Reminder - NO School for Students on November 4 & 5.
The 2024 edition of the Colosseum "Riverheads Rewind" won First Class in the VHSL Multimedia Yearbook State Championship. Congratulations to the 2024 staff for their award!
RHS FFA Fruit Sale have begun! To order, please call the school at 540-337-1921 (Ms. Sonifrank or Mr. Beard) to place your order or by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJIubDJwvoYEuKq41EPXjT4tUZmwQBJZwkChkBx9UJI7QZ6Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Orders are due by November 17, 2024.
UPDATE: (10/2/24): 2-hour delay - first bell rings at 10:08 a.m. at RHS. Governor School as well as VCTC morning and afternoon students will attend today.
UPDATE: (10/1/24) - No School. No after school activities, practices/games today. Stay safe.
UPDATE: (9/30/24)- No School. No after-school activities, practices/games today. Stay safe.
UPDATE (9/27/24 - 2:00 pm) - All after school activities are cancelled for this afternoon.
UPDATE (9/27/24 - 12:15 pm) - Due to the impact of weather from the tropical storm in the area and out of caution, the varsity football game tonight v. Wilson Memorial has been postponed until Saturday, September 28, 2024. Kick-off time is set for 1:00 p.m.
No School for Students - Monday, September 16, 2024.
Homecoming 2024 will be celebrated the week of September 23-28, 2024. RHS students and families should check their email for more information.
School Pictures: Schools Pictures for underclassmen and seniors that were taken in August of 2024 were distributed during homerooms on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 during Gladiator Block. Students should have received their picture along with an ID card. If your child did not receive their picture please have them see their homeroom teacher. The make-up or retake picture day for underclassmen as well as seniors will be Friday, October 18, 2024. More information will be sent out as the date gets closer.
Seniors (Graduation Orders): Seniors met with Jostens on Wednesday, September 4 to receive information about Graduation orders. Seniors were given a packet of information to bring home. Orders can be placed online at www.jostens.com or they will be back at school on Thursday, October 17 during lunches to take orders. Don't delay as the pricing will increase as we move throughout the school year. If there is a financial hardship, please contact your child's guidance counselor as we do not want a student to go without a cap & gown at Graduation.
RHS After School Choir: Any student interested in becoming a part of the RHS choir program should swing by the music room to pick up additional information from Mr. Blackburn, RHS choir teacher. On Monday, September 23, the after school choir will start. You can also reach out to Mr. Blackburn by way of email should you have any additional questions.
PSAT Testing: The PSAT’s will be given Wednesday, October 23rd at Riverheads High School for the cost of $20. Students will be able to sign up for the PSAT Wednesday, September 4th through Monday, September 30th. We have a limited number of tests so test availability is on a first come first serve basis. Any 10th or 11th grade student planning to apply to Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in the 24-25 school year should take this test. The PSAT is an assessment that measures student readiness for college; provides access to scholarship opportunities and prepares students for the SAT in their Junior and senior years. All PSAT fees need to be paid prior to the testing date of Wednesday October 23rd. Come to the guidance office if you wish to sign up and need additional information.
College Night: The 2024 College Fair will be held at Staunton High School on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will be over 50 colleges and universities on site to talk with students and parents. Please register for a barcode before the fair at www.strivefair.com - during the fair colleges will scan the barcode to send you additional information about their schools. This is free and open to all students who have an interest in attending a 2 year or 4 year college or university beyond high school.
Progress Reports for the 1Q grading window were distributed to students on Friday, September 6. This marks the halfway point of the nine week grading window (last day of 1Q is October 9). Parents/Guardians as well as students can check their parent portal as they monitor progress in each of their classes this semester. Check your email or contact the school on ways you child can receive help, support or tutoring that is available at the school.
The RHS After School Study Zone/Tutoring program begin on August 27. Runs each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Library. Free to all students!
From ACPS: Update on the new Library Notification process:
We have received many requests from parents who wish to receive daily notifications regarding the library books checked out by their children. Our librarians are diligently working to integrate these notifications into our library software. This process is time-intensive and may take several weeks to complete. We appreciate your patience as we work to fully implement this new communication at each of our schools.
If at any time, parents wish to discontinue the library notifications, please contact your school librarian at your convenience.
School Pictures (all underclassmen) - Friday, August 16 - picture forms will be sent home or you can order online through Strawbridge Photography by going to www.strawbridge.net (code: FM458153)
Senior pictures will be taken Friday, August 23.
Fall Team Pictures -
Monday, August 12 (Volleyball, Cheer, Cross Country)
Tuesday, August 20 (Football, Golf, Band)
order online through Strawbridge Photography - www.strawbridge.net (code: FM462050); picture forms available in the front office, head coach or by ordering online in advance