Congratulations to the 16 RHS seniors who received their associates degree yesterday at Durham Tech’s graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to our men’s volleyball team for making the Elite 8 for the first time in school history
Shout-out to our student athletes who represented RHS yesterday at the Durham County Special Olympics
Shout-out to our women’s soccer team for supporting the Brogden and Carrington teams in their game yesterday.
Shout-out to the RHS Dance Department for their wonderful school-wide performance of ‘And the Grammy Goes to…”
🚀 Riverside High Named a Project Lead The Way Distinguished High School — Again! 🔧💻
For the 8th year in a row, Riverside High School has earned the Project Lead The Way Distinguished High School title — one of just 8 schools in North Carolina to receive it this year.
Even more impressive:
✅ Only school in the state offering both Engineering and Computer Science through PLTW
✅ One of just three schools in NC to win eight years straight
Huge shoutout to the powerhouse team behind it all: Adam Tokonitz, Jackie Brown, Mike Dibble, Ryan Patridge, Seth Stallings, and William Oakley — your commitment to delivering top-tier STEM education in a large public high school is what makes this recognition possible.
PLTW programs build real-world skills, spark innovation, and prepare students for whatever comes next. Riverside is proof of what’s possible when educators lead with purpose.
#STEMeducation #PLTW #RiversideHigh #DPSProud #WeAreDPS
🎉 Big News: Atticus Kenney Named Levine Scholar! 🎓
Riverside High School senior Atticus Kenney has been selected as one of just 20 students nationwide for the prestigious Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlotte!
This elite honor—UNC Charlotte’s most competitive scholarship—recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Atticus stood out among nearly 3,000 nominees from across the country to earn a spot in the Class of 2029.
The scholarship, worth up to $187,000, covers full tuition, housing, meals, summer experiences, and more—plus funding for civic and professional development.
👏 Join us in congratulating Atticus on this incredible achievement and future as a Levine Scholar!
#LevineScholars #UNCCharlotte #AtticusKenney #RiversideHigh #ScholarshipSuccess #FutureLeader #ClassOf2029
Shout-out to the seniors recognized on Senior Night for Women’s Lacrosse
Shout-out to our student musicians who were inducted into the Tri-M Honor Society on Wednesday night.
Shout-out to the student athletes who represented RHS at the NCHSAA Student Athlete Leadership Conference in Greensboro on Tuesday.
Shout-out to the seniors recognized on Senior Night for Lacrosse
School record!
Photo of the Introduction to Engineering Design field trip to Underwriters’ Laboratories.
Shout-out to Ms. Dark for helping to organize Smile Mobile Dentist to offer low-cost/free dental care for our students here at RHS..
Congratulations to Vivian Brennan for being named a semifinalist in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program—one of only 621 students selected from over 6,000 applicants nationwide. This is an extraordinary honor recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service.
JROTC Awards: Kudos to Major Bond, Sgt. McPherson, and our JROTC students for a stellar awards ceremony on Friday night.
🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙
This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day.
Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future.
#ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS
Prom Royalty: Congratulations to our Prom King LeRon Divers Child, Queen Kris’Ani Hunt, Prince Malachi Cates, and Princess Samantha Fisher!
Shout-out to Ms. Ericson and the Environmental Club for planting one garden bed, using plants Ms. Bailey and the OCS students are selling. The club will be planting pollinator beds next Friday. The club will hopefully be making this an annual thing, learning more and more about gardening every year as we expand the garden space outside of the greenhouse.
Shout-out to our Pirate Athletic Ambassadors who supported Field Day today at Lyons Farm Elementary!
