Sharks: Testing continues to ramp up next week with AP and state testing in addition to the AICE tests. I recognize that testing can be an overwhelming time of year, especially when there are questions about where to be and what to do. I appreciate all the folks who are providing feedback, suggestions, and thinking about the impact on students. I see a school full of folks doing their best to keep each day running as smoothly as possible, and these next couple weeks will be a temporary hurdle on our way to the end of the year.

Here are some reminders from last week's faculty meeting:

- Students will feed off our energy. Remember to stay positive and calm.

- Classes continue as normal. Thank you for helping me message to students and parents that students should attend classes. There is no school business for times students are not testing.

- In addition to attendance being taken, continue to plan lessons that engage students in meaningful reviews and wrap up of course content. We must plan intentionally with the knowledge that some students may be absent or testing; however, assigning a packet and giving students open work time, for example, adds to the misconception that students do not have to be in class when not testing. Our SAO staff will continue correcting parents calling for sign outs that lessons are continuing despite their student saying they "aren't doing anything in class."

- Thank you for being here every day! Our teacher attendance has actually improved as we start testing, and with the largest testing season RVHS has ever faced, your presence has a huge impact every day. 

Two more weeks of knocking out tests before we head into semester exams! The end of the year will be here before we know it. Reach out if you need anything. Sharks Attack as One!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

Seniors who have yet to pick up a pre-ordered cap and gown can pick theirs up during lunches on April 30. Any senior wishing to participate in the graduation ceremony must obtain a cap and gown from Jostens by visiting the Jostens Hub. Check out the link in our Sway.

It's that time: Yearbooks are here! Distributions will be Thursday, May 1, for seniors and Friday, May 2, for all underclass students. You can pick up your pre-ordered book during all 3 lunches in the auditorium lobby. Make sure to have an ID in order to pick up!

If you didn't catch the information on lane closures on US 301 and Boyette Road, please refer to specifics posted in our Sway. The Florida Department of Transportation will be closing lanes on US 301 and all of Boyette Road east of 301 for approximately three weeks. Please plan accordingly when traveling in our area, especially during arrival and dismissal times.

Testing continues this week as students in AICE courses continue to sit for these important assessments throughout the week. Next week begins AP and state testing. Classes will continue throughout testing, and students are expected to participate in their regularly scheduled classes when not testing. Classes will continue as normal during and after testing sessions. When planning for sign outs, our office will accept authorization over the phone from 9-10:30 or in-person sign outs until 3pm. Please note that testing in different rooms may end at different times, and students cannot be signed out while testing. Refer to the dates of assessments in our Sway, and thank you for helping our students get to school well-rested and prepared to do their best!

PTSA is distributing prepaid senior yard signs on April 29 and May 5 only from 4-7pm at the main office. These are the only two remaining distribution dates, so please plan accordingly.

As always, see these announcements and other reminders on our Sway. I want to call special attention to Senior Silver Letters. Friday (5/2) is the last day to submit notes of encouragement and congratulations for our Class of 2025 graduates. Folks can submit letters for specific students or general letters so we can make sure all of our graduates have a Silver Letter to congratulate them. See details in the flyer.

Finally, I am pleased to welcome the addition of Mr. Leonel Garcia to our administrative staff. Mr. Garcia starts tomorrow as Assistant Principal of Student Affairs, assigned to students with last names A-F. Mr. Garcia brings with him 8 years of experience teaching social studies and a passion for supporting both teachers and students. Welcome, Mr. Garcia!

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

This week is Shark Appreciation week! Thank you to all student groups, organizations, and community partners who have already contributed to what will be a joyful week celebrating all the folks who serve our students every day. If you are interested in helping, PTSA has a SignUp Genius found in our Sway. Also consider joining us for the PTSA meeting this week on 4/24 from 6-8 in the cafeteria.

See the Sway also for information on the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) scholarship. Students enrolled in 6th-9th grade at Hillsborough County Public Schools can apply for a Florida Prepaid scholarship via the Hillsborough Education Foundation Take Stock in Children program. Additionally, all Take Stock in Children students will be matched with a volunteer mentor. These mentors will meet with them 2-4 times per month to provide additional support. See the flyer for additional details.

