Richardton-Taylor
 School District #34
"Expect Success" 

Welcome to the Richardton-Taylor School District #34 Website.  

Our school district is made up of the communities of Richardton & Taylor. Grades K-6 are located in Taylor. Grades 7-12 are located in Richardton. We are proud of our tradition in providing a well rounded educational experience for students in the areas of academics, athletics, & fine arts. 

 

School Web Page Links

 

Richardton-Taylor High School

Taylor-Richardton Elementary School


Administrative Staff

 

Mr. Brent Bautz,  Superintendent

Mr. Russell Ziegler,  High School Principal

Janine Olson, Elementary Principal

Mrs. Kim Dressler, Business Manager

 

District Web Links

 

District Information 

Newsletter

Master Schedule

RT & TRE Libraries

PowerTeacher

Mission Statement & Vision

 

MISSION STATEMENT:
To prepare and educate students to positively contribute in a diverse, global society.

Vision and Value Statements:

We, the Richardton-Taylor Public School District, present this statement of our vision and values concerning education in order to formulate district goals and objectives and to establish programs that are designed to meet these goals and objectives within the legal framework of state and federal law. 

We Believe: 

  1. The purpose of education is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become active, informed, and productive members of a diverse global society.
  2. All individuals are entitled to equal rights, freedoms, and opportunities regardless of economic, cultural, or intellectual differences.
  3. Through the study of basic subject matter, technology, culture, and fine arts students will be prepared for the complexities of the world.
  4. Education should aid in the development of good character, self-respect and self-worth.
  5. Educational experiences should be timed in accordance with students’ readiness.
  6. Appropriate discipline helps ensure that the educational process operates efficiently and develops citizenship.
  7. Parents and community should be partners with the schools. It takes the combined efforts of all members of the community to develop and maintain an educational program.

We Will: 

  1. Develop clear and focused academic and career goals for each student.
  2. Commit to creating and preserving a learning and working environment that promotes collaboration and is free from discrimination and harassment.
  3. Provide all students with opportunities to participate in a varied and rigorous curriculum.
  4. Have high standards and expectations for all students
  5.  Frequently monitor each student’s learning and provide additional support for those that struggle.
  6. Provide a safe, orderly environment and promote citizenship.

  7. Develop an effective partnership by collaborating with parents and community members.

 

SCHOOL-WIDE TITLE 1:

Richardton-Taylor High School has set the school-wide goals in the areas of reading comprehension, writing competence and communication between all stakeholders. 

Parents and students seeking assistance in the areas of reading or writing are encouraged to contact the school to speak with the Title 1 teacher, any classroom teacher or the principal.  School staff will be available to discuss strategies that are being implemented in the classroom and that can be implemented at home to assist students in these areas.