Riverview High School

Wishing you all a joyful holiday and a safe, healthy and prosperous 2024.

~ RCHS Administration

Don't forget to get a Spirit Card from your 1st hour teacher & signed each day.

MONDAY - PJ DAY

TUESDAY - PUFFER JACKET v. FLANNEL DAY

WEDNESDAY - UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY

THURSDAY - RED & GREEN DAY

FRIDAY - SANTA'S WORKSHOP DAY

• Seniors--Santa
• Juniors--Elves
• Sophomores--Reindeer
• Freshmen--Snowmen

Turn in your Spirit Card to Ms. Teresa & purchase your tickets to PIE THE PRINCIPAL!!

12/20--Mentor Day (starts at 9:10) and PBIS reward 7th hour

12/22--7 hour day--Holiday Games Assembly; Pie the Principal fund raiser

12/25--Break starts

1/8--Classes Resume

1/9--No after school tutoring

1/10--Mentor Day

1/15--Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no school for students

1/16--Grade eligibility check for winter sport athletes

1/24--RTI Day

1/31--RTI Day

12/24--Mrs. Durfee

12/26--Mrs. Barczyk

1/5--Mr. Gwardkinski

1/5--Mr. Hicks

1/9--Chef Katie

1/26--Mr. Betway

1/27--Mrs. Degenkolb

1/31--Mrs. Ritter

On November 30th, we had the pleasure of inducting 54 members into Riverview's National Honor Society chapter. These students exemplify the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character and service and we are so proud of them. Thank you to NHS Sponsor, Mr. Gwardinski for organizing this special ceremony, to Ms. Corso & Ms. Zolynsky for their preparations, to Chef Katie and her Culinary students for providing the delicious treats, and to our current members for their attendance and example. It was a beautiful night. Pictured below are: Mr. Gwardinski with officers Jarret Cameon, Celsey McGrath, Emma Genig, and Ciera Corso.

On December 6th Logan Ruffner signed his letter to commit to the University of North Carolina- Greensboro to continue his academic and athletic career as a D1 athlete. He is believed to be the first Riverview athlete of any sport since 2011 to earn a D1 scholarship! Congratulations Logan!! We can't wait to see you on the track add to your accomplishments in the spring of 2024. GO BUCS and Go Spartans!! Logan is pictured with Coach Shupe & Coach Hughes.

On December 6th, the Seitz auditorium was filled with the sounds of the season as the RCHS symphonic band and both the Seitz and RCHS choirs, under the leadership of Directors Pickell and Stark presented their annual holiday show. The band energized the crowd with selections from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ye Banks & Braes O'Bonnie Doon, music from Loki, and Iron & Ice: A Viking Adventure and our choir performed the soothing sounds of Due Pupille Amabili, A La Nanita Nana, and holiday classic, Carol of the Bells. It was a wonderful evening to kick off the holiday season and highlight the talents of our hard working students.

Senior Jackson Bonner, who is currently enrolled through DCTC (Downriver Career Technical Consortium) in a CTE program that is offered at Henry Ford College, was recognized on December 7th for his outstanding HVAC accomplishments. He has displayed exceptional dedication & proficiency in his program of study & was one of 12 students that earned a scholarship. To qualify for these scholarships, Jackson successfully met rigorous criteria, maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA, fulfilled enrollment qualifications, and showcased an unwavering commitment to his academic pursuits. As a result of his outstanding efforts, Jackson earned the Johnson Control Industries & Debbie Dingell scholarships. We are so proud of him and wish him all the best in this field!

On December 19, senior Jackie Scheiber signed her letter of intent to take her volleyball talents to Saginaw Valley State University. Jackie has been a four-year varsity player and earned 1st team Huron League honors this year. Although she's undecided on a major, we know she will be successful in whatever she pursues as she also earned All Academic honors this year as well. We are so proud of her and wish her all the best at SVSU!! Pictured with Jackie are Coaches Deanna, Abby & Milt.

On December 9th, some of our student leaders brightened up the halls for the holidays! Thank you to senior sponsors Mrs. Bailey & Mrs. Degenkolb, junior sponsor Ms. Mikesell, sophomore sponsor Ms. Robillard, and freshmen sponsor Mr. Shirlen for giving up part of your Saturday for this annual activity. It's one of our favorite things about this time of the year!

