From the Desk of Dr. Woods-Weeks

Greetings RHS Families,

Welcome to Week 7 of our final quarter! As we continue pushing toward the finish line, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for their dedication, perseverance, and support throughout this school year. These final weeks are an important time to stay focused, finish strong, and celebrate the growth and accomplishments that have taken place along the way.

Please continue encouraging students to attend school daily, complete assignments on time, and prepare for upcoming exams, projects, and end-of-year activities. Together, we can ensure every student finishes the year with pride and success.

Inspirational Qoute of the Week:

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein

Let’s make this week productive, positive, and purposeful. Keep the main thing the main thing! Thank you for your continued partnership and support of RHS.

Have a wonderful week!

Dr. Woods-Weeks

Shout-out to Ms. Boliek and the RHS Chorus for two outstanding performances of Back to Measure One. A special congratulations to our senior singers who were recognized Friday night.
Shout-out to Ms. Patterson and our Advanced Placement team for a successful two weeks of AP testing.
Congratulations to the RHS Women’s Soccer team for defeating North Brunswick High School 2–1 and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs for the first time in 16 years.
Congratulations to our RHS Track & Field athletes on their strong performances this week.
Shout-out to the RHS Jazz Band for their excellent performance at the Jim Ketch Jazz Festival at NCSSM

As we close the chapter on the 2025-2026 Riverside Athletics season, I want to personally thank every student-athlete, coach, parent, teacher, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this year such a memorable one. Your energy, commitment, and support throughout the year have continued to make Pirate Nation something truly special. We are incredibly proud of all that our student athletes accomplished both on and off the field this year.

Last week officially wrapped up the Riverside Athletics 2025-2026 season. Thank you to all of our seniors for the impact you have made on Riverside Athletics and to everyone who continues to support Pirate Nation throughout the year.

$10 Duke Sports Physicals
Appointments are required prior to arriving. Please contact Athletic Trainer Erin Samuels at Erin_Samuels@dpsnc.net for more information.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Duke Physical Therapy Sports Medicine at the Center for Living
PepsiCo Building
3475 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Track & Field
Congratulations to all Pirate Track & Field athletes who competed at the 7A State Championships. Special congratulations to senior Alex Gray for placing 2nd at the State Championship meet. We are proud of the way our track athletes represented Riverside on the biggest stage.

Playoff Update – Women’s Soccer & Men’s Lacrosse
The Women’s Soccer and Men’s Lacrosse teams both saw their seasons come to an end in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA Playoffs.

The Women’s Soccer team defeated North Brunswick High School in the first round of the playoffs, marking the program’s first playoff victory in over a decade. The Lady Pirates battled through a thrilling match and secured a 2-1 victory over the North Brunswick Scorpions. Ruby Davis scored the game-winning goal for Riverside in an unforgettable playoff moment.

Save the Date
Monday, May 18
Incoming Freshman & New Student Athletics Night
6:00 p.m. – Riverside Auditorium

Uniform Drop Off
All senior athletes should turn in uniforms directly to their coach. If your coach is already off campus, please place your uniform in a bag clearly marked with your name and turn it in to Coach Duncan.

Seniors, please make sure this is completed as soon as possible to avoid being placed on the senior fines list.

PIRATE GAMES
Each year, we close out the school year with what we now call the Pirate Games, where students come together to participate in a variety of fun-filled events as we celebrate the end of the school year and athletic season.

The Pirate Games have become a great tradition for our students and school community, providing a chance for everyone to enjoy friendly competition, school spirit, and fellowship before summer break begins.

Please see the schedule below for next week’s events and activities. You are more than welcome to come out, cheer, or participate. We look forward to a great week and appreciate everyone’s support in helping make these events a positive experience for all our students.

Pirate Games Schedule

May 20–21 | 4:30 p.m. | Upper Gym
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

May 25 | 5:00 p.m. | Linny Wrenn Stadium
Pirate Puff Football

May 26 | 5:00 p.m. | Softball Field
Class vs. Class Kickball Tournament

May 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Upper Gym
Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Thank you again for an outstanding year. We appreciate your continued support of Riverside Athletics and look forward to another great year ahead.

Chromebook Collection | May 20-22 - All Students - Early device collection (for any students who are done with coursework/testing); 12th Grade May 26 - 29 - Bring your device to the media center any time. Your graduation tickets will be held until you return your device AND Charger; 9th, 10th, and 11th grades - June 1 - 3 - Students will be called alphabetically to the media center to return devices.
Computers will be labeld and stored so that returning students get the same Chromebook back for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please submit any devices for repair BEFORE summer storage!
To help the process run more smoothly, please make sure your name is on the outside of your computer AND charger.
Please turn computers in directly to Dr. Gold in the media center to ensure it is checked in accurately and accounted for!
Senior Awards & Senior Fest - May 29 - all day
Graduation June 12 at 1:00 p.m. Cameron Indoor Stadium