Important News

Last week I shared these updates with you and I have highlighted the new information to clear up any confusion. Bells have been adjusted to accommodate the ARL schedule, digital education courses, and the county-wide initiative for flex-time (HawkTime). The bell schedule is consistent for all high schools in order to meet these needs. HawkTime will be offered every Wednesday…

Assessments for Graduation The Maryland High School Assessments (HSAs) and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments are a series of end-of-course exams that test student knowledge. Students participate in four assessments required for graduation: PARCC Algebra I PARCC English 10 Biology HSA American Government HSA For more information about the assessments needed for graduation…

Mr. Jean-Eddy Augustin has been featured in the HCPSS Staff Focus. Take a minute to read more about his unique experiences. We are very fortunate that he is a part of our RHHS staff. We are pleased to introduce Michelle Dubreuil Macek who has been teaching French both nationally and internationally for 30 years. A graduate of Albertus Magnus College…

We are excited to announce that the 2016-2017 One Book One River Hill is All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. This timely, funny and smart young adult novel is about growing up, deciding who you are, and what it means to be a good person. These two authors tackle a difficult subject of police brutality and racism…

On October 10 and 11, Lifetouch will be here to photograph underclassmen students and staff for the school yearbook. Photographs will be taken during Social Studies classes. The picture order forms will be provided to Social Studies teachers to distribute to their students. Photographs will be taken in the lobby outside of the auditorium. All students should be encouraged to…

Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase your 2017 yearbook at the lowest price of the year! Order by September 30th to save $15 off the actual purchase price AND get up to 4 FREE icons!!! http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks or 1-877-767-5217 Seniors: Don't forget about the "Ship to Home" option if you want your books earlier in the summer.

Interested in participating in community service with your fellow Muslims and learning more about Islam? Come to the Muslim Student Association Interest Meeting Tuesday September 21 after school in Room 119 (Mrs. Schultz’s Room). All students are welcome to join and find out about our exciting upcoming activities, including fundraisers for Syrian refugees! Hope to see you there! Questions, please…

All 9th – 11th grade students will be participating in the administration of the PSAT on Wednesday, October 19. All 9th grade students will participate in the PSAT 8/9 while 10th and 11th grade students will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. All students have been pre-registered. What about the 12th graders? They will be filling out college applications and can schedule…

Has your family settled into a school routine? At River Hill High School, the last days of summer are quickly turning into the early days of fall sports, PSAT/SAT prep, student activities, and strong academic schedules. Our parents also have busy calendars as they balance work, family, and school. RHHS needs you to help us so may we add a…

Gokul Kannan, a 12th grader at River Hill, has been involved in independent research and mentorship at River Hill High School, facilitated by Ms. Sasser. Gokul developed his research idea: "Triggering the brain to heal itself after traumatic brain injury: where glia, anesthesia and nanomedicine meet". With Ms. Sasser's help, he has worked with Dr. Sapna Kudchadkar at Johns Hopkins…