am confident that welcoming Jason back to Richfield is the right thing to do," Superintendent Bob Slotterback said in a press release. Wenschlag holds degrees from the University of St. Thomas, North Dakota State University …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
The decision is expected after the holiday.
Three candidates are still in the running to be the next Richfield High School principal, with a decision on the final pick expected around July 9. Richfield Public Schools Superintendent Bob Slotterback to Richfield Patch the decision could happen sometime this week, but would most likely not be finalized until after the holiday. The district began with seven candidates, Slotterback said following last week's special school board session. The final three were chosen after the board and a selection committee met and reviewed each candidate. Slotterback also said each of the final three were participating in a leadership program through a local agency gathering feedback on each candidate, which will aid in the final decision. The district …
Friday, June 1, 2012
What were people reading on Richfield Patch in May? Find out below!
The month of May proved to be the month of big news for Richfield High School as its freshman principal, Joshua Fuchs, announced his resignation May 15, stirring up passionate reactions from readers. All three stories surrounding his departure landed in the top five most read stories on Richfield Patch: 1) Joshua Fuchs Resigns As High School Principal (Published May 15, 2012) The principal confirmed his resignation with Richfield Patch in the evening May 15 after Twitter began buzzing with rumors. 2) Joshua Fuchs Releases Statement on Resignation (Published May 16, 2012) Following Patch's breaking story, Fuchs released a statement in the afternoon May 16. He stated that he wanted to make sure his career and actual employment were "aligned…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
This week's selection includes talk of another Human Rights Commission in Golden Valley and tough financial talks in Shakopee.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) UPDATED: Joshua Fuchs Resigns As High School Principal He will finish out the school year. Joshua Fuchs Releases Statement on Resignation He said his resignation was to ensure his employment and professional direction were "aligned." St. Michael-Albertville Senior Defines Determination Kathryn Jesperson captured the hearts of many at the St. Michael-Albertville High School Grand March last month. But her life is a triumph over a heart that almost failed her. Parents Express …
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The Richfield School Board introduced former Principal Stephen West's replacement Monday night.
The Richfield School Board welcomed new Richfield High School (RHS) Principal Joshua Fuchs, who began his new position July 1, 2011, to the district Monday night. Fuchs spent eight years at Oakland Technical High School in California, where he taught physical education for four years and worked as a student support coach for two years. He was vice principal at Oakland Tech for two years before moving to Richfield. Fuchs also received his master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of California–Berkeley. Fuchs takes the place of Dr. Stephen West, who took a position with Eden Prairie Schools after one year as RHS principal. In other business, advanced planning meetings which are already underway for the 2011-12 school …
Tina Lavin
8:45 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
He will be a strong leader for the high school. This is wonderful for Richfield! more ›