Other reminders/announcements in our Sway this week include:
- Our Summer 2025 FAST Camp for all students new to RVHS is set for July 22, 23, or 24. If you know of any students joining the Shark family in the 2025-26 school year, please share the sign-up link with them.
- Yearbooks are still on sale, but sales close April 27. Go to yearbookordercenter.com (code 321) today!
- Spanish Honor Society will hold an interest meeting on April 23 at 3:55 in room 534
- All are welcome to support the Environmental Club as they plant a garden that promotes local pollinators in front of the 400 building after school on Monday. Thank you to Little Red Wagon Native Nursey for partnering with our students to plant this garden in recognition of Earth Day.
- Our final Month of the Military Child spirit day is this Thursday where all are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero shirt.
- There is still time to sign up for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 26.

Finally, students officially kick off spring testing this week starting with AICE exams on Friday (4/25). Teachers have reviewed testing dates, times, and locations with students in applicable courses. You can also reference the schedule for state assessments, AP exams, and AICE exams on our Sway. It is important that students show up well-rested and ready to do their best!

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

Report cards will be available on ParentVUE April 15. Please contact Student Affairs if you still need to activate your ParentVUE account to obtain your unique activation code.

Thursday (4/17) will be our final conference night of the year from 4-6pm. This is the best opportunity to meet with your child's teachers, have a plan for finishing the year strong, and touching base on what your child may need to be most prepared for testing season. While here, check out our student art contest near rooms 301 and 302, visit our dual enrollment information session at 5pm in the media center, or stick around for The Spongebob Musical starting at 7pm in the auditorium. PTSA will also start distributing pre-purchased senior yard signs at the main office.

At Riverview High School, we will celebrate our teachers and staff during Shark Appreciation week starting April 21. Consider teaming up with PTSA to support by using the SignUp Genius link in our Sway. PTSA's Quarter 4 General Membership meeting is scheduled from 6-8 on April 24 in the cafeteria.

As always, all this and more can be referenced in our Sway. Other highlights this week include:
- Don't forget the online parent session tomorrow (4/14) with a focus on social dynamics and recognizing/managing risky behaviors.
- Consider signing up for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on 4/26.
- Order your yearbook today before they are sold out!
- Senior cap and gown distribution is scheduled for 4/15 during all three lunches.
- Students enrolled in 6th-9th grade at Hillsborough County Public Schools can apply for a Florida Prepaid scholarship via the Hillsborough Education Foundation Take Stock in Children program. Additionally, all Take Stock in Children students will be matched with a volunteer mentor. These mentors will meet with them 2-4 times per month to provide additional support. See the flyer for additional details.
-In honor of Earth Day, the Environmental Club will be planting a butterfly garden in front of the 400 building on April 21st after school. All are welcome to come and support! See Ms. Anderson in 326 with any questions.
- There is still time to send in Silver Letters for our graduating seniors by May 2nd.
- A Spanish Honor Society interest meeting will be held on April 23 after school at 3:55 in room 534.
- Adjustments to our bell schedule for Spring state tests (i.e. EOCs, FAST ELA, and FCLE) are now posted.
- This week's Month of the Military Child spirit day is Camo/Military Branch Day on Thursday (4/17)
- This week students will participate in discussions regarding our Mindset of the Month: The Time is Now! See info in the Sway on this Mindset, including tips for supporting your student with this mindset at home.
- To ensure you receive communication over the summer, remember to update your address if you have moved at any point this school year. If so, please contact the data processor at Suzette.Ratliff@HCPS.net. Be sure to include the name of your student and 2 proofs of your new address (TECO bill, and lease agreement or contract for the new home).

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

The new quarter is underway. Third quarter report cards will be available on April 15, and our final conference night of the year is scheduled from 4-6 on April 17. While here for conference night, be sure to check out art from our very own students as part of our recent art contest. Students have until 4/16 to submit their art. Also on 4/17 is a dual enrollment information session in the media center where families can learn more about the process for enrollment with a representative from HCC and our own student services staff.

Early Admissions is an opportunity for Juniors to be full time college students their Senior year. Please see flyer posted on our school website and in our Sway to learn more about Early Admissions with HCC.

Seniors: Cap and gown distribution is April 15th during lunches. Students who ordered graduation announcements can pick them up on April 10th, also during lunches. If you have not already secured your cap and gown for this current year through Jostens, please do so as soon as possible.  The cost of late order cap and gowns is $79.81, if you need help navigating the website to get this information, please see Mrs. Quan in the main office Monday between 5th & 7th period.  You may also call Jostens directly at (727) 507-4800 or visit the Jostens Hub using the QR code in our Sway.

