Reminder:
Thursday, October 9, School Improvement Day. Students dismissed at 11:25
Friday, October 10, Teacher Institute Day. No school for students
Monday, October 13, Indigenous People Day. Schools closed

Recuerde:
Jueves, 9 de octubre, School Improvement Day (Dia de mejora escolar), los estudiantes salen a las 11:25
Viernes, 10 de octubre, Teacher Institute Day (Dia de desarollo professional del maestro) No clases para los estudiantes
Lunes, 13 de octubre, Dia de la Raza. Las escuelas estaran cerradas

1 day ago, Katherine Martinez
Reminder of upcoming dates
Rickover Raiders were on hand to welcome Governor Pritzker, when he visited Wagoner School.
1 day ago, Katherine Martinez
Rickover Raiders welcome Gov. Pritzker
Rickover Raider and Strassburg Star Mascots

Date changed to Thursday, September 25! 9:00 All parents and guardians are invited to meet the principal at the Parent Coffee Chat on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:00am. Please come to the RJHS office to check in. 8th grade parents are also invited to the 8th Grade Parent Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm. We will talk about the 8th grade graduation celebration.


¡La fecha ha cambiado! Todos los padres y tutores están invitados a conocer al director en la Charla con el director el jueves, el 25 de septiembre, 2025, a las 9:00. Por favor, vengan a la oficina de RJHS para registrarse. Los padres de octavo grado también están invitados a la Reunión de Padres de Octavo Grado el jueves, 25 de septiembre, 2025, a las 5:00. Hablaremos sobre la celebración de graduación de octavo grado.

6 days ago, Katherine Martinez
Dates of upcoming parent meetings
This year, RJHS is going paperless for progress reports. Parents and guardians of Rickover students can now access progress reports online through Skyward. To view these reports, simply visit the Skyward Family Access link on the D168.org website. Log in using the same username and password that you used for student registration, and navigate to the Gradebook to check your child's progress report. / Este año, RJHS dejará de usar papel para los informes de progreso. Los padres y tutores de los estudiantes de Rickover ahora pueden acceder a los informes de progreso en línea a través de Skyward. Para verlos, simplemente visite el enlace de Skyward Family Access en el sitio web D168.org. Inicie sesión con el mismo nombre de usuario y contraseña que usó para la inscripción de estudiantes y vaya al Gradebook (Libro de Calificaciones) para consultar el informe de progreso de su hijo/a.
9 days ago, Katherine Martinez
Progress reports are on Skyward!
Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun! The celebration kicks off with the Independence Days of many countries across the Americas on September 15 and 16. During these four weeks, Rickover proudly honors the numerous contributions of historic Hispanic Americans. We express our deep gratitude for the Hispanic staff and students who enrich our community, making Rickover the vibrant and special place that it is. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Strassburg School, scheduled for October 16, where we will come together to celebrate.
11 days ago, Katherine Martinez
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, September 19th. / Los informes de progreso se enviarán a casa el viernes, 19 de septiembre.
12 days ago, Katherine Martinez
Progress Reports sent home 9/19/2025
Rickover is looking for parents to be part of the Hispanic Heritage Night planning committee. The first planning committee meeting is September 10th at 7:00 pm. The Hispanic Heritage Night event is October 16th. Use the link: bit.ly/hhplancmte to sign up to be on the planning committee or scan the QR code. / Rickover busca padres para formar parte del comité de planificación de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana. La primera reunión del comité será el 10 de septiembre a las 19:00 h. El evento de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana será el 16 de octubre. Use el enlace bit.ly/hhplancmte para inscribirse en el comité de planificación o escanee el código QR.
24 days ago, Katherine Martinez
Scan for sign up form
Early Dismissal September 2, 2025. Students are let out at 1:35pm
We hope to see you at the RJHS Open House 5:30 - 6:30pm
26 days ago, Katherine Martinez
Early Dismissal 9/2/2025 1:35pm
Just out! The 2025-2026 District 168 calendar!!! These calendars are full of facts you need to know! All half days! All school events! All holidays! AND The student handbook! Be sure to get yours! Calendars were passed out in homerooms on Friday, August 21. If you were absent this day, check with your homeroom teacher for your calendar! Make sure you have your 2025-2026 District 168 Calendar!
about 1 month ago, Katherine Martinez
D168 2025-2026 Calendars have arrived!
Everyone is welcome! It's the annual Back 2 School Bask! Where? Rickover Junior High School When? Thursday, August 21st, 4-6 pm Why? Food, Fun & Music Who? Everyone is invited!
about 1 month ago, Katherine Martinez
Flyer for Back 2 School Bash
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Una celebración del regreso a las clases. ¿Dónde? Rickover Junior High School ¿Cuándo? Jueves, 21 de agosto, 4:00 - 6:00 ¿Por qué? Comida, diversiones, y música ¿Quién? ¡Todos son invitados!
about 1 month ago, Katherine Martinez
Folleto para Back 2 School Bash (Celebración del regreso a las clases)
New this year: All backpacks brought to school must be transparent. This new rule will be enforced starting September 30th.

Novedad de este año: Todas las mochilas que se traigan a la escuela deben ser transparentes. Esta nueva regla entrará en vigor a partir del 30 de septiembre.
about 2 months ago, Katherine Martinez
New Policy: Transparent Backpacks
Welcome back!

Transition students (6th graders) start Wednesday, 8/13
All students start Thursday, 8/14

Have a great school year!
about 2 months ago, Katherine Martinez
Welcome back! 6th graders start 8/13, All students 8/14
The 2024-2025 school year has ended. Go to the library. Read a book! Go to a park! Go hiking! Watch a documentary. Go to the beach! Go to a museum. Pick a subject and learn something about it. Stay safe! We want to see you in August! Have a great summer!
4 months ago, Katherine Martinez
Have a great summer!
Rickover is incredibly proud to announce that a record number of our talented track team members have qualified for the state championships this year! Their hard work, dedication, and hours training have truly paid off. We wish all our athletes the best of luck as they head to state, representing Rickover with pride and determination. Go, Raiders!
4 months ago, Katherine Martinez
RJHS Raiders are headed to State!
We are incredibly proud of the Rickover 8th graders, Class of 2025, and all their remarkable achievements this year! The Awards Ceremony provided a wonderful opportunity to honor individual accomplishments. As they prepare to transition to high school, we are confident that they will continue to excel and make a positive impact in the future.
4 months ago, Katherine Martinez
RJHS Awards Ceremony 2025
RJHS Awards Ceremony 2025
RJHS Awards Ceremony 2025
Mr. Moton and the student council traveled to Strasburg last week to participate in Step Up Day. Our student council members facilitated a presentation to get students excited about middle school. Great job to everyone involved!
4 months ago, Katherine Martinez
RJHS Student Council with Mr. Lawson, Principal of Strassburg School
Important dates for 8th graders and their families
5 months ago, Katherine Martinez
Important dates for 8th graders
8th grade Spirit Week
5 months ago, Katherine Martinez
8th Grade Spirit Week flyer
We Appreciate our Teachers & Staff @RJSH
5 months ago, Katherine Martinez
Teachers & STaff: We appreciate you!