RF Seniors and families, next Monday and Tuesday will be cap and gown portraits for seniors. Please read the following for important details on how this will take place. Thank you for your support and stay safe!
Congratulations to Mrs. Bacon and the Students of the Athletic Leadership Committee for helping River Forest complete all of the steps and fundraising to become an IHSAA Champions Together school! Ingots are stronger together!
Last night, the following RF Ingots were named to the Academic All-Conference team: Rachel Pratchett, Moncerath Morales, Ava Richard, & Eathan Faust. Jim Weitzel & Cindy Forsell were also voted Coaches of the Year. Congratulations! Ingot Proud!
This is a correction to an earlier post about the achievements of our academic team. We are “Ingot Proud!” We apologize for the error.
If you have a library book and you’re planning on picking up food this afternoon, Mrs. Barkauskas will have a return box available. Thank you!
Starting today, families can drop off school library books as they are picking up lunches. There will bins for book collection near the pick-up area. Thank you for your help!
The Boys and Girls Club is excited to announce the launch of our new Club Connect resources for Club members and their parents. Please see the attached for more information.
From River Forest Athletics: School was postponed before we could celebrate Winter Sports Award Winners. See the attached documents for this year's winners. Follow: https://bit.ly/2W2EZrw for more updates.
Hey Middle School! The RFMS Staff will be driving through the community this Friday afternoon, May 1st! We’ll be in the Evans busing area from 2-3 and Meister from 3-4! We’ll finish by the MS/HS around 4:15. Come out on your porch, driveway, or wave back to us from your front windows!
We miss you!
Caps & Gowns will be available for pick-up May 6th in front of the High School from 1-3. Josten’s balances must be paid in full to receive orders. Contact Mrs DeRolf for any further questions.
Attention current sophomores and juniors! IU hosts a pre-college academy, Balfour Scholars Program. Learn more about college and gain more knowledge and experience to get there. The online application deadline has been extended. Follow this link for more information: https://p16.education.indiana.edu/projects/balfour/academy/2020-online-announcement
Please take time to read the second part of this Parent Resource Guide from Dr. Disney. This is the 2nd and final part. Thank you.
Parents and students, please take time to review the first part of this important Parent Resource Guide from Dr. Disney. This is Part 1.
Tomorrow the RF food services will be distributing grab & go meals from 1-4 pm to help support our families. Stop by Door D in the RFHS back parking lot. Meals will be distributed while supplies last.
Please read the attached letter for an important message for senior students and their families from the principal.
During the Food Drive this Wednesday, we have “Need-a-Read” bags to pass out to RF families while supplies last. These books were generously donated by the Lake Station/New Chicago Public Library! A BIG THANKS to Julie Bradford, our local librarian for her help on making this happen for our district!
Attention Seniors:
In the wake of ACT & SAT cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IUN & PNW are both waiving those test scores as part of their admissions requirements. Any senior planning on attending either of those universities that has not already applied should do so in the near future. Transcript information can be requested and delivered online @ www.parchment.com.
Attention Seniors:
The April 15th deadline to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) is quickly approaching. Any 21st Century Scholar or any other high school senior hoping to receive government assistance with paying for a post-secondary education must complete & submit the application @ www.fafsa.ed.gov by the deadline.
INvestED can also be reached anytime @ 317-715-9007 for FREE assistance with FAFSA.
Necesitas ayuda en espanol? Llame al 317-232-1072 o 317-617-0318.
Looking for a work permit? No need. From March 16-May 1st, the IN Department of Labor is suspending the requirement to have a work permit from your school. Pass the news along.
The FAFSA deadline for college $$ is April 15th. On April 4th, the IN Commission for Higher Ed with INvestED will host a FAFSA Frenzy to help students and families complete their FAFSA forms. This is a virtual event and is free. Please visit: https://learnmoreindiana.org/cost/can-i-get-help-paying-for-college/frenzy/ for more information. Don't delay!