Rivera Students, Guardians, Faculty and Staff,

We are very excited to be part of the Raider Nation! I understand that the educational system requires a lot from us because we ensure that our students are successful and become productive citizens of this great community; You all have persevered and have met all challenges, and we will continue growing the culture of success at Rivera ECHS. We can accomplish anything by believing in our team, instructional process, and students. With great pleasure, I welcome you to another wonderful year at Rivera Early College High School. I have experienced firsthand the potential of the Rivera student body. Rivera has great students, a wonderful staff, and devoted guardians. It is my honor to lead you and serve this community.

I want to remind you, the faculty, of my educational philosophy. I emphasize student academic achievement through effective planning, student-centered instructional delivery, and data analysis. Our Raider Classroom and the Rivera Instructional Playbook, based on the Fundamental 5, would be your guide. We will provide professional development to roll out this instructional process throughout the school year. An educator’s goal should always be to improve. I recommend taking advantage of the many professional development opportunities Rivera and BISD offer.

Students, we will always prioritize instruction to ensure that you are successful. Graduation for all of you arrives quickly and we will help each and every one of you be post-secondary ready. However, this is a team effort and we need your support in attending school every day, having self-discipline, and working hard in your academic studies. We also highly recommend that you join one of the many clubs, sports, or student organizations Rivera has to offer, as they teach you skills that are invaluable to be competitive in a global society.

Guardians, we ask that you continue to take an active role in your student’s education. Talk to you your student’s daily about attendance and their academic progress. Ensure that students have discipline and respect all adults at the campus. We need to work as a team, and please know that we will call you when needed because we care about your students. The most important people in your student’s life are you.

I am very proud to be your principal and your biggest supporter. I know we have an awesome team. My door is always open, and I aim to support you in every way possible. Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Rivera ECHS! “One Team. One Dream. One Mission!”

Obed Leal
Principal