Riley Recap - VOLUME 6 ISSUE 2

Greetings, Wildcats!

We are so excited to welcome you all into the building next week on August 19, 2026, for the official start of the 2026–27 school year!

Please take a moment to review this edition of the Riley Recap. As we begin the school year, you can expect a weekly call and email with important updates, reminders, and information about upcoming events at Riley.

You will also receive a bi-weekly Riley Recap, highlighting the amazing accomplishments of our students, staff, and school community while keeping you informed about important upcoming events and opportunities.

We are looking forward to an incredible school year filled with growth, achievement, pride, and Wildcat spirit!

Welcome back, Wildcats! Let’s make 2026–27 our best year yet!

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:

• Educate the whole student

• 90 % Graduation Rate and 95% Attendance

• Implement Restorative Justice/Social-Emotional Learning

• Prepare our scholars to be College and Career Ready

WE ARE THE PRIDE OF THE SOUTHSIDE!

WE ARE #RILEYSTRONG!

Sincerely,

Shawn Henderson

#proudprincipal

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, 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.

Educate the whole student

Click the Red Tab below to open the links!

The elevator is currently out of service due to a mechanical issue. We are working with our maintenance team to restore service as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

For safety of Faculty, Staff, Visitor, and scholars, we ask that you adhere to the parking, pick up and drop off expectations.

STAFF & Visitor parking (One-Way)

Enter off Fellows and Exit Off Rush

Student parking & Parent Pick Drop Off/Pick Up is at the parking lot across from the Football Field.

August 11, 2026

5:30 pm - 7 pm

Schedule Pick-Up for Scholars in Grades 10–12

During the scheduled times below, scholars in grades 10–12 may pick up their class schedules and locker assignments.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please note: Offices will be closed daily from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join RHS PTO!

Join RHS Booster Athletic Club

Riley room 138

Please click the Red Tab below to join virtually

Students, faculty, and staff lunch periods will be determined by their 4th-hour class assignment. Once schedules have been rolled over, each individual will be notified of their assigned lunch period.

SBCSC has committed to implementing a 2-hour delay on the second Wednesday of each month to provide ongoing professional development for faculty and staff. On these scheduled Wednesdays, all scholars will report to school on a 2-hour delay schedule, and families are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Two-Hour Delay Schedule

Ordering Form

Students will be given specific supply lists for each class once school starts.

Below are suggested items.

If you are a rising 9th-grade scholar or a returning Riley High School scholar interested in participating in athletics or other extracurricular activities, please contact the appropriate coach or the Riley High School Athletic Department.

To be eligible to participate, scholars must complete the following requirements:

• Register through Eventlink.
• Submit a current IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical.
• Pay the one-time $35 athletic insurance fee.
• Meet all IHSAA and South Bend Community School Corporation academic eligibility requirements.

Academic Eligibility

Students must meet all age, enrollment, academic, and attendance requirements established by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA Rule 18). Eligibility is determined using semester grades at the end of each semester.

In addition, scholars must meet the minimum GPA requirements established by the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees:

We encourage all scholars interested in representing Riley High School to complete these requirements as early as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Riley High School Athletic Department.

LIMITED EDITION

August 14, 2026 at 6:30pm

Soccer Field @ Jackson Field

The week of August 10 - August 15, 2026

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