Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars:

Happy Friday! This is a very busy time of the year as we are ensuring that our seniors have put the final touches on their high school years and then the rest of our scholars as they work on ensuring they have their needed credits at years end. While this is the busiest time of the year, it is also some of the most fun and the most rewarding. I hope we enjoy the last month of the 23-24 School Year!

Reminder, our Spring sports seasons are in full swing. Baseball, Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys Golf, Track and Field, Unified Track and our brand new Boys Volleyball are all competing. Cancelations and postponements are normal this time of the year due to the weather, so please keep up to date with our information from our Athletic Department and social media. As always, if you get an opportunity, come out and support our amazing students who compete in these sports.

WE WILL 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

Today on our student news briefs show:

• South Bend State of the City Address at Riley
  
• Solar Eclipse
  
• Knute Rockne House Moving
  
• John Adams Culture Day
• Unhealthy Lunchables
• Weather Forecast
  
• Sports Zone
  
• New Babies at Potawatomi Zoo

Congratulations to Che' and our Lacrosse team as they celebrated their Senior Night this week. We are so proud of you and your commitment to many activities during your time at Riley.

Over Spring Break National Librarian Appreciation Day was recognized. Yesterday, we celebrated our Librarian, Mrs. Golubski! We appreciate all that you do from book wars, book blind date for Valentine's Day, GAPP coordinator, and your love for the Riley. #GoWildcats

Congratulations to Girls Running standout Jenna Chapin as she signed her letter of intent to continue her academic & athletic career at Trine University! #GoWildcats

Congratulations to three phenomenal Riley standouts on the students' side & staff side. Today Dominick Jolley (left), Mrs. Richards (center), & Marcus Henderson (Right) on receiving the Human Right Student Service Award & Human Right Service Award.

Congratulations to Riley standouts Marcus Henderson & Dominick Jolley on being a 2024 Moose Krause Chapter Scholarship nominee!

Congratulation Mr. Ponder on being selected in the Honors Group (Top 10) for the entire district. We are extremely proud and thankful you are part of our team!