Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see below announcements for this week.

Sincerely,

Riordan Administration
Headed to the football game this weekend?

1. Get your tickets online--cash will no longer be accepted at the gate. Game tickets open one week in advance, though we recommend purchasing before you arrive.

2. Make sure to wear all Purple!

3. One of Riordan's best traditions, the Band, is back! They look forward to playing for fans new and old during the game.

Crusader Weekly Live TONIGHT
This week, Crusader Weekly Live, Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene will welcome a founding member of our Sports Management Club, Owen Harp '22.

The show will go live tonight at 6:00 pm, @riordan_sports on Instagram.
Schedule for Wednesday, October 13: Please Read
This will be a busy day on campus for all students. It is a mandatory school day with a special schedule for each division.

Freshmen: Frosh Unity Day

This day is a chance for our newest Crusaders to bond with their classmates. There will be three sessions that will cover topics regarding “Gifts and Talents,” “Wellness,” and preparing for high school and life. 

Check-in: 9:15 - 9:30 am, Theatre Lobby
Sessions: Theater, Cafeteria, and Gym
Dismissal: 12:30 pm

For Sophomores and Juniors: National Testing Day (PSAT)

All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT, a practice test for the SAT. For sophomores, this day will give them an idea of what taking a standardized college admission test feels like and for juniors, they have the opportunity to potentially qualify as a National Merit Scholar. No preparation is required, however, it is important to get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast that morning. Sophomores and juniors should bring a #2 pencil and a graphing calculator. Optional sample questions and practice exams are available here.

Check-In: 8:00 - 8:15 am, Students go directly to assigned Testing Rooms
Dismissal: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors: College Workday and Activity Day

Seniors will be attending workshops related to college and career planning and will have the opportunity to work on college applications (ex. Essay Reviews, CSU, UC, and Common Application assistance). They will also have time to connect as a senior class at the end of the day. All seniors should bring their iPads or laptops to work on applications.

Check-In: 8:00 - 8:15 am Theatre Lobby
Dismissal: 12:00 pm

Please note there will be no lunch service this day.
Asbestos Notification

Each year we are asked to share a notice about asbestos from the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Archbishop Riordan High School. This notice describes the measures that our school and the Archdiocese take to reduce the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos. All parents/guardians must review the notice here.
Quick Reminders
  • The end of Quarter 1, the first grading period of the school year, is October 8. Grades from Quarter 1 do not go on the transcript, but act as a progress report and are used for eligibility purposes.

  • Per COVID guidelines non-essential visitors are not allowed on campus. All parents must schedule appointments.

  • As a reminder, if a student will be absent, late, or needs to leave school early, please email attendance@riordanhs.org.


  • Update your MySchoolBucks account if purchasing food in the Cafeteria.


  • Signed up for Riordan Parent Text Messages? Send a text with Y or Yes to 67587 to check your registration status.

  • Haven't filled out the Strategic Planning Survey? Link here.
Club Rush is tomorrow Friday, October 1 from
12:20 - 1:00 pm in the Courtyard.
Lifetouch School Pictures

Save-The-Date: Senior Portraits by appointment will be scheduled for October 29 and 30. More information to come. 

College Financial Aid Night for Seniors & Families (Virtual)

October 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

A representative from the Financial Aid Department of the University of San Francisco will talk about the college financial aid process. Students and parents/guardians are invited to attend this virtual event. A link will be emailed one hour before the event.
Rosary Rally: October 2

The Riordan community is invited to the Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 2, a faith-building opportunity starting at St. Mary's Cathedral. A bus will take our students from Riordan at 10:15 am and return at 2:15 pm. Interested students should pick up a permission slip in Campus Ministry.
Wellness Corner: A Time for Connection

Would your teen like to connect with peers in a supportive safe space while improving their mental well-being? Check out this online group led by Jordana de Lory, a therapist specializing in adolescents facing stress, anxiety, and depression. It’s an 8-week group on Wednesdays starting October 13. More Info Here

Healing and resilience happen in connection. Read about it in this excerpt from the book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek Murthy, MD, Surgeon General of the United States, about how we need each other to overcome the different types of loneliness we experience. 

One way for your student to connect is to attend a Wellness Ambassadors meeting. We will have a table Friday at Club Rush. Check out our commercial!
If you have other questions, please reach out to the following administrators:
Archbishop Riordan High School | Website