Round up your crew and bring the heat—RISD’s Fall Festival Cook-Off is back and better than ever! 🍁🍗
Think you’ve got the best beans? Brisket that can’t be beat? This is your shot to show it off.
🍂 A full afternoon of food, fun, and friendly competition is coming your way!
📅 Registration link + official rules dropping soon. Stay tuned!
Tag your teammates. Get your pits ready. Let’s make this one to remember. 💪👨🍳👩🍳
#RISDCookOff #FallFestival2025 #BringTheHeat

Attention Seniors & Parents! Join us for an important meeting as we prepare for the final steps toward graduation and beyond. We’ll be covering:
✅ Road to Graduation
✅ College Applications
✅ FAFSA & Financial Aid
✅ Vocational School Options
✅ Military Service Opportunities
✅ …and much more!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Kaufer ECHS
Let’s work together to make sure every Seahawk Senior has the tools and guidance they need for success after high school. 💚
#KauferECHS #ClassOf2026 #SeahawkPride #SeniorSuccess

Parents and Guardians, don’t miss these important meetings where we’ll share how Kaufer ECHS, in partnership with Coastal Bend College and Texas A&M University–Kingsville, is creating powerful opportunities for our students.
✅ Degree Plans
✅ Level 1 Certifications
✅ College & Career Opportunities
✅ ...and much more.
🗓️ 9th & 10th Grade
📍 Wednesday, September 3 | 6:00 PM
🗓️ 11th Grade
📍 Monday, September 8 | 6:00 PM
👨🏫 Hosted by KECHS Dr. Amber White
with presentations from KECHS Director Mr. Elias Arredondo
Your student’s future starts here — join us to learn how these pathways open doors to success beyond high school. 💚
#KauferECHS #SeahawkPride #CollegeReady #Vocationsnow

Athletics Newsletter
Week of August 18th-August 22nd



Parents,
Please note the change for tonight's scrimmage.
Seahawk Football will be in Odem for a 7:15PM start time.
Address: #1 Owl Square Odem Texas 78370

The 2025–26 Lady Seahawks basketball season is right around the corner, and we’re ready to get things started!
Join us on Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30 PM in the Margary Malin Library for our official Player & Parent Meeting, hosted by Girls Varsity Head Coach Elias Arredondo.
This is your chance to:
✅ Hear the full season schedule and key dates
✅ Learn about our fundraising goals and how you can help
✅ Get important details on travel, gear, and communication
✅ Be part of the exciting plans we have for this year’s team
Whether you’re a returning player, a first-year Lady Seahawk, or a parent eager to support, this meeting will set the tone for a season built on teamwork, commitment, and pride.
Bring your questions, bring your energy, and let’s start this season together.
MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL PLAYERS AND MANAGERS
#LadySeahawks #KauferECHS #SeasonKickoff #FamilyMeeting

On November 20, 2025, we’re turning Riviera ISD into a wonderland of cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spice dreams, carnival lights, and the kind of memories that stick like glitter on your heart.
There will be music you can dance in boots to, food that feels like a warm hug, and enough cider to make you write a poem about it at midnight. This is more than a festival.
📅 Mark your calendars.
🧣 Bring your camera.
🍁 Tell your friends.
🧣 Step into the new era with us.
Vendors, please use this link to reserve your spot TODAY! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKjUiHWiFL1jI_ESxnG6SW6HRiSRWIE0ZLlY12qu6sndGVAQ/viewform?usp=header
#RivieraISD #FallFestival2025 #SaveTheDate #NewEra

With the new school year underway, we’re excited to share our August Breakfast & Lunch Menu! 🥪🥗🍳
We can’t wait to see new faces and familiar ones, and we’re committed to making sure every student is well-nourished and ready to learn, grow, and shine this year. ✨
📅 Check out the menu below to plan your student’s delicious and nutritious school meals!
#BackToSchool #HealthyMeals #StudentSuccess


Here’s a helpful piece of information to kickstart your first week of school!

We are excited to share our transportation details for the upcoming school year! Please review the information carefully to ensure your student is prepared for a safe and smooth ride to and from school.
For any questions or additional details, please contact:
📧 lreyes@rivieraisd.us
📞 361-296-3101

For the safety of our students:
✅ All medications must be brought to school by a parent/guardian/adult.
❌ Do not send medications with your child or in backpacks.
📄 A doctor’s order is required for the nurse to give any medication.
⚠ Inhalers & EpiPens require new orders each year.
📞 Questions or need to schedule drop-off? Call Nurse Hubert at 361-296-3101.
#RivieraISD #SeahawkPride #StudentSafety

This Week in Seahawk Nation – August 11th-August 15th

We are incredibly grateful to H-E-B for sponsoring lunch for our staff today! Your generous support is more than just a meal, it's a reminder of how powerful community partnerships can be in supporting our schools.
When local businesses like H-E-B invest in education, they help create a stronger foundation for our students and staff. Together, we’re building more than classrooms, we’re building a community that cares.
Thank you for being a true partner in education! #HEBHelpingHere #CommunityMatters #ThankYouHEB #SchoolSupport #HEB401







🔥 MIDNIGHT MADNESS IS HERE 🔥
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!!
Who’s kicking off football season with the Seahawks? 💚🏈
Are you afraid of staying out late? 👀
We’re not.
🎧 Music.
🎤 Hype.
💡 Lights.
💥 Hits.
🎉 Vibes.
📍 Riviera Football Field
🕛 TONIGHT at 12:01 AM
Be there when the clock strikes madness.
#RivieraFootball #MidnightMadness #FearNoLightsOut #SeahawkStrong
THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT

📅 Validation dates for the 2026 Kleberg-Kenedy Junior Livestock Show have been posted!
Be sure to mark your calendars and start preparing now!
👉 Need help finding a livestock project?
Don't wait until the last minute — reach out to your FFA Advisors as soon as possible for guidance and support.
📜 Updated KKJLS Rules are available here: https://kkjls.com/
Let’s get ready for a successful 2026 show season!

Get ready to Swing for Blue & Gold and support the amazing students of Riviera FFA!
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
📍 L.E. Ramey Golf Course – Kingsville, TX
🕗 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
🏌️♂️ 2-Man Scramble – $100 per person
🎯 Fun challenges, multiple prize holes & hole sponsorship opportunities!
💵 Cash or check only
📞 For more info or to register, contact:
Boone Umphres – 361-492-0268 – bumphres@rivieraisd.us
Chelsea Holster – cholster@rivieraisd.us
💛 All proceeds benefit the students of Riviera FFA – come out, play some golf, and make a difference!
📌 Tag your golf buddies & share this post so we can make this year’s tournament the biggest one yet!

Attention De La Paz Middle School Parents,
All 6th grade PE students and 7th–8th grade athletes participating in athletics are required to purchase an official athletic uniform using the link provided below.
Coaches will distribute uniforms during the first week of school, so please be sure to place your order promptly to ensure your student is ready to participate.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a great year of growth and Seahawk pride!
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: BSN Link
- Store Open From: July 17 - August 6, 2025
