Crew News - Pirate Edition

Greetings, Pirate Families!

We are excited to continue welcoming our students back for the 2026–2027 school year! Thank you for your patience and partnership as we have worked through the scheduling process. We are pleased to share that student schedules are now live!

View Your Student’s Schedule

Students and families can now view schedules in Infinite Campus. To access your schedule:

Log in to Infinite Campus , Click “Attendance” , View your current schedule.

Please remember that schedules are live and real-time. As we continue to balance classes and adjust, schedules may change. We encourage students and families to check Infinite Campus regularly for the most current information.

Schedule Drop/Add Process

Students who need to request a schedule change should follow the Riverside High School Drop/Add process below. Schedule changes are not guaranteed and must be based on course availability, graduation requirements, and other scheduling considerations.

Please do not request a schedule change simply because you prefer a different teacher, lunch period, or class period. We will prioritize requests that are necessary to ensure students are appropriately placed and on track for graduation.

Thank you for your patience as we begin the school year. Our goal is to ensure that every Pirate has a schedule that supports their academic success, career goals, and pathway to graduation.

We are excited about the year ahead and look forward to partnering with you to make 2026–2027 an exceptional year at Riverside!

Every Classroom. Every Student. Every Day.

Roll Pirates Roll!

Dr. Gloria Woods-Weeks
Principal

Riverside High School is excited to welcome our incoming freshmen to the 2026 Summer Bridge Program! This free program will be held on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Parents and guardians are invited to join us on Thursday during the first hour for a special parent information session. This presentation will provide valuable information about high school expectations, graduation requirements, academic opportunities, and resources available to help students and families have a successful transition to Riverside High School.

The Summer Bridge Program is designed to help students make a smooth and successful transition into high school. Throughout the two-day program, students will experience what life at Riverside High School is like by participating in engaging, hands-on learning activities in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and elective courses. Students will also:

• Learn about high school graduation requirements and strategies for staying on track to graduate.
• Explore Riverside's many academic pathways and opportunities for success, including the Career and Technical Education pathways, student clubs, the National Honor Society, athletics, and other extracurricular activities.
• Tour the school and become familiar with classrooms, important locations, and campus resources.
• Meet teachers, counselors, administrators, and other members of the Riverside High School community.
• Participate in classroom activities that introduce high school expectations, organization skills, study strategies, and academic success habits. Learn how to use Canvas, Riverside High School's online learning management system.
• Connect with upperclassmen who will share their experiences, answer questions, and offer advice about succeeding in high school.
• Build new friendships through fun team-building activities designed to develop confidence, communication, and a sense of belonging.

A light snack will be provided each day. Transportation and lunch will not be provided.

The Riverside High School Summer Bridge Program is completely free and provides an excellent opportunity for rising ninth-grade students to become familiar with their new school, build confidence, make new friends, and start the school year prepared for success.

We encourage all incoming freshmen and their families to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Additional information and the registration link can be found here:

Riverside High School Summer Bridge Registration

Attention Pirates!

Student Parking Passes and Lunch Passes will be available for purchase on the following dates:

Dates: August 4 - 6, for Seniors

Dates: August 10 - 12 for Juniors
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Media Center

Parking Pass Information

Students wishing to park on campus must:

• Have a valid driver's license.
• Provide current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
• Complete the Riverside High School Parking Application.
• Pay the required parking fee.

Parking permits are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis once all requirements have been met.

Important Parking Enforcement Notice

To ensure the safety and security of our campus, parking regulations will be strictly enforced throughout the school year.

Students are not permitted to park on campus without a valid Riverside High School parking permit displayed in their vehicle. Any vehicle found parked on campus without a valid permit, parked in an unauthorized area, or in violation of school parking regulations will be subject to enforcement actions, including:

• Parking citations (tickets)
• Vehicle booting
• Towing at the owner's expense

Students and families are strongly encouraged to purchase a parking permit before bringing a vehicle to campus. Purchasing a permit does not guarantee a specific parking space but does authorize parking in designated student parking areas.

Lunch Pass Information

Eligible upperclassmen may purchase a lunch pass by:

• Completing the Lunch Pass Application.
• Meeting all school eligibility requirements.
• Paying the required fee.

Please note that students will not be permitted to leave campus for lunch until they have received their official lunch pass. If you have questions regarding parking or lunch passes, please contact the Riverside High School main office.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, organized, and secure campus. We look forward to a fantastic school year. Go Pirates!

We are iexcited to invite selected students to participate in AVID student interviews om August 13 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. AVID provides students with academic support, leadership development, and preparation for college and career success. Parents and guardians are asked to bring their student to RHS and remain engaged throughout the process. You partnership is essential as we help students make an informed commitment to this opportunity.

