February RFHS Wildcats Newsletter

Greetings Wildcat Students and Families,

While one can expect illnesses among the student and staff population each school year, this year has seemed especially unforgiving! We've seen a lot of flu, upper respiratory infections, viruses, and strep throat. If your child contracts a communicable illness, please try to obtain a medical note excusing your student from school. We don't want anyone to run out of their authorized "illness days" (4 per semester) or "parent pre-arranged days" (10 per school year) as outlined in the RFHS Absence Categories. "Medically excused" absences do not count toward your student's excused days.

Also, remember to submit an absence notification on Infinite Campus (one per child) or call the Attendance Line to prevent your student from receiving an "unexcused" absence. Please note, students are limited to 4 unexcused absences each semester, once they receive 5, a Truancy citation is issued. (Note: Students will be assigned a one hour detention for each unexcused absence they accrue. Students absent 15 minutes or more without an excuse are considered unexcused.)

As we navigate through the 3rd term, we ask students to maintain focus and keep forging ahead through the school year. With four weeks left until spring break, ensure you are setting specific academic goals, establishing a consistent routine to meet those goals, managing time, and persevering through the challenges! We want to see all our Wildcats succeed!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Have a great weekend, Wildcats!

Best regards,
RFHS Administrative Team

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday, February 24th from 4:30pm - 7:00pm. As the date approaches, a "PTC Information Sheet" link will be emailed to parents listing the locations of your student's teachers, breakout sessions available, and other academic/collegic resources that will be available. Most teachers will have a table set up in the commons, some will be located in specific rooms.

Please take into consideration that not all teachers will be availble the duration of the scheduled conference timeframe. You may always email a teacher with any questions or concerns you have should they not be availble when you attend. If you feel the need for a longer conference, please contact that teacher directly.

CVTC River Falls Campus

500 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls, WI

(715) 833-6300

therightchoice@cvtc.edu

REGISTER HERE

Services are provided at school during the day and visits are held throughout the school year. All River Falls SD students who have Medicaid and who don't have a family dentist are encouraged to ENROLL today! Services offered include:

• Cleaning
• Screening
• Fluoride Application
• Sealants
• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
• Oral Hygiene Instructions
• Dental Office Referral
• Sealant Retention Checks

Cleanings: $43, Screenings: $19, Fluoride: $23, Sealants with unlimited retention checks: $28 per tooth, SDF: $28 per tooth with 2 applications required.

Visit: https://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms/ or call (262) 896-9891

Please send any group/class pictures to include team sports, field trips, Prom, Homecoming, band/choir concerts, student sections, Pre-School Graduation, etc. from Kindergarten through senior year to: rfclassof2025@gmail.com. Pictures will be used to create the slideshow displayed during the Senior Banquet this spring.

WHAT: Growing Girls in Hockey (8U & 10U) Program

WHO: Girls born on or after January 1, 2014

HOW: All girls interested - Register online and then invite a friend to register at: https://rfhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/419974023

WHERE: River Falls Wildcat Center

WHEN: February 23 - March 19, total of 7 sessions. Wednesdays @5:30pm and Sundays @ 5:10pm, all sessions are 45 minutes.

HOW MUCH: Free (although must be registered with USA Hockey - site linked in registration)

EQUIPMENT: Only need to bring hockey stick. Jersey and equipment provided.

District Calendar

Bell Schedule

A/B Day Schedule

PLC Late Start Days

Athletics Calendar

All dates subject to change

February 16 - Registration deadline for all AP exams required for AP classes starting term 3 & 4

February 17 - President's Day, Inservice Day, ZAPS ACT Preparation, Virtual Day ALL grades

February 18 - 20 - Future's Week

February 23 - FINAL DAY TO ORDER AP EXAM(s) ($40 late fee will be applied)

February 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences

March 4 - End of Term 3

March 11 - Statewide ACT for all Juniors

March 11 - Virtual Day, grades 9, 10, & 12

March 17 - 21 - No School, Spring Break

March 27 - Graduation Cap & Gown Delivery, WIN - 3rd lunch

April 26 - Prom, Gym 1

• Grand March Check-In: 6:15pm - 6:30pm
• Grand March: 7pm
• Prom Dance: 8pm - 11pm

Tuesday, February 18

• United States Army
• Iron Range Engineering with MN North College & MN State Mankato
• CVTC Business Management
• University of Wisconsin Superior

• Energy Concepts (Business)
• Essential Chiropractic (Business)
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino (Business)
• Grand Canyon University
• United States Army National Guard
• United States Navy
• CVTC Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
  

Thursday, February 20

• Dakota County Technical College
• Trelleborg (Business)
• United States Marine Corps
• United States Coast Guard
• CVTC Business Management
• CVTC Nursing

Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal

Schoology Parent/Student Login

EduTrak Lunch Account Login

Food Service General Information

Food Service Welcome Back Letter

• Free and reduced lunch info contained

Bus Information

Student Accident Insurance Plan

Student Handbook

Tardy and Unexcused Absence Policy

River Falls High School Technology Policy

Work Permit Information

RFHS Annual Notices

SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT TIP LINE

Cap & Gown Delivery

• Thursday, March 27
• In the cafeteria, WIN - 3rd Lunch

• Team Sports
• Field Trips
• Prom/Homecoming
• Band/Choir Concerts
• Pre-School Graduation
• Group/class pictures
• email to: rfclassof2025@gmail.com

Cap & Gown Ordering

• Packet pick-up available in the main office.
• A $10 late fee will be applied to all orders after Nov 8th

Senior Class Party Memory Boards

• Updates to the memory boards due Thursday, May 29th by 3pm

Graduation Hub

• All things graduation!!!

Order your yearbook now!

STANDARD YEARBOOK

• In-school delivery
• Cost of $55

SIGNATURE YEARBOOK

• In-school delivery
• Cost of $73.20
• Personalized cover with name, nickname, or special phrase
• Color Autograph Section - 8 page insert offers extra space to capture personal notes and memories from friends.
• Multicolored signing markers - smear resistant, non-bleed, pens for the ultimate yearbook signing experience.

Jostens will send you reminder emails to order your 2024-2025 yearbook prior to the ordering deadline. Contact the Activities Office with any questions.

February 14

• Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Hudson @ River Falls High School
• Girls Ice Hockey vs. Multiple Schools @ Baldwin United Civic Center
• Girls Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools @ Holmen High School

• Girls Ice Hockey vs. Multiple Schools @ Baldwin United Civic Center
• Boys WIAA Regional Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools @ Hudson High School
• Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Multiple Schools @ River Falls High School
• Boys Swim & Dive vs. Multiple Schools @ Ashwaubenon High School

• Boys Basketball vs. Hastings @ River Falls High School

February 18

• Boys Basketball vs. Central High School @ River Falls High School

February 20

• Boys Ice Hockey vs. Viroqua @ River Falls High School

February 21

• Girls Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools @ Eau Claire North High School
• Boys Basketball vs. Rice Lake @ River Falls High School
• Girls Basketball vs. Rice Lake @ Rice Lake High School

February 22

• Boys Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools @ Eau Claire North High School
• Gymnastics BRC Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Chippewa Falls High School

February 24

• Boys Basketball vs. St. Paul Central @ St. Paul High School

February 27

• Boys Basketball vs. Eau Claire North @ Eau Claire North High School

March 10 - HS Choir Concert, 7pm, HS Auditorium

March 27 - HS Band Concert, 7pm HS Auditorium

April 14 - All District Jazz Concert, 7pm, Meyer Middle School Auditorium

April 29 - Solo Ensemble Recital, 7pm, HS Auditorium