Riley High School

Riley High School Band competed in ISSMA where they earned Gold with distinction!  Congratulations to all who competed!

Our girls Flag Football Teams went down to compete in Indianapolis Saturday for the Colts Jamboree.  The girls finished their day with 2 wins and1 loss.  Congratulations to all of the ladies who participated:   Aneesa, Erin, Evelyn, Kayla, Kyla, Lily, Mia, Kyra Cooper, who won the mental attitude award and also Samara Ford, who won the MVP award.  Well done Lady Wildcats!

Congratulations to The Class of 2024 Senior Joel Kricheff who earned an internship with NASA and their “Solar Eclipse Astronomy Research Project.” 

Boys Cross Country was crowned New Haven AA Champs! 

Girls Cross Country took 6th place overall at the New Haven invite!  

Football has increased their record to 6-0. This is the first time since 1965!                                      Congratulations to all of our young ladies and gentlemen who competed over the weekend!

Homecoming court voting starts today at 10 a.m. through Tuesday 12 pm. The Class of ‘24 should please check their emails.

This week is College Go Week!  Here are the daily themes:

Today is College Spirit Day!

Tuesday:  Your Future is Bright!  Wear bright clothing and/or sunglasses to school.

Wednesday:  Dress for Success!  Wear what you’d wear to a job interview or for your future career.

Thursday:  Teamwork Pays Off!    Wear your favorite High School, College, or Professional jersey.

Friday:  School Spirit Day!  Wear your RILEY Spirit clothing.

The St. Joseph County College Fair will be held TOMORROW EVENING (Tuesday, September 26) from 6-7:30 pm at the Century Center.  Parking and admission are free.   A Financial Aid Seminar will be held at 5:30 for those families that are interested.

Current Sisterhood members and all 9th Grade young ladies interested in joining Sisterhood will meet on Wednesday in the LGI at the top of 2nd hour.  Please be prompt.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Richards in Guidance. 

Riley Readers is still taking new members.  If you love to read, like to eat pizza and possibly win a gift card, please consider joining us.  See Mrs. Golubski in the library.  We are planning our first meeting for October 4 during second period in the library.

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Purdue University Fort Wayne: TODAY @11:00 a.m.

Wabash College:  September 26th @2:00 p.m.

Ball State University:  September 28th @10:00 a.m.

IU Bloomington:  September 28th @1:30 p.m.

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

THERE ARE STILL MANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE PICTURE PACKAGE THEY ORDERED ON YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY.  PLEASE COME TO THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AND GET YOUR PICTURES.

Homecoming court voting for seniors ends at NOON today.

This week is College Go Week!  Here are the daily themes:

TOMORROW:  Dress for Success!  Wear what you’d wear to a job interview or for your future career.

Thursday:  Teamwork Pays Off!    Wear your favorite High School, College, or Professional jersey.

Friday:  School Spirit Day!

Here are a few announcements from Mr. Gavin, our Athletic Director:

This Past Weekend the Boys Cross Country team won 1st Place at the 20th Annual New Haven Cross Country Classic in the AA Division. 

Riley's Girls Flag Football team went 2-1 at the Indianapolis Colts High School Girls Flag Football Jamboree. Kyra Cooper won the Mental Attitude Award and Samara Ford was selected MVP. Congratulations ladies.

The Riley Football team defeated Washington 26-0.  Each victory continues to write a new chapter of history for our Riley Football Program.

The Latine Student Union will meet today after school in room 316. Snacks and Activity buses are available.

The St. Joseph County College Fair will be held TONIGHT from 6-7:30 pm at the Century Center.  Parking and admission are free.   A Financial Aid Seminar will be held at 5:30 for those families that are interested.

Current Sisterhood members and all 9th Grade young ladies interested in joining Sisterhood will meet TOMORROW in the LGI at the top of 2nd hour.

Riley Readers is still taking new members.  If you love to read, like to eat pizza and possibly win a gift card, please consider joining us.  See Mrs. Golubski in the library.  The first meeting is October 4 during second period in the library.

A REMINDER:  Students who park at Riley during the school day are required to have a Riley parking pass to do so.  (This includes all CTE students!)  The cost is $10.  Please pick up the Parking Rules and Consent form in the treasurer’s office.  

