Riley High School

STUDENTS WHO PARK AT RILEY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARKING PASS AND MUST PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD. PARKING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.  THE COST IS $10 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.  STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED A PARKING VIOLATION NOTICE AND OWE A FINE MUST PAY THEIR FINE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.

• Seniors.....Please check your email.  Mrs. Knappenberger sent an email asking to see who was interested in participating in the Senior Trip. Please fill out the Google Form, so we have an estimate of those wanting to attend so that planning can begin.

   

• Congratulations to the five Riley musicians who participated in the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble District Festival last weekend at Northwood HS.  Our students brought home 3 Gold and 2 Silver ratings!                                           Amy Blatt, Senior, Tuba                                                                                                                                                  
  

  Che Brueseke, Senior, French Horn 

  Sam Hernandez, Junior, Trumpet 

  Dom Vitale-Richards, Junior, Clarinet 

  Morgan Vondrak, Senior, Flute 

  Amy Blatt and Dom Vitale-Richards qualified for the State contest and will be performing their solos again on February 24th!

• The National Honor Society is selling carnations and lollipops for Valentine's Day delivery. They will be sold during all lunch periods until February 13th. See an NHS member at lunch or stop by room 433.   

·        Senior t-shirts are now available to order between now and February 9th. If you are interested in ordering a shirt, look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·         The Midwinter dance is a semi-formal event that will be held on Sunday, February 18th at the Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Tickets are sold in the treasurer's office for $15 cash or $16 card. Tickets will be sold until 3 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 and sell fast, so spread the word to all your friends!  Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

•     9th grade students who received an email about GEAR UP Club, please be sure to register. Club will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays during all lunches in Room 434 with GEAR UP Coach Alex. The GEAR UP Club at Riley is designed for 9th graders and helps to prepare students for success in both college and their future careers. This club covers various topics from academic skills and college/ career exploration and field trip/community service opportunities, financial literacy, and social-emotional learning. To participate in the GEAR UP Club, students simply need to complete the Google Form sent to their email. Students MUST have a pass in order to leave the lunch room. Please email Coach Alex or have your teacher email Ms. Groves ([email protected]) if you do not receive it before your lunch!

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Design Technology (Architecture) - Do you love to design, pay attention to detail, and build?  Then a career in architecture could be the pathway for you.  Junior Hanna Pastrana Gutierrez and Senior Xochitl Gonzalez participates. Any Sophomore or Junior can apply for next school year. Apply at southbend.enrolltrack.com

·        College visits for juniors and seniors: (You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend.)

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 8^th @ 11am - 1pm

Bethel University - February 13th @ 11a.m.

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 22nd @ 11am - 1pm

STUDENTS WHO PARK AT RILEY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARKING PASS AND MUST PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD. PARKING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.  THE COST IS $10 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.  STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED A PARKING VIOLATION NOTICE AND OWE A FINE CAN PAY THEIR FINE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.

• Seniors.....Please check your email. Mrs. Knappenberger sent an email asking to see who was interested in participating in the Senior Trip. Please fill out the Google Form, so we have an estimate of those wanting to attend so that planning can begin.

   

• The National Honor Society is selling carnations and lollipops for Valentine's Day delivery. They will be sold during all lunch periods until February 13th. See an NHS member at lunch or stop by room 433.   

·        Senior t-shirts are now available to order between now and February 9th. If you are interested in ordering a shirt, look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·         The Midwinter dance is a semi-formal event will be held on Sunday, February 18th at the Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Grab your ticket in the treasurer's office for $15 cash or $16 card. Tickets will be sold until 3 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 and sell fast, so spread the word to all your friends!  Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

•     9th grade students who received an email about GEAR UP Club, please be sure to register. Club will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays during all lunches in Room 434 with GEAR UP Coach Alex. The GEAR UP Club at Riley is designed for 9th graders and helps to prepare students for success in both college and their future careers. This club covers various topics from academic skills and college/ career exploration and field trip/community service opportunities, financial literacy, and social-emotional learning. To participate in the GEAR UP Club, students simply need to complete the Google Form sent to their email. Students MUST have a pass in order to leave the lunch room. Please email Coach Alex or have your teacher email Ms. Groves ([email protected]) if you do not receive it before your lunch!

·        College visits for juniors and seniors: (You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend.)

Bethel University - February 13th @ 11a.m.

·        AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM RILEY ADMINISTRATORS: 

STUDENTS WHO PARK AT RILEY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARKING PASS AND MUST PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD.  MANY CARS WERE TAGGED THIS WEEK FOR PARKING IN THE STAFF PARKING LOT.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FINES WILL BE ASSESED IN THE NEAR FUTURE AND TOWING, IF NECESSARY.  PARKING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.  THE COST IS $10 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.

