Important News

Beyond School Hours Bus - Cancelled

Due to lack of participation, we will no longer be providing bus transportation after the Beyond School Hours Program. The last day for bus transportation is this Wednesday, March 1. The Beyond School Hours program will continue to run every Wednesday afternoon for English 10, Math, and American Government.

Strutting with the Staff

Strutting with the Staff – March 22, 2017 Come watch the staff from River Hill High School compete in a Dance Competion on Wednesday, March 22nd at the Jim Rouse Theater! The Dance Competition will benefit the Bright Minds Foundation and the Students of the Howard County Public School System. Help RHHS win by voting in advance online. Each vote…

2017 AP Exam Registration Information

2017 AP Exam Registration Information Important Dates: Test Dates: May 1-5, May 8-12 Registrations accepted between February 8th – March 24th Late Registrations ($25.00 late fee) accepted March 27thth – April 6th No Registrations OR cancellations will be accepted after 2:30 on Thursday, April 6th. Late Testing (May 17-19) is acceptable: When students are scheduled to take two exams during…

Welcome to the New Principal's Secretary

Please welcome Mrs. Karina Carr to the River Hill High School community. Mrs. Carr has just recentrly joined the RHHS staff in February as the new Principal's Secretary. She comes to us from a private school setting, so she already is familiar with school operations and she is quickly learning all of the HCPSS systems and RHHS culture. She also…

Boys' High School Track and Field Coach of the Year

Mr. Paul Hugus has been selected by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the Boys' High School Coach of the Year for the state of Maryland Cross Country season. This honor is based upon the performance of the RHHS team throughout the 2016 season and is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of…

National Merit Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Program has narrowed the field of 16,000 Semifinalists to those candidates who advance to the 15,000 Finalists in the competition. All Finalists will be considered for approximately 7,500 National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2017. River Hill High School is proud to announce our finalists in the 2017 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. Nicholas L…

Checklist for Juniors - Class of 2018

Can you imagine your Junior Year is almost over? Listed below are several things you should start to think about as your Senior Year begins to approach. College Night sponsored by Student Services- March 9th @ 7:00 pm. Complete your Junior Interviews- March 21, 2017. Be sure to dress for success. Search for scholarships. Most scholarships have specific requirements. Research…

Free Prom Dresses from Dressed in Love Ministries Inc.

Since 2015, Dressed in Love Ministries Inc. has helped girls all over Maryland get ready for prom by providing free dresses, shoes, accessories, and even makeovers! On Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10am-4pm all girls planning to attend the Prom are invited to a free boutique to pick out a free prom dress, shoes and accessories. The boutique is being…

Come Celebrate Black History Month With Us

On Thursday, February 23, students involved with the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP), Black Leadership Union (BLU), Alpha Achievers, and Delta Scholars will be hosting a night to recogmize the influence of the African Diaspora on African-American culture. The event will consist of great food, dance, informative presentations, and fun for the entire family. The program will be held at…

River Hill Student Gabrielle Lewis Selected for a Crafton Award

Gabrielle Lewis (10th grade) entered an Intellectual Freedom Challenge essay competition sponsored by the National English Honor Society. Her essay was 1 of only 12 (nationally) that was selected for a Crafton Award (named after Dr. Robert Crafton, past president of Sigma Tau Delta, whose vision generated this effort). Her essay will be forwarded to the National Council of Teachers…