PreK kicks off Texas Public Schools Week saying Hats off to Our TEXAS Education!!
RISD invites you to an incredible opportunity to attend the Parent and Family Symposium – Together We Thrive on Friday, March 21, 2025. This year, it is exciting to have three phenomenal speakers who will make this an unforgettable experience for all the participants.
The Keynote Speaker, Margarita Velasquez, is a local leader from Orange Grove, bringing an inspiring message to the attendees. Additionally, one of the featured breakout speakers, Dr. Palacios, will be providing participants in her session with a free copy of her book. We will also have the opportunity to hear the AMAZING Coach Josh Perez and Jonathan Media, who will lead a breakout session and deliver the closing presentation.
In addition to these incredible speakers, there will be 22 vendor tables filled with valuable resources to support families. This event promises to be an enriching experience, fostering collaboration between schools, parents, and staff.
Breakout sessions will include topics such as:
✅ Grow Your Parent Engagement Program Through the Roof and Into the Stratosphere
✅ Setting Youth Up for Success
✅ Talking to Your Children About Mental Illness
✅ Effective Communication and Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
✅ Social Media and Mental Health
✅ Anxiety in Children: Tips and Tools for Parents
✅ Positive Behavior Support
✅ Encouraging the Spark: The Path from Dreaming to Doing
✅ Building a Legacy
✅ Stronger Together: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Mental Health
✅ Cyber Safety
✅ Capturing Everyday Moments of Learning
✅ DREAM BIG Y LUCHAR
The Education Service Center will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the event. Participants will also have the chance to win door prizes!
I understand RISD will be on spring break, but we would like to encourage parents, and staff who would benefit from this, once-a-year event to participate. We have fourteen seats available, so reserve yours today.
Please contact me if you are interested in attending. Call Susie Saenz at 361-296-3101x1407 or email ssaenz@rivieraisd.us by Friday, March 14, 2025. I can help you with the registration process since we have a special code to enter. RISD will be providing transportation to and from this event. The van will be leaving the KECHS parking lot at 7:30 am and returning by 5:00 pm. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We hope you can attend!
Congratulations to our Lady Hawk Basketball Team!
1st Team All District: Destiny Montalvo
2nd Team All District: Eliana Arroyo
Honorable Mention: Sienna Colin, Leila Allen, Leandra Allen, Alyssa Bursiel
Last Friday, March 7th, KECHS running Hawks traveled to La Villa to compete in the Cardinal Relays. This was a Varsity Meet only and our athletes did really well competing against larger schools. Roan Bell placed 1st in the 400m and 2nd in the 800m. Matt Mascorro placed 4th in Discus and Manuel Rivera placed 7th in Shot Put. The 4x100m relay placed 3rd and the 4x200m relay placed 5th. Both of these relays were run by Liam Hinojosa, Matt Mascorro, Aaron Ramirez and Ayden Lomas. In the girls division, Jayla Clack placed 3rd in the 200m. Olivia Ramos placed 4th and Nadia LaRosa placed 9th in the 400m. In the 800m Lauren Sandoval placed 6th and Adelina Bell placed 8th. These girls also ran the 1600m with Lauren placing 8th and Adelina placing 10th. Adelina also placed 5th in Triple Jump. Ava Mayberry placed 6th in Shot Put. The 4x100m relay placed 4th, ran by Elizabeth Ivey, Mica Gutierrez, Jayla Clack and Olivia Ramos. The 4x400m relay took the top place finishing in 1st, it was run by Elizabeth Ivey, Olivia Ramos, Adelina Bell and Jayla Clack. We are beyond proud of all our athletes that competed at this meet. Next up is the Cowboy Invitational in Premont this Wednesday, March 12th.
Friday March 7, The Lady Seahawks beat the Premont Cowgirls in 5 innings in their district opener, with a score of 13-3. The Lady Seahawks had a combined of 5 hits. Jaz Reyes and Leila Allen were in the circle. Destiny Reyes threw out 3 base runners who were trying to steal 2nd base. Great Job ladies, keep up the hard work.
The next softball game will be Tuesday March 11 in Bruni at 6pm
Spring Break countdown begins! ⏳🏖️ March 17-21 is your time to unwind! Reminder: Half-day on March 14 & no school for students on March 24. Have fun and stay safe! 🌸 #SpringBreakMode
Congratulations goes out to Sr. C.J Silva for being selected as a South Texas Baseball Hitter of the Week. C.J has been on fire at the plate totaling 6 hits in 7 at bats. He also came up clutch in our game against Woodsboro with a go ahead 2 RBI single to give us the win.
Seahawks hit the road to Odem this Tuesday and return home Friday against Ingleside. Come out and support!
Game Day!
JV at 5 /Varsity at 7. Come out and support.
