March 10th at 5:30 pm there will be an open house event about the Praxair Skills Pipeline Workforce Development program. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more. See the flyer for additional information.
Congratulations to Matt Espinoza who just signed with Aurora University to play football. We're all proud of your many great accomplishments! Photo credit: River Forest Athletics.
Attention Juniors: Praxair will be hosting an Open House on 3/10 from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Round. This session will cover information for admission into the Ivy Tech manufacturing program. If accepted, the costs for the Ivy Tech courses will be completely covered. Students will benefit from small classes, hands-on learning, and gaining manufacturing skills while earning high school and college credits. Light refreshments will be provided at the meeting.
Winter sports are winding down but don’t miss these RF events this week: Inclusion Basketball tonight at Hobart HS, and Boys’ basketball @ Gary 21st Century 2/27 @ 5:30. This Saturday is Turnabout in the JH Multi-Purpose Room @ 6pm. Don’t miss out!
We are excited to announce that our Inclusion Basketball team will once again place Hobart High School this year. The second annual Inclusion Basketball game will be held at Hobart High School at 5:00pm, on Wednesday, February 26th. There will be a $1.00 entrance fee. All profits from the entrance fee will be donated to Special Olympics. We hope that you can come out and support your unified athletes as they take on the Brickies of Hobart. A fan bus will be provided for any River Forest students who would like to attend. The bus will leave at 4:30, on Wednesday. Once again, the game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th at 5:00pm, we hope to see you there!
This Wednesday our unified athletes will be playing in our 2nd annual inclusion game. Join us at Hobart High School at 5 pm. Tickets are $1 at the door. All profits will be donated to Special Olympics. Don’t miss this great event!
On Saturday, February 22nd high school choir students will be at the State Solo & Ensemble competition. Soloists include: Jamie Cruz, Noah Gaddis, Seth Janiszewski, Monce Morales, Teague Sanders, & Marlin Walker. They are joined by the Women’s & Men’s Ensembles. Good luck to all our Ingot singers!
Special Board Meeting Friday, February 21, 2020 at 5 pm at the Administration Building.
This Saturday night is Senior Night for Boys’ basketball. They will be battling it out with Washington Township at home starting at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss your chance to support our players.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Bailey for being a state qualifier in wrestling. He will be representing RF this weekend in Indianapolis. Wish him luck. Jeffrey is Ingot Strong!
RFHS CHEERLEADERS at LaPorte!
School has been canceled for today, Thursday, February 13th. Because of this all students will participate in a eLearning day. Students do not report to school on eLearning days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9am.
All schools will be on a two hour delay Thursday, February 13th. Students should be at bus stops two hours later than the normal pick up time. School doors will open two hours later than normal. Elementary schools will not be serving breakfast.
Last weekend RF band students once again proved their worth at the ISSMA solo & ensemble competition. Netting a total of 8 gold ratings & 1 silver rating. Congratulations to our Ingot ensembles, trios, quartet, and soloists.
From Ms. Christine Barnes: Student Council is sponsoring RF’s first Red Wagon Day tomorrow. Bring extra change to purchase snacks after breakfast and during passing periods. All profits will go to support Riley’s Children’s Hospital.
Juniors and Seniors: tomorrow and Wednesday are Math ISTEP retakes for students who qualify. Get a good night’s sleep. Be on time to your testing location and bring your Chromebook. Do your best!
Winter sports are going strong this week. Don’t miss out! See the attached flyer from RFHS athletics to plan your week.
Good luck this morning to our Ingot wrestlers at the IHSAA Regional at Hobart High. There’s still time to catch the action as it starts at 9 am.
All schools will be on a two hour delay Thursday, February 6th. Students should be at bus stops two hours later than the normal pick up time. School doors will open two hours later than normal. Elementary schools will not be serving breakfast.
Good luck to the Girls' Basketball team tonight. They're bringing their best to Wheeler at Knox Middle School at 6 pm for Sectionals. Stay Ingot strong!