All this and more can be referenced in our Sway. Some other highlights this week include:
- April 14 is a parent webinar on navigating social dynamics and identifying/managing risky behaviors. The Zoom link is on the flyer in our Sway.
- The Quarter 4 PTSA general membership meeting has been moved from April 10 to April 24 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria. There is an optional Teams link also in our Sway if you cannot attend in person.
- Make sure to purchase your 2025 yearbook today! Supplies are limited and once we are sold out no more can be sold- so don't miss out! Purchase by going to yearbookordercenter.com (code321)
- RVHS Theatre is proud to present The Spongebob Musical! Come enjoy fun for the whole family. Dates and times are included in the flyer on our Sway.
- All are encouraged to wear purple on April 11 for Purple Up! Day as we continue to recognize our military families during the Month of the Military Child.
- See the QR code on the flyer in our Sway to sign up for the 2025 Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 26.

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

On Wednesday, April 2, students in grades 9-10 will participate in the FAST writing assessment. Simultaneously, all 11th grade students will take the SAT during the school day. Select seniors will be taking the SAT, as well. All other seniors will be marked school business and do not need to report to campus.  Students in grades 9-11 will report to their assigned testing locations on Tuesday April 1 after 1st period to be prepared and receive some information regarding testing day. Please note that students may finish testing at different times depending on the assessment and testing accommodations. Students will not be able to sign out while in a testing room. Remember that to authorize your student's sign out via phone call, parents/guardians must call between 9-10:30am.

Prom tickets went on sale this past week. See the Sway in information on tickets. Information about Grad Bash is also posted. Remember that students must have no ISS for level 1-3 offenses, no OSS, and no more than 5 unexcused absences to be eligible to attend prom or Grad Bash. This is different than the senior exam exemption criteria, which considers both excused and unexcused absences. To exempt exams, seniors cannot miss more than 5 days this semester regardless of if it is excused or unexcused. School business is not considered an absence.

Our 7 Mindsets section of the Sway has been updated with this month's mindset: The Time is Now. Check out the information, including conversation starters and practical tips for supporting your family with this mindset. It is important that we embrace every moment, get in the zone, let ourselves be vulnerable, and act with purpose to make the most of every day and take action towards our goals. Check out the Sway for more, and students will engage in discussions regarding this topic on April 16.

Note the upcoming dates and check our Sway for more details:
- The quarter 4 PTSA general membership meeting is scheduled 6-8 on April 10
- The Quarter 4 conference night is scheduled 4-6pm on April 17.
- School Board Member Patti Rendon and Impact have partnered together to offer a parent webinar on April 14 from 6:30-8:00. The topic will be on navigating social dynamics and identifying/managing risky behavior.
- Quarter 3 report cards will be available April 15.
- April 11 is Purple Up! Day in recognition of the Month of the Military Child. All are encouraged to wear purple on this day.

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report hoping all enjoyed Spring Break.

This is the last week of quarter 3. Students should connect with their teachers to finish remaining graded assignments by the end of the quarter on Friday 3/28. Our final conference night is scheduled for April 17 from 4-6pm.

As we work to improve procedures for attendance and sign ins/outs through our Student Affairs Office, please note that starting March 24, we will accept calls to authorize student sign outs between 9:00-10:30am. This will help improve efficiency and accuracy regarding excusing student sign outs. As a reminder, students need to complete the sign out process through the Student Affairs Office even when a parent calls in to authorize a sign out.

Thank you for also helping us communicate consistent expectations for our students, such as following policies for dress code, attendance, and conduct. See the policies and procedures section of our Sway for more specifics.

Other announcements on our Sway include:
- Come check out the HYPE Community Market on March 29 from 9-2.
- SAT and FAST Writing is scheduled for April 2.
- AP and AICE exam dates are included in our Sway. Be on the lookout for state assessment schedules to be released soon.
- All are invited to write Senior Silver Letters for our graduating Sharks by May 2.
- Cap and Gown pick up is scheduled during all lunches on April 15.

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

This past year many staff, students, and community members have worked together to update our school marks, or logos, as we promote consistent promotion of our school community's values and culture. From this work, we are proud to always celebrate that Sharks Attack as One. Whether it is challenging coursework, adversity on the field, showcasing our talent on the stage, or so on, Riverview Sharks work together to excel and always put our best foot forward. Sharks Attack as One. Students will have an opportunity to celebrate these updated logos during lunches on Friday with a media backdrop. All are encouraged to take pictures and promote our special school community.

Also on Friday is our final pep rally of the year, where we will celebrate our spring and winter athletes. Note that sign outs must be complete by 2:00pm, so please plan accordingly. Also remember that sign outs authorized via phone call will be accepted between 9:00am and 10:30am daily starting March 24.

As we head into the final week before spring break, please note the following dates:
- Spring Break is March 17-March 21. Students return March 24.
- Quarter 3 ends March 28.
- SAT for juniors and select seniors is April 2. This is also the day students in grades 9 and 10 will take the FAST writing assessment. Students should come well-rested and ready to test.
- Our final conference night is scheduled for April 17.

The end of the year will be here before we know it. Thank you for checking our Sway each week for updated announcements and information, such as those shared each Sunday in our Shark Report.

That's all for now. The next Shark Report will come March 23 following our Spring Break. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

As we work to improve procedures for attendance and sign ins/outs through our Student Affairs Office, please note that starting March 24, we will accept calls to authorize student sign outs between 9:00-10:30am. This will help improve efficiency and accuracy regarding excusing student sign outs. As a reminder, students need to complete the sign out process through the Student Affairs Office even when a parent calls in to authorize a sign out.

Seniors! The district is doing a challenge for the senior class to win $2000. For those that have not completed the FAFSA already, be prepared and come and get the help you need. See the flyer on our Sway and sign up accordingly. Food and prizes will be awarded for the evening parent session on March 11th.

Other announcements that are updated in the Sway include:
- A link to nominate a teacher for the 2024-25 Hillsborough Physical Education, Health, Dance, & Drivers Education Teacher of the Year Award. Consider taking a moment to nominate any of our amazing teachers!
- Future Career Academy is hosting a Future Fair Prep Webinar Series to support students in preparing for their Future Fair Hiring Events in April.
- BayCare is hosting a Virtual Career Pathway Info Session on March 5.
- H.Y.P.E. Community Market is set for March 29
- Class of 2025 Graduates will receive 10 general admission tickets to the ceremony at the Florida State Fairgrounds. We do not expect having extra tickets, so please plan accordingly. Once tickets are printed and sent to the school, we will announce when tickets are distributed. This typically occurs by mid-May.
- Interest form for anyone interested in serving on the PTSA board.
- Reminders about senior exam exemptions and cap/gown ordering. Note that cap and gown pick up is scheduled for 4/15 during lunches.
- SAT Day for juniors and select seniors is scheduled for April 2.

Remember that road closures around the intersection of 301 and Boyette will impact traffic during arrival and dismissal times. Please plan accordingly.

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!

Good evening, Sharks:

This is your principal, Brian Spiro, with this week's Shark Report.

Nominations are now open through March 5 for anyone interested in joining the PTSA board. See more information, including where to sign up to be a member, on our Sway.

Make sure to check out the latest edition of the Shark Encounter newspaper. All editions are posted on our school website so head to https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/riverviewhs or follow us on Instagram @riveview.shark.news

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting improvements to the intersection of US301 and Gibsonton Drive. This will result in road closures that affect traffic in our area. Check out more information on the Sway, and all students, staff, and families should plan for delays during arrival and dismissal.

Monday is our Senior Night Tri-Meet for Track and Field with a blackout theme. Come out to support our team as they take on Blake and Strawberry Crest starting at 5pm.

All students preparing to take dual enrollment classes this summer and fall should pay close attention to the deadlines posted on our Sway. 

See flyers on our Sway for details on virtual Parent Advocacy and Leadership Training sessions, available in both English and Spanish. This training will help parents navigate the school system and effectively advocate for their child’s education.

Latinos in Action is a program headed by Mr. Miguel De Jesus that provides leadership opportunities for our students. Latinos In Action (LIA) offers an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students, working from within the educational system to create positive change. Any students interested should schedule an interview as part of the application process using the QR code on Canvas and our Sway.

Mark your calendars for March 29! The annual H.Y.P.E. Community Market will be in the student parking lot from 9:00-2:00. Come out to support small businesses, engage as a community, and enjoy delicious food. If you are interested to join as a vendor, see the QR code on the flyer in our Sway.

That's all for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening, and Go Sharks!