This month's newsletter is full of all kinds of GREAT things as our students and staff have been busy improving our Pirate community. From the Homecoming festivities that kicked off October, to our final regular season home football Tackle Cancer game, RCHS students have immersed themselves in serving others and displaying the Pirate values of respect, growth, and honor. We are so proud of their community efforts. Our staff have also been busy as we wind down trimester one. Our themes this year are positivity and clarity and we've been living these with our Pirate Praise cards, posted learning targets, and encouragement of our students in and out of the classroom.

With next week being the start of week 9, final exams will soon be upon us, and the stress and anxiety levels of many will increase. Please encourage your student to ask their teachers if they have questions, to seek help at after-school tutoring, and to attend school regularly. At Open House, we shared the importance of school attendance and since we are seeing absenteeism rates increase, we'd like to remind everyone of the impact that missing school can have. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year (5 days each trimester) have a greater likelihood of doing poorly in school, have fewer positive relationships with staff, and may form habits and mindsets that are detrimental to future employment. Poor attendance not only has a negative impact on the individual student, it also hurts their peers and teachers as instructional activities are more difficult when students are regularly absent. Our students are an important part of our school and we need them to be present so they can learn and contribute to our school community. Please continue to support and encourage your student to do their best and reach out to let us know when / if barriers exist to their success.

As always, thank you for your support and encouragement as we work together to make RCHS the best place for students to learn and grow. ~ RCHS administration

11/4: Pajama Day, FCCLA fund raiser

11/5: Election Day, No School For Students

11/8: AP test payments due

11/11: Winter sports begin

11/12: FAFSA help & pizza for seniors, 10:30am-12:25pm

11/14: FAFSA help & pizza for seniors, 10:30am-12:25pm

11/14: RCHS Play, Done to Death, 7pm RCHS Auditorium

11/15: RCHS Play, Done to Death, 7pm RCHS Auditorium

11/20: Bake Sale, FCCLA fund raiser

11/21: Career Expo for 10th graders, FRHS, 6:00 - 8:00pm

11/21: NHS Induction, 6pm @ RCHS Auditorium

11/25: 1st - 3rd hour exams, early release @ 11:35am

11/26: 4th - 6th hour exams, early release @ 11:35am

11/27 - 11/29: Thanksgiving Break

📢 Attention all students! 📢

📚 Need a little extra help with your studies? 🤔

🧠 NHS has got you covered! 🤩

💪 Our amazing NHS students are hosting FREE tutoring sessions every Monday and Wednesday after school in the library starting October 28th.

⏰ From 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM, get personalized assistance in any subject you need.

💯 Whether you're struggling with a concept, need help with homework, or just want to review for an upcoming test, our tutors are here to help you succeed! 🏆

Head to the library after school on Mondays and Wednesdays and let our NHS tutors guide you towards academic excellence.

🌟 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🌟

Students were given a AP Payment contract with detailed instructions on how to apply for FREE & REDUCED payments & how to access REVTRACK. Completing the Free/Reduced Breakfast/Lunch form can receive the test at a discounted rate. All contracts & payments are due by November 8th. Please see sample contract & instructions below.

We have a new online payment platform for cafeteria payments called Meal Magic. Breakfast and lunch are free for everyone, but if you want your student to have funds available, please set up an account.

• You will need your student's ID number.
• Go to riverviewschools.com>departments>food and nutrition - scroll down to click on the Meal Magic icon. Click the My Account button and then “I need to register as a Family Portal user.” Complete the information and verify your email address to complete the registration.
• Enter your deposit amount then check-out

DID YOU SET UP AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS ON MYPAYMENTSPLUS?

Please log in to MyPaymentsPlus and remove your payment information. Current balances and recent payments will be transferred over to Meal Magic.

While you are in the Meal Magic Family Portal, please take a moment to APPLY FOR BENEFITS...

Why should I fill out the School Meals and Summer EBT Application or Household Information Report?

