Riley Recap - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 9
James Whitcomb Riley's Newsletter

RILEY RECAP - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 9
November 3, 2024
From the Desk of Principal Henderson
Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars,
I am so thankful to have the opportunity to serve as the principal of Riley High School. We have an amazing group of young people with very bright futures. The staff and I at Riley High School are committee to reminding our scholars of the future that is before them. The steps to a successful future starts now. It takes our entire community!
WE WILL CONTINUE RAISE THE BAR AT RILEY!
I am looking forward to working with you and your student as we work toward an academically successful school year. I can promise you the best of myself for your students each and every day. Please do not hesitate to contact me at shenderson2@sbcsc.k12.in.us if you have any questions or concerns during the year.
Our Goals:
1) Get students reading on grade level
2) A 95% attendance rate
3) A 90% graduation rate
We greatly appreciate the value that each and every one of our scholars and families brings to Riley. WE ARE THE PRIDE OF THE SOUTHSIDE! WE ARE #RILEYSTRONG!
Sincerely,
Shawn Henderson
#proudprincipal
Vision and Mission Statement
Riley High School Vision Statement
Riley High School is a student-driven organization fostering ownership and excellence in education. Our team is committed to our students and our community.
Riley High School Mission Statement
Riley High School, in partnership with our families and community, provides all students with a rigorous and equitable education, celebrates each student’s background and identity, and engages the whole student to be a lifelong learner and a responsible, active citizen of the community.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Click the Red Tap below to open the links!
NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY IS A IMPORTANT TAB TO VIEW!!!!!
Defining Synchronous vs Asynchronous Day
Click the Red tab to view a video about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Day
RHS Scholars who earned a 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams
These scholars earned $100 for each test that they scored a 3, 4, or 5 on.
"Show me the Money!"
Election Day "School's Closed" Go Vote!
Riley High School Magnet Information Night
November 13, 2024 6pm - 7:30pm
Please share this information with any rising 9th grader!
Last Day to wear shorts
The last day for scholars to wear shorts is Friday, November 8, 2024. We can resume wearing shorts when we return from Spring Break, Monday, April 14, 2025
Riley High School's Honors Breakfast
Scholars in grades (10, 11, and 12) who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be invited to our annual honors breakfast on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Please look for an email to follow.
Riley High School 1Q Town Hall Meetings
Click the Class of ____ to view that presentation
Jostens (Caps,Gowns, and Senior Swag) Ordering
Ordering Deadline: November 7, 2024
Senior Celebration: November 21, 2024 (Senior Swag Delivered to Riley)
Class of 2025 Senior Shirts
The store will close Today, November 3, 2024
Order Instructions:
1. After selecting items, choose "checkout" (There is no promo code)
2. Enter customer details
3. In the box beneath your phone number, please enter your Homeroom (4th hour for CTE)
4. Enter Riley's address (1902 Fellows Street, South Bend, 46613)
5. A dropdown box for the Delivery method will appear. Choose Riley Class of 2025. You will not be charged a delivery fee.
6. Continue with your payment information and submit your order.
Hallway Halloween Flash Back
RHS Flag Football on National Video "Click the red tab to view Video"
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 4 - November 16, 2024
How to deal with Anxiety!
The QR code sends students to a quick google form to connect with Riley's social worker Mr. Jackson.
GAPP (GERMAN AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM)
Do you enjoy new experiences? Do you like meeting new people and learning about different cultures? Riley GAPP (German American Partnership Program) is now recruiting freshmen, sophomores and juniors for our 2025-2026 short term exchange program. Host families are needed for this to happen. The German students will be here in September 2025 for their 3 week exchange. Then in June, any student who hosts a German student can go to Germany for 3 weeks. Please see the flyer for more information or contact Mrs. Golubski at mgolubski@sbcsc.k12.in.us or 574-393-5234.