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Superintendent's Message
Dear RBHS Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
The 2017-18 school year is nearly over with final exams and graduation just a few short weeks away. The seniors are excited to go on to the next level - whether it is higher education or employment. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are ready to advance. You can feel the electricity throughout the building. This year was successful, and the Board of Education and I would like to recognize all the hard work of our staff and students. It is the team effort that makes RB so unique.
At the May 22 Committee of the Whole meeting, RB's parent groups will present their annual reports to the Board. You can learn more about the purpose and function of the Boosters, PTO, Music Sponsors, and the RB Education Foundation by attending or watching this meeting on RBTV. These groups devote a ton of energy and countless hours to provide all of our students with an opportunity for a well-rounded high school experience. The Board is appreciative of all the work these 'Super Bulldogs' do for our RB community. Please consider supporting or joining one of these great organizations.
Cordially,
Kevin Skinkis, Ed.D
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There is nothing new to report about the athletic fields since the last newsletter. Preliminary discussions are still ongoing with key representatives from Cook County and the Zoo.
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Track and Tennis Courts (Open for Public Use)
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Now that the weather is becoming warmer, I would like to remind everyone about public use of the track and tennis courts. Please follow the guidelines and restrictions posted at the entrances to the athletic complex and tennis courts. These facilities will be monitored by RB staff and local authorities.
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The Board of Education will have two meetings in May. The meetings will be May 8 and May 22 in Room 201 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Information regarding Board meetings can be found on the RB website under the Board of Education tab or watch the meetings on
www.rbtv.tv.
On April 24, the Board approved their meeting calendar for next year. This information is on the RB website.
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Principal's Message
On April 27, student leaders in Best Buddies, a student organization at RB, held an All-in for Ethan Day in support of Ethan, a freshman student at RB. Ethan was
diagnosed
years ago with GAN disease, also known as Giant Axonal Neuropathy. Due to complications of this disease, Ethan has to undergo a high-risk surgery. Staff and students raised over $2,300 for Ethan's family to assist with associated costs of the operation and Ethan's care. As Ethan took his last lap in the cafeteria for this school year, the students gave him a standing ovation. Ethan also received some presents and a warm send-off, as students lined the hallway to clap for him as he departed RB. The generous outpouring of support for Ethan and his family was truly remarkable. More information about the All-in for Ethan Foundation and this special day can be found below.
In this edition of Hallways, you will also find important information about summer opportunities, immunization information, and the annual residency event. As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close, take time to celebrate the completion of another year of high school with your students and identify learning opportunities to engage in over the summer months.
Kristin Smetana
Principal
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Second Semester Final Exam Schedule
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May 22, 2018
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Period 1
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8:00 - 9:30
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Period 2
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9:45 - 11:15
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Period 3
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11:30 - 1:00
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Make-up
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1:00 - 1:30
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May 23, 2018
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Period 4
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8:00 - 9:30
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Period 5
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9:45 - 11:15
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Make-up
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11:15 - 1:15
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May 24, 2018
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Period 6
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8:00 - 9:30
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Period 7
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9:45 - 11:15
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Make-up
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11:15 - 1:15
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Class of 2018 Important Information
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Graduation Information
All graduates will be receiving a total of six tickets. Four tickets will be issued for the Dudley Gymnasium and two for either the Little Theater or the Auditorium where the ceremony will be on a live broadcast. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Any student with outstanding debt needs to contact the Business Office to discuss payment arrangements. Only one ticket will be issued to any student with any unpaid fees.
For additional details on end-of-year events for the Class of 2018, click here,
Senior Bulletin.
Senior Picnic
Lunch will be provided in the Field House during 4th and 5th Periods, along with other fun activities on May 18, for the Class of 2018. This is an official attendance day. Student IDs are mandatory for picnic entrance, and students must attend periods 1-3 to attend the picnic. Students who ordered yearbooks will receive them at the picnic. Senior students will be released at 1:00 p.m.
