Students of the Month

February Students of the Month - (Student, Teacher who Nominated Student)
Whitney Nordhoff - Lindsay Maxfield
Sheyanne Dyer - Curtis Hagen
Shelby Moss - Evelyn Marse
William (Cole) Thorpe - Jaymie Soderman
Tracen Warnick - Katelyn Elliott
Kody Earnshaw - Clifford Strieby
Cayenne Evensen - Susan Wrathall
Josh Garrard - Michael Hutchings
Sam Simonich - Tamra Rossiter

Regional Science Fair

Riverton High students did very well at the Regional Science Fair held at BYU.  

• Morgan Barron won the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award, the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and First place in Engineering.
• Shaylyn Knappenberger won the ASU Walton Sustainability Award and 2nd place in Environmental Science
• Kimberly McClellan won an award from the Society for Invitro Biology and placed 3rd in Animal Science
• Nate Sirrine, Conner Sorenson, and Zane Fischer placed 3rd in Physics.

 Congratulations to all of these students who represented Riverton well!!

FFA

Riverton FFA has been very busy in the last month.

Six students received their FFA State Degrees.  This is the highest award that FFA students can receive in Utah.  The recipients were: Shaylyn Knappenberger, Kyndriee Green, Amy Turcotte, Michelle Davenport, Nicole McDonald and Joselin Nevarez.

Students also did well in the FFA Agriscience Fair.  

Shaylyn Knappenberger placed 2nd in Environmental Science with a project about temperature and rattlesnakes.

Nicole McDonald and Kaitlyn Knappenberger placed 3rd in Social Systems with a project about consumer ideas concerning organic foods.

Kimberly McClellan placed 2nd in Food Science and products with her project about the physical differences between organic and conventionally raised chicken.

40 students will be competing in April in 9 different competitions.  We are looking forward to competing in Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Dairy Judging, Agricultural Issues, Agricultural Communications, Poultry Judging, Vet Science, Floriculture, and Milk and milk products.  Good luck at the state competition!!

Student Spotlight

Thekla Hughes is a senior who maintains a 3.99 GPA.  She has been a member of National Honor Society for three years, she is the current FCCLA Vice President, and is presently an officer on the Kindness Crew.   She has received several Keys to Success cards for all her excellent work as a student and club member. Thekla’s work ethic is evident in many aspects of her life.

Thekla loves to read, travel and camp.  She has taken four years of French and looks forward to using it in her future travels.  She has been nominated for Student of the Month in two different departments. She has been accepted to the University of Utah where she plans on majoring in film and media studies.  Her goal is to become a film critique.  

Information regarding Driver's Education

SUMMER DR. ED. – Only 15 spots left as of 3/26

Summer Driver Education class at R.H.S. will be held between June 22^nd and July 1^st. Registration details and forms can be found on the Driver’s Ed. page on the school website. Registration packets are also available in the R.H.S. Main Office. Completed registration packets are now being accepted until the class is full at 40 students.

DRIVER EDUCATION RANGES

Thank you for not parking in the maroon parking stalls in the north parking lot between 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday mornings. We would rather not tow your vehicle as it is expensive for you to retrieve it!  Park in a yellow stall and you will be safe! Thanks for your cooperation. Assume there will be a range…

4^th Quarter DRIVER EDUCATION students (& parents)

It is time for you to get your Learner Permit if you have not already done so. It is to your advantage to get your permit from the Utah Driver License Division BEFORE the quarter begins (driverlicense.utah.gov). You must score a minimum of 80% on the Utah Driver Handbook examination to apply for a Utah learner permit. Coach Galley has Utah Driver Handbooks available free of charge in his classroom and he also offers the test free of charge in Room 2626 before school (Mon-Thur) at 7:00 a.m. You may also go directly to the D.L. D. to take the test. If you do not plan on getting a learner permit, please see your counselor to transfer out of 4th quarter Dr. Ed. Thanks!

ZERO FATALITIES Parent Nights

Our popular Dr. Ed. Parent Nights are scheduled in the auditorium each quarter for the parent(s) of current Dr. Ed. students. We encourage you to look ahead and save the date for when you will need to attend. Please note that the general public and any other family members or friends are also invited to join us at this powerful presentation. The Zero Fatalities Parent Night is informative and life changing.

