Big congratulations to our men’s cross country team who won the 2026 Tobacco Road Athletic Conference Championship for the third year in a row!

Shout-out to Ms. Ballon, Mr. Velez and all of our student organizers and performers who made 2026 Hispanic Heritage Cultural Night such a tremendous success!

Shout-out to the members of our men's and women's soccer team who helped support a community service project with the teachers and students of Club Boulevard Elementary.

Congratulations to our seniors and their families who were celebrated on Senior Night for Flag Football before the team defeated Jordan High School 25-6.

Pirate Athletics Media & members of the XC, Volleyball, Cheer, & Football teamsed visited Easley Elementary this morning. Our student athletes were amazing with the 1st graders. If you teach or coach any of these athletes, you should be very proud of them. (photo by Coach Strickland)

Mr. Cordova and the AVID 11/12 classes touring UNC Chapel Hill.

Shout-out to Ms. Smith and the CTE students who attended the AI bootcamp at Durham Tech this weekend.

Shout-out to Ms. Moore, our parent volunteers and band and orchestra students who attended Gershwin's "Rhapsody of Blue" at the NC Symphony.

💙 Supporting healthy scholars starts with informed families!

DPS parents and legal guardians: Please review our handout about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help your family stay informed.

📄 View the diabetes handout: https://aptg.co/cYPG5r

Does your scholar need diabetes care during the school day? Visit our Managing Health Conditions & Forms webpage for information and forms to help your scholar receive the support they need:
🔗 https://www.dpsnc.net/page/managing-health-conditions-and-forms/

Together, we can help our scholars stay healthy and ready to learn! #WeAreDPS

Shout-out to Ms. Jaffe, Mr. Holley, and all of the students that represented RHS at DPS' Stage Center theater event.

Congratulations to our women’s tennis team who defeated Cleveland High School in the second round of the state championships and will advance to the third round for the first time in school history.

Shout-out to our senior soccer players and their families who were celebrated on Senior Night before defeating Hillside 8-0.

Thank you to the counselors who helped host the Infinite Scholars Free College Scholarship Fair for students across the district.

Shout-out to Ms. Moore and the entire RHS Orchestra for a wonderful, fun-filled Pops in the Parking Lot concert on Saturday evening (photo by I. Boudwin)

Many thanks to the generous Riverside families and friends who have purchased 60+ items on the Amazon wish list! Biology teacher (and Feb '25 Pirate Hero) Alvin De Leon is shown below with a delivery that included laptop chargers, surge protectors, and other essentials like tissues and wipes. 20+ items remain - let's clear the list! RHS PTA Amazon Wishlist

Shout-out to our seniors who were recognized as part of Senior Night for Field Hockey (photo by I. Boudwin).

Congratulations to our Homecoming Queen Kenya Laney and our Homecoming King Joshua Elmenshawi. A special thank-you to Ms. Harvell, Ms. Salas, Mr. Hayes, Ms. McKoy, and our Student Government Association leaders for an amazing Homecoming Week filled with Spirit Days, the pep rally, and a wonderful Homecoming Dance. Your leadership and energy helped make Homecoming special for our entire school.

During halftime of Friday's homecoming game, our community honored and remembered former Riverside Pirate student and football player Steven Perry. Steven was a Riverside Pirate and later served as a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper. He tragically lost his life earlier this year while serving and protecting the citizens of Durham County.  As part of the recognition, we shared a slideshow honoring Steven, his service, and his legacy.

Shout-out to our senior student-athletes who were celebrated on Senior Night for cross country.