Riverview High School

As you'll see in this month's newsletter, we have some important dates and fun events coming up at RCHS. We're well into 2nd trimester and are proud of all that our students are accomplishing in and out of the classroom. We're continuing to provide after school tutoring by our highly qualified teachers in the library Monday through Thursday from 2:45 - 3:45 and encourage all students who need additional help or just a quiet place to work to attend.

Please take a moment to fill out the Parent Perception Survey if you haven't already done so. Your input helps guide our decisions and gives us valuable insight into what we're doing well and where we can grow. We cherish our opportunity to work with your kids and are grateful for your voice and time.

Finally, we hope to see you at Parent / Teacher Conference on February 7 from 5-7 in the gymnasium. Teachers and support staff will be available in case you have needs or concerns for you student. We hope that it's a great month ahead. Go Pirates!

~ Mrs. Furkas & Mr. DiBrano

February 7--Parent / Teacher Conferences, 5:00-7:00pm, RCHS gym

February 8--Parent Club Meeting, 4:00, RCHS library

February 8--Talent Show, 6:00 RCHS auditorium

February 14--Spring Count Day; Mentor Day

February 16-19--Winter Break for staff & students; Happy President's Day!

February 21--RTI Day, FAFSA Workshop, 5:30-7, RCHS Auditorium

February 24--Student Heart Check, 9:00-1:00, Avondale High School

February 24-26--Student Council States in Grand Rapids

February 27--Election Day, remote learning for students

February 28--RTI Day

February 29--New Student Orientation, 6:00-7:30pm

2/2--Mrs. Ruhlig

2/13--Mr. Riddell

2/19--Mr. Giarmo

2/25--Mr. Shirlen

Our student organization FCCLA/SADD will be putting on an evening of musical and theatrical performances from some of RCHS' most talented students in the RCHS auditorium!

This competition-style event will be judged by some of your RCHS teachers and will involve audience participation voting for the "crowd favorite." Admission is $5 and refreshments will be provided before the show and during intermission! This is a family-friendly affair, so bring the kids, grandma, grandma, Aunt Judy, and Uncle Joe! We hope to see you there!"

The Talent Show cover was designed by RCHS 10th grader, Brenna Belcher.

Huge thanks to our United Hockey team (Riverview & Cabrini) for hosting a special night for their teachers. Players chose an educator that has made an impact on them to give their jersey to. Our teachers were so proud to wear their player's jersey to school and to the game that night, and were still beaming the next day...if you need proof see the smiles below (or Facebook!)

The RCHS Parent Club hosted a Snowball Dance on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the High School Gymnasium from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Thank you to the student volunteers who helped decorate for the dance and to our Parent Club for organizing this fun event. Special thanks to Ms. Martin for selling tickets during both lunches, purchasing decorations and snacks, organizing our volunteers and chaperoning the event! Also, thank you Ms. Tsipras, Mr. Gennoe & Mrs. Meeks for hanging out with us on a Saturday night!

On January 12, 2024, twenty-one RCHS students competed at districts for DECA at Eastern Michigan University. Before attending the District competition, these students took a 100-question multiple choice test. At Eastern they were given role-plays and had either 10 or 30 minutes depending on their category to prepare before they went before a judge. Students could win an award in their role-play, test or qualify for the State Career Development Conference. Congratulations to our talented, hard-working students and to their advisor, Mrs. Potts!!

The following students earned an award:

Accounting Application Series

Ciera Corso – State Qualifier

Asia McGee – State Qualifier

Pavnit Singh – Test / State Qualifier

Business Finance Series Event

Haley Caudill – Test / State Qualifier

Entrepreneurship

Jonathan Kovacs – State Qualifier

Food Marketing Series

London Sawicki – Test/ Role Play/ State Qualifier

Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

Ashlyn Kuzma & Skyler Stokes – Role Play / State Qualifier

Principles of Finance

Mate Erdikozi – State Qualifier

Principles of Business Management and Administration

Evan Cunningham – Test

Retail Merchandising Series.

Samantha Plunkett – Role Play / State. Qualifier

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series

Jaxson Armstrong – Test

Congratulations to Poetry Out Loud classroom champions on a successful dual-round poetry recitations! We are so proud of you for working so hard and giving inspiring performances. Brenna Belcher and Kyra Murphy both tied for second place and Sofia Layne was the 2024 RCHS Champion. Hannah Hasankolli, Violet Gates, and Benny Miller also gave riveting performances. All of our champions were excellent this year and we hope that they continue to perform at this high level. Great work, ladies!!! Everyone did a fantastic job and it was a genuine honor to watch their recitations. Special thanks to Mrs. Furkas, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. O'Day, and Mrs. Ruhlig for helping judge our competition.

