The Riley High School Student Management is divided into two groups, Student Council and Class Officers.

Running for office provides chances to become involved in your class and to get to know your classmates.

Student Council is an entirely student-run organization. Every spring, all students are welcome to submit an application for membership to be reviewed by the current executive board. Members attend bi-weekly meetings, held after school, and may serve on several committees. The Council is the primary connection between school administration and the student body.

Riley's Student Council has been recognized as an Indiana State Honor Council for the past thirteen years. The Student Council sponsors many school events, including Homecoming, Homecoming Parade, Spirit Week, Student Exchange, and Teacher Appreciation Days. Members also take a big part in volunteer projects for organizations such as Riley Children's Hospital, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the Ronald McDonald House.

Class Officers starts at the beginning of every school year. Each Riley class is offered the chance to sign up to be on their class council. No speech is required, but you must have 3.2 GPA and be previously involved in other school activities. The students can submit their applications to the treasurer in the first two weeks of school.

Elected officers are expected to carry out the duties of their offices, address issues unique to their class, and, with the help of sponsors, organize fundraisers, community service projects, and interclass competitions. Money raised helps to fund the class's Senior Prom and the Junior's Winter Ball.