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Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Included in the list are 7 RHS seniors.
Nikita Arora, Janine R. D'Souza, Hanna A. Elgarhi, James W. Qu, Ivana M. Ramirez, Priyanka H. Shah and Jeffrey X. Zhou
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Over 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
Greenville County Schools is moving from the PowerSchool Parent Portal to "Backpack for Parents". A backpack fo parents account provides the ability to view student information, apply for special focus programs (Fine Arts Center & Career Centers), receive notifcations, update contact information, view your student's grades and attendance and much more.
Parents can bring their documentation to the school, during normal school hours, so that their account can be activated .
When creating your Backpack for Parent account, you will need your student's ID number. To access their student ID number have your student log in to their Student Backpack account. On the left side, click "Student Profile". On the student profile screen you can located your student's ID number that you will need for your parent account.
Make-up pictures for Seniors will take place on September 23, 24, & 25 from 1:30 PM until 5 PM in the Media Center. Seniors will need to sign up for an appointment time by stopping by G112 or J118. There is a $20 sitting fee which can be paid by cash or credit card (no checks). Students should wear an appropriate outfit for their casual portrait (no t-shirts) and will need to change into the required tuxedo or drape top during the portrait session. The tuxedo or drape top is provided. For girls, a short necklace (pearls or a small pendant necklace) is recommended.
Senior parents that were unable to attend our Senior Parent Night on September 5 can view our presentation on our Counseling On-Demand page. The link is under the "QUICKLINKS" to the right. Once on the Counseling On-Demand page, the link will be under Counseling Presentations.
Financial Aid Workshops available in September and October
Riverside High School is listed among the Washington Post listing of America’s Most Challenging High Schools.
America’s Most Challenging High Schools ranks schools through an index formula using this ratio: the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. A ratio of 1.000 means the school had as many tests as graduates.
The index ranks high schools by the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Cambridge tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year.
More information about America's Most Challenging Schools
Would you like to start a NEW club at RHS? If so please fill out the Student Club Request Form
Come learn why Riverside is REACHING HIGHER STANDARDS each and every day! We ARE Riverside! WE ARE WARRIOR STRONG!
Speech & Debate Alumni video
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All 9th - 12th grade students and families can download an app called "BAND" and join a group for their specific grade level:
Join the Athletic Booster Club! The RHS Athletic Booster club is a nonprofit, volunteer organization whose mission is to support OUR student athetes.
2019-20 RHS Athletic Booster Club Membership form
If you're in a crisis now, do not hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: