RHS Summer Update #5

Greetings Riverside Families,

We are excited to welcome our Pirates back for the first day of school on Monday, August 25, 2025. School hours are 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Please plan accordingly for arrival and dismissal.

A few important reminders for a smooth start to the school year:

1. Transportation: Bus routes and stops are available through the DPS Transportation portal. Please have your student at their stop at least 10 minutes early.

2. Arrival Procedures: Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. for students. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria before classes begin.

3. Dismissal Procedures: Please follow traffic patterns for carpool and be patient as routines are established this first week.

4. Parking: Students who drive must display a valid parking pass.

5. Safety & Security: All visitors must check in at the main office.

6. Stay Connected: Download the DPS app, follow our social media pages, and check the Riverside website regularly for updates.

We look forward to a great school year filled with growth, learning, and Pirate pride. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully,
Dr. Woods-Weeks
Principal

All families should have received a unique URL link via email from DurhamPublicSchools@psu320nc.mg.infinitecampus.org, This email will help guide you in setting up an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account so that families may access student schedules and other important information. If your family did not receive this email, you can access your student's unique activation code at this link: Infinite Campus Activation Code. Here also is a link to the Infinite Campus Parent and Student Guide (and the Spanish version).

• Students can view their schedules on Infinite Campus by logging into NCEDCloud, selecting NCSIS (which are the initials for Infinite Campus), and then clicking "Schedule" to view classes.

• This school year, RHS will follow a bell schedule with three lunches, Students' lunch time will be determined by their second period class. Here is a link to the bell schedule.

Seniors planning to graduate in January of 2026 and juniors who wish to follow an accelerated graduation plan and complete high school in 3 years should complete the RHS Early Graduation Request Form 2025-26. Those seniors who qualify to have a shortened school day must complete the 2025-26 Early Release/ Late Arrival Request Form. The 2025-26 Independent Study Form should be completed by seniors who will work with teachers as TAs. Be reminded that students do not earn credit for working as TAs.

Transportation - Riverside families can now log-on to the district's Edulog ap to see if a bus route has already been assigned to your Riverside student. Here is a link to information on how to download and use the Edulog ap: (https://www.edulog.com/parent-help/#parentportal).

• If you do not see a bus route assigned to your Riverside student, please complete the following google form to request bus transportation for the upcoming school year: https://forms.gle/HfywbRmVABsvtVLh6. Our data manager Ms. Zwickle-Cheek and assistant principal Mr. Jones will monitor this form to request bus transportation for your student.
• Please note that bus routes typically take up to ten days to be assigned after the request has been submitted.
• Families will need to continue to check the Edulog ap to see when a bus route has been assigned to your Riverside student.

The official 2025/26 RHS Schedule Change Request Form should be used to request all schedule adjustments. This form will be available to students and parents through Friday, August 29th at 4:15pm. The 2025/26 Drop/Add Resource Guide will assist you with this process. Please note that counselors will address course change requests virtually.

DPS /RHS Technology Fee - Beginning this school year, Durham Public Schools is requiring a $30 annual technology fee for high school students in order to support device sustainability and repair. This technology fee can be paid at the DPS Online Pay Portal. Durham Public Schools is committed to ensuring all students have access to the technology needed for learning. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, you may request a waiver of the Student Technology Fee by completing this form.

• Students are also allowed to utilize their personal laptops at school under DPS' Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Initiative.

This school year, DPS is utilizing the Rooms Communication Platform for teachers, coaches, counselors, and club advisers to communicate with families. Please see this page to learn how to download and utilize the Rooms Ap: https://www.dpsnc.net/page/rooms.

• Bell Schedule - This school year, RHS will follow a bell schedule with three lunches, Students' lunch time will be determined by their second period class. Here is a link to the bell schedule.

• No Cell Phones During Instructional Time - In compliance with NC House Bill 959 and DPS' Rule 1.A.-2 Electronic Devices, students are not permitted to "use, display or have on the 'on' position" cell phones or similar items during instructional time unless specifically authorized by the teacher for instructional purposes. Violation of this policy may result in confiscation of the device and/or disciplinary consequences.

Students should only be dropped off and picked up in the traffic circle at the front of the school. Please expect longer-than-usual departure times during the first two weeks of school.

Curriculum Night for Families : Tuesday, September 9, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Families are invited to follow their student’s schedule, meet teachers, and learn about curriculum and expectations for the fall semester.