Shout-out to the RHS Jazz Band for their performance in the Jim Ketch Jazz Festival at NCSSM.
Congratulations to the RHS Women’s Soccer team for defeating N. Brunswick HS 2-1 and advancing to the 2nd round of the state playoffs for the first time in 16 years.
Congratulations to all of the members of the Track and Field Team who qualified for the state championship this Friday in Greensboro
Shout-out to our Athletic Ambassadors and Men's Lacrosse Team who helped facilitate Field Day today at both Lyons Park and EK Powe Elementary Schools.
Shout-out to Ms. Moore and the RHS Orchestra for a wonderful performance honoring our senior performers on Thursday night (photo by I. Boudwin)
Congratulations to the 14 RHS seniors who received their Associate’s Degree at Durham Tech’s Commencement Ceremony at DPAC.
Congratulations to senior Aubrey Mitchell on signing her NCAA Letter of Intent to study and swim and Emory University.
Congratulations to David May and Thomas Medley IV for representing Riverside High School and Durham Public Schools at the All-State Band Clinic at UNCG.
Congratulations to our PLTW teachers (Andrew Byers, Emily Quadrio, Ryan Patridge, Ben Drugatz, William Oakley and Mike Dibble) and students for earning the recognition of PLTW Distinguished High School for the 9th consecutive year.
Shout-out Stephanie Diaz-Mendoza and Tula Winton who were recognized on Senior Night for Soccer as the team defeated Northern 9-0 .
Congratulations to golfers Henry Sloop and Spence Wachter who shot 75 and 77 in the regionals to qualify for next week’s state tournament.
Congratulations to our EC teachers and students for their outstanding performance at the Durham Special Olympics on Monday, including winning a pizza party for best school banner.
A big thank you to Ms. Nelson-Burgess, the prom committee and all of the teacher volunteers for their great effort in hosting a fabulous prom on Saturday night. Congratulations to our 2026 Prom King Talib Harrell and Prom Queen Samantha Fisher and Prom Prince Joshua Elmenshawi and Prom Princess Saniya Thurman.
Shout-out to Ms. Duncan and the RHS Dance Program for their great performance at the DPS Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday.
Shout-out to our college counselor Ms. K and our counseling team for hosting a fantastic Decision Day Celebration on Thursday.
Shout-out to Major Bond and Master Sargent McPherson and all of our student cadets who were honored at the JROTC Military Awards on Friday Night.
Congratulations to Ms. Matheson and Ms. Fitzgerald and the following students whose artwork will be featured at DPAC as part of the DPAC Rising Star Awards: Shaniyah Bethea, Malaida Rogers, Isabella McGinley, and Alina Whitfield
Congratulations to our softball team for winning the 2026 Tobacco Road Conference Championship; the first time since 2008.
Congratulations to our men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 Tobacco Road Conference Championship.
Please see this profile of Mr. Christopher and his leadership of our Pirate’s Hook and the publishing of his great book, Stopping the Deportation Machine: https://www.dpsnc.net/article/2840674.