• School funding. Please fill out this form so RCHS can continue to provide all students with the highest quality education, including funding for things like computers, books, school supplies, and more.

• Technology funding. RCSD receives more funding for student internet access and computers.

• Summer EBT grocery benefits. If your household qualifies, you may be eligible for money for groceries over the summer.
• Athletics. If your household qualifies, you may receive discounts for fees associated with participating in athletics.
• SAT, ACT, and AP test discounts. If your household qualifies, you can receive discounts for academic testing.
• College application discounts. If your household qualifies, you can receive discounts for college application fees.

If you already have submitted the form, thank you!

Hello Senior Pirates!

Are you planning on going to college?

Do you need help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid aka the FASFA form?

Please join us on 11/12 and 11/14 for FAFSA support!

The MICareer Quest 2024 is Tuesday, November 19th. If you would like to hear professionals in the Medical, Tech, Construction or Business/Manufacturing fields, join us for the fun event.

On Thursday, October 3rd, a group of RCHS students, and counselors Mrs. Nichols and Ms. Tsipras participated in the National Manufacturing Day, locally sponsored by SEMCA/Michigan Works.

Manufacturing Day is the largest annual event to promote manufacturing in the US, shows the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, teachers and community leaders.

RCHS was hosted by Gil-Mar Manufacturing at their Canton location. Students toured the facility, learned about the manufacturing process, learned about all the jobs needed to run the operation, and had hands on experiences with quality control of parts. Several Gil-Mar employees came together to make sure the students had a great experience, including HR Manager Kathy Owens who gave them gift bags to remember the day. Student were encouraged to come see her after graduation for interviews if they were interested in the jobs they have at the facility.

Hey Pirates! Join us during our Book Club meetings as we discuss novels such As Red As Blood. This book club is just in time for Spooky Season and will have plenty of snacks and treats to share. We hope to see you there. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Durfee.

RCHS students Dylan Cassel, Isabella Cleaver, Sophie Hazelton, Salma Ibrahim, and Sierra Sanchez earned national recognition from College Board for their performance on last spring's SAT.

They were recognized because they are of African American / Hispanic / or first-generation students.

Congratulations to all students on their tremendous efforts!

Our student leaders attended the Leadership Training Institute presented by the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies. They participated in icebreakers, leadership development activities and discussions about identifying the needs of our school and ways to meet those needs.

Thank you to these students from Riverview Community High School for putting together a wonderful Bingo Social for us! Residents enjoyed a fun-filled game of bingo with some yummy Halloween snacks! Thank you Briana, Samantha, and Gabe!

We painted pumpkins, had cider and donuts and watched Coraline - ( a Halloween movie), as well as had corn hole outside! It was also a school wide PJ Day, sponsored by our club - so students would be able to be cozy during the event!

The start of a new tradition at RCHS—Homecoming Court & Representatives breakfast. After a short practice of the halftime festivities with our Homecoming Coordinators Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Bollin. The Court members enjoyed a hot, homemade breakfast, courtesy of our front office staff. Mrs. Porter & Mrs. Fraczek provided delicious egg & potatoes bake with ham & sausage, Mrs. Furkas made French toast casserole, and Mr. DiBrano flipped his signature pancakes on the griddle.

It was an awesome way to kick off today’s fun and we hope the kids loved it as much as we did!!!

Go Pirates! ❤️🏴‍☠️❤️

The Homecoming bonfire held on Wednesday, October 2nd, was one of many events to celebrate RCHS Homecoming week. Donuts and cider were provided while the cheerleaders pepped up the students and the band provided a spirited atmosphere.

Senior Float Winner

Senior Sponsors~ Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Bollin

2024 King and Queen~ Nick Burns and Kyra Murphy

RCHS 2024 Homecoming Court

View the links below to enjoy photos taken during RCHS HOCO week!

