Riley Recap - VOLUME 5 ISSUE 17
James Whitcomb Riley's Newsletter

RILEY RECAP - VOLUME 5 ISSUE 17
May 23, 2026
From the Desk of Principal Henderson
Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars,
We are only a few weeks away from the end of the 2025–26 school year, and the finish line is in sight! This is the time to stay focused, remain positive, and give your very best effort each day. Finals are an opportunity to demonstrate your growth, hard work, and perseverance throughout the year. To our families, thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership in helping our scholars succeed. Wildcats, every class, every assignment, and every exam matters, let’s finish strong together and end the school year with pride!
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) Educate the Whole Student
2) Building Meaningful Relationships
3) A 95% attendance rate
4) 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
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Happy Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, there will be no school on Monday, May 25, 2026.
As we enjoy the long weekend, we also take time to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Thank you to all who have served.
Fun Senior Events
Senior Dress Code Reminders
Senior Signing Day Data
Please note that this data only reflects responses collected from seniors who completed the survey.
Riley High School Spring Finals Schedule
Class of 2026 Top 10
Absent from the photo is Joseph Boggs; however, nine of the top ten students are student-athletes representing swim, tennis, soccer, track, cross country, and cheerleading.
RHS Advanced Ceramics classes collaborated with our Human Services CTE
The Human Services CTE students worked with the 2nd graders to help sketch and develop their creative monster ideas, and the ceramics students transformed those drawings into unique 3D artworks. We delivered the finished creations this week, and the students were thrilled to see their monsters come to life.
2026 Employee of the Year
Congratulations, Ms. Laura Golubski
Congratulation, Mr. Kyle Bowerman
Spring Sports Senior Nights
Baseball Senior Night
Girls Tennis Senior Night
Softball Senior Night
LaCrosse (South Bend Bears)
#4 Benjamin Hewitt
Boys Volleyball
Girls Lacrosse (South Bend Bears)
#2 Evie Gehring
Startup Moxie
Congratulations to Ayden "Ace" Monroe on your completing with Startup Moxie
South Bend Youth Advisory Student Council
Congratulations, Navaleeana Davis
Haper Cancer Research Institute
Congratulations to Class of 2027, Ruth Bosa & Ethan Olson for being accepted to the summer scholarship program at the Harper Cancer Center at the University of Notre Dame.
Track & Field Sectional Champion
800 Champion
Trevor Plump
Long Jump Sectional Champion
Valentino Summers
Girls Track & Field Regional Qualifers
200
Tinayja Summers
Long Jump
Tinayja Summers
High Jump
Morgan Wittrock
300 Hurdles
Morgan Wittrock
800
Annika Retana
300 Hurdles
Holland Payne
100 Hurdles
Holland Payne
High Jump
Holland Payne
Discuses (New School Record)
Samara Kiwale
CTE Building Trades Open House
Italy in Spring 2027
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Italy in Spring 2027, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:
Why attend?
- Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.
This is no obligation to travel, you're just learning about the trip, how it's made affordable, and have any questions answered. To receive the $200 enrollment discount it is mandatory to RSVP.
2026 Summer School
High School Summer School will be at LaSalle Academy.
Session one will be: June 11 - July 2, 2026
Session two will be: July 8 - July 28, 2026
IVY Tech Visual Summer 26 Photography Academy
9th Hour (Credit Recovery)
Pathway 2 Success Tutoring
This is an opportunity for scholars in need of additional support!
Monday - Thursday
RHS Girl's Golf Call Out
Upcoming Events
5/25 - 6/5/2026
SAVE THE DATE "Back to School Night"
August 11, 2026
5:30 pm - 7 pm
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