Riley High School

 ·       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.

·        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.

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.

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 MUST PAY THEIR FINE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.

• Happy National School Counselor Week to all of our hardworking counselors!

   

• Seniors: If you have not yet done so, please check your email for the google form sent to you regarding the name on your diploma. Please fill out the form as soon as possible and email it to Ms. Robinson.

   

• The German Club will meet this Wednesday in room 308 immediately after school.  We will play games and have snacks!  All are invited! 

   

• 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. 

   

• 9th grade students who are interested in GEAR UP Club, please be sure to register. Club is held on Mondays and Tuesdays during all lunches in Room 434 with GEAR UP Coach, Alex. The GEAR UP Club at Riley High School is designed for 9th graders and helps to prepare students for success in both college and/or future careers. To participate in the GEAR UP Club, students need to complete the Google Form via the QR code outside of Room 434! Students MUST have a pass in order to leave the lunch room. Please email Coach Alex for more information.

• No date for Valentine's Day?  No worries.  How about a blind date with a book?!  Stop by the library and select your date from our collection of most eligible books.  Cozy up with your date and have some quality time in a coffee shop or under a blanket.  Let Mrs. Golubski know if the match was made in heaven or a flop and get a treat.  You will also get entered into a drawing for a prize!

   

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

·        Senior t-shirts can be ordered until Friday, February 9th.  Look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·         The Midwinter dance 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 until 3:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15.   Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Automotive Services - If you’re a fan of shows like Top Gear and Fast & Loud, and interested in mechanics, then you should explore the Automotive Program offered through CTE!  Riley students include: Seniors Jose Ramirez and Juan Rojas Alvarez. Sophomore and Junior students can apply for the 2024-2025 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 8^th @ 11am - 1pm

IUSB (Guidance Office) - February 8^th @ 9am - 12pm

Bethel University (LGI) - February 13th @ 11a.m.

Lake Michigan College (LGI) - February 16^th @ 10am

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 MUST PAY THEIR FINE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.

• The German Club will meet today in room 308 immediately after school.  We will play games and have snacks!  All are invited! 

   

• 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. 

   

• 9th grade students who are interested in GEAR UP Club, please be sure to register. Club is held on Mondays and Tuesdays during all lunches in Room 434 with GEAR UP Coach, Alex. The GEAR UP Club at Riley High School is designed for 9th graders and helps to prepare students for success in both college and/or future careers. To participate in the GEAR UP Club, students need to complete the Google Form via the QR code outside of Room 434! Students MUST have a pass in order to leave the lunch room.Please email Coach Alex for more information.

   

• No date for Valentine's Day?  No worries.  How about a blind date with a book?!  Stop by the library and select your date from our collection of most eligible books.  Cozy up with your date and have some quality time in a coffee shop or at home.  Let Mrs. Golubski know if the match was made in heaven or a flop and get a treat.  You will also get entered into a drawing for a prize!

   

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

·        Senior t-shirts can be ordered until Friday, February 9th.  Look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·         The Midwinter dance 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 until 3:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15.   Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Construction Trades-Carpentry.  The United States is the 2nd largest construction market in the world.  Our CTE Construction program can open the door to a variety of career paths including apprenticeships where you can earn and learn at the same time. Current students are learning basic electric, basic plumbing, roofing, and concrete.  Students participating are:  Xavier Butts, Quatez Foster, Victor Galicia, LaPriee Gross, Kaden Harrison, Garrett Pillow, Jazmen Martinez, Alexander Schmucker, Justin Smith, and Marques Young.  Seniors: David Tinoco, Eric Williams, Hunter Kirkpatrick, Robert Nabieu, Cesar Trujillo, and Eustacio Williams are currently building a house.  Sophomore and Junior Students can apply for School Year 2024-2025 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

IUSB (Guidance Office) - February 8^th @ 9am - 12pm

Bethel University (LGI) - February 13th @ 11a.m.

Lake Michigan College (LGI) - February 16^th @ 10am

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

• 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. 

   

• Ms. Cannady needs all young ladies who have been attending Sisterhood meetings to come to the Guidance Office on Friday, regarding their T-shirt size for the Sisterhood Girl Conference.

   

• 9th grade students who are interested in GEAR UP Club, please be sure to register. Club is held on Mondays and Tuesdays during all lunches in Room 434 with GEAR UP Coach, Alex. (The GEAR UP Club at Riley High School is designed for 9th graders and helps to prepare students for success in both college and/or future careers.) To participate in the GEAR UP Club, students need to complete the Google Form via the QR code outside of Room 434! Students MUST have a pass in order to leave the lunch room  .Please email Coach Alex for more information.

   

• No date for Valentine's Day?  No worries.  How about a blind date with a book?!  Stop by the library and select your date from our collection of most eligible books.  Cozy up with your date and have some quality time in a coffee shop or at home!  Let Mrs. Golubski know if the match was made in heaven or a flop and get a treat.  You will also get entered into a drawing for a prize!

   

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

·        Don’t forget Seniors!!  YOU HAVE UNTIL TOMORROW to PURCHASE YOUR SENIOR SHIRT!    Look for an email from Mr. Schulte to access the online storefront or go to room 423 for more details.

·         The Midwinter dance 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 until 3:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15.   Permission slips for non-Riley guests may be picked up in the treasurer’s office.

• February is Career & Technical Education Awareness Month.  Focus today:  Cosmetology - Are you fascinated by hairstyles, beauty trends, and working with the public?  CTE offers an amazing Cosmetology program at Vogue School of Beauty Culture to help this dream become a reality.  Current Riley students include:  Juniors Julie Ashley and Trinity Wells.  Sophomore and Junior Students can apply for the School Year 2024-2025 at southbend.enrolltrack.com

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

Navy (Lunch Table) - TODAY @ 11am - 1pm

IUSB (Guidance Office) - TODAY @ 9am - 12pm

Bethel University (LGI) - February 13th @ 11a.m.

Lake Michigan College (LGI) - February 16^th @ 10am

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 MUST PAY THEIR FINE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.

• KGT will meet tomorrow and next Wednesday (2/21) from 3:45-5:30 in the Riley Cafeteria. All Wildcats are welcome!

   

• 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:  Dental Careers - Wild West gunslinger, Doc Holliday, actually earned his name by obtaining a degree in Dentistry from the Pennsylvania School of Dental Surgery in 1871.  Would you like to explore where a dental career could lead you?  Current RHS students participating are:  Shelby Bryant, Manhattan Jenkins, Aubrey Rager and Brenda Alvarez.  Sophomore and Junior Students can apply for School Year 2024-2025 at southbend.enrolltrack.com

• Semi-Formal Dance Tickets can be purchased in the treasurer's office for $15/cash or $16/card until THIS THURSDAY (2/15/24) by 3:00 PM. Permissions slips for non-Riley guests are due Thursday, February 15^th!

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

Lake Michigan College (LGI) - February 16^th @ 10am

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

• 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

• 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