This year’s Environmental Fair showcased various reptiles and amphibians from Crosstown Exotics. Students had the opportunity to learn about the significance of various species to their environments and the chance to interact with toads, snakes, and lizards! Thanks to sponsor Ms. Jessi Glow for coordinating!
Congratulations to the Reavis drama team! Both the Contest Play and the Group Interpretation advanced to the IHSA State Tournament hosted by Richards High School this Friday and Saturday. Additionally, we were one of only 18 school across the state to advance in the Short Film category.
You can view the Group Interpretation at 8:40 am on Friday. The Contest Play will compete on Saturday at 11am. The IHSA Film Festival (also at Richards) begins at 10am on Saturday, where all qualifying films will be viewed and discussed.
Additionally, the entire Group Interp cast was named to the IHSA All-Sectional cast: Leilani Villaseca-Centeno, Joshuammi Arrocha, Charlize Burciaga, Rosandy Garcia Gonzalez, Kaylie Gilbert , Max Haines, Ava Komperda, Madison Mittler, Shawn Saldivar, Layla Tieri, Fiona Turner, and Nick Vana.
In Contest Play, Ruby Corral, Julia Rivera, and Justin Zavala were named to the All-Sectional Cast. Jordin Vilcek and Nicola Lubas were named All-Sectional Lighting Directors, and Celeste Ponce de Leon, Isaac Manzo, and Evelin Barraza were named All-Sectional Sound Directors.
Now we prepare for state!!
Parents-- please help us reach our quota by taking the 5Essentials Survey! The survey will close on Friday. Linked here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Congratulations to senior Daymian Rangel for placing 2nd in EA Sports FC (FIFA) the SSC eSports Conference tournament this weekend! 🥈
Thank you to the Diversity Club for sponsoring another successful Iftar on Friday. Sponsors Ms. America Mata and Ms. Sarah Reynolds want to give a special shout out to Ms. Bustami, Mr. Faraj, Mrs. Saba, and Ms. Abdallah for all of their help in planning and running this event! #RamsWill
This week, ten of our incredibly talented art students represented Reavis in the South Suburban Visual Arts Conference hosted at Trinity College: Jorge Burciaga, Carmen Casillas, Alvaro Garduno, Daniela Granja, Yominah Omer, Sofia Pham, Aliayah Pichardo-Aich, Eleen Sbitan, Diana Solis, and Diana Ruby Valdes.
These students created artwork across seven visual arts categories. Four of them were named winners by the festival judge:
Best in Show - Painting: Diana Ruby Valdes "Glass"
Best in School: Eleen Sbitan "Glimpse of Palestine
Honorable Mention: Dani Granja "Polychromatic
Honorable Mention: Sofia Pham "Wardrobe"
Kudos to the students and our entire art department!
This month, Reavis is celebrating the reasons we're lucky to be Rams by displaying the names of all 2,148 students and staff members on shamrocks outside the student cafeteria. Students who find a gold coin sticker on their shamrock can visit the Guidance office for a special St. Patrick's Day treat.
The Reavis Contest Play & Group Interpretation each took home the CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP last weekend with their "Best of Fest" designations. Additionally, the Crew won the “Tech-cellence” award for their lights, sound, and ability to effectively set-up and take down the entire set safely, quickly, and collaboratively.
Every cast member in both the Contest Play and the Group Interp were named to the SSC All-Conference Cast. In Contest Play: Jorge Burciaga , Ruby Corral, Laura Galindo, Julia Rivera, & Justin Zavala. In Group Interp: Joshuammi Arrocha, Charlize Burciaga, Rosandy Garcia Gonzalez, Kaylie Gilbert, Max Haines, Ava Komperda, Madison Mittler, Shawn Saldivar, Layla Tieri, Fiona Turner, Nick Vana.
Congratulations to Head Coach Mr. Anastasopoulos who directs with both shows and heads up the tech, Contest Play directors Dr. Banick & Mr. Catalano, and Group Interp director Mr. Brumirski. Best of luck to both shows as they head into the IHSA Sectional this Saturday!
Please join us!
Reavis hosted the area IHSA Solo & Ensemble competition last Saturday, where our students’ musical talents shined bright.
Reavis competitors had the highest point total of all SSC schools; state-wide, they placed 7th in vocal events, 4th in band events, and 7th overall.
Additionally, Reavis competitors were named Best of Day in two events. This is a distinct honor: Only 30 performances out of the 975 that took place can earn this designation. Special congratulations go to Natalie Phillips, Charlize Burciaga, and Justin Zavala (event: Vocal Trio) performing "I Want To Be Ready" by Rosephanye Powell AND Justin Zavala performing "Movin' Too Fast" from The Last Five Years (event: Vocal Musical Theatre Solo).
Kudos to Andy Davis and Brandon Faust, whose work with these students each day makes all the difference!
The Reavis Science Club crushed the competition at tonight's competition to win the SSC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP! Huge congratulations to our students and their sponsor, Mrs. Therese Schoder. GO RAMS! 🐏 🧪 🧫
Today some of the wonderful students in our music department participated in the SSC Choir Festival. They performed, and then they participated in a clinic with choral professionals. What a great day for our kids!
It's National School Social Worker Week, and we'd like to acknowledge 4 of the best! Thanks to: Ms. Winiecki, Ms. Mata, Ms. Zaucha, & Mr. Kovacs for all they do for our students every day!
Rams Will... Show Courage!
Battle of the Bandas is in full swing! Doors open until 8:30. Come over! $20 at the door, students only, with ID.
Spring is on the horizon, and March will be busy! Be sure to mark your calendars! #RamsWill
In celebration of our IHSA State Champion Speech Team, Reavis will implement an abbreviated bell schedule followed by an all-school assembly this Friday, 2/28. Students will be dismissed at 11:45, immediately following the assembly. #RamsWill
The Reavis Speech Team has made SCHOOL HISTORY. Congratulations to the students and coaches of the 2024-25 team on their IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. It is incredibly difficult to earn a team trophy in any IHSA state competition, including speech. This is the first ever for Reavis-in an event that we've been competing in since the 1950's. Details to come--but for now, let's celebrate THE WIN!
Speech Individual Event competitors are ready for round two of IHSA State Prelims! Go Rams! 🐏
District 220 welcomes 2001 graduate, Sylvia Talavera, as the newest member of the Reavis Board of Education. Ms. Talavera took the school board member oath of office at the regularly scheduled board meeting held on Tuesday, February 18th. She was joined by her husband, Ricardo, and three daughters, 2023 graduate Erika, Class of 2027 student Adrianna, and future Ram Class of 2030 Selena. Congratulations, Ms. Talavera!
