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Week of May 4th, 2026 Week of May 4th, 2026

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🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation! ✨🍎


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! πŸ’›πŸ“š
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

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πŸŽ“βœ¨ Scholarship Announcement βœ¨πŸŽ“


Congratulations to our student on being awarded a $2,500 scholarship as the Lorenzo and Ernestina Saldivar Scholarship! πŸ‘πŸ“š
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! πŸ’™πŸŒŸ
#ScholarshipRecipient #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #LorenzoAndErnestinaSaldivarScholarship

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School Nurses Day: Wednesday May 6th School Nurses Day: Wednesday May 6th

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πŸ’Όβœ¨ Senior CTE Job Fair Success! βœ¨πŸ’Ό

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 on‑site interviews with a variety of agencies and companies, gaining real‑world 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! 🧑🐾


#CareerReady #CTEStudents #WorkforceSolutions #FutureFocused #RioHondoProud

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πŸ”†SPOTLIGHTπŸ”† πŸ”†SPOTLIGHTπŸ”†

πŸŽ“β­ CONGRATULATIONS, LIONEL SANCHEZ! β­πŸŽ“ πŸŽ“β­ CONGRATULATIONS, LIONEL SANCHEZ! β­πŸŽ“

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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 Lionel’s 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 can’t wait to see all he will accomplish as a Bobcat at Texas State! πŸΎπŸŽ‰

Congratulations, Lionel, your future is bright!
#RioHondoProud #TexasLeadershipScholar #FullRide #CollegeBound #BobcatExcellence πŸŽ“πŸ§‘

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Awards Night – 6:00 PM – High School Main Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – FFA Banquet – 6:00 PM – High School Cafeteria
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Final Grades Due – 8:00 AM
Monday, May 18, 2026 – Teacher Verification of Final Grades
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Senior Walk – 9:00 AM–10:30 AM – RHHS β†’ RHMS β†’ RHE
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Decision Day – 2:30 PM–4:30 PM – High School Main Gymnasium
Monday, May 18, 2026 – Spring Band Concert – 6:30 PM – High School Cafeteria
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Senior Trip – Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Friday, May 22, 2026 – Athletic Banquet – 11:50 AM–3:00 PM – High School Main Gymnasium
Friday, May 22, 2026 – Senior Clearance
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Last Day of School
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Graduation Ceremony – 8:00 PM – Bobcat Stadium

Parent Mental Health Conference Parent Mental Health Conference

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Event Information
Parent Mental Health Conference

When?
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 09:00 AM
Where?
Rio Hondo Middle School Library
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Chromebook & Library End‑of‑Year 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 2026–2027 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 end‑of‑year checkout process.

COUNSELOR'S CORNER COUNSELOR'S CORNER

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RIO HONDO DISTRICT CALENDAR 25-26

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Electronic Device Policy

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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

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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

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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

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Rio Hondo High School

Address: 22547 TX-345, Rio Hondo, TX 78583

Phone: (956) 748-1200

District: Rio Hondo Independent School District

Joel W. Alaffa M.Ed. (Campus Principal)
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