GO PIRATES!!! 🏴‍☠️☠️💖

Photos courtesy of Amy VanSickle

Students celebrated the end of Homecoming theme week by Dancing into the Decades. The dance was held in the RCHS gym where decorations, backdrops, photo opportunities as well as sounds provided by the DJ was the perfect atmosphere to keep them moving all night long.

The Kiwanis of Riverview are now taking orders for our Annual Christmas Wreath Sale. This year we have four different pieces to choose from.

Our Classic Wreath is only $35.00. Our very popular Victorian Wreath is only $40.00, while the beautiful centerpiece is $40.00.A new item available is the Tabletop Christmas tree for only $40.00.

The Kiwanis of Riverview appreciate your past support and look forward to providing the children of our community with clothes, food, and items they need to live a happier, healthier life.

Classic Wreath $35.00- The generous gold backed velveteen bow and white tipped/glittered pinecones laced with cherry red jungle bells for these Classic Holiday Decoration have made them a Holiday Tradition for generations.

Victorian Wreath $40.00- The elegant gold trimmed, wired satin bow has 7 lavish loops with long tails. The large pinecones laced with gold jingle bells and bulb sets add to the stylish look of these most popular Holiday Evergreens. This is our most popular wreath.

The Candlelit Centerpiece $40.00- This seasonal centerpiece is bursting with naturally scented mixed evergreens, which stays fresh and moist from the floral foam base. This centerpiece includes a high-quality LED wax candle and is perfectly safe for use within your centerpiece.

Tabletop Christmas Tree $40.00- This tabletop tree arrives with all the trimmings pictured for fun, easy holiday decorating. This live Tabletop Tree is a perfect way to decorate children's rooms, home entryways, office setting and elderly facilities, and more. These are nursery-grown dwarf Alberta spruce trees and may be planted outdoors after the holidays to enjoy for years to come!

Delivery is scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving... Wreathes will be picked up in the parking lot at Riverview City Hall on Sunday, November 17th from Noon till 2:00pm.

President - Tim Cruz

Vice President - Carley Coleman

Secretary - Salma Ibrahim

Treasurer - Elise Hamblin

Painting students have been expanding their knowledge about famous artists with our Artist's Pennant project. Students find an Artist they admire, do some research, and then are challenged to paint a "sliver" of one of their paintings on the front of the pennant.

Here we have Alyssa with Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring", Aaron with Bellow's "The Harbor", Maya with Hockney's "Tree House Painting", and Chloe with Picasso's "Three Musicians".

Well done, Painting students!

THANK YOU and quick update regarding the Field Of Flags event that Project Awareness is participating in. I cannot express how grateful we are to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported this event! We've raised $865! All of the proceeds go to Disabled American Veterans and we are humbled with the results thus far. The event comes to a close on October 28 and as of now, we are guaranteed 72 flags that will be displayed on the HS campus once they are sent to us (right around Veterans' Day).

For the 5th year in a row your Riverview Pirates Soccer Team brought home the trophy! Luis Villa scored a banger goal in the 1st half but Detroit Cesar Chávez tied it up on a set piece.

The game got very physical with both teams getting yellow cards.

The game winning goal came off the foot of Luis Villa from 40 yards out to the head of Jack Bias… Goal!!! The defense held strong until the clock struck zero.

Congrats Boys!! District Champs!!

Coach Zolynsky beams with PIRATE PRIDE over his 2024 Varsity Boys Soccer District Champion Team.

The Girls Varsity Swim & Dive team defeated New Boston Huron/Taylor Co-Op ss we honored our Teachers and Staff at Appreciation Night !

First place: Livia Czata (200 & 500 Free), Amelia Czata (200 IM & 100 Back), Aria Wardell (Diving), Sophia Reyes (100 Free), Samantha Bucciarelli (100 Breast), and the Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Free Relay teams of Czata, Czata, Saineghi, Reyes, Seitz, and Mac.

