Important News

Dear Parents and Students, The River Hill High School Student Services office will be presenting its annual College Night for Juniors on Thursday, March 9 at 7pm in the Media Center. Topics to be discussed are Naviance, Teacher Recommendation Process, the College Application Process, the Transcript request process and general information on college testing and financial aid. Counselors will also…

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…

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…

This week we celebrate the legacy of W.E. B. Du Bois. Scholar and activist, W.E.B. Du Bois was born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He helped found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In 1895, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Du Bois wrote extensively and…

The River Hill Student Services Office will be conducting the interview process for our 11th grade students on Tuesday March 21, 2017 from 7:30 AM - 2:10 PM. This graduation requirement allows all of our 11th grade students to practice interviewing prior to a job or college interview. A large number of volunteers with various careers and backgrounds will come…

12th grade students and parents. The River Student Services office has sent out mid year gradution reports this week. If you have any questions about this please contact your counselor directly. Thank you. Mr. Ives (A-F) Mrs. Pizzo (G-Mac) Mr. Vangeli (Mad-Sha) Mr. Krouse (She-Z)

The Bowie Baysox will be having our College Fair on Tuesday, May 2nd at 11:05 am. We had 15 Colleges and Universities join us last year for our inaugural event, but are anticipating more to attend with displays and representatives on our concourse this year. The gates will open at 9:30 am to give time for students to visit the…

To all 12th grade students and parents: Please check your Naviance account concerning completion of Service Hourse for graduation. If you have a form that needs to be turned in please bring your completed form(s) to your counselor. If you have not completed your hours and need information on where you can do service hours check The Volunteer Center link…

Our Talon yearbook has once again received national recognition by earning a first class rating from the National Scholastic Press Assocation. The NSPA described the Talon as a "lively and fun publication." Congratulations to Ms. Mitchell and the entire yearbook staff.