4^th Quarter -- Monday, April 13^th -- R.H.S. Auditorium -- 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Summer – Tuesday, June 30^th  R.H.S. Room TBA – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Back in ’82…or ’72…or even ’92…

Times sure have changed. Kids who once were begging to get their driver’s licenses are becoming more difficult to find. Now that teens can survive anywhere with a little food, water, and their phone, transportation and face to face human interaction just isn’t that important anymore. So, why drive? It’s dangerous and expensive and they have apps to download and games to play! R.H.S. currently has several hundred students who have passed the classroom phase but have not completed the driving phases (range and/or road, including the road test). Please do not make the mistake that many are making: thinking that they can just go to the D.L.D. and ask for a license without completing the state-mandated requirements. If your son or daughter has dragged his or her feet and would now like to join the millions of other Americans who have a driver license, please send them to Coach Galley in Room 2626. Regardless of the reason(s) or excuse(s) for not completing, he can help the “licenseless”.

Science and Engineering

Riverton High School  Science and Engineering Fair Winners

1st Place Physics: Zane Fischer, Nathan Sirrine, Conner Sorenson

1st Place Chemistry: Brooklyn Darby

1st Place Engineering: Morgan Barron

1st Place Biology:  Sharlyn Knappenburger

 

These students all competed in the District Science Fair and will also compete at the BYU Regional Science fair at the end of March.  Congratulations and Good Luck at Region!

 

 

FCCLA

January and February have been really busy for RHS FCCLA.  the students have participate in the National campaign "FCCLA at the TABLE" where they helped prepare and eat with their families. FCCLA
 Region Conference was on February 5th.  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:  Lakyn Butterfield, Madi Burgess, Sierra Francis, Victoria Steeneck

SILVER: Caitlin Stock, Madison Sansom, Megan Sansom, Emma Angell, Kaitlyn Wallace,

Megan Whitefield, Mikayla Christiansen, Shayle Karchner, Katja Akiyama, Nicole McDonald, Kaitlyn Knappenberger, Whitney Nordhoff, Annalisa Lewsi, Maddy Warr, Anyah Zupanic, Steffanie Omiquitte, Emma Geersten, ElizabethtRasmussen, Rashae Moody

BRONZE:  Hannah Nay, Ashley Lund, Kyra Eckles, Amberly Frandsen, Emma Carlsen

February 9-13 was National FCCLA Week.  The RHS FCC

LA officers planned activities for each day which included Go Fish, Ninja's, and drawing competitions in the commons.  An RHS Chapter lunch on Wednesday and breakfast on Friday.

Students are now preparing for the FCCLA State Conference on March 10th and 11th 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 12th and April 16th.  Applications for RHS Chapter Officer will be available onApril 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.

Driver Education Information

SUMMER DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summer Driver Education class at R.H.S. will be held between June 22^nd and July 1^st. Registration details and forms can be found on the Driver’s Ed. page on the school website. Registration packets are also available in the R.H.S. Main Office. Completed registration packets are now being accepted until the class is full at forty students. Hustle because this class fills quickly!!

DRIVER EDUCATION RANGES

Thank you for not parking in the maroon parking stalls in the north parking lot between 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and on Saturday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We would rather not tow or ticket your vehicles!!!  Park in a yellow stall and you will be safe! Thanks for your cooperation.

 

4^th Quarter DRIVER EDUCATION students (& parents)

It is time for you to get your Learner Permit if you have not already done so. It is to your advantage to get your permit from the Utah Driver License Division BEFORE the quarter begins (driverlicense.utah.gov). You must score a minimum of 80% on the Utah Driver Handbook examination to apply for a Utah learner permit. Coach Galley has Utah Driver Handbooks available free of charge in his classroom and he also offers the test free of charge in Room 2626 before school (Mon-Thur) at 7:00 a.m. You may also go directly to the D.L. D. to take the test. If you do not plan on getting a learner permit, please see your counselor to transfer out of 4th quarter Dr. Ed. Thanks!

