The Warrior Press
The Warrior Press
Riverside High School ~ The Warrior Press ~ Volume 4, Edition 23 ~ Monday, January 8, 2024
There will be a meeting for all those interested in the Future Teacher Academy (formerly Teacher Cadets) on Wednesday, January 10 in the auditorium during advisory. Come learn more about this exciting new program as well as Clemson University's Expressway to TigerTown for future education majors. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about both programs as well as pick up an application. Email akthompson@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information.
Bonds Career Center - The application window for Bonds Career Center has opened and will close on March 14. Bonds Career Center will have a prospective student Open House on Thursday, February 8.
THIS REMINDER! The Fine Arts Center application window for the 2024-25 school year closes Friday, January 26. The Fine Arts Center offers intensive study in a wide range of areas from architecture to dance to visual art. Students are selected on the basis of talent, interest and commitment to their discipline. For more information on how to apply, click here: https://www.fineartscenter.net/page.asp?titleid=admissions
We want to make everyone aware of a new cell phone policy that will go into effect January 4th when student return.
Effective January 4, 2024, all Greenville County High Schools will implement a cellphone-free policy. The policy states that personal electronic devices cannot be used by students in classrooms during the instructional day. (Electronic devices include but are not limited to cell phones, earbuds...etc.)
All personal devices must remain out of sight of others during this time. Students may use personal electronic devices during class changes, lunch, and other times outside of the classroom during the instructional day unless directed differently by the principal or principal’s designee.
The instructional day for high schools is between the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
For the purpose of inclement weather days, eLearning is defined as live instruction throughout the day. This live instruction may be with a whole group, small group, and/or individual sessions. Students are expected to log on to their live instruction through their Google Classroom (or SeeSaw for younger grades) during inclement weather days. If students are unable to join the live meets due to power loss, sickness, etc., work must be made up within five days of returning to school. Parent/students can download any assignments from Google Classroom and work on them offline by following the offline directions (English | Spanish).
Seat time has started for Q1 and S1 classes. Students have received notices and emails have been sent with updated seat time information. The cost of a session is $10.00 and we will hold sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays (please see flyer). Students need to pay Mrs. Thornton in guidance during 3rd block ONLY.
2024 Graduation! The Riverside High School Class of 2024 will graduate at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Please see the attached information regarding graduation information.
Warrior Highlights
Warriors Open Region 2-AAAA Play with Sweep of Laurens
The Riverside High School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams opened Region 2-AAAA play with victories of Laurens. The Warriors will play at Eastside on January 9. The Boys Team is 13-3 overall while the Girls Team is 10-7. The Girls Team will play Aiken in the "She Got Next" Tournament on January 13 at JL Mann High School.
Parents and Guardians,
In light of recent events at athletic venues across the country, Greenville County Schools has updated its safety requirements for athletic events, effective immediately.
For all Greenville County Schools athletic events, the following requirements are in place to ensure the safety of all attendees:
Middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older to every athletic event
High school students must have a school-issued ID to enter an athletic event alone; otherwise, they must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older
No loitering in any area; all fans need to sit in the home or visitor stands during the event
Not following any of the rules outlined above will result in removal from the event without a refund
As a reminder, there is a clear bag policy for GCS events.
In addition, Riverside High School does not allow any outside food or drink into the stadium.
Thank you for your cooperation and help to ensure the safety of all attendees.
PTSA President Note
Happy New Year, Warriors!
I trust you all had a wonderful and restful holiday break. The start of the New Year is a great time to set goals and intentions. Implementing small actions, with consistency, will allow you to make lasting changes for your best year yet. One of my goals for the year is help more members get plugged in to RHS PTSA. If you would like to learn more about what we do, or volunteer your time or efforts, please feel free to reach out. I would be happy to help.
As a start, I invite you to attend our next monthly board meeting. We will meet on January, 30 at 10:30 in the Media Center Conf room. PTSA monthly board meetings are open to all so, feel free to join us.
Loree Hartzog
PTSA School Store Volunteers Needed
We still need volunteers to assist in the school store during lunch! If interested in volunteering, please see the Sign-Up Genius below. Feel free to bring a friend. You can use the comments section to indicate if someone is joining you. Also, if you're new to working the School Store, let Loree Hartzog know. She’s happy to volunteer with you to show you the ropes. It's easy and really fun! You can email questions to her at loreehartzog@yahoo.com.
**Must be a Level I Volunteer.
Booster Club Information
Please join Booster Club for the Winter/Spring Sports Tip-Off Party on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at ServPro located at 2026 River Road, Greer, starting at 6 p.m.! Entertainment provided by Wally Pride. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased on GoFan.com. Drinks & Food will be available for purchase. This event is Adults Only. All Parents, especially those of all our athletes, are encouraged to attend. Proceeds go to Booster Club, which then provides requested and approved needs to all of the sports at RHS.
Sign Up or Renew your Shopping Rebates!
Shopping Rebates are an easy way to donate money directly back to Riverside while you shop. Each time you use your Harris Teeter, Lowe’s or Publix cards, a portion of your sales can be donated back to RHS! And with Givebacks, every time you use your credit card RHS has an opportunity to earn money. Please consider signing up for all of these programs – THEY MUST BE RENEWED EACH SCHOOL YEAR!
Harris Teeter has just approved RHS for their Together in Education program. If you’re not already a member, Sign Up for a VIC Card. If you already have a VIC Card, Link your VIC Card to 7472 - Riverside High School PTSA (or ask them to add school #7472 to your card at checkout) and start earning money for RHS. And HT Plus memberships (including free trials) mean an automatic $10 to RHS per membership.
Lowe’s Foods donates through their Back2Schools program. If you are a Lowe’s Fresh Rewards member, please enroll in their Cart to Class program and associate Riverside High to your card.
Publix has raised over $83,000 for RHS to date. Join Club Publix, if you’re not already a member. If you are a Club Publix member, Log in to your Club Publix account. Select My Publix Partner in your Account/Profile to choose Riverside High School PTSA. Then pay with the Publix app, or enter your phone number at checkout.
MemberHub Givebacks allows PTSA members to associate RHS to your credit card purchases. Login to your PTSA MemberHub account, add the Givebacks extension and select Riverside High School PTSA as your cause. Link any credit card you choose and a portion of your eligible purchases will be given back to our school.
PTSA to Sell Spirit Wear!
RHS Spirit wear hoodies ($40), crew sweatshirts ($40), Riverside T-shirts in three color options ($25), and NEON Riverside T-shirts ($10) will now be sold during lunches in the school store, as well as at Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball games. Credit, Debit, and CASH App only for these items. If you’d like to volunteer to help sell Spirit Wear, click HERE to visit the SignUp Genius.
Minds Matter Club
The Minds Matter Club focuses on Mental Health & Finding Your Purpose!
The next Minds Matter Club meeting will be held Wednesday, January 17, at 8 a.m. in the Media Center Conference Room. Please join us!
You are NOT alone. You are enough. Your life matters. In Crisis? Dial 988.
The Minds Matter Health Club is still looking for grade level leadership representatives. If interested, please contact Ms. Casey Noble at cnoble@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Riverside High School Events (January 8 - January 14)