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Congratulations to seniors Darryn Johnson and Robert McDonald for being named to the Tobacco Road All-Conference Team, senior Eli Taylor for Honorable Mention All-Conference, and Talib Harrell who received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Shout-out to Major Bond, Major McPherson and our JROTC leadership team for hosting a district military ball with JROTC students from Northern and Hillside.  

Congratulations to senior Stephanie Diaz-Mendosa who won her second consecutive NCHSAA wrestling individual state championship in Greensboro this weekend.

The RHS Dance program had a trendous opportunity to participate in a Masterclass with the National Dance Theater of Jamaica.

Congratulations to our track and field athletes for their outstanding performances at this year NCHSAA state indoor track and field championships.

Congratulations to senior Juleah Somers on signing her NCAA letter of intent to attend and play softball at Bates College in Maine.

Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

Congratulations to Mr. Christopher who was recognized at the RHS Pirate Hero for the month of December for his commitment to his students and to the Pirates’ Hook newspaper.

Shout-out to college coordinator Ms. K and all of the counselors for providing our students with an informative day at Winston-Salem State University on Tuesday.

Shout-out to 11th grader Lysander Mihaly who shone in the NCHSAA 7A State Swim Meet with a 2nd place finish in the 500 freestyle and a 3rd place finish in the 100 breastroke.

Thank you to the Croasdale Garden Club for working Mr. Lea's, Mr. Crutchfield's, and Ms. Owens' classes in building pine cone birdhouses on Thursday.

A photo of Mr. Cordova and AVID students touring Duke on Tuesday.

Shout-out to Mr. Nguyen, all of the Red Cross Club and TSA student leaders and 42 teachers, students, and community members who volunteered to donate blood at this year’s Blood Drive.

Congratulations to science teacher Ms. Webley on her recognition as the 2025-26 Riverside High School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Ellie Angerer (bass), David May (trombone), Jesse May (cello) and Libby Pormann (viola) on earning spots in the Eastern Region Orchestra.

Congratulations to math teacher Mr. Sen on his recognition as the 2025-26 Riverside High School Beginning Teacher of the Year.

Shout-out to the women’s and men’s basketball team for winning the Battle of the North by defeating Northern High School 50-28 (women) and 63-28 (men).

Shout-out to our awesome custodial team for working so hard to clear the ice around campus over the past week.

Congratulations to senior Darryn Johnson for scoring his 1,000th career point as the men’s basketball team defeated Chapel Hill High School 48-42 in conference play.