RHS Weekly Update
Week of September 2-6, 2025
A Strong Start!
We had an amazing first week of school at Riverside! Thank you for your partnership and support as we launched the new school year. Our students are already showing what it means to be a PIRATE: Pride | Integrity | Relationships | Accountability | Teaching & Learning | and Empowerment.
Key Reminders
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No School on Monday, September 1 – In observance of Labor Day. Enjoy!
- Student Pick-up & Drop-off – Please continue to use the traffic circle at the front of the school. Expect slightly longer departure times during the first two weeks.
- Attendance Matters! – Daily, on-time attendance is critical. Please help us by making sure your student arrives by 9:00 AM and is ready to learn.
- Parking and Lunch Passes – Students must display a valid parking pass in their vehicle window to park on campus and must have a lunch pass to leave campus for lunch. Beginning immediately, vehicles parked on campus without a visible parking pass will receive a warning. After the first warning, tickets will be issued and a boot may be placed on the vehicle or you will be towed.
Upcoming Events
- First PTA Meeting
Tuesday, September 2 | 6:30–7:30 PM in the Media Center. All are welcome! - Curriculum Night for Families
Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Families will have the opportunity to walk their student’s schedule, meet teachers, and learn about the curriculum and course expectations for the fall semester. - Lockdown Drill
September - Specific Date To be Determined
Please talk with your student about the importance of taking all safety drills seriously.
Celebrations
Shout-out to our teachers, staff, and students for making Week 1 a success! Together, we are setting the tone for a year of growth and excellence.
Riverside High School Athletics Update
Interest Meetings
- Women’s Flag Football – See Coach Duncan and complete the interest form using the QR code posted on the Girls’ Locker Room door.
- Women’s Basketball – Wednesday, September 4 at 4:30 PM in the Main Lobby.
- Softball – Wednesday, September 18 during lunch in the cafeteria.
Important Reminder
Any student-athlete participating in preseason workouts must have a valid physical uploaded in DragonFly.
For questions, please contact our Athletic Trainer, Erin Samuels-Bowes: erin_samuels@dpsnc.net
Ticket to play for Winter sports Dates are forthcoming
This Week in Athletics
- Women’s Volleyball – Sept. 3rd Eastern Alamance @ Riverside | 5:00 PM / 6:15 PM
- Women’s Tennis –Sept. 3rd Hillside @ Riverside | 4:30 PM
JV Football – Sept. 4th Person @ Riverside | 6:30 PM
- Women’s Tennis –Sept. 5th DSA @ Riverside | 4:30 PM
- Gymnastics – Sept. 6th Raleigh School of Gymnastics
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you or someone you know has connections to a local business? Several sponsorship packages are available, and we’d love to proudly display your logo throughout Riverside High School. Please see the attached flyer sponsorship packages and contact the contact Booster Club for more details.
Hey Parents, the Athletics Department has a brand new (Apple Link & Google Play Link)
- Please click the following link from your mobile device to be taken to either Apple or Google Play to download the app now: (Apple Link & Google Play Link)
Thank You!
We appreciate your ongoing support in making Riverside a safe, welcoming, and thriving learning environment. Let’s make Week 2 even better!
With Pirate Pride,
Dr. Woods-Weeks