Second place: Emma Seitz (200 IM), Evie Mac (50 & 100 Free), Mia Saineghi (100 Fly), and Sofia Layne (500 Free & 100 Back)

Third place: (Alivia Holthus (200 Free), Sophia Reyes (50 Free), Jadyn Martin (100 Fly & 100 Back), and Mia Saineghi (100 Breast).

Photos: Courtesy of Jean Czata

Last Friday, October 25, RCHS and SAHS showed support for one of their own by decking out in pink! Emerging Leaders Salma Ibrahim, Avery Westbay, Carley Coleman and Josie Ortiz created a fund raiser for Robbin Mangiapane, a Riverview resident and Southgate teacher which culminated in that evening's Tackle Cancer Football game. The ladies designed and sold t-shirts in both Southgate and Riverview, as well as face stickers & tattoos, pins and baked goods because nobody fights alone! The collective efforts of the community raised nearly $3200 for Mrs. Mangiapane's treatments.

Connection Club students, led by Ms. Tsipras decorated their trunks to get in the spirit before our last home football game of the regular season. Thank you to all who participated in this annual tradition.

Photos: Courtesy of Ms. Dina Abdelraham

11/12--Mrs. Stanley

11/14--Mrs. Ames

11/21--Mrs. Peters

11/22--Mrs. Porter

The main office is located at the entrance off Krause Street from the student parking lot. During the school day, if you need to drop something off to your student, there is visitor parking available. Students must use the main entrance after 7:35am.

If you need your transcript when applying for college, make your request through Parchment.

Information and resources you may need as a parent can be found under the resource tab on the high school Schoology page. Attendance information, counseling & scholarship information, school policies, and helpful links are available.

RCSD Technology

Please make sure you have access to your PowerSchool Parent account and Schoology Parent Account. Please regularly check Schoology for School Updates.

What is Schoology?

Schoology is our LMS, Learning Management System. It is a web-based platform that we use to manage and implement student learning.

In short, with Schoology, your student will access their courses, and homework, and view current grades.

From a parent's account, you can assume the role of your child to view their courses and work. You can set up notifications to your cell phone or email. And you will find important building updates for your school including student and family events.

Please join your child's school building group with the associated join code below.

For more instructions on joining or leaving a group you can refer to this document.

RCSD Technology

Please make sure you have access to your PowerSchool Parent account and Schoology Parent Account. Please regularly check Schoology for School Updates.

What is Schoology?

Schoology is our LMS, Learning Management System. It is a web-based platform that we use to manage and implement student learning.

In short, with Schoology, your student will access their courses, and homework, and view current grades.

From a parent's account, you can assume the role of your child to view their courses and work. You can set up notifications to your cell phone or email. And you will find important building updates for your school including student and family events.

Please join your child's school building group with the associated join code below.

For more instructions on joining or leaving a group you can refer to this document.

Join the high school and your student's class group to stay up-to-date with class information:

Class of 2025: RDMG6-4W3JW

Class of 2026: V76B-V5F8-SWHV8

Class of 2027: CPTQ-WXKJ-522RQ

Class of 2028:PV55-78TH-3XNVJ

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: RZ5Z-MFQ3-BRTWP

Make sure you join the Class of 2025 group to receive notices and information of all things related to senior year. Join by going to Schoology > My Groups > Join a Group. Enter code: RDMG6-4W3JW (if you receive an error message/code invalid, please refresh and make sure you are not already a member)

Log in to PowerSchool, click Forms on the left side and, complete the Student Driver form. If you had a permit last year, simply verify your information and hit submit. Payment can be made on MyPaymentsPlus. You may pay cash, exact change only or check payable to RCHS when you pick up your permit from Mrs. Fraczek. The cost is $25 with a hangtag. $20 is you are just purchasing this year's sticker.

You may order and pay online by visiting www.yearbookforever.com. Celebrate your senior!

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Website: riverviewschools.com
Location: 12431 Longsdorf Street, Riverview, MI, USA
Phone: (734)285-7361
Twitter: @RCHSPirates