Tribute Walkway
The Tribute Walkway
is an elegant way to preserve the spirit of your  Riverside Brookfield High School graduate. Strategically placed at our school's northwest entrance, your custom engraved tribute paver will honor an individual, family, or event for many years to come.
The tribute paver comes in three sizes and makes a great gift! The pavers will be offered for a discounted price of 25% off for all 2018 graduates.
Tribute Walkway Order Form
Commencement Bouquets and T-shirts
New this year: The Commencement Group will be selling presentation bouquets and class t-shirts by Door A on Graduation Day. Place your order online at
RBHS Bouquets and T-shirts
to pick
up at the event.
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AP Testing
AP Testing will begin on May 7 and will continue through May 18. Please click the following link to access the
AP Testing Exam Schedule
. Students who are taking AP exams should remember to bring two #2 pencils, two pens with blue or black ink, and a calculator for the Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, or Stats exams. Snacks and drinks are allowed during breaks but must be left in a specific area as directed by the proctor. All AP testers are encouraged to bring their own lunches on testing days as the time to eat before and after exams is limited.
All-School Testing Information
Thank you to the entire RBHS community for the success of our all-school testing day on April 10. Attendance for testing was great!
If you have any testing-related questions, please contact
Marc Helgeson, Testing Director, at
helgesonm@rbhs208.net
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Sign-Up Now for Summer Academics/Workshops and Athletic Camps
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Summer academic and athletic offerings for 2018 are posted on the RB website; you can access by
clicking here
. The academic offerings include several academic workshops and camps as well as credit recovery opportunities. The non-credit academic workshops will assist students in transitioning to Advanced Placement (AP) or pre-AP courses. There are also academic camps to provide students with opportunities to participate in band, prepare for the college application process, experience RBTV, and become familiar with Chromebooks. There are several athletic camps throughout the summer.
In order to
increase efficiency, registration for all academic and athletic offerings must be completed online through May 27. Payment can be made either online or in the Business Office. The registration process is not complete until payment has been received. Currently enrolled students will be given priority for registration. All tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration.
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Our annual residency event dates for the 2018-2019 school year have been set. Please mark your calendars for July 12, 18, and 24 from
12:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information about scheduling your appointment for one of these dates will be emailed home in June.
Parents/guardians and students that are currently enrolled must attend this event to establish residency and re-register for the new school year. Also, at this event, students will take their yearbook pictures and receive their class schedule and ID. The Class of 2022 will receive a Chromebook.
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Immunization Update for the Class of 2019
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All students entering 12th grade will be required to show proof of recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). All 12th-grade students will need to show proof of receiving two doses unless the first dose was administered after 16 years of age. In this case, only one dose after 16 years of age is required. Students who do not provide the proper documentation of this vaccination before August 14 will be excluded from school. Please contact your health care provider with any questions.
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Student Association Update
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Student Association held an election for the 2018-19 officers on  April 25.
These newly elected officers will begin work immediately planning activities for next school year. SA meets every Wednesday at 7:20 a.m. in Room 201, and all students are welcome to join at any time of the year!
2018-19 Executive Board
President - Michelle Jacobs
Vice-President - Rowan Elwart
Secretary - Jessica Bajerek
Treasurer - Taylor Jurgens
Director of Communications - Sarah Pilewski
Student Spokesperson - Dave Waas
Class of 2019
President - Amanda Gruber
Vice President - Kori Hopek
Secretary - Niela Callanan
Treasurer - Gabby Galloway
Appointed Officer - Cora Lutes
Appointed
Officer - Sophia Ramirez
Appointed
Officer - Shea Connelly
Class of 2020
President - Kathe Pribyl Pierdinock
Vice President - Cameron Winkler
Secretary - Claire Kawiecki
Treasurer - Evie Roth
Appointed Officer - Kate Shereck
Class of 2021
President - Catherine Glawe
Vice President - Katie Culloden
Secretary - Isabella Linarez
Treasure - Lily Adlesick
Appointed Officer - Cassidy Krupske
Appointed
Officer - James Berger
Pop Tops Collection
A big thank you to all 5th-hour classes who donated pop tops for our "pop tops for patients" contest. The final numbers are in! We collected a total of 88.4 pounds of pop tops which is equal to 112,002.8 individual pop tops. If we add that number to our 10-year total, we have collected 1,614,164.67 pop tops. These pop tops will be given to the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola Medical center. The Ronald McDonald House charities recycle the pop tops and use the money to help offset the costs of keeping their houses open. We are now on our way to collecting our new school goal of 2 million pop tops.
