The Warrior ​Weekly

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Katharine ​Curtis

Staff Spotlight

Ms. Curtis has been teaching math at Riverdale for two years and has already made a lasting ​impact. She prioritizes building positive relationships with her students and is committed to ​creating a positive learning environment to ensure their success. Her colleagues praise her ​work ethic, passion for teaching, and exceptional leadership skills in the Algebra III PLC ​team. With a genuine concern for her students, she continually motivates them to achieve ​their full potential. Ms. Curtis is a wonderful role model and a great example of the true ​Warrior spirit.

Student Spotlight

Elexis is an active member of the Riverdale Choir, and over the course of her first three years of ​high school, she has showcased her vocal talent by performing with the Freshman Honor Choir, ​All-County Honor Choir, Mid-State Honor Choir, and Allstate Honor Choir. Elexis' achievements ​extend beyond her performances in various choirs as she has had the privilege of gracing ​prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Sydney Opera House in ​Sydney, Australia. Alongside her passion for performing, Elexis has demonstrated strong ​leadership capabilities, consistently exhibiting an unwavering commitment to her endeavors. Her ​dedication and tenacity bode well for a bright future ahead.

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12/4-12/5 Winter Band Concert

12/12 - Winter Choir Concert

12/14-12/19 - Midterm Exams

12/20 - 2 hour day (make-up exams only)

12/21-1/5 Winter Break

1/8 Students Return to School - Report Cards

1/15 - MLK Day - no school

Community Service

If you need ideas for community service, check out TN Achieves (TN Promise) community service ideas page. These hours will count towards your TN Promise requirement and the hours may count for other school organizational requirements as well.

TN Achieves

We also have a trip in ​2024 planned for ​France and Italy. If ​interested in that trip, ​contact Mrs. ​Fehrenbacher at ​fehrenbachere@rcsch​ools.net. -​France/Italy Itinerary-

Tahmar Upshaw, a Class of 2022 Riverdale High School graduate, represented ​Team USA in the November 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. ​Tahmar competed in the 400-meter and 1500-meter running events and ​achieved a 2nd-place silver medal in both events.

Tahmar currently attends Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN on a track and ​field scholarship. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science. For ​future updates on Tahmar Upshaw’s journey please follow him at @tahmar04 on ​Instagram.

ART

National Art Honor Society- Dues need to be turned in by December 16th. See Mrs. Fehrenbacher for details.

It is officially competition season! Please wish our art students luck as we begin sending pieces in to compete!

Do YOU have an AMAZING painting, drawing, sculpture, poetry, short story, or speech that you think is competition-worthy?

Enter it for a chance to win scholarships, regional, or even NATIONAL recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing ​Awards! You can set up an account and enter any artwork or pieces of writing at www.artandwriting.org .

Hurry! The deadline for writing is Dec 5th and the deadline for art is Dec 16th! See Mrs. Fehrenbacher in G-1 for more ​details.

Does your student need a little extra help with their school work?

Try Paper

Paper is a free tutoring service open to all Rutherford County students. The tutors at Paper provide homework help, writing support, and ACT Prep support. They also have tutors that speak multiple languages.

Family Orientation Video

Student Orientation Video

STUDENTS CAN NOW LOG IN WITH CLEVER. No additional username or password should be required.

Visit the RHS ​Sports Website

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