May Newsletter

Greetings Rider Families:

It looks as though we may finally be moving back into warmer weather as we enter the month of May. It is hard to believe we are down to 21 days of school remaining for the year. We are extremely proud of the effort being put forth by the students and staff of Red River High School as we move to close out another year. Thank you also to all of you as parents for your support throughout the year.

Each year there is talk of a Senior Skip Day. There is NOT a school approved skip day. The consequence for truancy is detention, and in some cases, could lead to loss of credit. In addition, students who do not attend school will be unable to participate in any extracurricular activities that day..

Graduation Information

Graduation Practice – Friday, May 31, 2024 - 8:00 a.m at Betty Engelstad Arena

Graduation Ceremony – Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 4:00 p.m at Betty Engelstad Arena

Final Week of School

Seniors Last Day – Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Semester Testing – Grades 9-11 – Wednesday, May 29 & Thursday, May 30

Last day of School – Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors – Thursday, May 30

Detention- Detention needs to be completed prior to the end of the school year. Students whose detention is not completed will be unable to participate in activities during the 2024-2025 school year until the hours are completed. Seniors must have all detention completed by Wednesday, May 29, or they will not participate in the graduation ceremony.

Summer School Registration - Registration is taking place through May 21. If your son/daughter is in danger of failing a class, they should sign up for the summer school course if the class is available. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.

As we prepare for the end of another year we would like to thank Mr. Martin and Mr. Subigca for all they have done for the students and families of Red River High School in their time here. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

We thank you for your support of Red River High School throughout another successful school year.

May 6: 9th Grade Activities Fair (current 8th graders)

May 8: Early Release (Day ends at 1:00pm)

May 8: Awards Night, 7:00pm

May 13: Jazz Band Concert, 6:00pm-8:00pm

May 15: Spring Band Concert, 7:00pm

May 19: Alumni Choir Concert, 4:00pm-6:00pm

May 21: Summer School Registration CLOSES

May 22: Early Release (Day ends at 1:00pm)

May 22: Juried Art Show, 5:30pm-7:00pm

May 22: Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm

May 27: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

May 28: Seniors Last Day

May 29-30: Finals- Alternate Schedule

May 30: Last Day of School

May 31: Final day to purchase 2023-2024 Yearbooks

May 31: Graduation Practice, 8:00am @ Betty Engelstad Arena

June 2: Red River HS Graduation Ceremony @4pm at the Betty Engelstad Arena

Roughrider Summer Speed & Strength welcomes a new strength coach, Brian Gutierrez. We are excited to have a certified trainer work with our athletes! Click here to register your athlete today!

Please click the buttons below for information on summer football camps

Cross County/Running

Our focus is to raise funds to support the multiple groups and activities at RRHS. Our main source to raise funds is running concessions at RRHS / Cushman Field, so we depend on our families to make this happen.

If you have a student active with any group at RRHS (KnightRider Activities / Band / Choir / Vex / Roughrider Activities / Student Council / Prom Committee, etc) we ask that each family commit to working a minimum of one shift to help support our Rider Family.

Congratulations to all students inducted this April into the Sophos chapter of National Honor Society. These students have maintained a 3.7 gpa over at least 3 semesters of high school. Please click the button below to view.

Grand Forks students enrolled in Spanish 2, 3, or 4 will have the opportunity to participate in the summer school course, Spanish Studies 2025. The course has both a classroom and travel component. The travel component will take place on June 10-22, 2025. Students must be enrolled for the full 2024-25 school year to be eligible. Seniors are eligible to travel after graduation. Your child’s Spanish teacher will have application forms available at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and students will be notified if they are accepted. Approximate cost for the trip is $3,700.00. Price includes round-trip airfare from Fargo, Travel Insurance, In-country transportation, local guide, all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, 3 or 4 star hotels, and entrance fees. If you have any questions, please contact Señora Kristine Middleton at kmiddleton120@mygfschools.org.

The high school summer school registration window is now open. High school summer school will take place at Red River High School from Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, July 10th, with half and full credit classes being offered in the morning. If your child is interested in taking a summer school class they can register online at Red River High School’s website or they can register with their counselor. The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 21st.

Are you looking for a job this summer?

Red River High School and ND Job Service are teaming up to help students Cash In On Summer!

A summer job fair will be held at RRHS on Thursday, May 9th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.

Local businesses will be on hand and ready to interview and hire students for positions.

Learn how you can earn cash and high school credit during the summer.

Visit the career center to update your resume and sign up for this event.

Registrations begin on Monday, April 8th.