Riverside High School

Decatur County Schools will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 12th.

Attention Decatur County Schools Community: All Decatur County Schools, including afterschool programs, will be closed on Wednesday, January 22nd. Due to severe cold temperatures and heating issues within some of our schools, we believe this closure is necessary to ensure our students and staff's comfort and safety. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe and warm!

Picture day is Tuesday, Jan. 28 for all clubs and activities, class favorites for grades 9-11, and the annual Coke group picture for all seniors. This will take place during 3rd & 4th periods with the Coke picture around 10:30.

RHS Newsletter (Week of January 20, 2025)

.Reminder: Label Your Child’s Winter Gear Over the weekend, please take a moment to write your child’s name on all coats and winter apparel they may wear to school. Items such as jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves often get misplaced throughout the day. Labeling these items will help us quickly identify and return them to their rightful owner. Otherwise, unclaimed items may end up in the lost and found or accidentally taken home by another student. Thank you for helping us keep track of everyone’s belongings and ensuring they stay warm this winter!

Reminder: Label Your Child’s Winter Gear Over the weekend, please take a moment to write your child’s name on all coats and winter apparel they may wear to school. Items such as jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves often get misplaced throughout the day. Labeling these items will help us quickly identify and return them to their rightful owner. Otherwise, unclaimed items may end up in the lost and found or accidentally taken home by another student. Thank you for helping us keep track of everyone’s belongings and ensuring they stay warm this winter!

Decatur County Schools: We’re back at it tomorrow! School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 14th. We look forward to seeing everyone after a wintery wonderland break! Please note: Decatur County will have school tomorrow using bus driver discretion. Principals will excuse students in areas where buses cannot safely drive.

CLOSING MONDAY, JANUARY 13th Decatur County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2025, due to potential hazardous conditions. While primary roads are in good condition, lingering snow and the risk of refreezing make secondary roads unsafe for buses and student drivers. “The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority,” said Mr. Chris Villaflor, Director of Schools. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety.

The RHS basketball game with Chester County scheduled for Saturday, January 11 will be rescheduled for Saturday, January 25.

REPORT CARD UPDATE:

Decatur County Schedule Updates: January Board of Education Meeting and School Closure . Due to the potential threat of inclement weather, Decatur County Schools is taking precautionary measures: - The January Board of Education meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 9th, will now occur on Thursday, January 16th. - School will be closed on Friday, January 10th due to the forecasted potential for snow. . Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Stay safe and warm!

Decatur County Schools Announcement: Decatur County Schools will resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 8, including all regularly scheduled after-school programs. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming everyone back.

Decatur County Schools Closure Update: Decatur County Schools have been working diligently to restore heat; however, one of our schools remains without at this time. As a result, all Decatur County Schools will be closed again on Tuesday, January 7. We will provide another update tomorrow regarding the progress and any further school closures. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Attention Decatur County Schools Community: Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6th. Due to a heating malfunction at one of our schools, several classrooms are without adequate heat. Additionally, with high flu and illness rates in our community, all Decatur County Schools, including afterschool programs, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6th. Please note: All scheduled ballgames will still take place as planned. We will provide an update tomorrow regarding the heating situation. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe and warm!

The Decatur County Board of Education will have a special called work session at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 6th at the Decatur County Board of Education.

January Breakfast & Lunch menus for RHS

RHS Newsletter (December 16-20)

RHS Newsletter (December 9-13, 2024)

Decatur County Board of Education Agenda Thursday, December 12, 2024 Public input begins at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Mr. Jones’s Chemistry 2 class is feeling merry! They helped Mr. Jones set up the “Chemistree” and used their knowledge about pH indicators to color all of the flasks and solutions. Great work, kids! 📸Thanks to Mrs. Michele for taking this photo.