Dear NEW Students and Families,

Please note that on Friday, July 30 you will receive instructions to set up three student accounts. We recommend that you do this prior to the start of Orientation. 

See additional resources below to help get you ready for the new school year!
WATCH YOUR INBOX – July 30 Communications

  • Riordan Student Email: An email will be sent to Class of 2025 and Transfer Student parents with instructions on how to access a student's Riordan email account. It will arrive from the Riordan Tech Department.

  • Student PowerSchool Account: An email will be sent to Class of 2025 and Transfer Student parents with instructions on how to set up a student's PowerSchool account. It will arrive from our PowerSchool Manager Mr. Michael O'Brien, mobrien@riordanhs.org.

  • Student Schoology Account: Schoology is Riordan's Learning Management system for administering classes. An email will be sent to Class of 2025 and Transfer Student parents with instructions on how to set up a student and parent Schoology account. It will arrive from our Schoology Manager Mr. Viggen Rassam, vrassam@riordanhs.org.
Back to School Dates

  • Tuesday, August 17 – New Student Orientation: Class of 2025 and Transfer Students; FORMAL UNIFORM for pictures

  • Wednesday, August 18 – House Orientation: All Returning Students; FORMAL UNIFORM for pictures

  • Thursday, August 19 – First Day of Classes: All Students; Regular Uniform

Orientation schedules will be announced soon.

Prior to the start of the school year, students will be required to watch a series of short videos to supplement the information they will receive at orientation. These videos will arrive in student emails before orientation.
Looking Our Best for Back to School

As a reminder, students are required to be in full compliance with grooming and uniform guidelines when they return to campus. Please plan for summer haircuts if needed in advance of the start of the school year! If you have not ordered uniform items from the Prep Shop, it is recommended you do so as soon as possible. Our Prep Shop is online ONLY.

Additional Information and Important Deadlines

Student ID Number
You should have received an email from Mr. Michael O'Brien with your son or daughter's Student ID Number. Please keep track of this number. You will need it to:
  • Set up an account with SportsNet for participation in Athletics
  • Set up an account with MySchoolBucks to purchase food in the Cafeteria. If you are having issues with creating your account, please try again. The student ID numbers are still loading for cafeteria account access.

Athletics Medical Clearance thru Sportsnet
A medical clearance by a doctor is required for all students interested in participating in sports during the 2021-22 school year. This is due August 1. More Information

Immunization Forms Due ASAP
A copy of a student's immunization record is required for entry into Archbishop Riordan High School. Thank you to those who have already submitted this.

  • Please submit immunization records to attn: Mrs. Nora Birmingham or email a PDF to nbirmingham@riordanhs.org. You can submit any immunization record from your doctor's office, or you can download a form here.

House Questionnaire
New students should fill out this form as Riordan's Sorting Helm places you in one of four Houses! Please complete this by July 30.
For More Back to School Information–Click the Links Below
  • Dress Code
  • Bell Schedule
  • Summer Reading
  • Athletics and Fall Sports
  • Buying Books and MORE!
If you have other questions, please reach out to the following administrators:


Sincerely,

Riordan Administration
Archbishop Riordan High School | Website