F.J. Reitz High School

F.J. Reitz High School Francis Joseph Reitz High School is a historic public high school on the west side of Evansville, Indiana. It is a member of the EVSC. C. F.

The idea for a school on the west side of Evansville came from the Centennial Club, led by Mrs. Werner, who fought a genteel, but determined, battle with the reluctant school board. The ladies said the Evansville High School (old Central) was too far away to be financially practical for many west side families. After four years of crusading, the Centennial Club won. The new school was named in hon

or of Mr. Francis Joseph Reitz, Evansville's leading banker and civic benefactor, who was instrumental in the sale of bonds to finance the west side school. In September 1918 a two-story and basement building of brick and stone classic design was open. In 1921, the first year in which Reitz High School was fully accredited by North Central Association, the 10,000-seat Reitz Stadium was completed. In 1926, a four-story classroom building was added to the west end of the building. In 1956, an addition of a new office wing, nurse's suite, counselors' offices, home economics kitchen, dining rooms, sewing rooms, print shop, band and choir rooms, library, and study hall was added. In 1957, a five-story classroom wing, a second gym, seating more than 3,000, department offices, teachers' lounges, industrial shops, a new auditorium, a new cafeteria, and new restrooms were added. In 1973, a new greenhouse was completed. In 1977, a driving range on Barker Avenue was added to accommodate the Driver's Education Department. The Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation owns the land on which the range is located. Less than 10 years ago Reitz was known as the oldest high school building in Evansville. It was a hodgepodge of corridors, floors, and rooms from additions over the years, and Reitz was still the smallest high school in the area and had the smallest cafeteria. Finally the school board opted for renovation and after more than $26 million, Reitz celebrated its 80th anniversary in 1998 with a whole new look that makes it the largest and most advanced high school structure in Evansville.

GOLD x 2!!
04/29/2026

GOLD x 2!!

Interested in wrestling?
04/13/2026

Interested in wrestling?

📣 Reitz Wrestling Parents

Our next Booster Club Meeting is coming up, and we’d love to see some new faces there! If you’re new to the program or have been looking for a way to get more involved, the off-season is a great time to jump in.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Room 132 at Reitz

At this meeting, we will begin preparing for Board Member nominations.
• Vice President (2-year term)
• Treasurer (3-year term)
• Secretary (2-year term)
• 4 At-Large positions

Voting will take place at the May meeting:
May 12 at 6:00 PM

If you’re not sure where Room 132 is, Leslie will meet everyone in the gym lobby at 5:50 PM and walk up together.

If you’d like to learn more about any of the positions before nominations, feel free to reach out!

Reitz Boy’s volleyball off to a great start.
04/13/2026

Reitz Boy’s volleyball off to a great start.

REITZ BOYS VOLLEYBALL WIN THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON

Reitz High School Theatre presents 'Shrek: The Musical'Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and...
03/11/2026

Reitz High School Theatre presents 'Shrek: The Musical'
Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.,
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Reitz Theatre, 350 Dreier Blvd. Tickets available at www.fjreitztheatre.com.

Let's Go Lady Panthers!
02/21/2026

Let's Go Lady Panthers!

The REITZ Girls Basketball team is Semi-State Bound today! Let’s GOOOOOOO Lady Panthers!
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02/08/2026

Reitz Girls' Basketball
Lady Panthers are sectional champs! What a special team! Congrats and keep writing your story! 🐾

What an amazing season! Keep going Panthers!
01/24/2026

What an amazing season! Keep going Panthers!

Teamwork!!

Record setting Panther!
01/24/2026

Record setting Panther!

Congrats to R senior team captain, Bailey Hape,for achieving 1,000 career points! She is the 5th Lady Panther in program history to reach this milestone! We R proud! Reitz Athletics FJ Reitz Big Blue Boosters

ATTN: Reitz and Mater Dei students
01/15/2026

ATTN: Reitz and Mater Dei students

Let's make some noise for R bowlers!Comment your congratulations.
01/12/2026

Let's make some noise for R bowlers!

Comment your congratulations.

REITZ BOWLING SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS!

The girls are on FIRE
12/23/2025

The girls are on FIRE

Your Lady Panthers are 9-1!

Toyota Classic Championship:
Tuesday Dec 23rd - 6pm @ Gibson Southern.
Reitz Athletics

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350 Dreier Boulevard
Evansville, IN
47712

Telephone

+18124358206

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