Herron-Riverside High School

Herron-Riverside scholars had the incredible opportunity to engage with community stakeholders and hear from Deputy Mayor Thomas at the Youth Worker Celebration Breakfast.

Herron-Riverside seniors Luis Gama and Maria Ayala-Perez did a great job sharing their perspectives on the importance of mental health and representing HRHS in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. La Grande and Telemundo, two local radio stations, teamed up to highlight the thoughts of teens on the subject of mental health in the hispanic community and selected our scholars to lend a student-voice to this effort!

Celebrating a proud moment as our executive team represents Herron Classical Schools at the Indiana Department of Education Excellence in Education Awards Gala! We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to college preparatory education with the "Excellence in College Readiness" award. #HerronClassicalSchools #INEdExcellenceAward

We are thrilled to introduce our new Herron Classical Schools faculty and staff as we gear up for an exciting new year! From familiar faces taking on new roles to fresh talent, these educators, counselors, and staff members are fantastic additions to our team. Counting down the days until our scholars get to meet them in just ONE week! ??

Argonauts Alivia Bond and Azriel Hargro both presented at the Indiana CTSI Summer Research Program Poster Symposium this week and were accepted into Project SEED. The SEED program provides summer experience for students from all backgrounds who want to explore a career in any of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. These high school students commit to 8 weeks of scientific research for the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Way to go Alivia and Azriel! ??

?????? ?? Reflecting on an incredible STEM trip to Japan! Our high school scholars not only delved into Japan's technology and innovation but also immersed themselves in the rich tapestry of Japanese culture. By experiencing new perspectives and embracing a new culture, they gained a holistic education that goes beyond textbooks. Here's to the power of blending science and global exploration in shaping well-rounded, future-ready leaders!

???? The adventure of a lifetime! Our high schoolers immersed themselves in South Africa's vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and diverse wildlife. ???? While this country's spotted and striped inhabitants are beautiful, it's the social, political, and cultural lessons of South Africa that our scholars will carry with them forever.

We are excited to announce Justin Bennett as the new Athletic Director and Student Life Coordinator at Herron-Riverside High School. Mr. Bennett’s deep well of athletic and student leadership experience will take our student athletics program and student leadership opportunities to the next level. ?? Justin is excited and ready for the role! When asked to share about what this transition means, Mr. Bennett reflected, “I am very thankful to serve as a member of Herron Classical Schools with high standards & dedication that surrounds this great school. It is a true honor to welcome our returning families back and our new families to an environment that will cultivate academic and athletic success while embracing excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship.” When thinking about taking our programs to the next level, Mr. Bennett shares, “We want our student-athletes to push for excellence in their sports as well as the classroom to become leaders and role models within our school community and beyond.” Questions about athletics? Clubs? Please email [email protected]!

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Ms. Brela Akers to the Herron-Riverside High School family! As a college preparatory, classical liberal arts and sciences high school, our mission is to prepare students to be well-rounded citizens for the 21st century. Important to that mission is ensuring students have access to high-quality tools to prepare them for college and beyond. This year, we are excited to announce the launch of a robust College and Careers coaching program in partnership with Christel House International, an education non-profit. Through this partnership, students will have access to our very own college and career coach - Ms. Akers! Ms. Akers joins the Herron-Riverside family with years of experience supporting scholars in the city to achieve their goals in college and beyond. When reflecting about the new role, she shares, "I'm very excited to work alongside students and families to understand their future." As a part of her role, Ms. Akers will be responsible for connecting students to different college and career pathways. This ranges from traditional college visits to 21st century industry tours and job shadowing opportunities. What's more, students will layer in important life skills through college and career modules during Advisory. A sample of these modules include: ? Financial literacy ? Transitions to post-secondary education ? Mentorships ? Confidence building ? Employability soft / hard skills And perhaps the best part of this partnership is that Ms. Akers and her team of college and career colleagues will stay in touch and lead programming with our students even after they graduate to help navigate life after high school. Herron-Riverside alumni will continue to be supported by this unique coaching program!

?????? From breathtaking landscapes to rich culture, our high schoolers had a BLAST exploring Ireland and England this summer with Mrs. Beachum!