Important News

On October 19, 2016 all 10th and 11th graders took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and all 9th graders tool the Preliminary SAT 8/9 test. Test results will be handed out to students on Thursday, December 22, 2016. PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 Testing The PSAT/NMSQT, administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, measures skills…

Sign up for the National Spanish examination! For all student in French 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 AST and 5AP Can earn National Recognition or Scholarships Testing is afterschool on Monday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Register through your Spanish teacher by December 21, 2016. Price is $7.00 per student. Please direct all inquires to your Spanish…

Sign up for the National French examination! For all student in French 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 AST and 5AP Can earn National Recognition Testing is afterschool between February 25th and March 24th Register through your French teacher by December 21, 2016. Price is $3.50 per student. Please direct all inquires to your French teacher.

10th grader, Mariah Campbell has won the Champions of Courage Essay Competition. She will appear on Fox 45 reading her essay saluting Maya Angelou, her Champion of Courage, during February. Her winning essay: There are many courageous figures in history that advocated for the beliefs of Martin Luther King, Jr. However, Maya Angelou is the embodiment of King's hope for…

"Character is higher than intellect." Ralph Waldo Emerson On December 21, 2016, RHHS will kick off a cultural proficiency journey together. Students and adults at River Hill High School will explore and develop the following competencies critical to success in college and careers. Acquire the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to manage emotions Act to achieve an inclusive and equitable…

The Gifted and Talented Independent Research or Intern/Mentor students with Ms Sasser invite your student to a special Hawktime Workshop, this Wednesday Dec 14th in the Student Services/Guidance Center. This interactive workshop is designed to give students an understanding of the opportunities available in the GT Independent Research & Intern/Mentor Research Programs. At this workshop the nuts & bolts of…

The RHHS Dance Department Proudly Presents: LEGENDS ONE Night Only - Thursday, December 15th @ 7pm Tickets are $8, and can be purchased in advanced during school 12/12-12/14, or at the box office prior to the performance. Click here to view the Dance Concert poster

The season to give is here again! With the weather getting colder and the holiday season approaching, it's important to think of those who need help. Every year, Angel’s Network, a community service club, packs winter survival kits to distribute to the local homeless, and we need your help to make this year another success. Some examples of items to…

For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm. The 2017 Best School Districts in Maryland rankings give HCPSS an overall grade of A+ and rank Howard County public schools #1 for “Best School Districts in Maryland,”…

On Tuesday, December 6, at 7 pm, at Hammond High School, The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) in partnership with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will be having their Celebration of Academic Achievement program. Students are being recognized for high academic performance during the 2015-2016 school year! This annual event publicly acknowledges…