The contest winners are as follows:
3rd Place with pounds 14.0 lbs. - Ms. Jarrell
2nd Place with pounds 18.0 lbs. - Mr. Boyd
The overall winner of the contest with a total donation of 19.9 lbs. was Mr. Olson's class!
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Class of 2019 - Senior Portrait Information
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Seniors will be assigned a time over the summer by Prestige Portraits, the senior division of Lifetouch. They will receive their appointment letters within the first two weeks of May. Once the letter is received, they will need to confirm or reschedule their appointment time with the code provided in the letter.
Portrait Dates/Times
Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge
Retake Portrait Date/Times
Wednesday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 24
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge
*Yearbook Only Date/Time
Friday, September 14
During Lunches in the Alumni Lounge
*This day is the last chance a Senior can get photographed to be in the yearbook. Only the yearbook photo will be taken, no additional poses or outfits. No fee will be charged to the student, and they will receive a proof in the mail so they can place an order if they choose.
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Student Activities Update
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All in for Ethan Day
Ethan, a freshman here at RB, was diagnosed years ago with GAN  disease, also known as Giant Axonal Neuropathy. It is an inherited condition involving dysfunction of a specific type of protein in nerve cells (neurons). Currently, there is no cure or treatment for GAN. As the disorder progresses, patients develop quadriplegia and depend on feeding tubes and a ventilator. Children who are diagnosed with this disease have a life expectancy no longer than their early twenties, while some die much younger due to complications.
Unfortunately for Ethan, on top of GAN disease, Ethan has to undergo a high-risk surgery as a result of complications of the disease. He will be going into surgery on May 1, and it is best for his recovery that he be surrounded by a lot of positive energy at this time.
Music Department
The RB Music Department had a wonderful trip to New York City between March 23 and March 27. Students had the opportunity to see two  Broadway shows, take guided tours of the city and Radio City Music Hall, and explore Times Square and Central Park. The Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band performed at the U.S.S. Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Museum and the Choir performed at Carnegie Hall.
You can hear the music department in concert at their Spring Concerts. The Band and Orchestra will perform on May 3, and the Choirs will perform on May 10. All Concerts are free, open to the public, and begin at 7:00 p.m.
National Honor Society Induction
On March 22, 110 students were inducted into the National Honor Society  (NHS). They were selected based on their scholarship, leadership, character, and service. These students have volunteered for thousands of hours and are leaders of organizations throughout the school. Principal Smetana and the executive board addressed the students, welcoming them to the NHS, and reinforcing the tenets of the organization. We celebrated the inductees' accomplishments with their families in a reception following the ceremony.
Ecology Club Earth Month Update
Thank you to all the students who participated in the Ecology Club/Polar Bear International competition in which we rewarded students who carpooled or biked to school during Earth Month. We also had five successful Meat-Free Mondays during April which helped educate students about additional ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While we are going over the data and waiting to hear from Polar Bear International, we would like to offer our most sincere THANKS to the following local businesses that generously donated over $725 in gift cards that were given to students during the weekly and monthly raffles. Please continue to patronize these ten amazing companies!!
