Riverside Brookfield High School

Baking & Pastry students have been learning about the fundamentals of cake baking and decorating. Today, they created their own cakes from scratch and had teachers judge each one for best presentation and best flavor. It was a fun and delicious way to showcase their creativity and skills in the kitchen! 🍰🐾 #RB208Pride

Congratulations to juniors Henry Hall and Isabel Rosa on receiving the 2026 School Citizen of the Year Award! The School Citizen of the Year, or SCOTY, Award recognizes students selected by their schools as “good school citizens and models for others to emulate.” Principal Dr. Freytas shared comments on each recipient and why they deserve this honor. 🐾 “Henry is being nominated for his outstanding academic success (perfect 4.0 GPA & AP classes) and his positive contributions to his school community. Henry is a member of the Music and Theater Program (choir, fall play, and spring musical), and the Boys Track and Field team. Henry is an involved, selfless, and compassionate young man who is a role model for his peers.” “Isabel is being nominated for her outstanding academic success (perfect 4.0 GPA & AP classes) and her positive contributions to her school community. Isabel is a member of Student Association, Best Buddies, and Girls Swimming & Diving. Isabel is a hard-working, considerate, and kind young lady who is a role model for her peers.” #RB208Pride

Our Life Skills students had a fun day in Chicago at Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch & the Chicago Sports Museum! 🏙️🏀🐾 #RB208Pride

Taking a trip down memory lane to RB in the ‘90s 🎞️💙 #RB208Pride

The RBHS Dance Department presents their Spring 2026 show, “Kaleidoscope” ✨ 🗓️ April 16-18 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 RBHS Auditorium 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: gofan.co/event/6299552

‼️ ACT/PreACT TESTING DAY: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 ‼️ Please scan the QR code or visit the RB website for important information regarding the exam. #RB208Pride

HEALTH CAREER FAIR 🩺🐾 Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in the health field during our Health Career Fair! Representatives from areas like nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and more spent time talking with students, answering questions, and sharing what their day-to-day work looks like. It was a great chance for students to learn about different pathways in health care and what it takes to get there. Thank you to HOSA and our health occupations class for making this event a huge success! #RB208Pride A special shoutout to our RB alumni who returned to share their experiences and advice: • Sarah Brom, OB/GYN Department Manager, Class of 2017 • Carol Mackowiak, Medical Technician, Class of 1973 • Frank Paloucek, Pharmacy/Professor, Class of 1973

COLLEGE & CAREER WEEK DAY 5 💭💙 We wrapped up College & Career Week with two insightful presentations! First, we welcomed Compass Health Center, who spoke with students about mentally preparing for college, self care/coping skills, and mental health resources available to support them. Then, RB Class of 2025 alum Kaleb McCottry returned to share his experience transitioning from high school to college with our seniors. Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s events. We hope you walked away with something meaningful to support you on your college and career journey! 🐾 #RB208Pride

Join us for an exciting celebration of cultures at RB’s 2nd Annual Multicultural Fair! Experience a vibrant array of music, dance, and cuisine as we come together to embrace our diverse community. The Multicultural Fair is on Thursday, April 9 from 6-8 PM in the Student Cafe and Auditorium. Admission is FREE and open to the public! Scan the QR code for more information! 🌎#RB208Pride

COLLEGE & CAREER WEEK DAY 4 🔧💡 RB hosted our annual Trades & Career Fair, where students connect with industry professionals to explore various career paths. We were grateful to have representatives from multiple trade unions, Riverside Police & Fire Departments, Nicholas & Associates, U.S. Armed Forces, Triton College, Paul Mitchell the School Chicago, and many more! Thank you to the Baking & Pastry students and Coffee & Tea Club for providing breakfast and refreshments for the reps in attendance. Bulldogs, we hope you gained valuable insights into the possibilities for your future! #RB208Pride

Yesterday, Anatomy & Physiology students spent the morning watching a live coronary artery bypass surgery performed by the surgical team at Advocate Christ Medical Center. This session, part of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s “Live from the Heart” program, allowed students to ask surgeons and nurses questions in real time as the procedure progressed. It offered a look at the patient’s medical history, the science behind the surgery, and the various professional roles within the operating room. 🫀 #RB208Pride