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Wabash College:  TODAY @2:00 p.m.

Ball State University:  September 28th @10:00 a.m.

IU Bloomington:  September 28th @1:30 p.m.

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

THERE ARE STILL MANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE PICTURE PACKAGE THEY ORDERED ON YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY.  PLEASE COME TO THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AND GET YOUR PICTURES.

This week is College Go Week! Here are the two remaining themes for the week:

TOMORROW:  Teamwork Pays Off!    Wear your favorite High School, College, or Professional jersey.

Friday:  School Spirit Day!

Next Week is SPIRIT WEEK!  Below are the themes for each day.  Be creative, look ideas up on the internet, etc.  However, be respectful, follow the dress code for inappropriate clothing, inappropriate language on clothes, length of shorts/skirts, half shirts etc. 

Monday - Country vs. Country Club 

                 wear country (laid back clothing, jeans, flannel,) or preppy (dressed up clothing)

Tuesday - Rhyme without reason (twin rhyme theme)

                 Example; One student dress like a cat and the other like a bat (could be a baseball bat or the winged animal) 

Wednesday - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer

                Dress like Barbie or Oppenheimer

Thursday - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dad.    Dress like a soccer mom or a barbeque dad

Friday - Blue and Gold

              Dress in your favorite Riley Blue and Gold apparel

Riley Readers is still taking new members.  If you love to read, like to eat pizza and possibly win a gift card, please consider joining us.  See Mrs. Golubski in the library.  The first meeting is October 4 during second period in the library.

A REMINDER:  Students who park at Riley during the school day are required to have a Riley parking pass to do so.  (This includes all CTE students!)  The cost is $10.  Please pick up the Parking Rules and Consent form in the treasurer’s office. 

 

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Ball State University:  TOMORROW @10:00 a.m.

IU Bloomington:  TOMORROW @1:30 p.m.

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

THERE ARE STILL MANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE PICTURE PACKAGE THEY ORDERED ON YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY.  PLEASE COME TO THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AND GET YOUR PICTURES.

Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors will be held Tuesday, October 10.  More information will follow at a later date.

The German club will be meeting on Wednesday, Oct 4th, after school in room 308.  We will try some German cake and play German games!

Riley Readers is still taking new members.  If you love to read, like to eat pizza and possibly win a gift card, please consider joining us.  See Mrs. Golubski in the library.  The first meeting is October 4 during second period in the library.

We are happy to announce a new club, Best Buddies! In this program, students with and without disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in activities that promote friendship, acceptance, and interaction. It is open to all students within the school, both with and without disabilities. If you are interested in making new friends, this is the program for you! We will be meeting on October 10 during all lunch periods for more information or to sign up.

Next Week is SPIRIT WEEK!  Below are the themes for each day.  Be creative, look ideas up on the internet, etc.  However, be respectful, follow the dress code for inappropriate clothing, inappropriate language on clothes, length of shorts/skirts, half shirts etc. 

Monday - Country vs. Country Club 

                 wear country (laid back clothing, jeans, flannel,) or preppy (dressed up clothing)

Tuesday - Rhyme without reason (twin rhyme theme)

                 Example; One student dress like a cat and the other like a bat (could be a baseball bat or the winged animal) 

Wednesday - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer

                Dress like Barbie or Oppenheimer

Thursday - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dad.    Dress like a soccer mom or a barbeque dad

Friday - Blue and Gold

              Dress in your favorite Riley Blue and Gold apparel

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors will be held Tuesday, October 10.  More information will follow at a later date.

Homecoming Queen Voting is open TODAY to all seniors.  Seniors have until midnight tonight to vote.

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis team who are runners-up in their sectional! Good luck to our Cross-Country team as they compete at Oxbow County Park in Dunlap tomorrow in the Cross-Country NIC Championship Meet!  We would also like to wish our Football team good luck this evening as they take on the New Prairie Cougars at New Prairie!

The German club will be meeting on Wednesday, Oct 4th, after school in room 308.  We will try some German cake and play German games!

Riley Readers is still taking new members.  The first meeting is October 4 during second period in the library.  See Mrs. Golubski if you’re interested. 

