Riley Recap - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 16
James Whitcomb Riley's Newsletter

RILEY RECAP - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 16
April 4, 2025
From the Desk of Principal Henderson
Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars,
Happy Spring Break, Wildcats. I hope you find time to relax and enjoy your time away from the building. When we return from the break, we will have to return with a mindset of finishing strong. Let's work on securing credits.
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!!!!!
Happy Spring Break
April 7 - April 11, 2025
Happy National Librarian Appreciation Day
Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Golubski
Happy Paraprofessional Week & National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
This photo contains teachers and paraprofessionals at their tailgate party.
2025 SBCSC High School Summer School
SBCSC students soaring into aviation careers through CTE program at SBN
Check out Riley High School class of 2026 Brayden Johnson
WNDU's "One School at a Time" program, as the winner of a $1,000 grant
For the sixth consecutive year, the TV/Radio team has earned top honors in the state, this time named 1st Runner-Up for both “News Media School of the Year” and “Video School of the Year.”
2025 National Honors Society Induction Ceremony!
2025 National Technical Honors Society Induction Ceremony!
South Bend Alumnae Chapter's Charan Richards Scholarship
Criteria are as follows:
- African American Female with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Current High School Senior
- Saint Joseph or Elkhart County resident
Eligible students have to use the QR code on the flyer to access the application. The due date for application submission is Friday, April 25, 2025.
Riley High School Boys Basketball 2025 Regional Champions!
2025 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team.
2025 African American History Challenge Team
The wildcats competed in a city-wide competition on March 28th and finished in third.
Legends of Michiana, Mr. Lynn Coleman
Thank you for the commitment you made to me as a youth and 30 years later you’re still pouring wisdom into the youth of today.
Hello Dolly Cast
The Shirt Design Contest Winner
Congratulations to Davionna Miles
This will be The Shirt for the 2025-26 school year
Upcoming Community Events
Dragons Love Tacos
Riley High School Magnet Innovation Fair
Attention Class of 2025!!!! Scholarship Opportunity
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 4 - April 19, 2025
SAFE PLACE
How to deal with Anxiety!
The QR code sends students to a quick google form to connect with Riley's social worker Mr. Jackson.
SchoolMessenger Quick Tip South Bend Community School Corporation
See something say something! This site allows you to keep school administration aware of any potential harm mentally or physically.