COLLEGE & CAREER WEEK DAY 3 📝🐾 College of DuPage visited RB today to help students complete their FREE application and take the first step toward their college journey. Don’t miss the Career Fair tomorrow during 2nd & 3rd hour in the East Gym! #RB208Pride

ATTENTION JUNIORS ‼️ Student Advisors to the Board of Education applications are now open! Being a Student Advisor is a unique opportunity to represent the student body during Board of Education meetings throughout the 2026-27 school year. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 10. For more information and how to apply, please visit the RB website. #RB208Pride

COLLEGE & CAREER WEEK DAY 2! 💼✏️ Students took part in the “Unlock Skills for the Real World” workshop led by Ericka Kouba, Career Coordinator for the Des Plaines Valley Region. They learned how to build strong resumes, practice interview skills, and stand out to future employers. Thank you, Ericka, for sharing your expertise with our Bulldogs! #RB208Pride

COLLEGE & CAREER WEEK DAY 1 🏫🎓 We hosted a College Fair during all lunch periods, where students had the chance to speak with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities and learn more about their programs and opportunities. Stay tuned for more activities throughout the week! 🐾 #RB208Pride

Please join us in congratulating RBTV on being selected as finalists in the Student Section and Spirit Showdown contest! 📹💙 The Student Section and Spirit Showdown is a statewide competition in which schools submit videos showcasing their school spirit. If you haven't seen their video submission yet, check it out here: youtu.be/PY3TTxUv54g?si… #RB208Pride

Student Services is hosting a College & Career Week workshop for seniors during 3rd period on Tuesday, March 10, in Room 100A (Student Services). Hosted by Ericka Kouba from the Des Plaines Valley Region, this 50-minute workshop will cover topics such as how to build a strong resume, interview strategies, and real-world communication skills. Scan the QR code to sign up! #RB208Pride

Congrats to our Legally Blonde cast and crew on four amazing shows!!! 👩‍🎓🐕🩷⚖️🏫 Thank you to everyone who came to support our incredibly talented students! A special thank you to our 41 seniors for ALL they've done for our theatre program. You will be missed! 💙🐾 #RB208Pride

HAPPY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK to our amazing School Social Workers! Thank you to Ms. Marquez, Mrs. Tappert, Mr. Zilinger, and our Social Work Intern, Ms. Rodgers, for all that you do for our students! 💙🐾 #RB208Pride

The RB Math Team competed this past Saturday at the ICTM Regional Competition held at Concordia University. The team placed 2nd overall at Regionals and placed in the TOP 20 in the STATE for the first time in school history! 📐🏆 Individual and Team Awards: • Algebra 1 Team: 2nd and 8th in the state (Camden Truesdale - 5th, Charles Ip - 6th, and Emmett Knowles - 6th) • Algebra 2 Team: 2nd and 15th in the state (Sophie May - 4th, Ronin Pasimio - 4th, and Mitch Scheuermann - 7th) • Pre-Calculus Team: 2nd and 9th in the state (Isaac Lee - 3rd, Quinn Hendricks - 5th, and Zack Rosenfeld - 6th) • Junior/Senior 8-Person Team: 2nd and 5th in the state • Junior/Senior 2-Person Team: 2nd and 15th in the state • Geometry: Elly Dickerson - 5th place Freshman/Sophomore 8-Person Team: 20th in the state Congratulations to the following students who have already qualified for the State competition: • Algebra 1 Team: Harmon Hu, Charles Ip, Emmett Knowles, Ethan Schmeling, Elias Schrier, and Camden Truesdale • Algebra 2: Sophie May, Ronin Pasimio, and Mitch Scheuermann • Pre-Calculus Team: Quinn Hendricks, Wyatt Hoffman, Zac Kowalski, Isaac Lee, Tabitha Relyea, and Zack Rosenfeld • Geometry: Elly Dickerson • Freshman/Sophomore 8-Person Team: Charles Ip, Emmett Knowles, Ethan Schmeling, Camden Truesdale, Annika Beil, Elly Dickerson, Sophie Dickerson, and Wally Ottenhoff • Junior/Senior 8-Person Team: Sophie May, Ronin Pasimio, Addriza Risha, Ian Spatzek, Quinn Hendricks, Isaac Lee, Zack Rosenfeld, and Jane Tselepis We are currently awaiting the “at-large” bid results, which may send even more of our talented mathematicians to the state competition. Stay tuned for further updates! #RB208Pride