Aunt Diana's Candy (Riverside)
Bill's Place (LaGrange Park)
Burger Antics (Brookfield)
Chipotle (LaGrange)
Culver's (Lyons)
Nothing Bundt Cake (LaGrange)
Paisan's Pizza (Brookfield)
Q'S BBQ (LaGrange)
Raising Cane's (North Riverside)
Zoo City Treats (Brookfield)
Boys and Girls Lacrosse
It's been a slow start for the Lacrosse Teams due to the unseasonable weather. The boys team currently has
four program victories with home wins vs. Fenwick JV and De La Salle. The girls are currently 2-1! Way to go Bulldogs!!
Prom
Over 500 students attended Prom on April 20, at Germania Place.
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First Row: Adonis Hoskins & Amelia Huebner, Second Row: Colin Riordan & Maya Diaz, Third Row: Charlie Tapia & Alanna Waas, Back Row: Anthony Walsh & Claire Jacobs
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The Prom Court was chosen, and the following students were nominated for Queen and King:
Adonis Hoskins, Amelia Huebner, Colin Riordan, Maya Diaz, Charlie Tapia, Alanna Waas, Anthony Walsh and Claire Jacobs.
Claire Jacobs was crowned Queen and Adonis Hoskins was crowned King.
 
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Spring results
will be updated in our June Newsletter.
The Riverside Brookfield HS Athletic Boosters are always appreciative of help. Please consider joining the Boosters since all of their funds go directly to RB Athletics. You can register for membership online at
http://www.boosterapp.com/rbhs/
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All members are invited to the monthly Booster meetings that fall on the 3rd Thursday of every month at
7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge. Upcoming Booster Meeting Date: 5/17/2018
Summer Camps
All Summer Camp dates and times are published and posted on 
http://il.8to18.com/RBHS
under Resources. Sign-ups and payments will go through our Business Office.
To help keep the Bulldog Community connected, sign up and follow us on TWITTER,
@rbhsathletics
Fall Sports will be here before you know it!
Football and Girls and Boys Golf begin on August 6. All other fall sports - Girls Tennis, Girls and Boys Cross Country, Girls Swimming, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer will start August 8.
Registration for Fall Sports must be completed before any student can practice. Registering online is the only way to complete the registration. A reminder to all that a current physical is needed before tryouts and practice starts.
If you are planning a vacation, the week of July 30 through August 6 is a time that high schools cannot have any official practices. During the annual residency event on July 12, July 18, and July 24, additional information regarding the Athletic Department and Athletic Boosters will be available on those dates as you go through the registration.
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FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America)
is
a National Career and Technical Student Organization that provides  personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information, click this link:
http://www.fcclainc.org/
There are many categories that our FCCLA students can be involved in including Pastry Arts Decorating, Interior Design, Focus on Children: Children Literature, and others.
FCCLA State Competition Results
Gold Medal
Sylvia Harvin, Pastry Arts Fondant 
Elizabeth Murphy, Pastry Arts Fondant
Cassidy McLernon, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Alyssa Schwarz, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Silver Medal
Alyssa Monti, Pastry Arts Decorated Cookie
Tatum Bruno, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Carli Delmonico, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Emily Graham, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Rixzie
Jimenez, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Samantha McDonald, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Autumn Rajcevich-Schwer, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Sabrina Taubery, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Alexandra Kusnierz and Kara Nedvar,
TEAM #1: Interior Design Presentation
Stefani Gonzalez, Apparel Construction
Bronze Medal
Sarah Gentile, Apparel Construction
Zoe Jacquat, Apparel Construction
Erika Zamarripa, Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) Award
Patrick Hanley, a junior at RB, was recognized at a ceremony on  April 11, by the West 40 Intermediate Service Center as a recipient of the 2018 SCOTY (School Citizen of the Year) Award. Patrick was recognized for his steadfast commitment to his own academic success as well as his positive contributions to his school community through his leadership in and out of the classroom.