ZERO FATALITIES Parent Nights

 

Our popular Dr. Ed. Parent Nights are scheduled in the auditorium each quarter for the parent(s) of current Dr. Ed. students. We encourage you to look ahead and save the date for when you will need to attend. Please note that the general public and any other family members or friends are also invited to join us at this powerful presentation. The Zero Fatalities Parent Night is informative and life changing.

 

4^th Quarter -- Monday, April 13^th -- R.H.S. Auditorium -- 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Summer – Tuesday, June 30^th  R.H.S. Room TBA – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

2015 Graduation Party


Party Date: June 4th 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
 
Location:  Boondocks, Draper, Utah
 
Ticket sales:  May 26th and 27th (during both lunches) , and at graduation practice
 
Cost:  $25 if you purchase tickets at the school/ $30 if you purchase at the door at Boondocks 
 
The PTSA is seeking your support for this event.   We will be charging the students a fee to attend the party but are trying to keep the fee as low as possible.   We are asking for donations of cash to "sponsor" students who cannot afford to attend the party but want to go.  We are also asking for donations of goods and services to be given out as door prizes.   Please help us achieve our goal to provide a safe, fun, and drug free evening as they celebrate their graduation.    If you are willing to donate please contact me;  Cheryl Anderson 801-243-5099/sixanders@msn.com.  
 

Teacher Spotlight

Hi, my name is Buffy Blunck.  I am in my 17^th year of teaching.  Prior to coming here to RHS, I taught biology, health science, anatomy and was an advisor for student government and HOSA at Jordan High and Brighton High.  Currently, I am the Work-Based Learning Specialist and Internship Coordinator here at Riverton High School.  I love my new job and am happy to wear my favorite color, purple, even more often.

I am thrilled to be working here in the community where I live.  I am married with two children, Izzy and Zeb.  Zeb is now an official Silver Pup here at RHS and Izzy is at Southland Elementary.

I am obsessed with sharks, Shark Week, the ocean, swimming anywhere I can, scuba diving and playing outside in the sun with my kids.  I am a very social, outgoing person and love getting to know people.  Traveling has always been my passion.  I have backpacked throughout Europe, studied abroad at Cambridge University and I was able to pet a Galapagos shark while cage diving in Hawaii.  My ultimate goal is to go to Australia and cage dive with great white sharks.  It’s no wonder that sushi is my favorite food.

RIVERTON HIGH LITTLE WOLF TENNIS

Instruction provided by the RHS Tennis Coaches & members of the RHS Tennis team. Camp participants will learn basic tennis moves and strategy and will play matches against their same age peers. Bring a racket if you have one.

Make checks payable to Riverton High School

Mail or bring registration form to:

Riverton High School Main office

12476 S 2700 W

Riverton Utah 84065

Hours 7:00am-3:00pm

For more information please call (801)256-5858 Karl McKenzie

We will have water and snacks during camp

DATES & TIMES:

WED April 15TH Grades 7-9 4:30-6:30PM Grades K-6 5:00-6:30

THURS April 16TH Grades 7-9 4:30-6:30PM Grades K-6 5:00-6:30

FRI April 17TH Everyone 3:30-6:30PM Hot Dogs and Tournament

PLACE: RHS TENNIS COURTS

COST: EARLY REGISTRATION $30 BY April 8th

LATE REGISTRATION $35 AFTER April 13th

(Same day registration 4:00pm Wed April 15th @ the courts)

AGES: K-9TH GRADE

NAME:______________________________ Referred by:________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________
GRADE___DAY PHONE_________________EVE PHONE__________________

Release Form

In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participating in the RHS Tennis Program,
I__________________________, parent/guardian of__________________________, do hereby
release and forever discharge Riverton High School or any individuals affiliated with the aforementioned who may help with the Tennis program, from any and all actions, courses of action, claims and demands for, upon, or by reason of any damage, loss or personal injury which may be sustained by him/her during the course of or as a result of participating in the Tennis program. The above named child also has my permission to participate in all activities at Tennis camp and at all performances that may be offered. It is understood that this release is to be binding on myself, my assigns, my personal representatives, and heirs.
Signed____________________________________________Date_______________________

