The seed that an Alabama elementary school teacher planted has grown into DPS’ newest superintendent. “That’s probably where I got the spark from,” Dr. Anthony Lewis said in an Oct. …
“I’m really excited for the work that lies ahead” Read More
Environmental club members clean up the stadium. Clean ups are a regular part of club meetings. A few weeks into the school year, a small group of students came together …
Students run holiday charity projects Read More A las pocas semanas de empezar el curso escolar, un pequeño grupo de estudiantes se unió para formar un grupo benefició en Riverside. El Huracán Helene causó una destrucción generalizada …
Recaudación de fondos dirigido por estudiantes Read More
Photo by Kalissa Everett How long have you been in the area? “I am originally from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, and I lived there for quite some time. I grew up …
“I’ve Always Just Had This Passion for Helping”: Q&A With New Assistant Principal Kwame Stith Read More
A major renovation project will postpone Riverside’s fall play to January. Construction began in Riverside’s theater and auditorium in October and will continue for several months. The renovations are funded …
Theater construction delays fall play to January Read More Por Nico Jordan and Diego Juares Un importante proyecto de renovación pospondrá la obra de otoño de Riverside hasta enero. La construcción en el teatro y auditorio de Riverside comenzó …
Retrasos en la construccion del treatro hasta enero Read More
Students show out for the rival game against Northern. The theme was “Night Night, Northern.” Photo by Bryan Vo By Aidan Ganter and Isong Eshiet From dressing out in unique …
School spirit in decline…or is it? Read More
Miembras de la defensa de las Piratas posan para una foto entre jugadas. Las Piratas ganaron a los diablillos de Cary 15-8. Por Jaida Cooper Parrish & Aureli Dominguez Los …
Apenas Empezamos… Read More Members of the Pirates’ defense pose for a photo between plays during a scrimmage against Cary High School. The Pirates beat the Cary Imps 15-8. By Jaida Cooper Parrish & …
This is just the beginning… Read More
For many Riverside students, the hallways, people, and culture of the school are nothing new, familiar experiences to every teenager. But for a few students here it’s completely novel, not …
Bridging Cultures: Exchange Students’ Experiences at RHS Read More
Snacks from Interact’s snack pantry. Photo by Lana McIlvaine This year Durham Public Schools are providing free breakfast and lunch for all students. And for the second year in a …
Interact Club Is Providing Food for Riverside’s Food Insecure Students Read More
Gráfico de Jamari Murphy Cada cuatro años, los adultos votan para elegir a los gobernantes, y los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales y estatales de noviembre son un gran acontecimiento. …
Editorial: Eleccion nacional, repercussions locales Read More
Photo Courtesy of Jenn G via Flickr After a disappointing exit in the second round of the playoffs last year, the Carolina Hurricanes are back and arguably better than last …
Why aren’t you a Canes fan yet? Read More
Graphic by DJ Hernandez By Fiona Fehrman and Sofia Alvarez Pedraza Editor’s note: Chromebooks were distributed to students on December 18. Students will not be getting Chromebooks back this semester. …
Laptops return to carts, not students Read More
By Makayla Turrentine and Jaida Cooper Parrish The Pirates’ Hook (PH): What do you teach? Nathalia Perez (NP): I teach World History, both ESL, sheltered and standard world history, PH: …
Heritage in Their Own Words: Social Studies Teacher Nathalia Perez Read More
The Pirates’ Hook (PH): What do you teach at Riverside High? Bart Gonzales (BG): I teach History and exceptional children. PH: What brought you to Durham? BG: What brought me …
Heritage in their own words: EC teacher Bart Gonzalez Read More
By Levi Brown The Pirates’ Hook (PH): What do you teach or coach here at Riverside? Alex Ramirez (AR): I coach varsity soccer, and I don’t teach full time but …
Heritage in their own words: Varsity soccer coach Alex Ramirez Read More
Math teacher John Nevola doesn’t have any planning period this semester. This makes it so that he has to plan all of his classes in the morning and during Pirate …
Math teacher gives up planning period Read More