Important News

Class of 2017 Families and Friends, Participate in our celebration of River Hill's homecoming hallway decorating contest tradition! Each of the four hallways in the building are dedicated to a different graduating class, who decorate their hallway with a chosen theme. Teachers vote on their favorite hallway and the winning class will receive points. We are also seeking parent volunteers…

The PTSA works with the Guidance Office and school teachers to provide SAT prep classes to students. Classes are offered several times a year. Fall classes run from Sept/Oct to Nov/Dec before the Dec and Jan SAT Winter classes run in January and February before the March SAT Spring classes run in March and April before the May and June…

Junior Achievement Rising Women is a unique after-school opportunity for female high school students in Howard County who are interested in exploring their entrepreneurial potential. Under the guidance of businesswomen in Howard County who serve as mentors, you and your JA Rising Women team will conceptualize and idea for a product or service, capitalize your venture, market your offerings, and…

Students should sign up through naviance to participate in meeting with the following colleges. Please meet with your guidance counselor should have any questions. The Catholic University of America 9/7/16 9:00 AM Howard Community College 9/8/16 9:00 AM University of Connecticut at Avery Point 9/9/16 10:00 AM University of California, San Diego 9/12/16 11:00 AM Northwestern College - Chicago Campus…

Back to School Night September 1, 2016 Outcomes: Parents will ... Understand school policies and procedures Review course expectations Experience Hawk Pride as part of the River Hill High School Community FAQs What are some resources as parents navigate the Back to School routines? BTSN FY17 High School presentation Grace's Law (Maryland Law) Family File HCPSS Connect High School Digital…

Class sponsors are special people in the life of a high school community. They commit to sponsoring a class as students navigate through four years of high school and we all know that high school includes a balance between academics, athletics, and student life. This stage in a student's school experience is valuable as students continue to develop their strengths…

If anyone asks me what is my favorite time of the year, I would answer that BACK TO SCHOOL is a time I eagerly anticipate every year! This week we have welcomed our staff. In addition to all of the hard work they have to put forth in order to be ready for the high school year ahead, they are…

Nicholas received a special letter of recognition from Congressman John P. Sarbanes commending him on his admission to Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra - United States of America Program. Additionally, Nicholas received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition commemorating this special occasion. "This is a great tribute to your personal dedication and energy as well as your perseverance and genuine…

RHHS students Kenny Dustin and Ila Kanneboyina named as semi-finalists for the Ayn Rand Institute's 2016 The Fountainhead essay contest! This is a great accomplishment. This contest constitutes one of the largest essay contest programs in the world. There were 14,000+ essay submissions representing over one hundred countries. Kenny and Ila's essays were in the top 5 percent of all…

Congratulations to Gaby Stratmann who won the 2016 North American Irish Dance Championship earlier this month!! The North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC), held in Orlando, FL, July 1-5, 2016, showcased over 2000 competitors from the United States, Canada and Mexico, each vying for top recognition as “national champion” in their age group of solo dancing championships. This highly competitive…