Riley High School

Class of 2025  Families, 

On March 5, 2024 our Juniors will be taking the SAT here at Riley. It will be an asynchronous day for all other grades. It is important for our students to be prepared and do their best on this test as it directly impacts our schools grade. As we are trying to prepare for the number of students who will be leaving after such a challenging test we are asking for your help. If you would like for your scholar to leave as they are down testing please send in a note or email to Mrs. Murphy ([email protected]) or Mrs. Scott ([email protected]) between now and March 4, 2024. All exit passes need to be submitting in writing (digital or original) prior to test day. Please begin sending them in ASAP.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping with this matter. 

• Seniors....If at least the first payment of $50 is not made this week, you will not be able to go on the senior trip. We have to sign contracts based on the number of students attending. We only know you are serious about attending by getting your money. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Knappenberger. 

   

• Please help support the Riley Athletic department by purchasing a ticket for Port-a-Pit chicken!  Chickens are $10 each.  The event will be held right here in the Riley parking lot when we return from spring break on Monday, April 8^th and will be available starting at 3:00pm.   Pre-sale tickets are good until 5:30pm that day.  Please see a spring athlete or the athletic department for your tickets. 

   

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code at check out: (SBCSC5)Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• The 2024 Hoosier Poet yearbooks have been ordered! For $78 you can secure one before we sell out! Scan the QR codes posted around the school to order online or see Mrs. Weisser in the treasurer's office or Ms. Emkow. The yearbooks are payable with cash, money order, or card for a small fee. Deposits will be accepted with full payments due at the time of distribution at the end of the year. 

   

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Entrepreneurship:  Learn how to operate your own business.  Students will be afforded the opportunity to work with mentors from the University of Notre Dame’s MBA Program and compete in the McCloskey New Venture Competition.  Possible careers include:  Business office assistant, sales representative, accountant, business research & development.  Current students are:  Hannah Freel, Damon Johnson, Karis Johnson, Calvin Strickland, Brandon Wirth, Avery Flatt, Jemiah Hallom, Sheniyah Howell, Nitarra Hughes, and Eusebio Mayorga 

Jumpstart your career with CTE.  Try on a career and see if it fits.  Dual credit is available in many classes along with industry recognized certification AND no cost to you or your family. These courses help assist students to complete Bucket #3 in your Graduation Pathway.   See your Career Guidance Specialist Mrs. Diane Carter or your Guidance Counselor for more information.

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

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Seniors.....If at least the first payment of $50 is not made this week, you will not be able to go on the senior trip. We have to sign contracts based on the number of students attending. We only know you are serious about attending by getting your money. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Knappenberger. 

   

• Please help support the Riley Athletic department by purchasing a ticket for Port-a-Pit chicken!  Chickens are $10 each.  The event will be held right here in the Riley parking lot when we return from spring break on Monday, April 8^th and will be available starting at 3:00pm.   Pre-sale tickets are good until 5:30pm that day.   Please see a spring athlete or the athletic department for your tickets. 

   

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code at check out: (SBCSC5)Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• The 2024 Hoosier Poet yearbooks have been ordered! For $78 you can secure one before we sell out! Scan the QR codes posted around the school to order online or see Mrs. Weisser in the treasurer's office or Ms. Emkow. The yearbooks are payable with cash, money order, or card for a small fee. Deposits will be accepted with full payments due at the time of distribution at the end of the year. 

   

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Marketing and Sales - Think about experience in predicting and analyzing current marketing trends, social media effectiveness and best practices.  This course will provide you with the tools to succeed such as communication and budgeting skills.  Current Riley students are:  Brycen Avila, Zaavan Dupree, Travion Ford, Lily Grunden, Jenesie Hernandez, Marcus Hessey, Jaida Jackson, Adib Juarez Romero, Steven Murriel, Oscar Ordaz-Acosta, and Vanessa Plata.

·        College visits for juniors and seniors: (You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend.)
Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Any girls interested in playing soccer for the 2024-2025 soccer season please report to the LGI at 2 pm TODAY (Tuesday, February 27th.) If you have any questions or are interested but cannot attend, please email Coach Gonzalez @[email protected]

   

• Seniors.....If at least the first payment of $50 is not made this week, you will not be able to go on the senior trip. We have to sign contracts based on the number of students attending. We only know you are serious about attending by getting your money. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Knappenberger. 

