Shout-out to Ms. Taylor and Mr. Holley and the entire cast and crew of Dracula for two outstanding performances on Friday and Saturday night.
Thank you to the Croasdale Gardening Club who partnered with Mr. Flippen's, Mr. Lea's, Ms. Owen's and Mr. Crutchfield's students to plant flower beds near the outdoor classroom.
Thank you to the Durham Performing Arts Center and the performers of "The Sound of Music" who led a dance workshop with our performing arts students on Friday.
Congratulations to both the varsity and junior varsity soccer team for winning the Battle of the North by defeating Northern HS
Shout-out to Ms. Moore and RHS Orchestra for a wonderful Pops Concert on Saturday.
A photo of Mr. Cordova and the AVID team on their tour of Duke University on Wednesday.
Riverside High School PTA will have a dine out fundraising event on Thursday 10/9 from 4-8 PM at Panera Bread, 3800 Roxboro Rd location. Online orders placed on 10/9 at this location will count toward the fundraiser. Please show a printed flyer or digital copy, which you can find on the RHS website and on RHS PTA social media prior to the event.
Congratulations to Adrian Juarez Pineda, David May, Benjamin Davis, Nailah Bolden, Annabelle Sanderlin for earning spots on the NC Honors Chorus. Over 1,000 students across the state auditioned for this prestigious choir and only 178 were accepted. This is a huge accomplishment for these students!!!
Congratulations to our volleyball team who defeated Northern High School 3-0 on Thursday to win the Battle of the North.
Congratulations to our flag football team who defeated Northern HS 33-0 to win the Battle of the North.
Shout-out to our Senior tennis players who were honored on Senior Night.
Leadership Academy applications due Thursday, Sept. 25.
Curriculum Night Agenda on Tuesday, Sept. 8
o 5:30 – 5:35 p.m. - Welcome by Dr. Woods-Weeks
o 5:35 – 5:45 p.m. - General Information Session - led by Dr. Woods-Weeks (PTA presentation, leadership team introductions, etc.)
o 5:50 – 6:00 p.m. - Parents and students report to 1st Period classes
o 6:05 – 6:15 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 2nd Period classes
o 6:20 – 6:30 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 3rd Period classes
o 6:35 – 6:45 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 4th Period classes
o 6:45 p.m. - Dismissal
o 5:30 – 5:35 p.m. - Welcome by Dr. Woods-Weeks
o 5:35 – 5:45 p.m. - General Information Session - led by Dr. Woods-Weeks (PTA presentation, leadership team introductions, etc.)
o 5:50 – 6:00 p.m. - Parents and students report to 1st Period classes
o 6:05 – 6:15 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 2nd Period classes
o 6:20 – 6:30 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 3rd Period classes
o 6:35 – 6:45 p.m. - Parents and Students report to 4th Period classes
o 6:45 p.m. - Dismissal
The NC School of Science and Mathematics will visit Riverside on Thursday, September 4 at 12:40-1:20pm in the Media Center.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) accepts academically talented high school sophomores who are North Carolina residents. The school seeks a diverse group of students and uses a competitive, holistic admissions process to select applicants for its residential programs.
General eligibility and criteria
NC resident: You must be a legal resident of North Carolina. The student's custodial parent or legal guardian must establish permanent residency in the state by December 1 of the application year.
Grade level: You must be in your second year of high school to apply for the residential programs. NCSSM enrolls students as juniors and seniors.
Academic excellence: The school looks for applicants with strong grades in challenging, accelerated high school courses. Students must demonstrate significant academic talent, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
STEM interest: Applicants should show a strong interest in STEM through participation in clubs, competitions, leadership positions, and supplemental programs.
NCSSM Math Assessment: Applicants for the residential program are required to take the NCSSM Math Assessment.
Recommendations: NCSSM requires evaluations from teachers and counselors from the applicant's current high school
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) accepts academically talented high school sophomores who are North Carolina residents. The school seeks a diverse group of students and uses a competitive, holistic admissions process to select applicants for its residential programs.
General eligibility and criteria
NC resident: You must be a legal resident of North Carolina. The student's custodial parent or legal guardian must establish permanent residency in the state by December 1 of the application year.
Grade level: You must be in your second year of high school to apply for the residential programs. NCSSM enrolls students as juniors and seniors.
Academic excellence: The school looks for applicants with strong grades in challenging, accelerated high school courses. Students must demonstrate significant academic talent, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
STEM interest: Applicants should show a strong interest in STEM through participation in clubs, competitions, leadership positions, and supplemental programs.
NCSSM Math Assessment: Applicants for the residential program are required to take the NCSSM Math Assessment.
Recommendations: NCSSM requires evaluations from teachers and counselors from the applicant's current high school
The Emily K Center is hosting a free college fair for students and families on Saturday, September 6 from 12-3 pm. WO
Riverside Dance Team Auditions Friday, Sept. 5
Night Out: Please support the Riverside PTA fundraiser this Wednesday, September 3rd at Chipotle Mexican Grill on 3800 N. Roxboro Street. Order in person or online for pick-up from 4 to 8 PM at that location only, and present the fundraiser flyer to receive credit. A mobile version of the flyer is posted to Riverside PTA Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The fundraiser code for online ordering is TRMTZPQ, and is also on the flyer.
Riverside High School's Bryan Christopher, English/journalism teacher and adviser of The Pirate’s Hook student newspaper, and Shirley Kelly, English/yearbook teacher and adviser of The Helm Yearbook, have been named Vice President for Broadcast/Podcast and Northeast & Southeast Piedmont Representative, respectively, on the 2025-2026
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Board of Directors.
NCSMA is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in scholastic journalism and encourages respect for freedom of the press. Congratulations Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Christopher! #WeAreDPS
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Board of Directors.
NCSMA is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in scholastic journalism and encourages respect for freedom of the press. Congratulations Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Christopher! #WeAreDPS
RHS' student newspaper, The Pirates’ Hook. received the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s highest honor in its annual state contest.
The Hook was one of four high school newspapers to win the award in 2025. The NCSMA’s state media contest includes both public and private schools.
It’s the newspaper’s first Tar Heel since 2011. The Hook’s website won the award last year.
Additionally, seven Riverside students won individual awards for content published during the 2024-25 school year. The awards were announced during the North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute, a 3-day summer camp for high school journalists in June at UNC-Chapel Hill. Full contest results are available at the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s website.
The Hook was one of four high school newspapers to win the award in 2025. The NCSMA’s state media contest includes both public and private schools.
It’s the newspaper’s first Tar Heel since 2011. The Hook’s website won the award last year.
Additionally, seven Riverside students won individual awards for content published during the 2024-25 school year. The awards were announced during the North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute, a 3-day summer camp for high school journalists in June at UNC-Chapel Hill. Full contest results are available at the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s website.
Shout-out to all of our families, students and teachers that joined us for 9th Grade Orientation on Thursday.
