Archery
Riverside High School's Archery Team placed in the top 20 of the World at the 2020-21 World Competition!
BETA
The national BETA club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. For more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. Beta lives by its mission statement to promote the ideals of academic achievements, character, service, and leadership among schools.
BETA Advisor & Staff Representative: Ms. Allen
FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The FCA Mission: To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
FCA Meets every Thursday morning at 8:00 in Mr. Proctor's room (B52).
Faculty Sponsor - Chris Proctor
Future Business Leaders of America
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a nationwide nonprofit organization for students established in 1940. The organization is also considered to be one of the largest student-run organizations in the United States. The FBLA's main purpose is to help students transition into the business world.
Supporting Teacher - Mrs. Kinningham; Room - A57
Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA)
HSTA increases the number of African American and underrepresented students in West Virginia, who pursue degrees in Health Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors, thereby increasing the number of health practitioners and advocates in the medically underserved communities of West Virginia.
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Veazey
JROTC
Riverside High School JROTC is Among the Best of the Best JROTC programs In The Nation!
JROTC is a class offered at Riverside High School and is open to all students grades 9-12 in which students learn about First Aid, the Army Values, teamwork and leadership. JROTC is part of the CTE Program. Students who successfully complete four years of JROTC are considered completer in the CTE Program. JROTC also contains embedded credits; students who successfully complete two consecutive years in the program will receive a P.E. credit.
In addition to class, JROTC offers many opportunities for students to get involved. Students in program may choose to join the Drill Team, Raider Team, Marksmanship Team, or JLAB.
Cadets in the JROTC program perform many Community Service missions in the area. Cadets who choose to participate in these Community Service Missions receive community service hours for these missions.
Check out the JROTC website at https://riversidejrotc.wordpress.com/
Project 7 Bible Study
Project 7 Bible Study meets every Friday after school in Mrs. Crouch's room. (A40)
Prom Committee
Along with faculty sponsors, the annual Prom at Riverside High School is a planned and produced by students who are a member of the Prom Committee.
At the beginning stages, there are a lot of decisions to be made about "Prom 2022." These decisions will be made by the students who attend the Prom Committee Meetings!
Once everything has been decided and a plan created, it is the Prom Committee members who are responsible for following through and producing the prom.
Let's have the best Prom Possible - Bring Your Ideas, A Good Attitude, and Be Willing To Do The Work!!!
Meetings will be held every Thursday in Ms. Allen's Room (A15) at 7:30am.
Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Workman and Ms. Allen
Math and Science Quiz Bowl
The Math and Science Quiz Bowl team is a challenging but fun way to test a student's knowledge in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, and Earth science. Teams are composed of four students and one alternate. These teams compete against each other as well as other schools at local and state competitions.
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Veazey
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.
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Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Bonnett
Show Choir
Riverside High School offers two options for Vocal Music Students: Show Choir, or General Chorus.
The Show Choir, known as "Melodic Fusion" is under the direction of Jeffrey Haught.
Melodic Fusion can be seen at Kanawha County's annual "Swing Sing" which is held at the Municipal Auditorium in November each year. Melodic Fusion keeps a busy competition schedule in addition to Swing Sing as well.
The General Chorus has fewer outside of school requirements than Show Choir, but is an active performing group as well.
Ski Club
We go to Winterplace Ski Resort 4 timesver 4 weeks beginning in January. We leave after school and return later that night. Students have the option to ski or snowboard. Lessons are available each week so there is no experience required. Total cost is $200 per student which includes lift ticket, rentals and transportation. All students need to provide is their ski clothing.
Sponsor: Emily Bowles
Student Council
Student council serves as a representative body for the student body, aiming to voice the concerns, ideas, and interests of the students to school administration and faculty. It organizes various events and activities to foster school spirit and community involvement. Additionally, the student council often takes on roles in initiatives such as fundraising for charity projects and organizing social events like pep rallies, spirit week, and student sections at sporting events. The goal of the Student Council is to foster a sense of community and pride at Riverside High School.
See Mr. Peaytt for More Information
Upward Bound
Tech Upward Bound Program provides: Participants motivation to excel in high school and in a post secondary educational setting Free tutoring to all program participants in the target schools ACT and SAT fee waivers to program participants A summer component to develop personal and academic potential during the months of June and July, at no cost to the participant An out-of-state trip for summer program participants who maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Stipends of up to $40 per month during the school year and up to $60 per month for program participants attending and completing the summer component on the campus of WVUIT. For more information regarding our chapter of Upward Bound here at Riverside, please see Ms. Melvin in room A45.
Warrior Band Website
Check out the RHS Warrior Band's new website. See why they are the Pride of Riverside!
Director is Sean McCallister
Yearbook
Yearbook is a Class at Riverside High School. Students in this class are responsible for designing, marketing, and distributing the annual yearbook. Students requesting this course should be: Self Motivated, Involved in School Activities (Clubs, Atletics, Arts, etc.), and willing to attend out-side of school-time functions.
Students interested in being a part of the yearbook staff should request Yearbook on their Course Selection Sheet or See their Counselor.
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. McNeely
Young Life
Younglife is an organization created to have good, clean fun while learning more about Jesus and the position he can hold in your life.
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