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Good afternoon, Pirate families,

This is Dr. Woods-Weeks calling with the weekly update. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who are a part of the Riverside High School community! I hope you are enjoying your day in royal purple Pirate style. Today, we celebrate you!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTA and families for honoring and celebrating our faculty/staff for their wonderful work and dedication during “Teacher Appreciation” week. The breakfast, lunch, and treats were enjoyed by all! We can’t thank you enough for the celebration and all you do for our school.
Congratulations to the combined spring Orchestra and Band Concert for a magnificent performance this past Thursday evening. If you missed it, you missed a treat.
Also, congratulations to Mr. Brian Strickland for being selected as the winner of the May Riverside Pirate Hero Award!

Congratulations to all the student-athletes who participated in the 4a Regional Track Meet. Numerous Athletes participated.  Elizabeth Healy placed first in the 800 Meter run as well as the 1600-meter run. Rafaela Drake placed first in the Triple Jump. Chad Raglin placed 1st in the 100-meter dash and Xavier McQueen placed 1st in the 400-meter Dash.  Riverside will have multiple relays and individuals who have earned a chance to compete for a State Championship in Greensboro May 20th .   

Interested in trying out for cheerleading? Tryouts will be held May 19th, and May 20th, don't hesitate to contact Coach Kayla_Thompson@dpsnc.net for more details.   
 
Save the Date May 30th, 6:30 pm the Athletics Department will have a meeting for all incoming freshmen who are interested in sports.  Meet coaches; obtain information about summer workouts and more.   

Need an athletics sport physical Duke will host their annual physical night Tuesday May 16th, 2023, from 6-8 pm at the Duke Sports Science Institute located at 3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705.  All are welcome to attend, Updated Physical Forms are in the main office.  Contact Athletic Trainer Erin_Samels@dpsnc.net for more information.
 
Wednesday May 17th the Athletics Booster Club will meet to review year-end business. Please join us online to find out more ways to support the RHS Athletics Department. 

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/96003693373

Next, our annual Chorus Spring show will be held Thursday, May 18th and Friday, May 19th from 7:00-9:00. Please come out and support our students.
Attention parents of RISING Seniors. Save the Date. Senior portraits will take place July 17-July 20 at Riverside. These pictures will be used for ID's, the yearbook and be the only opportunity for senior portrait sessions. Sign-ups will be online through Strawbridge Studios and a link will be added to the website as soon as it is made available. Watch the website for updates.

As a reminder, AP make-up exams begin this week. The schedule for testing times, dates, and locations is available on the website. Govern yourselves accordingly!

Parents, we have just four weeks left before we begin final exams. Progress reports were distributed and are available in PowerSchool. Please continue to be attentive to your scholar’s progress as the academic year winds down. Continue your dialogue with your scholars about the school day. There is still time to improve and finish the year strong. Let me know how I may assist.

Senior Cap and Gowns are available for pickup in the main office. Govern yourselves accordingly.

Senior Awards Day is Friday, May 26th at 9:15am. Mark Your Calendar! Senior Fest will follow at 12:15 p.m.

Also, our annual Chorus Spring show will be held Thursday, May 18th and Friday, May 19th from 7:00-9:00. Please come out and support our students.

Attention parents of RISING Seniors. Save the Date. Senior portraits will take place July 17-July 20 at Riverside. These pictures will be used for ID's, the yearbook and be the only opportunity for senior portrait sessions. Sign-ups will be online through Strawbridge Studios and a link will be added to the website as soon as it is made available. Watch the website for updates.

As a reminder, AP make-up exams begin this week. The schedule for testing times, dates, and locations is available on the website. Govern yourselves accordingly!

Parents, we have just four weeks left before we begin final exams. Progress reports were distributed last Monday and are available in PowerSchool. Please continue to be attentive to your scholar’s progress as the academic year winds down. Continue your dialogue with your scholars about the school day. There is still time to improve and finish the year strong. Let me know how I may assist.

Lastly, your RHS Athletics Department is sponsoring a Movie night Friday, May 19th from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. See Coach Duncan for more details.

That said, parents please continue to help us enforce the DPS Code of Conduct by ensuring that your student adheres to the rules, policies and procedures set forth. Students show your school pride by wearing our school colors on Friday. I will see each of you at the River tomorrow. Go forth and make it a great evening! Roll Pirates Roll!!