   

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code at check out: (SBCSC5)Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• February is CTE Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Welding Technology - Did you know that welding offers the option to travel and is needed in all industries worldwide?  This is a high skill trade that is always in demand.   Current Riley students are:  Eli Milovich, Isaiah Rivas, and Troy Smith.   

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

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Congratulations to Chris Bartmess for being the 2024 100 Breaststroke State Champion.
• Congratulations to Amy Blatt and Dominic Vitale-Richards who earned Silver at State ISSMA.
• Congratulations to our Boys Swim Team who came in 6th place at state, one of the smallest teams at state by 1,000 plus students. 
• Congratulations to Coach John VanDriessche on being named IHSAA Coach of the Year!

   

• There will be a French Club Meeting TODAY after school in room 312.

   

• Any girls interested in playing soccer for the 2024-2025 soccer season please report to the LGI at 2 pm TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 27th.) If you have any questions or are interested but cannot attend, please email Coach Gonzalez @[email protected]

   

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code at check out: (SBCSC5)Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

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

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code (SBCSC5) at check out. Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• KGT will meet after school today from 3:45-5:30 in the cafeteria. Food and Transportation will be provided. See Mr. Schulte, Ms. Cheeseman, or Mr. Guthrie for more information. 

   

• IT’S RILEY DAY FOR THE WOMENS’ AND MENS’ BASKETBALL GAMES AT IUSB TONIGHT! Show your Riley student ID and get into the Student Activities Center FREE.  The women start at 5:30 followed by the men at 7:30.

   

• Seniors....Your first payment for the Senior Trip is due Friday, February 23rd.Planning for the trip will be based on the number of students that get at least their first payment in by this date. Don't miss out on making great Senior memories!

   

   

• February is CTE Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Human and Social Services - Do you want to make a difference helping people with human needs and issues by providing quality services or counseling?  Careers include:  Medical/Public Health, Public/School Social Work, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Senior Care, and many more.  RHS students currently are:  Kylen Avila, Torrian Gilbert, Jada Goins, Nyah Guzman, Madelyn Cross, Aubrey Durkin, Kaylie Flannery, Clarissa Manriquez, Alayna Maybell, Robbie Salts, and Maiya Shines.  Current Sophomore and Junior students can apply for next school year at southbend.enrolltrack.com.

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

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 22nd during all lunches (TOMORROW)

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code (SBCSC5) at check out. Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• Congratulations to Lleyton White and Troy Smith on receiving Academic All-State honors for bowling.

   

• Congratulations to all of Riley’s Sectional Swim Champions:                                                                                     200 Yard Medley Relay (Chris Bartmess, Joel Kircheff, Paddy Chapman, & Ike Ruszkowksi) - Set Sectional & Pool records                                                                                                                                                                          50 Yard Free (Paddy Chapman)                                                                                                                                    100 Yard Butterfly (Chris Bartmess) - Set Sectional & Pool Records                                                                       100 Yard Backstroke (Ike Ruszkowksi)                                                                                                                      100 Yard Breaststroke (Chris Bartmess) - Set Sectional, Pool, and School Records                                                      400 Yard Freestyle Relay (Chris Bartmess, Joel Kircheff, Paddy Chapman, & Ike Ruszkowksi) - Set Sectional & Pool Records                                                                                                                                                                      Eliot Riem was sectional champion in diving and competes in regionals tonight.                                                     Tryston Lathion qualified for regionals in diving.

   

• Riley High School had its first Mock Trial competition on Saturday and Madison Ring won the Outstanding Attorney award for the second round.

   

• Jeir’mi Scales and Dominic Koczan were crowned Homecoming King.

   

• BBB/Cheer will celebrate Senior Night tonight vs. Bowman Leadership Academy. JV begins at 6:30 PM followed by the Varsity 8 PM.  Please come out and support the class of 2024!

   

• No GEAR UP club today. Please email coach Alex if you have questions. 

   

• The Latiné Student Union will meet today after school in room 316 until 5:45pm. Snack and activity buses are available. Ms. Reyes hopes to see you there!

