Wellness

Physical Well-being

Exercising our minds AND our bodies is essential! RFS utilizes the nearby Earlham College Wellness Center for Wellness Wednesdays, incorporates recess into ALL grades, and encourages students to participate in local sports programs. RFS now sponsors Richmond’s first middle school and high school lacrosse programs open to all area middle school and high school students. These opportunities for our students to develop healthy bodies pairs well with our desire for them to experience healthy competition! For more information on this program, contact Kyle Zajdel, Team Administrator: kylez@vanvleetinsurance.com.

A sampling of area sports organizations:
– Richmond YMCA: http://richmondfamilyymca.org/youth-sports/
– Richmond Premier Soccer Assoc.: https://richmondpremiersoccerclub.weebly.com/
– Richmond Youth Football League: https://www.hubyfl.org/
– First Tee: https://www.thefirstteeindiana.org/locations/richmond/
– WaterWorks Swimming: https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=inwsc
– The Next Step: https://www.facebook.com/TNSDancestudio/
– Richmond Gymnastics Training Center: https://www.facebook.com/Richmond-Gymnastics-Training-Center-159322220749769/

Mental Well-being

We work hard to surround our families with support and educational resources whenever possible. With that in mind, Richmond Friends School is pleased to offer this list of important national resources for those seeking additional information about child development.

Child Development Information
A site with free resources, screening information, child development basics, parenting tips, and more.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD serves as a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD,
a local face-to-face family support group for families and individuals affected by ADHD, and an advocate for appropriate public policies and public recognition in response to needs faced by families and individuals with ADHD.
www.chadd.org

Autism Spectrum Resource
“Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families.”
www.autismspeaks.org

Learning Disability Association of America
Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
www.ldaamerica.org

Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health
ICAMH.org is a free service dedicated to providing you with reliable and up-to-date information, support and training in infant, child and adolescent mental health.
www.icamh.org

If your child is struggling or you feel they could benefit from the help of a therapist/psychologist, this list of local providers can give your search a head start:

Centerstone
200 North 13th St., Richmond
(765) 962-9734
https://centerstone.org/

Meridian Health Services
630 E Main St., Richmond
(765) 935-5390
http://www.meridianhs.org/

Living Pathways
1901 East Main St., Richmond
(765) 935-PATH

Beth Hillenmeyer, LCSW, ACSW
409 S. 4th St., Richmond
(765) 935-0008

Richard Beck, LCSW
Neighborhood Health Center
(765) 259-3038
https://www.neighborhoodhc.org/

Helpful Articles

Helping Students With ADHD Stay Organized (Edutopia.org)
https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-adhd-stay-organized

“We needed an opportunity to give our daughter a healthy environment to grow, and RFS aligns with our values. Lucy has built a lot of confidence and friendships at school, and we love that she gets to interact with younger kids which wouldn't be possible in a traditional school setting.”

- The Burkhardt Family

“With strong academics, hands-on learning, and high-level thinking, RFS's project-based approach acknowledges who the child is - what their strengths are, how to help them, and character-building that stems from Quaker principles. RFS has molded Ezra's passion for nature into a strength and helped him develop his compassionate personality.”

- The Sizelove Family

"The teachers at RFS are able to give so much attention to individual students, so they don't get lost in the crowd of a large class. I love that Garret feels safe trying things that he may be initially uncomfortable or nervous about."

- The Kirk Family

"Before enrolling here, Tristan struggled with dyslexia, which caused him to fall behind in reading. Thanks to the kind teachers and kids at RFS, Tristan is now reading at grade level and is beginning to enjoy it. He loves coming to school in the morning!"