Congratulations to our newest Pirate of the Month winners. These students were chosen for the ARRGH category of RESPONSIBILITY.

• 9th grade - Marina Konstantindis
• 10th grade - Claire Kalvans
• 11th grade - Josie Ortiz
• 12th grade - Gracie Thurman

Mr. Dodds--Economics

• 10 years in education
• Also teaches co-taught Algebra and Algebra II
• Involved in Quiz Bowl and PBIS
• Fun Fact: Loves pineapple, even on pizza!

Mr. Giarmo--American History & Economics

• 9 years in education
• Loves teaching about WWII and Vietnam
• Fun Fact: coaches football and baseball at RCHS

Mrs. Hicks--American History, AP American History, World History, Economics

• 5 years in education
• I love teaching the Progressive Era because it's inspirational to see people come together to improve the lives of others
• Involved in FFCLA, Talent Show and Lunch Crew
• Fun Fact: loves yoga, hiking and reading

Mr. Hicks--American History, CP World History, Fantastic Places, History Through Film, Military History, Modern Sports History

• 12 years in education
• I love teaching about how ordinary humans make decisions during major historic events. These people help my students to authentically connect with them & hopefully grows their interest.
• Involved in Project Awareness, PBIS and is 1/2 of the voice of the Pirates for Friday Night Lights

Ms. Lince--Government, CP Government, World History, Michigan: Then & Now

• 23 years in education
• Loves teaching about the Renaissance and the constitutional era. I truly admire DaVinci, Jefferson & Franklin; all men who were ahead of their times!
• Fun Fact: I did the Polar Plunge in Lake Huron last February and am doing it again this month!

Ms. McLaughlin--American History, World History, Psychology, Pursuit of Happiness

• 3 years in education
• I love teaching about gratitude in Pursuit and the 1960s in American history
• Involved in FCCLA, Talent Show and Lunch Crew
• Fun Fact: I was a figure skater for 16 years!

Mr. Robinson--Sociology, Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology

• 28 years in education
• I don't really have a favorite class that I teach; I love mornings and am ready to go 1st hour.
• Fun Fact: I grew up on the east side of Detroit

We will begin collecting Advanced Placement Testing money this month through MyPaymentsPlus. The fee for each exam is $98.00. If you qualify for Free/Reduced lunch program, you will receive a discounted rate; however, an approved Free/Reduced Lunch Application must be on file in the office. If you would like to see if you qualify for the Free/Reduced program, please complete a brief Free/Reduced lunch form on the schools website at riverviewschools.com under Food and Nutrition. The deadline for payments will be March 15th.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Porter in the main office.

Effective Friday, January 26, 2024, there will be a $25 NSF added to all returned checks.

Have you ordered your 2024 RCHS Yearbook yet? Reserve your copy now! Click here to order.

You may also write a check payable to RCHS Yearbook and give it to Mrs. Potts.

Mrs. Degenkolb is collecting photos for the Senior Slide Show. These are photos of Riverview kiddos - from elementary to middle school to high school -- groups of kids, not individuals. You can email photos to me at kdegenkolb@riverviewschools.com or send via Schoology message. Thanks!

Class of 2024! Please see your counselor and check Schoology regularly for further information on local scholarships that are available to you.

Just a friendly reminder to update important information in your students PowerSchool accounts including:

• Emergency Contacts
• Health Issues
• Verify/Update Phone Numbers
• Email

* To update any change of address in PowerSchool, please contact RCHS at: 734-285-7361 ext.2

Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.

Riverview High has participated with the OK2SAY program since 2014. This partnership with the Michigan State Police allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools in general.

You can access the program via the web: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/

Or Download the App to your Mobile Device:

iPhone App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ok2say/id916275173

Android App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.mi.ag.OK2SAY&hl=en_US

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

Class of 2024: DXFGB-WVWRB

Class of 2025: RDMG6-4W3JW

Class of 2026: V76B-V5F8-SWHV8

Class of 2027: CPTQ-WXKJ-522RQ

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: RZ5Z-MFQ3-BRTWO

Please visit the district's website to get more information on the position and how to apply

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.

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