Have a safe and Happy Mother’s Day on May 14th from our Seahawk Family.
Vincent Suarez will be competing at 9 a.m.
Please visit https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ to watch
Best of Luck to Vincent!
Order your letter jacket May 17th in the front office of KECHS from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Parents/Guardians of incoming 6th grade students: Please plan to attend our band instrument drive to be held in the cafeteria this Monday. Parent AND student attendance is required to pick an instrument for next year’s band class. Instrument choices are first come, first serve and will be made with consideration from parents and band directors. See you all there!
Congratulations Coastal Bend College graduates. Seahawk families who can not attend graduation in Beeville but still wish to be part of the event can join the graduation live stream at http://coastalbend.edu/live/.
Happy National Nurses Day, Nurse Hubert!
Your passion for our Seahawks health is appreciated every single day.
2023 Football Parent Meeting Monday, May 15 @ 5:30 p.m. in High School Gym.
Friendly Reminder--
You’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 8:30 am in the Margery Malin Library for Coffee Talk with Riviera FFA. Enjoy some hot coffee and learn about our upcoming plans for Riviera FFA. We will provide updates on the Riviera Agricultural Heritage Complex's progress and unveil some exciting new details. See you there!
COME TO THE END-OF-YEAR SPRING BAND CONCERT TODAY! De La Paz Middle School and Kaufer Early College High School proudly invite you to enjoy their music as they end their year with a BIG BANG! Straight ones at Concert Contest. Come join us at 6:00 PM.
DE LA PAZ ATHLETIC AWARDS
Thursday, May 11th at 6 pm in the Riviera ISD Gym.
A dance will be held after awards in the cafeteria. Please pick up your athlete by 9 pm.
Wednesday, May 3rd, Riviera FFA traveled to Orange Grove to attend the Mesquite District FFA Banquet and compete in the Mesquite District FFA Speaking Contest Events. We are so proud of the 20 students who attended whether to compete, receive an award, run for office or participate as a voting delegate. Mary Smith ended her year of service as the 2022-2023 Mesquite District FFA President. Elizabeth Lugo will continue to serve the Mesquite District as the 2023-2024 Sentinel and Zane Henske will begin a year of service as the Mesquite District FFA Treasurer. Piper Colston and Isa Hubert received third in the talent show for their musical performance.
Mesquite District Speaking Contest results are as follows:
Extemporaneous Speaking- Ian Mayberry- 2nd place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking Plant Science- Elizabeth Lugo- 2nd place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking Ag Policy- Isa Hubert- 2nd place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking Agriculture Technology and Communications- Owen Bryant- 1st place
Senior Prepared Public Speaking Natural Resources- Destinee Reyes- 1st place
The following teams were also recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year:
Greenhand Spanish Creed Speaking- 3rd place
Senior Spanish Creed Speaking- 2nd place
Job Interview- 2rd place
Applied Ag Engineering- 3rd place
Senior Farm Skills- 2nd place
Greenhand Farm Skills- 1st place
Floriculture- 2nd place
Vet Tech- 2nd place
Ag Mechanics- 1st place
We are so thankful for our Lunch Heroes who help create and maintain healthy nutritional practices in our Seahawks. Your influence on nutrition supports the physical and emotional well-being of our students not only feeding their tummies but their entire mind, body & soul.
Thank you for all you do!
Lady Seahawk Golfer Jalena Salinas receives an amazing honor of All State Academic Golf Team.
Kaufer ECHS Seniors had the unique opportunity to tour Keiwit Offshore Services Plant in Ingleside, Texas and learn about the potential jobs that may be available to them. Keiwit shared with us information about their company and life-after-graduation tips. The 555-acre facility specializes in the fabrication and integration of large, complex offshore projects.
Pictured is the world’s largest crane with 20 of our Seahawks!
Area Championship Softball Game
Lady Shiner Comanches vs Lady Riviera Seahawks
Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Oliver Holland received the Rotary Club Scholarship as Student of the Month. Oliver will be attending Tarleton State University to study pre-veterinary science. Oliver has been an outstanding student in his dual credit classes, active in FFA and has award-winning Ag projects. Congratulations to Oliver!
The Department of Support Services would like to inform parents, students, and the community of the Awareness Dates for the month of May. The Character Trait for the month of May is COURAGE.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Send Off this Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
RISD is very proud of the kids that competed at this level. It’s definitely not easy and they showed their toughness throughout the two days of stiff competition against the best of the best.
A special Thank You to the Seniors on the team-you’ve left big shoes to fill!
Finally, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Vincent Suarez, earning 2nd place in Pole Vault. He will continue his journey at State on May 12-13 in Austin. RISD is beyond proud of him!!
For a detailed list of results please click on the link below…
https://www.spatotrack.us/results/highschool/2023/kingreg/
As Riviera ISD has begun celebrating the best teachers in South Texas, we would like to recognize Mrs. Rhonda Yaklin for receiving the KIII 3 News 3Star Teacher nomination.
With 38 years of experience, no wonder she’s a pro! Mrs. Rhonda Yaklin continues to go above and beyond for Riviera ISD! All students at Riviera ISD are loved and supported by Mrs. Yaklin. She teaches 5th grade, sponsors Middle School Student Council, is the UIL Coordinator for elementary, and continues to bring unique academic opportunities to Kaufer ECHS. In her spare time, she is a Chief Relationship Officer for Author John Brubaker, who recently published a book called “Roody Kangaroo Moves Forward”. Rhonda's passion is for students. She is dedicated to enhancing connectedness, resilience and fostering a positive school climate. She is known for saying “Resilient kids become resilient adults, I SEE YOU”
https://www.kiiitv.com/video/news/education/3star/3star-teacher-rhonda/503-b207a71b-1e95-4b1f-a592-787c9f311d7d
