No school 2/13 or 2/16

We are so grateful for our amazing River Forest counselors! Mrs. Johnson (RFMS), Mrs. Nikollaj (RFHS), and Ms. Retzlaff (RFHS) provide support, guidance, and advocate for our students every day. ❤
Happy National School Counseling Week to these ladies! 🎉
Happy National School Counseling Week to these ladies! 🎉



💖✨ Save the Date ✨💖
The XOXO Ball is happening February 20! Check out the flyer below for all the details!
The XOXO Ball is happening February 20! Check out the flyer below for all the details!

FAFSA help is here! 🎓
Join us for a FREE FAFSA Completion Workshop at River Forest High School on Tuesday, February 3, from 5–7 PM. It is open-house style—come anytime for assistance.
Join us for a FREE FAFSA Completion Workshop at River Forest High School on Tuesday, February 3, from 5–7 PM. It is open-house style—come anytime for assistance.

SECTIONAL BOUND! 🏀💥
Our Lady Ingots Basketball Team takes on Hanover Central in Sectionals on February 6 at 6:00 PM at Kankakee Valley.
Bring the energy and help cheer them on to Regionals! 👏
Our Lady Ingots Basketball Team takes on Hanover Central in Sectionals on February 6 at 6:00 PM at Kankakee Valley.
Bring the energy and help cheer them on to Regionals! 👏

The following practices and games will take place today:
Practice-
HS Girls Basketball 4:00-5:30
HS Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30
HS Wrestling 3-5
Games-
MS Girls Basketball vs Griffith in HS gym at 5:00
Freshman Boys Basketball vs Highland at 6:00
No practice today for MS Wrestling and 6th Grade Girls Basketball
Practice-
HS Girls Basketball 4:00-5:30
HS Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30
HS Wrestling 3-5
Games-
MS Girls Basketball vs Griffith in HS gym at 5:00
Freshman Boys Basketball vs Highland at 6:00
No practice today for MS Wrestling and 6th Grade Girls Basketball
Reminder: Due to freezing temperatures and today’s E-Learning Day, all after school activities have been canceled.
This includes both the Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball games against Griffith. We will share the rescheduled date once it is announced.
This includes both the Junior Varsity and Varsity Boys Basketball games against Griffith. We will share the rescheduled date once it is announced.

River Forest Boys Basketball & the RF Athletic Department are excited to recognize the 2000–2001 Sectional & Regional Championship Boys Basketball Team back here at River Forest! The celebration will take place on January 23 during halftime of the Varsity game against Griffith.
(If you were part of that team and have not heard from us yet, please contact Coach McKim at cmckim@rfcsc.k12.in.us, and he will connect you with Coach Quigg.)
Join us as we celebrate Ingot history! 🏀
(If you were part of that team and have not heard from us yet, please contact Coach McKim at cmckim@rfcsc.k12.in.us, and he will connect you with Coach Quigg.)
Join us as we celebrate Ingot history! 🏀
We are so proud to announce that these four RFHS juniors were selected as Rising Stars of Indiana!
Each year, the Indiana Association of School Principals recognizes outstanding students from high schools across the state. Today, we proudly present our RFHS Rising Stars: Zari’yah, Emmanuel, Victoria, and Yurithzi! 🌟
Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Congratulations! ❤️
Each year, the Indiana Association of School Principals recognizes outstanding students from high schools across the state. Today, we proudly present our RFHS Rising Stars: Zari’yah, Emmanuel, Victoria, and Yurithzi! 🌟
Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Congratulations! ❤️

Winter Break: School will resume on Monday, January 5.

Finals Week for RFMS and RFHS is coming up December 15–19.
Monday, December 15 will follow a regular school schedule with normal dismissal.
From Tuesday through Friday, students will dismiss at 2:01 PM each day.
Finals:
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Period 6
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Periods 1 & 3
Thursday, Dec. 18: Periods 5 & 7
Friday, Dec. 19: Periods 2 & 4
Please note: Wednesday, December 17 will NOT be a late start day. School begins at 7:50 AM.
Thank you for your continued support as we close out the semester. A graphic with the full schedule is included below for easy reference.
Monday, December 15 will follow a regular school schedule with normal dismissal.
From Tuesday through Friday, students will dismiss at 2:01 PM each day.
Finals:
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Period 6
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Periods 1 & 3
Thursday, Dec. 18: Periods 5 & 7
Friday, Dec. 19: Periods 2 & 4
Please note: Wednesday, December 17 will NOT be a late start day. School begins at 7:50 AM.
Thank you for your continued support as we close out the semester. A graphic with the full schedule is included below for easy reference.

Give the gift of reading! 🎁
Shop the Middle/High School Book Fair- in person or online! All proceeds go directly to the Middle/High School Library.
In-Person Shopping (Students Only):
December 5–12
7:35 AM–3:15 PM
Online Shopping:
Visit our fair page: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/riverforestmiddleschool
Shop the Middle/High School Book Fair- in person or online! All proceeds go directly to the Middle/High School Library.
In-Person Shopping (Students Only):
December 5–12
7:35 AM–3:15 PM
Online Shopping:
Visit our fair page: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/riverforestmiddleschool

School will resume on Monday, December 1.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Thanksgiving break!
– River Forest Community Schools
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Thanksgiving break!
– River Forest Community Schools

The Scholastic Book Fair is headed to the River Forest Middle/High School December 8-12! 📚
This year we are excited to offer an e-wallet option for anyone who would like to donate directly to our book fair. Your donation will help us purchase books to complete several unfinished series we have in our library, as well as add new favorites for our students to enjoy!
Every dollar truly makes a difference-thank you for helping us grow our collection! ❤️
Here is the link: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=b71aa1e5-cf4f-485e-b23e-189ab013278f
This year we are excited to offer an e-wallet option for anyone who would like to donate directly to our book fair. Your donation will help us purchase books to complete several unfinished series we have in our library, as well as add new favorites for our students to enjoy!
Every dollar truly makes a difference-thank you for helping us grow our collection! ❤️
Here is the link: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=b71aa1e5-cf4f-485e-b23e-189ab013278f







