APPLICATION TIMELINE
Thursday, March 20 - Application window opens. CLICK HERE to begin the application process.
Friday, April 18, 11:59 p.m. - The application window closes.
Monday, April 21 - I will email all candidates by this date to verify that I received your application. Check your inbox (and perhaps your spam filter). This email will come from rippolito@hartdistrict.org. If you do NOT get this confirmation email, please email me right away.
April 29 - RioTV Interview Week begins.
May 13 - Decisions will be posted on this website.
SECOND DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 2025 - For students not selected this spring, there is a "Second Chance" application process. These "Second Chance" applications are available on the Second Day of the new school year by visiting our classroom, Room B-5.
2025 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(DO THESE 3 THINGS)
✅ Everyone fills out the main app here: https://bit.ly/riotvapplication
✅ Video responses (Google login required): http://bit.ly/riotvvideoresponse
✅ Teacher recommendations (click here for more information)
Please note that the Saugus Union School District places strict security limits on student accounts. Essentially, students are not allowed to send or receive email or Google Form applications to anything outside of saugususd.org. If you are a current sixth grader, please apply using your own personal email, and/or a parent/guardian email address.
RIOTV INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
The 2025 Interview Schedule will be published on this website and emailed to families on Monday, April 21.
CURRENT SEVENTH GRADE candidates will participate in a Group Exercise Tuesday at lunch.
CURRENT SIXTH GRADE candidates will be assigned ONE afternoon Group Exercise time either Tuesday or Wednesday.
If you are not available for either day, you may schedule a Zoom interview for Thursday afternoon.