RHS Weekly Update #12

Greetings, Pirate Families

We’ve officially reached the third week of the second quarter, and our students continue to shine both in and out of the classroom! As we head into a busy November, with just approximately 33 days left in this semester, please take a moment to review important reminders, upcoming events, and celebrations of our amazing Pirate community.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting Riverside’s mission of excellence, equity, and engagement for all students.

With Pirate Pride,
Dr. Gloria Woods-Weeks, Principal

We’re proud of our incredible Pirates who continue to make Riverside shine:

• Shout-out and congratulations to Ms. Hague for an outstanding presentation on Restorative Practices at the State Counseling Conference this past week. Excellent work and a job well done!
• Shout out to Mr. Mann and the RHS Bands for a wonderful concert with the Carrington Middle School Band on Friday night. Outstanding collaboration and musical talent on display!
• Kudos to the Junior Class SGA for hosting a fun and well-attended Movie Night at the school on Friday.
• Applause to Coach Ramirez, Coach Cade, and the Men’s Soccer Team for an incredible season that concluded with a strong 2nd-round playoff appearance against Ashley High School in Wilmington.
• Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Teams for their performance at the 7A State Championship in Kernersville!
• The Men’s Team (Cole Sease, Alex Gray, Ayyub El-Genk, Zack Abrams-Garrett, Mason Riggs, Ivan Kaiser-Potter, and Charlie Kruse) finished 6th in the state.
• The Women’s Team (Elodie Page, Anastasia Willis, Baylis Healy, Izzy Halpern, Eloise Egger, Gwyneth Bernhardt, and Alana Gray) achieved a 7th-place finish—the highest in team history!
• We are so proud of our athletes and coaches for representing Riverside with pride and determination.

Announcements

• November 11 – No School (Veterans Day Holiday)
• November 13 – Photo Make-Ups for Underclassmen
• November 13 – Chorus Fall Concert
• November 13 – Lockdown Drill at 10:00 a.m. (Teachers will review protocols with students in advance.)
• November 17–21 – Benchmarks for EOC Courses
• November 18 – ACT WorkKeys for 12th Grade CTE Concentrators.
• All PLTW and JROTC seniors will test in the morning.
• Students will receive testing room assignments in 1st period on November 12.
• Parent letter: providing more information about the state mandated assessment. ACT Information
• ACT website: Purpose & Benefits of WorkKeys
• Students interested in joining the Durham Habitat for Humanity Teen Board? Check out the attached flyer for details.
• PTA Holiday Giving Drive – Join us in spreading cheer this holiday season!
  Click here to contribute or learn more.

Upcoming College & Career Events

• Nov 10 | 9:40–10:30 a.m. – Livingstone College Visit (Room 245)
• Nov 12 | Lunch A, B, & C – College Essay Help Drop-In with Ms. K (Media Center)
• Nov 13 | Lunch A, B, & C – FAFSA Help Drop-In with Ms. K (Media Center)

Parent Survey from Ms. K, College Adviser

Hello everyone! My name is Ms. K, and I’m the college adviser at Riverside. I’d love your feedback on what information or events would be most helpful for you regarding the college process.
Click below to complete the parent survey.

https://forms.office.com/r/0Vwcdi7ccA

Click link below to access calendar of events:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1skBzvx-KMGqiLjElJRODLcNw1_N8j7wCF47njoPv9Vs/edit?usp=sharing

• This Week in Athletics

  • Varsity Swim & Dive Meet
    Riverside will host Chapel Hill High School at Campus Hills Pool on Thursday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m. Come out and support our Pirate swimmers and divers!

  Ticket to Play – Winter Sports

  • The last day to obtain a Ticket to Play for the following sports is:

    • Swim & Dive: November 10

    • Indoor Track & Field: November 10

Interested in Winter Sports?

Contact the coaches below for preseason workout information:

• Indoor Track & Field: Jason_Smoots@dpsnc.net
• Men's Basketball: Christopher_Mayshack@dpsnc.net
• Women's Basketball: Barry_Garrett@dpsnc.net
• Swim & Dive: Stephanie_Ball@dpsnc.net
• Wrestling: Grabiel.Soto11@gmail.com

Ticket to Play for Winter Sports

A new digital process is now in place!
Scan the QR code on the Sports Medicine Room door to request your digital ticket.
Please remember: all prospective athletes must have a completed Dragonfly profile to participate.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Do you or someone you know have a local business?
We’d love to showcase your logo throughout Riverside High School!

The RHS Athletic Booster Club offers several sponsorship packages.
See the attached flyer for details, or contact the Booster Club for more information.

Stay Connected

The Athletics Department has a brand-new mobile app!
Click the link from your mobile device to download from Apple App Store or Google Play and stay up to date on all things Pirate Athletics.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

Stay Connected

Follow Riverside High School on social media for updates, celebrations, and reminders!
📸 Instagram: @riversidepirates | 💻 Website: www.dpsnc.net/riverside

Have a splendid week, Pirates! Roll Pirates Roll!

--Dr. Woods-Weeks, Principal