Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Friday, we are excited to be hosting Riordan Alum, Kevin Hines ‘00, as a speaker for a student discussion and assembly about mental health. The Surgeon General noted that young people are experiencing “devastating” mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the ongoing Covid pandemic. Kevin Hines is a renowned advocate for mental health, a filmmaker, and a survivor of a suicide attempt. He will tell his story and answer questions that the Wellness Club and other students have submitted. 

The assembly will be livestreamed, and parents are invited to watch.
Please RSVP here to be sent the link for Friday. The event will run from 10:15 - 11:25 am and will not be recorded.

Students received information about this event on Telecast during the announcement period this week as well as in counseling newsletters starting last week. 

We want to make sure everyone in the Riordan community–students, parents, families, and staff–feels supported during these challenging times. After the assembly, students will have the opportunity to individually reflect or discuss in class what impacted them about Kevin Hines’ experience and message. Students will be with their Block 6 classes and teachers during the assembly. Mr. Hines will also be on campus through both lunches to continue the conversation with students who have more questions. You can also look through Mr. Hines’ guide for parents here. 

As always, Counselors are available throughout the school day to support students’ mental, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to our Wellness Counselor Ms. Heuser or a divisional counselor. 
COVID UPDATES

As a reminder, we will have optional on-campus testing for students and faculty and staff on Wednesdays. You must register online prior to your appointment with the provider, GVP; unfortunately we cannot accommodate those without appointments. The month of February is now available for sign ups.

Date: Weekly on Wednesdays 
Time: 11:40 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Theater Lobby 
Type of Test: Rapid Antigen 
2022-2023 Course Schedules 

All students attended a lunch time presentation to review course options for next year with their divisional counselor. Students were given course request forms via email from their divisional counselors Wednesday and Thursday this week. Students must complete their course request forms by February 18. Please check in with your student to discuss class choices and let their divisional counselor know if you have any questions. 
Spring Sports Sign-Ups and Tryouts

If you are interested in joining a Spring Sport, please click the link below of the sport you'd like to join! Each link will have more information and details specific to that sport.
Future Magazine: Winter 2022

Check out the latest issue of Future Magazine by clicking below to access the digital version.
Crusader Weekly Live
Friday, at 4:30 pm
This week Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene will our head varsity lacrosse coach Brooks Thoroughgood.


The show will go live on a special day and time: Friday, February 4 at 4:30 pm. Join us on Instagram @riordan_sports
SUPPORT THE 2022 PURPLE & GOLD GALA!

We are excited to be back in person for our annual Purple & Gold Gala. This event is Riordan's largest fundraiser of the year and we need your support. 

Sponsor the event, Advertise in our program, or Donate an item. Please consider donating to our silent auction. We are looking for restaurant gift certificates, wine, liquor, event tickets, vacation getaways, etc. to create exciting auction packages. Program advertisements are a great way to advertise a business, congratulate a student or thank a teacher or coach. Contact Karin Haskell at khaskell@riordanhs.org to learn more or visit www.purpleandgoldgala.com.

We also hope you will join us at the event. Purchase your tickets HERE.

Never been to gala? View photos from our past event!

Michael and Sally Mayer Family Foundation Law Enforcement Scholarships

Applications for current students who are sons and daughters of law enforcement officers are now open! Please send completed essay's to Ms. Georgia Davey at gdavey@riordanhs.org. Applications are due March 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
Quick Reminders
  • 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.
If you have other questions, please reach out to the following administrators:
Archbishop Riordan High School | Website