Principal's Weekly Update #4

Greetings Pirate Families,

Thank you for your continued partnership. When school and home work together, our students thrive!

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing

As we move into Week 4, our focus remains on creating a school where every student feels known, supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Our commitment is simple:

Every Classroom. Every Student. Every Day.

We are continuing to strengthen instruction, attendance, student engagement, and relationships across our campus. I encourage families to stay connected with teachers, monitor student progress, encourage consistent attendance, and remind our Pirates that their daily choices matter.

We are building something special at Riverside, and we are building it together.

With appreciation, Roll Pirates Roll!

Dr. Gloria Woods-Weeks

A Huge Shout-Out to Our Amazing PTA!

We want to give a special Pirate Shout-Out to our incredible Riverside PTA for their outstanding presentation and support during Curriculum Night!

Our PTA is an invaluable partner in creating opportunities and supporting our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate the time, energy, and heart they bring to Riverside.

Thank you, PTA, for helping our Pirates rise!

We are excited about the partnership and opportunities ahead this year!

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent van Gogh

This week let's remind our Pirates that success doesn't happen all at once. It is built through consistent attendance, effort, perseverance, positive choices, and a willingness to keep going.

One day. One class. One choice at a time.

• Our school attendance last week: 83.62%. We must do better.

• Goal for next week: 95%

• Reminder: Every day matters! If your student will be out, please let us know.

September 16

School Improvement Team Meeting
5:00 p.m. | Media Center

September 30
Required District Workday/ No School for Students
Core teachers will participate in a group PLC at Riverside facilitated by Ms. Newsome. Other staff members will participate in district PLC sessions at designated locations.

October
Lockdown Drill
Families will be notified once the date is finalized.

October 9–19
Semester 1 MOY Benchmarks

Please continue to check Riverside communications and calendars for additional events, updates, and reminders.

The safety and security of our students and staff remain a top priority.

During the month of October, Riverside High School will conduct a lockdown drill. The specific date is still being determined, and families will be notified once it has been finalized.

The purpose of this drill is to help students and staff understand and practice our emergency procedures so that everyone knows how to respond appropriately should an actual emergency occur.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us reinforce the importance of taking all safety drills seriously while reassuring students that these practices are designed to prepare, not alarm.

As we continue through the first quarter, please encourage your Pirate to:

· Attend school every day and arrive on time

· Come prepared and ready to learn

· Complete assignments and check grades regularly

· Ask for help when needed

· Take advantage of tutoring and academic supports

· Demonstrate our Riverside Core Values

Pride • Integrity • Relationships • Accountability • Teaching & Learning • Empowerment

RHS will offer the optional PSAT to 11th-grade students on Tuesday, October 6.

The PSAT can provide valuable practice for college entrance testing and may provide students with opportunities connected to academic recognition and scholarships.

Registration Deadline: September 14

Please visit the Riverside High School website for additional information regarding the purpose of the PSAT, registration, and payment.

Volunteer Sign-Ups: We need your help at all games and contests. Please share this information with your parent groups as we have multiple opportunities available. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

Ticket to Play winter Sports is now live: Indoor Track and Field, Basketball Cheer, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Swim and Dive

1. 1. Complete your student’s DragonFly profile to 100%.

1. Upload all required documents, including a current physical.
2. Submit the Ticket to Play Google Form once your DragonFly profile is complete.
3. 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

Games This Week

Monday 9/14

· Flag Football @ Hillside 7

· Tennis @ Chapel Hill 4:30

· Volleyball @ Eastern Alamance JV 5 V 6:30

Wednesday 9/16

· Field Hockey @ Jordan 6

· Soccer @ Middle Creek JV 4:30 V 6:15

· Flag Football Vs RCS 6

· Tennis @ Northern 4:30

Thursday, 9/10

· Volleyball vs. Southern JV 5:00 V6:15

· TBD JV Football vs. Franklinton

Friday, 9/11

· Football @ Franklinton 7:00

Interest Meetings

-Women's Soccer interest meeting Sept. 10th during homeroom or after school, Room 117

-Swim and Dive will have an interest meeting on September 15th at 8:30 am in Trailer 3.

-Wrestling interest meeting Sept.17 at 4:30 in the lower Gym; athletes are encouraged to attend open gym directly after the meeting and must have a physical on file in Dragonfly.

Homecoming is set for October 2nd when the Football team takes on Rivals Northern Durham on October 2 at Linny Wrenn Stadium at 7pm

Thank you for being an important part of the Riverside High School family. We appreciate your trust, your partnership, and your continued support of our students.

Let's have another great week, Pirates!

Keep the main thing the main thing.

With appreciation,

Dr. Woods-Weeks