News & Announcements

CRESTDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Richmond Community Schools is pleased to announce that Jenny Elorreaga has been selected as the next principal at Crestdale Elementary School. She replaces Elizabeth Markward, who has been announced as the new RCS Director of Exceptional Student Education.

Mrs. Elorreaga has been with RCS for 19 years. She is a 1998 alumna of Richmond High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ball State University. She and her husband, Michael, reside in Richmond and have two children, Isabella and Ryan.

“I am looking forward to joining the Crestdale team and serving the Crestdale community as we work together to continue to provide an amazing educational experience for all,” Elorreaga said.


STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A veteran educator will take over leadership at Starr Elementary School. Melissa Jordan brings more than 2 decades of instruction to her role at Starr. She will replace Mallory Cameron who is relocating to Fayette County Schools.

Mrs. Jordan is a 1995 alumna of Richmond High School. She has been an instructional coach and teacher at Starr Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from IU East. Mrs. Jordan lives in Richmond with her husband, Christopher.

Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright stated, “As the new principals of Crestdale Elementary and Starr Elementary, Mrs. Elorreaga and Mrs. Jordan will be relentless in their pursuits to be transparent, honest, and continue the strong sense of purpose felt throughout the Richmond community.”

Elorreaga and Jordan will officially begin work in July pending RCS School Board approval.

RICHMOND, May 31, 2022 – Richmond High School is excited to announce the hiring of Coach Clay Bolser as new Head Coach of the Richmond Girls Basketball program. Coach Bolser, a 1994 Richmond graduate, brings over 20 years of coaching experience to RHS. He joins us after stints at Bellmont, Northeastern, Plainfield, North Miami and most recently the Girls Coach at Oak Hill High School.
In addition to his coaching experience, Coach Bolser is an experienced educator and leader, spending over 23 years as an art educator including teaching 3 years of AP courses along with middle school civics. He has also spent 6 years as the Athletic Director at North Miami, Rossville, and Assistant Athletic Director at Oak Hill. He uses basketball to teach life lessons and emphasizes the importance of being a student-athlete, pushes players to be the very best version of themselves both on the court and in life outside of the school environment.
“First off, it is an honor for me to be Head Girls Basketball Coach at RHS,” said Coach Bolser. “I am excited about the opportunity to teach and coach in Richmond and be a part of the school district that had a tremendous impact on my life and the lives of so many others in this city. I have always been a proud alumni of Richmond High School and am looking forward to returning to the community and being on staff at RCS. I will work my very best to make this program one that everyone past, present, and future will be excited to be a part of. I am leaving a phenomenal situation with extremely young talent at Oak Hill and a great staff of teachers and administration, because Richmond is personal to me. This city, this school, and this program will receive my very best and I am thankful for the opportunity.”
Coach Bolser will be meeting with returning players to discuss offseason conditioning and establishing goals for the upcoming season. He will also work with RHS Athletic Director Ben Wissel in filling his assistant coaching positions in the upcoming weeks.

Justin Snider has been named the new head coach of the Richmond High School’s girls varsity soccer team.