Bobcat BYTE

Week of May 4th, 2026
April Snapshot
πβ¨ Happy Teacher Appreciation! β¨π
Thank you to the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage, and make a lasting impact every day. Your dedication, patience, and passion shape the future, one student at a time. We appreciate you more than words can say! ππ
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers
πβ¨ Scholarship Announcement β¨π
Congratulations to our student on being awarded a $2,500 scholarship as the Lorenzo and Ernestina Saldivar Scholarship! ππ
This achievement reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your future. We are so proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish! ππ
#ScholarshipRecipient #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #LorenzoAndErnestinaSaldivarScholarship
School Nurses Day: Wednesday May 6th
πΌβ¨ Senior CTE Job Fair Success! β¨πΌ
Our CTE seniors had an incredible opportunity to participate in the Senior CTE Job Fair hosted by Workforce Solutions at Casa De Amistad in Harlingen!
Students dressed professionally, shared their resumes, and engaged in onβsite interviews with a variety of agencies and companies, gaining realβworld experience and making valuable career connections. This event allowed our seniors to take meaningful steps toward employment and career readiness while highlighting the importance of preparation and professionalism.
We are proud of our students for representing themselves and our campus with confidence and maturity. A big thank you to Workforce Solutions, participating partners, and our staff for supporting our students as they prepare for life beyond high school! π§‘πΎ
#CareerReady #CTEStudents #WorkforceSolutions #FutureFocused #RioHondoProud
πSPOTLIGHTπ
πβ CONGRATULATIONS, LIONEL SANCHEZ! βπ
We are incredibly proud to recognize Lionel Sanchez for earning the Texas Leadership Scholarship, a prestigious full academic ride to Texas State University!
This outstanding scholarship covers the full cost of education and reflects Lionelβs leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. His achievement is a testament to hard work and perseverance, and we canβt wait to see all he will accomplish as a Bobcat at Texas State! πΎπ
Congratulations, Lionel, your future is bright!
#RioHondoProud #TexasLeadershipScholar #FullRide #CollegeBound #BobcatExcellence ππ§‘
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 β Awards Night β 6:00 PM β High School Main Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 β FFA Banquet β 6:00 PM β High School Cafeteria
Friday, May 15, 2026 β Final Grades Due β 8:00 AM
Monday, May 18, 2026 β Teacher Verification of Final Grades
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 β Senior Walk β 9:00 AMβ10:30 AM β RHHS β RHMS β RHE
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 β Decision Day β 2:30 PMβ4:30 PM β High School Main Gymnasium
Monday, May 18, 2026 β Spring Band Concert β 6:30 PM β High School Cafeteria
Thursday, May 21, 2026 β Senior Trip β Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Friday, May 22, 2026 β Athletic Banquet β 11:50 AMβ3:00 PM β High School Main Gymnasium
Friday, May 22, 2026 β Senior Clearance
Monday, May 25, 2026 β Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 β Last Day of School
Friday, May 29, 2026 β Graduation Ceremony β 8:00 PM β Bobcat Stadium
Parent Mental Health Conference
Event Information
Chromebook & Library EndβofβYear Information
Chromebooks pick up will begin the week of May 18.
To ensure all devices are returned, cleaned, and properly inventoried, Chromebooks will be collected during History department classes, beginning with seniors. Collections will continue with juniors, sophomores, and freshmen in that order.
Students who are enrolled in summer dual credit courses will be identified and will be required to complete a Technology Agreement for the 2026β2027 school year to retain device access.
Library Books:
Students may continue to check out library books through May 23. All books must be returned by May 27.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth endβofβyear checkout process.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
RIO HONDO DISTRICT CALENDAR 25-26
Electronic Device Policy
Joel W. Alaffa, M.Ed.
Campus Principal
Email: joel.alaffa@rhisd.net
Jennifer Taylor
Principal's Secretary
Email: jennifer.taylor@rhisd.net
Dean of Instruction
Coach Rocky James
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Email: rocky.james@rhisd.net
Elizabeth Chavez
UIL Secretary
Email: elizabeth.chavez@rhisd.net
Nancy Flores, M.Ed.
Counselor
Email: nancy.flores@rhisd.net
Cecilia Flores
College and Career Advisor
Email: cecilia.flores@rhisd.net
Sulema R. Manriquez
Counselor's Secretary
Email: sulema.manriquez@rhisd.net
Karen K. Waters, M.S.
Librarian & Student Council Sponsor
Email: karen.waters@rhisd.net
Pablo A. Ibarra Jr.
Rio Hondo High School Registrar
Email: pablo.ibarra@rhisd.net
Christina Trevino
Attendance Clerk
Email: christina.trevino@rhisd.net
Rio Hondo High School
Address: 22547 TX-345, Rio Hondo, TX 78583
Phone: (956) 748-1200
District: Rio Hondo Independent School District