Student Spotlight

Jack Markman has a love of learning and demonstrates an excellent work ethic.  This is evidenced by the rigorous courses he is taking at Riverton High.  He is in several advanced placement courses. He has been on the honor roll all through high school maintaining a 3.9 grade point average.  He is involved in numerous activities and clubs.  Jack is a member of National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, MESA, the Interact Club, and the Ping Pong Club.  He has been a medalist in the Science Olympiad.  Jack is a member of the LDS seminary council and has earned his Eagle Scout award.    He loves public speaking, he loves to write and draw, he plays piano and harmonica and he has learned to juggle.  Jack is planning on getting a bachelor’s degree in a science or math field.  

Arena Scheduling for 2015-16 - Important Dates

March 10 & 11                   Tuesday & Wednesday – 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. Incoming Sophomore Orientation held in the Riverton High School auditorium.  Students/Parents only need to attend one of these meetings.

April 7-10                             Tuesday – Friday – During the second week of April passwords will be sent home in the mail.  If you do not receive your password in the mail please contact the school.

April 13 & 14                       Tuesday and Wednesday – Counselor presentations to current 10^th and 11^th grade students during history classes regarding graduation requirements and class scheduling.

April 14                                 Tuesday – 6:00 pm – Parent online registration orientation night in RHS Tech Atrium.

April 20                                 Monday – 8:41-9:16 am – OHMS 9^th grade Arena Scheduling online tutorial assembly.

April 22                                 Wednesday – 9:43 am – South Hills Middle School 9^th grade Arena Scheduling online tutorial assembly.

April 23 & 24                       Thursday and Friday – Current 11^th grade online registration begins.  Window opens April 23^rd at 3:00 pm.  Registration assistance is available in the Media Center on April 23^rd only – from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.  The window will close April 24^th at 11:59 pm.

April 27 & 28                       Monday and Tuesday – Current 10^th grade online registration begins.  Window opens April 27^th at 3:00 pm.  Registration assistance is available in the Media Center on April 27^th only – from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.  The window will close April 28^th at 11:59 pm.

April 29 & 30                       Wednesday and Thursday – Current 9^th grade online registration begins.  Window opens on April 29^th at 4:00 pm.  Registration assistance is available in the Media Center on April 29^th only – from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.  The window will close April 30^th at 11:59 pm.

May 1 – 10                          Friday – Sunday – Online registration window is WIDE OPEN for all students.  The window opens May 1^st at 1:00 am and closes May 10^th at 11:59 pm

If you would like to make changes to your schedule over the summer the Arena Scheduling Window will be WIDE OPEN for all students June 8-14 and August 10-16. 

Graduation Deadlines for Make-Up Work - 2014-2015

1. RHS Packets must be purchased by April 24 and all assignments and exams must be completed by May 11.
2. BYU Coursework - They can work on that up to graduation (June 4) - however, BYU cannot guarantee grades in time for graduation for any coursework turned in after May 14 (for guarantee must complete coursework and test by May 14 - 3 weeks prior to graduation).  If doing a BYU test by "Speedback" or mailing a test to BYU, it must be in their hands by May 14. 
3. EHS Coursework - Coursework must be finished by April 15 and the proctored final by May 1 to allow time to submit grades for graduation.  Students can continue to work after these deadlines; however, EHS cannot guarantee grades after the deadlines in time for graduation (June 4).
4. Northridge Learning Center - All assignments and exams must be completed in time for the final grade to be on the Riverton High School transcript by May 7 - 4 weeks from graduation on June 4.  We cannot guarantee graduation if not finished by May 7. (Transcripts are NOT sent electronically and require processing and mailing time). 