RHS Senior Portrait Day

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKORPdG5T7HbJnUXST3YNleh3mOmm6-9CYDV9AbJn0A/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Lower Gym

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Lower Gym

On Monday, August 10th, the Riverside High School Counseling Department will begin receiving requests for schedule adjustments using the RHS Drop/ Add Form SY 2026/ 2027. This information will also be posted on the RHS website in the 2026/27 Drop/Add Resource Guide. Due to the limited possibilities for movement between classes, students and parents are strongly encouraged to use the Google form rather than waiting to meet in person when school opens. Counselors will not be available to meet in person, but will communicate via email, phone, and, on a limited basis, Teams, but before school begins, we want to ensure that our students have the courses they need to graduate high school.

ALL schedule change requests must be submitted by August 28th at 4:15pm and MUST be submitted using the official Google form.

Schedule Changes will ONLY be Considered for the Following Reasons:

1. Seniors in need of a course required for graduation

2. Credit for a course on the schedule has already been earned

3. Course is out of sequence (e.g., Spanish II before Spanish I)

4. Student is missing a course/ has an incomplete schedule

5. Students have an unbalanced course load (all core classes or all electives in a semester)

6. Student would like to take an advanced class (ex. Scheduled for Standard English II but would like to take English II Honors)

7. Students need a schedule adjustment to accommodate Durham Tech courses

Seniors requesting independent study, late arrival, early release, or early graduation should complete the appropriate Google form or document (see below) by Friday, August 21st. Those forms are linked below and can also be found on the RHS website.

26/27 RHS Early Grad Request Form

26/27 RHS Late Arrival/ Early Release Form

26-27 TA/ Independent Study (make a copy)

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Portia Jacobs (Counseling Department Chair): A - K ( 9th Grade Only)

Pamela Taylor: L - Z ( 9th Grade Only)

Shellena Atlas: L- R ( 10th, 11th, 12th Grades Only)

Shannon Dorherty: E - K (10th, 11th, 12th Grades Only)

Kira Hague: A - D (10th, 11th, 12th Grades Only)

Devonya James: RJ - Z (10th, 11th, 12th Grades Only)

Late Tryouts Still Available

The following teams are accepting late tryouts. Contact the coach directly and make sure you have submitted your Ticket to Play.

• Football: Cory_Lea@dpsnc.net
• Women’s Tennis: stevenrochkind@gmail.com
• Field Hockey: adrobo19@gmail.com
• Women’s Flag Football: ryansamuels00@gmail.com

Ticket to Play

To participate in athletics:

1. Complete your student’s DragonFly profile 100%.
2. Upload all required documents, including current physical.
3. Submit the Ticket to Play Google Form once your DragonFly profile is complete.
4. The Athletic Department will review your submission and contact you through the email listed in DragonFly if anything is incomplete. Make corrections and resubmit promptly.

DragonFly: https://max.dragonflyathletics.com/maxweb/max-cover/landing?orgId=5e2e5261eb8fa480a8b4ad92
Ticket to Play: https://forms.gle/J4xzSNZ2Pw5mCREn7

Need a Sports Physical?

Emerge Ortho Orthopedic Urgent Care

• Sports physicals: $25
• 120 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704 (919) 281-1854

Riverside Athletics Campus Clean-Up Day

Saturday, August 15 | 9:00 AM

Sign up: https://bit.ly/fallsportsworkday

Senior Athlete Photo Day

Seniors Only — Monday, August 10 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Location: Main Lobby

• 12:00: Football & Cheer
• 12:30: Volleyball & Field Hockey
• 1:00: Women’s Tennis & Cross Country

Team Picture & Media Day

Tuesday, August 11

All teams and coaching staff should arrive dressed and prepared for team and individual media photos.

Athletes: Wear full game uniforms and bring all required equipment.

• 1:00: Football & Cheer
• 1:30: Volleyball
• 1:30: Field Hockey
• 1:40: Women’s Tennis
• 1:45: Cross Country
• 2:00: Men’s Soccer

Games This Week

Tuesday, 8/11

• Football vs. Athens Drive — 6:00 PM @ Northern Durham
• Volleyball vs. Eastern Alamance — JV 5:30 | Varsity 6:45

Wednesday, 8/12

• Women’s Tennis vs. Person — 5:00 PM
• Volleyball vs. Excelsior — Varsity Only, 5:30 PM

Thursday, 8/13

• Women’s Tennis @ DSA — 5:00 PM

Friday, 8/14

• Men’s Soccer vs. D.H. Conley — 6:00 PM @ Ncinco Park
• Football vs. Wakefield — 10:00 AM @ Durham County Stadium

Saturday, 8/15

• Men’s Soccer vs. Garinger — 6:00 PM @ Ncinco Park

Need Riverside Gear before the School year starts? Visit the school's online store

We are excited for another great year of Riverside Athletics. Thank you for helping us ensure all student-athletes are prepared for a successful start to the fall season.

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