   

• IT’S RILEY DAY FOR THE WOMENS’ AND MENS’ BASKETBALL GAMES AT IUSB TOMORROW (FEBRUARY 21.)Show your Riley student ID and get into the Student Activities Center FREE.  The women start at 5:30 followed by the men at 7:30. Former Riley HS graduates Jazmen Watts and Dejon Barney both play for the IUSB Titans! The Student Activities Center is located at 1700 E. Mishawaka Ave. South Bend.

   

• Attention Seniors.......The first payment of $50 for the Senior Trip is DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23^RD. Students can make 2cash payments to Mrs. Knappenberger in room 405, or card payments to the treasurer for $53. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Knappenberger.

   

•  February is CTE Awareness Month.  The focus today:  Pre-Nursing CNA - This course explores career paths in the medical field.  If you are a hands-on personality and enjoy helping people, see what awaits in the Health field.  CNA, CCMA and Pflebotomy certifications are available. Current Riley Students are:  Jenna Ernsberger, Gisela Garcia, Annaira Macias, Victorya Harmon, Lexington Jenkins, Aubrie Millard, Samari Burks, Rosemary Cortez, Abigail Kinuthia, Alexis Thompson, Shakiyah Alexander, and Alaina Delater.  

Exercise Science:  Have you considered a career as a fitness or personal trainer? A Health or Wellness Coach? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers related to the field of exercise science are growing.  Kimberly Elias participates. Current Sophomore and Junior students can apply for next school year at southbend.enrolltrack.com.

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

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 22nd during all lunches (THURSDAY)

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde   In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code (SBCSC5) at check out. Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• IT’S RILEY DAY FOR THE WOMENS’ AND MENS’ BASKETBALL GAMES AT IUSB NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21!!Show your Riley student ID and get into the Student Activities Center FREE that evening.  Former Riley HS graduates Jazmen Watts and Dejon Barney both play for the IUSB Titans! The Student Activities Center is located at 1700 E. Mishawaka Ave. South Bend.

   

• Attention Seniors.......The first payment of $50 for the Senior Trip is DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23^RD. Students can make cash payments to Mrs. Knappenberger in room 405, or card payments to the treasurer for $53. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Knappenberger. 

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

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 22nd during all lunches

Goshen College (LGI) - March 12^th @ 1pm

• TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE SEMI-FORMAL DANCE.  TICKETS WILL BE SOLD UNTIL 3:00 PM IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.   All permission slips for non-Riley guests are due TODAY.    (Those students who have purchased tickets, but have not yet turned in their slip, were notified by email yesterday.)

• Tickets are now on sale for the Drama Club's spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde, with performances on Friday, March 15th at 7 PM and Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM. $5 tickets for SBCSC students and staff can be purchased through our online box office at our.show/rhsjekyllhyde. In order to receive this special pricing, you must buy your tickets online and use the following code (SBCSC5) at check out. Tickets at the door are $7. See Mr. Mittleman in room 129 for more information.

   

• IT’S RILEY DAY FOR THE WOMENS’ AND MENS’ BASKETBALL GAMES AT IUSB NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21!!Show your Riley student ID and get into the Student Activities Center FREE that evening.Former Riley HS graduates Jazmen Watts and Dejon Barney both play for the IUSB Titans! The Student Activities Center is located at 1700 E. Mishawaka Ave. South Bend.

   

• Attention Seniors.......The first payment of $50 for the Senior Trip is due by Friday, February 23rd. Students can make cash payments to Mrs. Knappenberger in room 405, or they may make card payments to the treasurer for $53. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Knappenberger. 

   

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus Today:  Digital Design - Graphic Design - Do you love designing logos, artwork, posters, magazine, and billboard design graphics?  With a vast pathway of careers, Graphic Design can offer you a rewarding career while allowing you to get paid for your creativity.  Current RHS students are:  Gabrielle Bertog, Dion Flowers, De’Aziah Gould, Keenan Grant, A’drion Griffin, Jai’Kerriah Johnson, Ayden Kent, Savannah Larock, Kezshuna Mahone, Shanikwa McAffee, Marissa Ortiz, Johnny Pollard and Samantha Snyder. 

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

Lake Michigan College (LGI) – TOMORROW (2/16)

Navy (Lunch Table) - February 22nd during all lunches