August Weekly Update #2

Greetings Pirate Families!

We are off to a strong start! Thank you for partnering with us as we welcome students into the 2026–2027 school year. As we enter Week Two, we are settling into routines, strengthening relationships, and continuing our commitment to ensuring that every student is known, supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

THIS WEEK, LET'S PARTNER TOGETHER

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

Families, thank you for your continued partnership. Please remind your student to:

Arrive on time. Be prepared. Be engaged. Be respectful. Ask for help. Give their best.

Together, we will continue to build a Riverside where there is excellence in Every Classroom, for Every Student, Every Day.

Roll Pirates Roll!

Dr. Gloria Woods-Weeks, Principal

Riverside High School

• Our school attendance last week: 80+%

• Goal for next week: 95%

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

Monday, August 31
• Normal Bell Schedule Begins
• 20-minute Advisory will be included in the daily schedule.
• View the Daily Bell Schedule

Tuesday, September 1 | 6:30 PM
• First PTA Meeting of the Year
• Media Center
• All RHS families are invited!

Week of September 14
• RHS Clubs Resume
• View the Clubs & Advisors List

Please encourage your student to arrive on time, be prepared for each class, and make the most of every instructional minute.

To ensure your student receives a laptop, please make sure you have either:

• Paid the required technology fee through the DPS Online Pay Portal, OR
• Submitted a technology fee waiver.

DPS Online Pay Portal
Technology Fee Waiver

Providing students with access to technology is an important part of supporting their learning and academic success.

If your student is experiencing an issue with bus transportation, please contact:

Mr. Gene Jones, Assistant Principal
gene_jones@dpsnc.net

We want to ensure every student has safe and reliable transportation to and from school.

Our clubs will resume the week of September 14!

Clubs provide students with opportunities to build relationships, explore interests, develop leadership skills, and become more connected to the Riverside community.

View the RHS Clubs & Advisors

Encourage your student to find a club and get connected!

Tuesday, September 1 6:30 p.m.
RHS Media Center

Join us for our first PTA meeting of the school year! We welcome all parents, guardians, and families who want to partner with us in supporting Riverside students.

Your voice and involvement matter!

A special thank-you to our Riverside Counseling Team for their tremendous work during the opening weeks of school. Our counselors have worked diligently to ensure students are enrolled in courses and schedules that maximize their opportunities and potential for success.

We appreciate their commitment to putting students first!

Late Tryouts Still Available

The following teams are accepting late tryouts. Contact the coach directly and make sure you have submitted your Ticket to Play.

• JV Football: Cory_Lea@dpsnc.net
• Women’s Tennis: stevenrochkind@gmail.com
• Field Hockey: adrobo19@gmail.com
• Women’s Flag Football: ryansamuels00@gmail.com

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 Fall Sports:

To participate in athletics:

1. Complete your student’s DragonFly profile 100%.
2. Upload all required documents, including current physical.
3. Submit the Ticket to Play Google Form once your DragonFly profile is complete.
4. 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 8/31

• Women's Tennis @ Northern 4:30

Tuesday, 9/1

• Soccer vs Leesville Road JV 5 Varsity 6:45

Wednesday, 9/2

Women's Volleyball vs Jordan JV 5 Varsity 6:15

Thursday, 9/3

• Volleyball @ Wake Forest JV 5:00 V 6:45
• Men's Soccer vs Green Level@ Cape Fear High 5:00
• JV Football @ Person 6:30
• Women's Tennis vs Page 4:30

Friday, 8/28

• Football vs Person 7:00 (Country Vs Country Club Theme Night)

Congratulations to the Riverside Women's team, who defeated Jordan 2 week ago for the first time in 10 years. The Pirates are led by a senior-heavy team that looks to lead the way in conference play. The women's tennis team also defeated Seaforth; singles play leaders for the Lady Pirates were Zoe Robinson and Cynthia Combs, who played 1 and 2 for Riverside. In doubles Partners Cynthia Combs and Penelope Lefebvre sealed the deal late in the afternoon to lift the Pirates to a 5-4 win. The women's tennis team is currently 5-1 on the season.

Congratulations to the Women's Volleyball team, who defeated Durham School of the Arts and Excelsior 2 weeks ago. The Pirates are 2-3 heading into week 3 of competition.

Men's Soccer is off to a solid start; they are currently 3-2-1 on the season. The Pirates have seen dynamic play from Pablo Lang, who scored a goal to help lift the Pirates to a 3-0 win against Orange High.

Cross Country had a huge showing at the Inaugural Riverside Cross Country Relays.

Interest Meetings

Women's Basketball player and manager Interest meeting Sept. 1st during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria

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