Tag: Righetti High School

Righetti FFA October Drive-Through Event

More than 400 RHS students picked up materials for their Ag courses during a recent drive-through event thanks to FFA leadership students.

The supplies, distributed by FFA leadership members in face masks and uniforms, were for Floral Design, Woodshop Construction, and plant materials for their Agriscience research projects. Freshman also received activity booklets for this week’s virtual Greenhand Bootcamp (freshman are known as “Greenhands” attend the camp to learn about opportunities in the FFA) that will take place live on Zoom every day this week.

Righetti High School agriculture holds Greenhand Plant Distribution

An introduction to Righetti High School agriculture came with a free plant this week.

More than 200 freshman picked up a variety of succulents, rose plants, small house plants and lavender. Ag teachers and FFA officers handed out the plants.

The Greenhand Plant Distribution is the first step for the Ag students Supervised Ag Experience project (SAE). The students are tasked with doing research on their plant in order to successfully care for it. All Ag students are required to have an SAE project as part of the Ag education curriculum.

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District prepares for June 5 drive-by graduation ceremonies. See other district news here

Righetti High School officials is advising students, motorists and area residents to expect traffic delays and road closures during the June 5 graduation parade.

The California Highway Patrol and the SB Sheriff’s Office will be strictly enforcing all traffic laws. 

Two Santa Maria public high schools will celebrate academic excellence during separate drive-thru events

Two Santa Maria public high schools will celebrate academic excellence during separate drive-thru events today (Thursday, May 21).

Righetti High School’s senior awards are scheduled to be given out from 10 a.m. to noon in the bus-loading zone. About 190 students are involved, according to Daniel Solis, College and Career Specialist.

Righetti HS Cap and Gown Distribution to be held May 8

Righetti High School seniors plan to pick up their caps and gowns during a drive-thru celebration on Friday, May 8.

The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the main entrance. Administrators and staff, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, will be there to cheer them on.

Pioneer Valley High School moving forward with drive-through cap and gown distributions

Two schools within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are moving forward with drive-thru cap and gown distributions.

Pioneer Valley High School on April 28 passed out caps, gowns and a lawn sign to celebrate senior accomplishments.

Righetti HS student Madison (Madi) Curran turning talents to sewing safety masks for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara

CENTRAL COAST — A local art student has become a true Righetti Warrior in the battle against the COVID-19 virus while home for the last two weeks, turning her talents into sewing safety masks for family, friends and now Cottage Hospital…

Righetti High School geology students earn CTE certification

SANTA MARIA — Fifty-five Righetti High School geology students recently earned Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Certifications as part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Environmental Resources Pathway. The pathway teaches students about the environment, sustainability and agriculture…

An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit

SANTA MARIA — An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit on Thursday. The summit stemmed from unacceptable remarks made from the stands during a recent heated rivalry. The teachable moments…

RHS Film Students and the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition

SANTA MARIA — Films created by Righetti High School artists, using both traditional and state-of-the-art digital technology, were recently shown at the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition in San Luis Obispo. Nine of the 17 films in the festival…

Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy on Sept. 25

SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy that kicked off on Wednesday, September 25. The Academy, which will involve several sessions, wrap up Oct. 30, as part of former…

Nov. 15, 16 — ‘Fiesta Mexicana’ to be held at Santa María High School

SANTA MARIA — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of Righetti High School,…

Righetti High School opens first session of $24 million futuristic 38-room classroom complex on March 18

SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School opened the first session of a $24 million futuristic 38-room classroom complex on March 18. More teachers and students will be moving in during the next several weeks. C-2004 Bond funds paid for the project.…

Righetti High School Counselors help incoming Guadalupe students

SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School Counselors recently made the future a littler clearer for incoming Guadalupe students. Counselors traveled west to Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School to meet with about 150 Bobcats, create four-year academic plans and input it into school management…