New Riegel Families and Friends,

The start of school is just around the corner, and we are excited to welcome our students back on Wednesday, August 20, 2025! School begins at 7:55 AM each day, with doors opening at 7:45 AM. Please note that kindergarten students will begin on Friday, August 22.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures:

All students (except preschoolers) will enter and exit through the main elementary and high school entrances.

Bus riders will be dropped off near the elementary entrance and walk to the main doors.

Preschool students will continue to enter at the elementary playground entrance, as they did last year.  For more details about pickups and drop-offs, please refer to Mrs. Barrow’s article in this newsletter. We are thrilled to welcome several new staff members this year. Be sure to check out the “New Staff” section in this newsletter to learn more about the talented individuals joining our team.

On Thursday, August 21, our Jacket Leadership group, along with high school and middle school staff, will lead an off-site team-building and leadership retreat for all students in grades 6–12, including College Credit Plus and Vanguard-Sentinel students.  

As we begin this new year, I encourage all parents to maintain open and proactive communication with your child’s teachers or coaches. Don’t wait for a problem—reach out with questions, concerns, or helpful information early and often. We are committed to doing the same. Together, we can ensure your child has the best possible educational experience.

Let’s model strong communication and respectful problem-solving for our students. Building a positive school culture starts with direct, personal, and thoughtful interactions between school and home.

Finally, please join us for our district-wide Open House on Monday, August 18, beginning at 5:00 PM. We’d love to see you there! I look forward to working with each of you this school year.   Let’s make it the best one yet!

Mr. Rombach