Thursday, February 11, 2016

Attendance – Winter Messages for Parents

Attendance is an important part of your child's education.  Click the link for important information and tips. 


http://jam.jordandistrict.org/2016/01/attendance-works/

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

FCCLA NEWS

January and February have been really busy for RHS FCCLA.   FCCLA Region Conference was on February 4th.  Students have been working and preparing to compete in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition).  

The students represented RHS well and received the following recognition at Region:

GOLD:   Kyra Eccles, Ashley Lund, Serena Rausch, Amiee Scott,

SILVER: Braden Anderson, Katja Akiyama, Emma Angell, Alyssa Costanza, Emma Geersteen, Mason Francis, Harley Hamilton, Kaylee Holmes, Erin Jessen, Dallin McCarthur, Aspen Rodriguez, Cole Nebeker, Megan Sansom, Madison Sansom, Janika Sorenson, Victoria Steeneck, Colby Stone, Jordan Thorell, Morgan Thorpe,        Shelby Wickham, Anyah Zupanic

BRONZE:  Mandy Bringhurst, Ashlin Lee, Hannah Nay

February 8-12 was National FCCLA Week.  The RHS FCCLA officers planned activities for each day that included Plinko FCCLA Trivia, and “Lunch Art in the Commons”, RHS Chapter Lunch Bunch on Wednesday and TGI-FCCLA Friday (Thank Goodness It’s FCCLA Friday) Breakfast was Friday morning.

Students are now preparing for the FCCLA State Conference, which will be held on March 22nd, and 23rd at the Davis Convention Center.  Their STAR Events are very well done and we wish them the best of luck as they compete with students from all over the state.

Chapter activities will be on Thursday March 11th and April 14th.  Applications for RHS Chapter Officer will be available on April 1st from any FACS teacher.  The date in May for the closing social and induction of the new officers will be announced at a later date.




Tuesday, February 9, 2016

44th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show
Our students are participating in the All-State School Art Show held at the Springville Art Museum. We were allowed 21 entries and we got in 6 artworks with three awards. The show starts Saturday, February 6, 2016 and ends Friday, March 25, 2016. The Museum is opened from 10:00 am and 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Art Department will be taking a field trip on March 9th from 9:00-1:00. We encourage our art students to go and enjoy the show. Also parents and community feel free to take your families to see the amazing work produced state wide.
We may have had a small number get into the show…however we still feel it an honor to be represented.



Charcoal Drawing Entitled “Kendle” 32x40
          By Sidney (Nikki) Makar


RIVERTON HIGH SCHOOL:
1.      Kenzie Anderson- Tribal Tribute- clay
2.      Alli Lundell- l'elephant -clay
3.      Sidney Makar -Kendle -charcoal
4.      Alexis Merrill -Alt-j -photography
5.      Kourtney Sabey -Lacey -watercolor
6.      Tanner Wright -Nikki –pastel
Those who received an award are:
JURORS’ HONORABLE MENTIONS
1.      Kenzie Anderson -Riverton High School -Tribal Tribute
2.      Kourtney Sabey Riverton High School Lacey
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – 
Representative Mia Love
1.      Sidney Makar Riverton High School Kendle


The District Art Show is right around the corner. Watch for details. It is held at the Southtowne Mall on the north side. 
February Students of the Month

Audrey Johnson
Kaylee Christiansen
Kierra Trickett
Brielle Jackson
Chandler Ellis
Sidney Makar
Alyssa Page
Morgan Hales
Matthew (Phillip) Hunick
Drama Department




Reflections Honors

The following students received awards at the Jordan/Region 6 Reflections Awards Night:

Honorable Mention: 

Photography: Lexi Sorensen

Award of Excellence: (These students will participate at the State Level)

Photography: David Fuell
Dance: Katherine Van Wagoner
Literature: Megan Sansom
Visual Arts: Sydney Makar

RHS CHOIR TRYOUTS



For the 2016-17 school year
FEBRUARY 22-25 in the choir room 1901
Sign up for a time slot to audition for one of our three top choirs:
A'cappella Concert Choir          
Cadence Women’s Choir          
Madrigals Chamber Choir
Sign ups for Riverton’s unique ‘Bell Choir’ are
 also happening during this time
            Encourage your student to audition!!