German Honor Society 
On April 19, seven students were inducted into the German Honor Society
(Delta Epsilon Phi).
Front Row: Sean Par, Jonah Raith
Back Row: Sydney Lindenberg,
Kaitlyn Hilt, Fiona Satterfield,
Mia Hilligoss, andEleanor Perrier
Students Earn Scholarships at the 26th Annual Scholarship Reception
Twenty-nine seniors from Riverside Brookfield were honored at the 26th Annual Scholarship Reception, which was held on April 23. Students were recognized for academic excellence, academic promise, extra-curriculum involvement in sports and clubs, and service to their community. Thank you to our very generous donors that awarded over $60,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to all of these students for their accomplishments.
American Association of University Women - Riverside Chapter Fine Arts Scholarship
Kaitlyn Gaynor
American Association of University Women - Riverside Chapter STEM Scholarship
Mary Clare Greenlees
American Legion
Olutosin Olowu, Rocio Diaz, Pablo Hernandez, and Liliana Andablo
Gerry Hejna P.E.O. Scholarship
McKenna Doyle
Best Buddies Scholarship
John Kosner and
Jacob Garvey
Blood Drive Scholarship
Kaitlyn Gaynor, Claire Jacobs, Jacob Garvey, and Bailey Hastings
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Anthony Walsh
The Teachers' Association of Brookfield Scholarship
Amelia Huebner
Kristen Fuerst Award
Ava Collins
Robert P. Gwinn Award
Harrison Baer
Otto Haack Memorial Award
Joseph Angeloni
The John Passarella RBHS Spirit Award
John Kosner
Kiwanis Club of Brookfield
Casey Whisler and Karen Valdez
RBEA Academic Scholarship Grant
Radoslava Pribyl Pierdinock, Kaitlin Gaynor, Vasara Kulbis, Jacob Garvey, and Mary Clare Greenlees
Reneé Petit Fine Arts Scholarship
Kaitlin Gaynor
Riverside Bank & Trust Scholarship
Isabelle Legan
Riverside Junior Woman's Charity
Kaitlin Gaynor
Riverside Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Emily Graham
Rotary Club of Brookfield-Riverside - In Memory of Deceased Members Award
Kylee Hernandez
Rotary Club of Brookfield-Riverside - Outstanding Community Service Award
Jacob Garvey
Aaron Semenske Memorial Scholarship
Vasara Kulbis
James A. Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Garvey, Mary Clare Greenlees, Justin Herman, Vasara Kulbis, Migle Medelis, Jack Sagan, Chloe Wandel-Marello, and Christine Xu
Rich Port YMCA Men's Club Service Award
Sean Klump
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 Carolyn Tomecek was accepted to a competitive summer institute from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History entitled, America in the Age of Discovery: 1492-1625," at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The institute will explore the discovery of America, how that disrupted the indigenous peoples who lived here, and early colonial life.
She looks forward to studying primary and secondary texts to bring back to the American Literature curriculum's Native American unit for
pre-reading before reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
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Excellence and Ethics
in Education
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Important Dates
Please check our website for the dates and locations of all performances and events.
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May 7
Chamber Orchestra Recital
7:00 p.m.
Little Theater
May 7
PTO Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
May 8
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
May 10
Choir Spring Concert
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
May 14
Music Sponsors Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Band Room
May 15
Cap & Gown and Ticket Delivery
The Commons
May 15
Athletic Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Alumni Lounge
May 17
Apollo Music Awards
Auditorium
May 22
Final Exams
Periods 1, 2, and 3
May 22
Board of Education Meeting Committee of the Whole Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
May 23
Final Exams
Periods 4 and 5
May 24
Final Exams
Periods 6 and 7
May 25
Commencement Ceremony
6:30 p.m.
Gymnasium
May 28
Memorial Day Holiday
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Contact Us
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(708) 442-7500
newsletter@rbhs208.net
See our website for individual staff email addresses
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