Students of the Month - January

Student - Teacher that Nominated Student
McKenna Adams - Barrett Willson
Jane Allen - Scott Gunther
Isabella Marchesani - Taletha Judy
Spencer Lillian - Patricia Marshall
Camille Crapo - Robert Morris
Lane Gneiting - Lisa Craig
Tessa Rasmussen - Melissa Usher
Grant Anderson - Stewart Hudnall
Sam Portlock - Jim Marsh

Teacher Spotlight

Max Meyer

Max Meyer is a native of Cleveland, Ohio but grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania.  His teaching experience includes Percussion Director of American Fork High School, Performing Arts Educator at Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts, Director of Fusion Percussion Ensemble, and Front Ensemble Coordinator for Erie All City Marching Band, McDowell Marching Band, Northeast Marching Band, Fairview Marching Band, and Weber State Indoor Percussion.

From 2008-2010, Max was actively involved in Drum Corps Associates (DCA) with The Empire Statesmen and White Sabers, both based out of Rochester, New York.  Throughout the fall and spring concert seasons, he participated in mentoring middle school and high school students in the Erie Junior Philharmonic.  Max has also arranged music for Fairview High School, McDowell High School, and E.P.I.C. Indoor Percussion Ensemble and here at Riverton High School.

Max is a member of the Hilltop Gospel Choir and Utah Wind Symphony.  He graduated Cum Laude from Edinboro University with his Bachelor Degree in Music Education

DRIVER EDUCATION

RANGES

Thank you for not parking in the maroon parking stalls in the north parking lot between 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday mornings. We would rather not tow or ticket your vehicles!!!  Park in a yellow stall and you will be safe! Thanks for your cooperation.

3^rd & 4^th Quarter DRIVER EDUCATION students (& parents)

It is time for you to get your Learner Permit if you have not already done so. It is to your advantage to get your permit from the Utah Driver License Division BEFORE the quarter begins (driverlicense.utah.gov). You must score a minimum of 80% on the Utah Driver Handbook examination to apply for a Utah learner permit. Coach Galley has Utah Driver Handbooks available free of charge in his classroom and he also offers the test free of charge in Room 2626 before school (Mon-Thur) at 7:00 a.m. You may also go directly to the D.L. D. to take the test. If you do not plan on getting a learner permit, please see your counselor to transfer out of 3^rd or 4th quarter Dr. Ed. Thanks!

ZERO FATALITIES Parent Nights

Our popular Dr. Ed. Parent Nights are scheduled in the auditorium each quarter for the parent(s) of current Dr. Ed. students. We encourage you to look ahead and save the date for when you will need to attend. Please note that the general public and any other family members or friends are also invited to join us at this powerful presentation. The Zero Fatalities Parent Night is informative and life changing.

R.H.S. Auditorium from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

3^rd Quarter  Monday, February 9^th  

4^th Quarter  Monday, April 13^th

Back in ’82…or ’72…or even ’92…

Times sure have changed. Kids who once were begging to get their driver’s licenses are becoming more difficult to find. Now that teens can survive anywhere with a little food, water, and their phone, transportation and face to face human interaction just isn’t that important anymore. So, why drive? It’s dangerous and expensive and they have apps to download and games to play! R.H.S. currently has several hundred students who have passed the classroom phase but have not completed the driving phases (range and/or road, including the road test). Please do not make the mistake that many are making: thinking that they can just go to the D.L.D. and ask for a license without completing the state-mandated requirements. If your son or daughter has dragged his or her feet and would now like to join the millions of other Americans who have a driver license, please send them to Coach Galley in Room 2626. Regardless of the reason(s) or excuse(s) for not completing, he can help the “licenseless”.

Cheer

Our cheerleaders took 1st place at their state competition on Saturday! Congratulations to the team for a great performance. They would love your support at their USA Championship Competition to be held here at Riverton High School on Saturday, February 21st.

DECA

January 30th, 18 DECA students participated in Region Competition and five students placed 3rd in their various categories: Jake Wilcox in Business Finance, Taylor Putnam and Rachel Bartsch in Marketing Communications, Zach Kelly and Cole Thorpe in Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Congratulations students!

Drill

Congratulations to our drill team who took 3rd place at Region.  They will be competing on Friday, February 6th at UVU.  We will be having a spirit bus available for 50 students.  The tickets will be $4.00 for students and Senior Citizens, $8.00 for adults and free for children 5 and younger.  The cost to ride the bus will be $4.00.  You can sign up for the bus at the main office as well as buy your tickets.  Good luck Silverline!