Just a reminder that there are some exciting events coming up for the 8th-grade class of 2024. Make sure to mark your calendars.
Attention Rickover students! Just a friendly reminder that school will be releasing early on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1:35 PM. Enjoy your well-deserved break and make the most of the holiday season! Remember to come back refreshed and ready to learn on January 9, 2024. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎊🎈
Winter Spirit Week was a great success! The participation from students and staff was phenomenal, and everyone had a blast participating in the various activities throughout the week. The school spirit was at an all-time high, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.
The Rickover Junior High Choir was amazing! Their mesmerizing performance showcased exceptional talent and dedication to their craft.
Winter Break Alert: Enjoy your holidays from December 23 to January 8. Wishing you a fantastic break, a joyful holiday season, and safety throughout. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!
The Winter Dance was an absolute success - OMG! Both students and staff were stunning. A huge shoutout to Mr. Moton and the Student Council for their outstanding work. Immense gratitude goes out to everyone who contributed to the event. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated chaperones: Mr. Jones, Ms. Bickerstaff, Mrs. Gist, Ms. Coleman, Mrs. Daniels, and Mrs. Quick. We're also thankful for the parent volunteers and my family and friends who showed up in support of our students. I am bursting with pride for RJHS; we truly are remarkable. Mr. Moton, your efforts were exceptional!
Best wishes to our 8th graders as they get ready for their high school placement test on Wednesday, December 6th. You've got this
Upcoming: Assessment Week is from December 11-15. Prepare and give it your best effort!
Attention 8th Graders: Mark your calendars for Picture Day on Tuesday, December 12th! Don't forget to bring your best smiles.
Important Notice: On December 22, 2023, students will be dismissed early to commence their holiday break!
Students will have an early dismissal on December 8th.
A total of 120 students had the opportunity to enjoy the Northwestern vs. Loyola women's basketball game as a reward for their academic achievements and/or perfect attendance. Well done, Raiders, on earning this exciting incentive!
November 22-November 24 there is no school. We want to wish everyone in the
community a Happy Thanksgiving from the Rickover family to yours.
Red Ribbon Spirit week is from October 23rd thru October 27th.
Rickover Junior High School recently took part in Suicide Prevention Month with a powerful initiative. Students actively engaged in promoting positivity and mental health awareness by sharing uplifting words and messages on sticky notes. These notes were then posted throughout the school building, fostering an environment of encouragement, support, and wellbeing among the student body.
I wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bloom Township District 206 for inviting Rickover Junior High School to participate in Manufacturers' Day 2023. Our students had an incredible time, especially during the visit to Amazon.
We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated athletes have earned the prestigious 2023 Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to each and every one of our students who exemplify the true spirit of sportsmanship on and off the field. Your commitment, teamwork, and respect for your fellow competitors truly make us proud.
This is just a reminder that those students who are due for a physical and/or vaccinations for this 2023-2024 school year must meet these requirements. All students entering kindergarten and sixth grade are required to have a current physical. Sixth grade students are required to have proof of one dose of the meningitis vaccine and t-dap vaccine. All kindergarten students must be up to date on all required vaccines. All students that did not meet these requirements last year must do so this school year.
For families that need a place to go to meet these requirements, Family Christian Health Center in Harvey located at 31 W. 155th Street, Harvey, Illinois can accommodate you. Their phone number is (708) 596-5177. Their walk-in clinic is accepting patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M., and Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Please keep in mind that these hours are subject to change.
Thank you!
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we want to ensure a smooth registration process for all students. Please take note of the following registration schedule.
Day 1 of open gym was a success. It is not too late to sign your student(s) up.