Our Culinary Arts students have been hard at work making treats for area superintendents, local business supporters, and other fortunate members in our community. This past month they've perfected their baking skills by making nearly 1000 cookies, and making pies, tarts, and tortes. It's our pleasure to serve as their tasters and offer our constructive feedback!

Our Totally Terrific Teachers (my attempt at alliteration) 🙂

Mrs. Barczyk

• 19 years in education; all of them in Riverview
• Teaches: English 10, CP English 10, Reading Strategies, Study Skills, Poetry
• Loves teaching poetry
• Fun Fact: I have had the pleasure of teaching Schoology to schools as far away as Tegucigalpa, Honduras!

Mrs. Behrend

• 24 years in education, 23 in Riverview
• Teaches: AP Lit & Comp 12, English 11, Holocaust Studies, Greek Mythology
• Loves the works of William Shakespeare, especially Macbeth & Othello
• Fun Fact: I am a competitive synchronized figure skater; five-time national champion as an adult, 13-time national medalist at MSU in the collegiate & adult divisions!

Mrs. Degenkolb

• 30 years in education; 28 in Riverview
• Teaches: English 12, Computer Applications, Study Skills
• Loves everything about working with Seniors, from Senior Sunrise to Portfolio Night; The Great Gatsby & Grapes of Wrath...hands-down favorite grade to teach. Has been the Senior Class Sponsor for the past 16 years and also did the Yearbook for a decade.
• Fun Fact: I am an only child born to parents that were also only children and have an innate love post-it notes!

Mrs. Durfee

• 16 years in education; 1 year in Riverview
• Teaches: English 10, English 11, Reading Strategies & Study Skills
• Loves reading, gardening, and seeing the world
• Fun Fact: I broke 4 sprinting records in high school!

Mr. Gennoe

• 2 years in education; 1 year in Riverview
• Teaches: English 9, English 10
• Loves teaching novel studies and writing skills.
• Fun Fact: I have 3 brothers, 3 sisters and over 50 first cousins! 😮

Mr. Gwardinski

• 15 years in education; 11 years in Riverview
• Teaches: English 11 CP English 11, Career & College Readiness, Film, Philosophy
• Loves all manner of cryptid, especially Bigfoot
• Fun Fact: I am RCHS's #1 ranked Magic the Gathering player.

Mrs. O'Day

• 21 years in education; all of them in Riverview
• Teaches: English 12, CP English 12, English 11, Play Production, Theater Arts, Study Skills & has co-sponsored the Drama Club for the past 19 years!
• Loves preparing her seniors to go off to college, instructing them in everything from writing to interviewing to doing their laundry and dealing with a challenging roommate!
• Fun Fact: LOVES being a Pirate and being in school with her 10th grade son (although he may feel differently!)

Mr. Roberts

• 26 years in education; 25 years in Riverview
• Teaches: English 9, English 11, Study Skills, Computer Applications
• I love teaching Emily Dickinson; her poems are short, but memorable and the meaning that the students find is pretty rewarding.
• Fun Fact: When I was 2 years old, I was on a hijacked plane with my mom and older brother. There was an article in the Detroit Free Press a couple years ago about it, but I have no memory of the experience.

For parents that drop-off on Longsdorf, please pull over to the right to safely drop off your student. We appreciate you slowing down and pulling over so as to avoid accidents and keep the road clear for others. To prioritize student safety, students can be dropped off at the end of the horseshoe drive by the doors closest to Quarry. The doors will be unlocked until 7:35 am.

Do you need to request an early release for your student? Call (734)285-7361, option 2. You do not have to come to the office. We will send your student a pass to leave.

Are you just reporting a late arrival or a full day absence? Call (734)285-7361, option 1 and leave a message.

Make sure you join the Class of 2024 group to receive notices and information of all things related to senior year. Join by going to Schoology > My Groups > Join a Group. Enter code: DXFG8-WVWRB (if you receive an error message/code invalid, please refresh and make sure you are not already a member)

Yearbooks and Senior Ads can be ordered online at Yearbook Forever or you can write a personal check payable to RCHS Yearbook and give it to Mrs. Potts in room 111.

Information and resources you may need as a parent can be found under the resource tab on the high school Schoology page. Attendance information, counseling & scholarship information, school policies, and helpful links are available.

Join the high school and your student's class group to stay up-to-date with class information

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Website: riverviewschools.com
Location: 12431 Longsdorf Street, Riverview, MI, USA
Phone: (734)285-7361
Twitter: @RCHSPirates