Riley Recap - VOLUME 4 ISSUE 12

Dear Riley Parents, Guardians, and Scholars,

We are so excited to welcome our Wildcats back to the start of a new semester. The blessing of the word new, is fresh start. When we reflect on the old or the past, the hope is to learn from that moment. I encourage our wildcat and families to work hard and take advantage of every opportunity. Let's have a great semester of learning and growth.

WE WILL CONTINUE 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

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.

Click the Red Tap below to open the links!

Click the Red tab to view a video about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Day

90.32% Graduation Rate

Record number of participants for Riley High School

On December 13, 2024 recognized four students who were acknowledged as the class of 2026 Indiana Rising Stars. Jaquelin Molina- Vargas, Emma Ring, Cosette McIntosh, and Dylan Hooper!

This group of young men were legendary in the class & on the court. They went 26-1, won NIC, sectionals, Regionals, and made a semi-state appearance!

Congratulations to standout guard, Marvin Schindler on being the 11th 1000 point scorer in Riley History.

Riley High School Diving Standout Eliot Riem

Bowling Individual Regional Qualifiers

Jacob Blair (9th)

Madisyn Shambry (12th)

Victoria Fanin (12th)

Ja'Niya will be the #1 seed at the IHSAA Girls Wresting State Finals. This is Ja'Niya 2nd year in a row advancing to State.

The Career & Technical Education online applications are open. Scheduling for school year 2025-2026 begins soon. Any Sophomore or Junior who intends to participate in the Fall of 2025, please apply ASAP at southbend.enrolltrack.com. Students can use their electives to learn a skill in a high demand/high pay career.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 21st!

WHEN: January 31, 2025, Friday 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: RHS Lunchroom

WHAT: Bingo Games, Hot Dog Dinner ($5 for dog, chips/salsa water, cookie)

4 cards/$10 or $3/card

WHY: Family fun event to support the purchase of art department’s

Supplies

No School on January 20, 2025

Six Flags Event: 9:30pm - 3:30am

What is included: Rides and an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet 11:00pm-12:00am

Total Cost: $160

Four $40 payments are due on or before November 20, January 22, February 20, and March 20

Details:

• This event is for Riley Seniors only

• All Seniors will be required to have a permission slip signed (even if you are 18) because you are traveling out of state.

• There are no refunds on deposits. If a conflict arises, a Senior is allowed to transfer their spot if there is a Senior on the waiting list who is willing to pay for the tickets and attend.

IU South Bend, South Bend Community School Corporation, and the Indiana Parenting Institute are hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Parent & Family Game Night on January 15th, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, at One Roof, located at 405 E. Dubail Avenue.

The event will feature a fun and interactive game focused on financial aid topics, followed by a brief presentation and Q&A session.

This event is free to all!

The QR code sends students to a quick google form to connect with Riley's social worker Mr. Jackson.

Do you enjoy new experiences? Do you like meeting new people and learning about different cultures? Riley GAPP (German American Partnership Program) is now recruiting freshmen, sophomores and juniors for our 2025-2026 short term exchange program. Host families are needed for this to happen. The German students will be here in September 2025 for their 3 week exchange. Then in June, any student who hosts a German student can go to Germany for 3 weeks. Please see the flyer for more information or contact Mrs. Golubski at mgolubski@sbcsc.k12.in.us or 574-393-5234.

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