RHS Weekly Update #14
Week of Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28th, 2025
From the Desk of Dr. Woods-Weeks
Greetings RHS Families,
As we approach the upcoming break, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your continued support of our students, our faculty/staff and our school community. This time of year offers a valuable time to pause, recharge, and reflect. on all we have accomplished together so far.
We are grateful for the partnership you bring to Riverside each day, whether through encouraging your student, attending school events, or staying connected with our work. Your commitment strengthens our community and helps us create a positive a positive and successful experience for every Pirate.
We hope the break provides your family with time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the moments that matter the most. Thank you for being an essential part of the Riverside family.
Wishing you a safe and restorative break. Roll Pirates Roll!
With appreciation,
Dr. Woods-Weeks
Below are the reminders and updates for the week:
Weekly Shout-Outs
Choral Members
Shout-out to Ms. B and all of of the choral members who performed in the 2025 All-County Chorus Concert on Friday.
RHS Dance Team
Shout-out to the RHS Dance Team for their wonderful performance at the 28th Annual Stargaze Dance Showcase at Hillside High School.
All Conference
Congratulations to Jonah Ades, Noah Wenzlik and Michael Salinas for earning all-conference honors in soccer.
- Congratulations to Mr. Mann and all of the members of the RHS Band who performed in last night’s All-County Concert.
- Shout-out to all our students and faculty who performed in the talent show; truly a wonderful and fun night; congratulations to seniors Axel Cai-Aveni and Xalvador Colopy for winning the Audience’s Award.
PTA
- A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing the Turkey Drive and the Food SNAP Drive in support of our families. Your generosity and continued commitment to our school community are deeply appreciated.
Coming Up!
Event Information
Monday, November 24th - Teacher Workday/No school for students
Tuesday, November 25th
Wednesday, November 25th
Thursday, November 27th - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28th
SCHOOL RESUMES:
Reminders & Upcoming Events
IMPORTANT DATES
- Pre-ACT score reports for all 10th graders were distributed in homeroom Thursday morning. If you took the pre-ACT and did not receive a score report, please see AP Okun.
- Please see the Daily Announcements for a list of college acceptances and scholarships thus far for the Class of 2026; please continue to update our college counselor Ms. K of any new acceptances/scholarships
- Riverside PTA's Holiday Giving Drive - https://www.dpsnc.net/o/riverside/article/2534729
- Dec. 4th - Progress Reports distributed
- Dec. 4th - RHS Orchestra present the Ailyn Maldonado Scholarship Benefit Concert (7pm)
- Dec. 5th - RHS Theatre Monologue/Scene Showcase (7pm)
- Dec 5th - Field Trip to NC Central University. Seniors only and must meet the requirements. (register here)
Final Thought
I leave you with one of my favorite quotes:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. " - Winston Churchhill