Today is School Maintenance Appreciation Day, and Riviera ISD would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible men who go above and beyond to keep our district running smoothly. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment are truly invaluable. These team members start early in the mornings and are always on standby, ready to assist whenever needed. They play a critical role in maintaining our facilities and ensuring everything is in top condition for both students and staff. Thank you to all our maintenance staff for their unwavering support!
Save the Date!
Celebrate with Nanny Elementary next week as we recognize Texas Public Schools Week, March 10-14th. In recognition of Texas Public Schools Week, students and staff are encouraged to dress up as we celebrate our Texas Public School!
Thing Thursday across Nanny Elementary. "To the world you maybe be one person; but to one person you may be the world." Dr. Seuss
💚 RIVIERA FFA CELEBRATES NATIONAL FFA WEEK! 💚
What an amazing National FFA Week we had at Riviera FFA! Our chapter members have been busy showing appreciation for our incredible teachers and celebrating our agricultural heritage.
Here's how we celebrated:
• Hosted a special Teacher Appreciation Luncheon prepared by our members
• Provided "Room Service" with FFA officers personally delivering refreshments to classrooms
• Set up a Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar to keep our teachers energized
• Enjoyed fun dress-up days all week long to show our FFA spirit
• FFA Officers and National FFA Week Committee members visited elementary classrooms (PreK-3 through 2nd grade) to read agriculture-themed books and complete fun activities with our youngest learners
We'd like to thank everyone who helped make this year's National FFA Week a success! Your support of agricultural education and the Riviera FFA chapter helps develop the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Remember our motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve!
#RivieraFFA #NationalFFAWeek #FFA #AgriculturalEducation #FFAPride #GreenAndWhite
The KECHS Classes of 2025 & 2026 would like to thank everyone who helped make this fundraiser a huge success.
Students, pick up will be Saturday from 1-3 at the RISD Cafeteria. Please be sure to have appropriate containers for your order. All orders must be picked up by student or person designated by student or parent.
A big thank you to Kleberg County Sheriff's Office, Judge Madrid, Greek Life, TAMUK student government, and the Student Engagement and Campus Life Department from Nanny Elementary. You were amazing guest readers.
Yesterday DeLaPaz Track and Field participated in the SG Lions JH Relays. These kids showed up to COMPETE! We are very proud of all their efforts.
Results from last night are as follows:
Jamie Gonzales 1st HJ, 3rd 4x1, 1st 4x2, 1st 400m; Molly Johnson 3rd 800m, 3rd 1600m; Angel Utley 6th Discus; Evan Mayberry 4th Discus; Jonah Mittag 6th Shot Put; Emilie Russek 3rd HJ, 4th 4x1; 4th 100m, 3rd 300H; Juliana Salazar 3rd 2400m, 4th 1600m; Natasha Stewart 4th 2400, 6th 1600m; Jason Olivarez 3rd 2400m, 3rd 1600m; Bailey Ivey 2nd HJ, 3rd 4x1, 2nd 100H, 2nd 300H; Jerrod Gallardo 3rd 4x4, 1st 4x1, 2nd 4x2; Derrik Gonzales 1st 300H, 1st4x2, 3rd 4x1; Christopher Pena 3rd 100m, 1st 4x2, 3rd 4x1; Laythan Thompson 3rd 2400m, 4th 1600m; Angelina Lerma 5th LJ, 3rd 100m, 1st 200m.
Next up for these athletes is the Premont Cowboy Relays on Thursday, March 13th.
Happy Educational Diagnostician Appreciation Week! 🎉✨ We celebrate Mrs. Liz Kalinec for her dedication, expertise, and unwavering support in helping students succeed. Thank you for all that you do! 💚📚 #EducationalDiagnostician #ThankYou #MakingADifference
Fresh off the courts from a great tournament! Our JV Tennis team showed incredible grit and determination. We're so pumped for the rest of the season! 🎾🔥
Seahawk Band Students Excel
On Friday February 28th, these Kaufer students competed at the UIL Solo contest held at TAMUK. From left to right, earning first division medals on their solos Adam Harbison class III tuba solo and Jathan Ten Cate class I horn solo. Also competing were Dalilah Sandoval on flute, Desiree Quesada on clarinet, Alyssa Sanchez on bass clarinet, and Zeke Gonzalez on baritone saxophone. Congratulations to them for their hard work. On Saturday March 1st, these three MS band students competed at the UIL Solo contest held at TAMUK, earning first division medals on their Class III solos. From left to right Sanora Gunter on snare drum, Georgia Cross and Juliana Salazar on flute. Congratulations to them for their hard work.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for supporting our library by shopping at the February Book Fair! You all are AMAZING! We will be able to purchase books and supplies for our library.
