Dear Parents and Guardians,

We will continue to send out periodic updates to parents over the summer, and will archive all communications on our Parent webpage.

The question on everyone's mind is what school will look like this fall. While we are planning for different scenarios, it is still too early to say. We are in discussion with leaders at both Catholic high schools and national organizations about best practices. Thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,

ARHS Administration


Upcoming Events
Spring Musical Online Tomorrow
This Friday, June 5 at 7:00 pm catch a one-time-only livestream of The 25th AnnualPutnam County Spelling Bee (Quarantine Zoomical Version). This link will be live at 7:00 pm tomorrow, and also posted on our theatre website . Kudos to the cast and crew for their efforts this semester!

Baccalaureate Prayer Service: June 12 at 6:00 pm
Please join us again for this special service for our seniors, led by Riordan's Chaplain for the 2020-21 school year Fr. Cameron Faller, with an address by Aidan Murtagh. A link will be provided next week.

Saluting Our Senior Athletes!
While their spring seasons were cut short, we are proud of our senior athletes and their years of dedication. Congrats!

Final Grades and Grade Repair
Final grades for the year are now posted in  PowerSchool Because of distance learning, the instructions for repairing Ds and Incomplete(s) for each semester are different. 
  • Semester 1: If your son received a D or Incomplete in Semester 1, view instructions on how to repair the grade here (Updated 6-3-20 with additional options)
  • Semester 2: If your son received a D or Incomplete in Semester 2, view instructions on how to repair the grade here
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Nate Simon, nsimon@riordanhs.org.


Giving Day: June 23

Students are encouraged to participate and can earn top prizes!
  • A limited edition T-Shirt for every student that raises $100
  • 1st Place for most money raised ($250 Visa Gift Card)
  • 2nd Place for most money raised ($100 Visa Gift Card)
  • 3rd Place for most money raised ($50 Visa Gift Card)
Instructions on How to Participate can be found here.

This year's Giving Day will support Riordan's Annual Fund! Every dollar counts and our collective power is needed more than ever. 


Distance Learning Survey
In an effort to gain insight on your son's experience during distance learning, we ask that parents fill out the following survey. We will use the results to evaluate and refine our distance learning protocols.  Take Survey

Schedules for Next Year
Because of shelter-in-place, we are unable to distribute preliminary schedules of next year's classes to students as we usually do at this time. You may view your official 2020-21 course schedules on July 1 when PowerSchool is transferred over and opened to the new school year. 

Summer Reading for Students
All students should read The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater. No assessment is due, but there will be a quiz featuring true and false, multiple-choice, and short answer questions. Copies of the book are available in our Virtual Bookstore



eTechCampus Book Buyback: May 24 - June 24
Book buyback will run from May 24 - June 24 at riordanhs.ecampus.com. If you have any questions, contact their Customer Service Team by email, Live Chat, or by calling (844) 523-8980.

ARHS Virtual Bookstore Launching July 16 (Free Shipping July 16-22)
The Virtual Bookstore, powered by eCampus, has the largest online selection of new and discounted textbooks. Your students' textbooks are listed in one place, and shopping by course makes it simpler to order the correct materials all at once. Books for the 20-21 school year will be available starting July 16. 


Shop Amazon, Support Riordan
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Riordan on eligible items. Go to smile.amazon.com and select Archbishop Riordan High School from the list of eligible organizations. Thanks for your support!



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