Dear Parents and Guardians,

Beginning Monday, March 14, masks will be strongly recommended, but optional, inside the school building. We feel confident this is the best direction for our community, and are making this decision in light of recommendations from the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Please see this letter from Superintendent Pam Lyons here. Spanish version can be found here.

For many this step will come as a relief and positive step forward, and for others this may cause anxiety and uncertainty. We want to reiterate the following:

  • Wearing a mask is a personal and family decision. We understand that some members of our community will continue to wear masks, others will not, and all choices must be respected.

  • We will continue to offer optional weekly testing through March 30.

  • Although we are following recommended scientific and location-based guidelines, there may be a time in the future when we need to modify our mask and other health-related policies.

  • Please continue to protect the health of our community. If a student is sick, he or she should stay home.

We know there have been many ups and downs over the past year. Thank you again for your patience and partnership.

Thank you,

Riordan Administration
No Classes on Friday: As a reminder, our faculty and staff will be attending the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s annual convocation and professional development day tomorrow. Classes will resume on Monday, March 7.

Dress Code Follow Up: Our Deans of Students sent a message on Monday with reminders about Dress Code. An encore can be found here.

Boys Basketball Continues Their State Run: After a 57-52 win over De La Salle, the Crusaders next face Campolindo this Saturday. Good luck players and coaches!
Crusader Weekly Live
Friday at 5:30 pm
This week Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene will welcome our head boys basketball coach, Joey Curtin '01.

The show will go live at a special time on Friday at 5:30 pm.

Join us on Instagram @riordan_sports
Lent Has Begun!

Yesterday we celebrated Ash Wednesday and the kick off to Lent, as we strive to awaken to all God has done for humanity, and for each of us personally. Our community had the opportunity to receive ashes throughout the day.
Testing Update

As a reminder, we will have optional on-campus testing for students and faculty and staff on Wednesdays through the end of March. You must register online prior to your appointment with the provider, GVP; unfortunately we cannot accommodate those without appointments.

Date: Weekly on Wednesdays 
Time: 11:40 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Theater Lobby 
Type of Test: Rapid Antigen 
Our 2022 Purple & Gold Online Auction CLOSES TONIGHT at 8:00 pm. All funds raised through our online auction supports Tuition Assistance.


You don't want to miss out on special items in the auction like:

Reserved Seating at Graduation

Student Parking Spot

Live One-on-One 2-Hour SAT or ACT Prep Individualized Tutoring Session

PROM Rental from Men's Wearhouse

Schumacher Photography Session and Photograph

Lower Box Giants Tickets

Two week full-day session of ARHS Summer Camp

Royal Kahili Condominium Vacation
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! You have less than one month to complete the applications!

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