TEACHERS, PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR RILEY PARKING HANG TAG.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, PLEASE SEE MRS. NOWAK IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

·        Senior t-shirts are now available to order between now and February 2nd. If you are interested in ordering a shirt, look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·        Midwinter season is here! The Midwinter dance is a semi-formal event that will be held on Sunday, February 18th at the Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Grab your ticket in the treasurer's office for $15 cash or $16 card. Tickets will be sold until 3 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 and sell fast, so spread the word to all your friends!  Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

·        College visits for juniors and seniors are held in the LGI unless otherwise noted.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend.

Bethel University:   February 13th @ 11a.m.

 ·       KGT will meet this TODAY from 3:45-5:30 in the Cafeteria. Buses will be provided. All Riley Wildcats are welcome. See Mr. Schulte, Ms. Cheeseman, and Mr. Guthrie with any questions.

·        Midwinter season is here! The Midwinter dance is a semi-formal event that will be held on Sunday, February 18th at the Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Grab your ticket in the treasurer's office for $15 cash or $16 card.  Tickets will be sold until 3:00 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 and sell fast, so spread the word to all your friends!  Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

• DON’T FORGET!!  The Class of 2026 has partnered with the Erskine Village Hacienda for a "Gives Back" Fundraiser.   Please dine in, order carry out, or purchase a gift card ALL DAY TODAY to support the sophomore class as they prepare for next year's midwinter dance. Special tokens must be used when making a purchase. These can be picked up in the main office.

   

• For any boys interested in playing golf this season there will be a short meeting TOMORROW (1/23/24) after school in room 401. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please stop by room 401 any time of the day and talk with Coach Jurkaites about playing this year.

   

• KGT will meet this Wednesday from 3:45-5:30 in the Cafeteria. Buses will be provided. All Riley Wildcats are welcome. See Mr. Schulte, Ms. Cheeseman, and Mr. Guthrie with any questions.

   

•  The Mid-winter semi-formal dance will be held Sunday, February 18 at Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka. All Riley students are welcome to attend this event.  Tickets can be purchased in the Treasurer's office for $15 cash/$16 debit card per student.  Students taking a non-Riley guest will need to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Weisser in the Treasurer’s Office.

• Congratulations to Riley High School Indiana High School Girls Wrestling State runner-up Nyisha Gindelberger!!!

   

• Great job Janiya Howard on advancing to State in your first year wrestling!

   

• Congratulations to Indiana class of 2025 Rising Stars:

  Anne Gray

  Kaliah Turner

  Catrell Conley

  Kenneth Moreno-Leos

   

• Congratulations to Lia Milovich who earned 5th place during the NIC Diving Champion!

   

• Good luck to GBB @ Trinity, BBB @ Clay and Girls Swim @ NIC as each program competes today!

   

• For any boys interested in playing golf this season there will be a short meeting Tuesday the 23rd after school in room 401. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please stop by room 401 any time of the day and talk with Coach Jurkaites about playing this year.

   

• The Class of 2026 has partnered with the Erskine Village Hacienda for a "Gives Back" Fundraiser. Please dine in, order carry out, or purchase a gift card on Monday, January 22nd to support the sophomore class as they prepare for next year's midwinter dance. Special tokens must be used when making a purchase. These can be picked up in the main office.

   

•  Riley’s mid-winter dance tickets will go on sale TOMORROW! The dance will be held Sunday, February 18.  All Riley students are welcome to attend this semi-formal event at Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka.  Tickets can be purchased in the Treasurer's office for $15 cash/$16 debit card per student.  Students taking a non-Riley guest will need to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Weisser in the Treasurer’s Office.  Make sure to pay attention during lunch because three free Midwinter tickets will be randomly awarded tomorrow!

   

• Seniors:  Online ordering for your cap and gown is still available at JOSTENS.COM or by phone at 574.216.6336                                            PLEASE DO NOT CALL 1.800.JOSTENS

• Mr. Henderson is asking scholars to please be respectful of all homecoming decorations in the halls.  All decorations will remain until Friday, January 19^th.

   

• The Class of 2026 has partnered with the Erskine Village Hacienda for a "Gives Back" Fundraiser. Please dine in, order carry out, or purchase a gift card on Monday, January 22nd to support the sophomore class as they prepare for next year's midwinter dance. Special tokens must be used when making a purchase. These can be picked up in the main office.  

   

• Both our homecoming pep assembly and game will now be held Friday, February 16.

   

• Riley’s mid-winter dance will be held Sunday, February 18.All Riley students are welcome to attend this semi-formal event at Riverside Terrace in Mishawaka.  Tickets will go on sale mid-January for $15 cash per student or $16 debit card per student.  Students taking a non-Riley guest will need to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Weisser in the Treasurer’s Office.

• Seniors:  Online ordering for your cap and gown is still available at JOSTENS.COM or by phone at 574.216.6336.PLEASE DO NOT CALL 1.800.JOSTENS