We are happy to announce a new club, Best Buddies! In this program, students with and without disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in activities that promote friendship, acceptance, and interaction. It is open to all students within the school, both with and without disabilities. If you are interested in making new friends, this is the program for you! We will be meeting on October 10 during all lunch periods for more information or to sign up.

THERE ARE STILL STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE PICTURE PACKAGE THEY ORDERED ON YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY.  PLEASE COME TO THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AND GET YOUR PICTURES.

Next Week is SPIRIT WEEK!  Below are the themes for each day.  Be creative, look ideas up on the internet, etc.  However, be respectful, follow the dress code for inappropriate clothing, inappropriate language on clothes, length of shorts/skirts, half shirts etc. 

Monday - Country vs. Country Club 

                 wear country (laid back clothing, jeans, flannel,) or preppy (dressed up clothing)

Tuesday - Rhyme without reason (twin rhyme theme)

                 Example; One student dress like a cat and the other like a bat (could be a baseball bat or the winged animal) 

Wednesday - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer

                Dress like Barbie or Oppenheimer

Thursday - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dad.    Dress like a soccer mom or a barbeque dad

Friday - Blue and Gold

              Dress in your favorite Riley Blue and Gold apparel

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors will be held Tuesday, October 10.  Students will be called alphabetically to the auditorium starting around 10:30 that morning.  Picture envelopes are available in the main office for any underclassman who would like to purchase pictures.  Underclassmen requesting a retake will need to return their complete original picture package. Seniors who were not here for the September picture day may have their picture taken.  There is a $5 sitting fee due to the photographer on picture day.        Seniors may also retake pictures if they were unhappy with their photos taken in September.  For those seniors only, the $5 sitting fee is waived.

The German club will meet TODAY after school in room 308.  We will try some German cake and play German games!

Knights of the gaming table will meet TODAY in the cafeteria from 3:45 to 5:30 PM. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Schulte, Ms. Cheeseman, or Mr. Buison.

For any girls interested in softball:   there will be a short 5-minute meeting after school today in room 400. Softball workouts begin tomorrow after school from 4:00-5:00. Please meet at the softball field.

BEST BUDDIES is a new club at Riley that invites students with and without disabilities to participate in activities that promote friendship, acceptance, and interaction.  It’s open to all students within the school, both with and without disabilities. If you are interested in making new friends, this is the club for you!   We will meet October 10 during all lunch periods to give more information or to sign up.
 

All Riley students are invited to walk in the Homecoming Parade this Friday. We leave at 6:30 from Christian Center Church and walk to Jackson Field for the football game. Please sign up with your Class Sponsor to get details. The Freshmen sponsor is Ms. Boocher, Sophomores is Mr. Mittleman, Juniors is Mrs. Pflugner, and Seniors is Mr. Schulte.  You must have a parade pass from your sponsor to walk in the parade.

THERE ARE STILL STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PICKED UP THE PICTURE PACKAGE THEY ORDERED ON YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY.  PLEASE COME TO THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AND GET YOUR PICTURES.

IT’S SPIRIT WEEK!  Below are the themes for each day.  Be creative, look ideas up on the internet, etc.  However, be respectful, follow the dress code for inappropriate clothing, inappropriate language on clothes, length of shorts/skirts, half shirts etc. 

Thursday - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads/Dress like a soccer mom or a barbeque dad

Friday - Blue and Gold/Dress in your favorite Riley Blue and Gold apparel

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

A REMINDER:  Students who park at Riley during the school day are required to have a Riley parking pass to do so.  (This includes all CTE students!)  The cost is $10.  Please pick up the Parking Rules and Consent form in the treasurer’s office.   

Softball workouts begin TODAY after school from 4:00-5:00. Please meet at the softball field.

A reminder to all Riley students who are walking in the Homecoming Parade this Friday:   You must have a parade pass from your sponsor to walk in the parade.  We leave at 6:30 from Christian Center Church and walk to Jackson Field for the football game. Please sign up with your Class Sponsor to get details.

BEST BUDDIES is a new club at Riley that invites students with and without disabilities to participate in activities that promote friendship, acceptance, and interaction.  It’s open to all students within the school, both with and without disabilities. We will meet October 10 during all lunch periods to give more information or to sign up.  

Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors will be held Tuesday, October 10.  Students will be called alphabetically to the auditorium starting around 10:30 that morning.  Picture envelopes are available in the main office for any underclassman who would like to purchase pictures.  Underclassmen requesting a retake will need to return their complete original picture package. Seniors who were not here for the September picture day may have their picture taken.  There is a $5 sitting fee due to the photographer on picture day.        Seniors may also retake pictures if they were unhappy with their photos taken in September.  For those seniors only, the $5 sitting fee is waived.

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors will be held Tuesday, October 10.  All students will be called alphabetically to the auditorium starting around 10:20 that morning.  Picture envelopes are available in the main office for any underclassman who would like to purchase pictures.  Underclassmen requesting a retake will need to return their complete original picture package.  Seniors who were not here for the September picture day may have their picture taken on 10/10/23. Images Unlimited will take 3 pictures for senior yearbook photos. There is a $5 sitting fee due to the photographer on picture day.   Seniors may also retake pictures if they were unhappy with their photos taken in September.  For those seniors only, the $5 sitting fee is waived.    Please note:  The photographer will take pictures from 10:20am– 1:00pm on Tuesday.

BEST BUDDIES is a new club at Riley that invites students with and without disabilities to participate in activities that promote friendship, acceptance, and interaction.  It’s open to all students within the school, both with and without disabilities. We will meet October 10 during all lunch periods to give more information or to sign up.

College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

St. Mary’s College:  October 13th @ 10:00 am

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

• Picture Retake day for all underclassmen and all seniors is TOMORROW (October 10.) All students will be called alphabetically to the auditorium starting around 10:20. Picture envelopes are available in the main office for any underclassman who would like to purchase pictures.  Underclassmen requesting a retake will need to return their complete original picture package.

  Seniors who were not here for the September picture day may have their picture taken TOMORROW.  Images Unlimited will take 3 poses.  There is a $5 sitting fee due to the photographer TOMORROW.        

  Seniors may also retake pictures if they were unhappy with their photos taken in September.  For those seniors only, the $5 sitting fee is waived.

  The photographer will take pictures from 10:20am– 1:00pm TOMORROW.

   

• Quiz Bowl will meet Tuesday (tomorrow) after school in room 417.  New members are welcome. 

   

• BEST BUDDIES will meet Wednesday during all lunches to provide more information about the club or to sign up new members.

• Be sure to order your 2024 yearbook of all the memories we're making this school year for just $73!! Go to jostens.com or see Ms. Emkow about a payment plan until delivery at the end of the school year.

   

• Seniors! Check your email! We need your baby pictures for the yearbook. Please submit your baby pictures in the Google form sent out by Ms. Emkow.

   

• Wildcats! Check your email and share your homecoming spirit from this past week, if you haven't already, in the Google Forms Ms. Emkow sent out! You just may see your photo in this year's yearbook!

   

• College visits are held in the LGI (unless otherwise noted) for any junior or senior with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

St. Mary’s College:  October 13th @ 10:00 am (Friday!)

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m.

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m.

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

• National Honor Society will be hosting our 5th annual trunk or treat, newly named "Hallway Halloween" on Wednesday, October 25 from 6-7:30 pm. We had well over 800 trick-or-treaters last year and we need donations to make this event happen. Please bring unopened bags of candy or treats to Mrs. Kent in room 433 up until the day of the event.  The class with the most candy collected will be able to pie 5 staff members in the face.

   

• A reminder to seniors:   please be sure you’re checking your emails for scholarships and also, the Scholarship Bin in the Guidance office.

   

• Be sure to order your 2024 yearbook for just $73!! Go to jostens.com or see Ms. Emkow about a payment plan until delivery at the end of the school year.

   

• Seniors! Check your email! We need your baby pictures for the yearbook. Please submit your baby pictures in the Google form sent out by Ms. Emkow.

   

• College visits are held in the LGI for juniors or seniors with a respectable GPA.  You must sign up in the Guidance Office to attend:

St. Mary’s College:  October 13th @ 10:00 am (TOMORROW)

Valparaiso University:  October 16th @1:00 p.m. (MONDAY)

Bethel University:  October 17^th @ 9:00 a.m. (TUESDAY)

Manchester University:   October 24th @9:00 a.m.

Goshen College:  October 26^th @ 10:00 a.m.