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The Riverton High School web page will be idle for the summer. Check back for
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Thank you for your patronage.
New Riverton High School Principal
Mr. Brad Sorensen will be principal of Riverton High School effective July 1, replacing
Mr. Stephen Park, who will be
principal of the new high school located in Herriman.
School Calendars
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Summer Driver's Education
RHS Summer Driver Education 2009
dredSummer2009.pdf
VHS Summer School Driver Education 2009 Form
dredSummerVHSForm2009.pdf
Language Arts Summer 2009 Reading Assignment
The summer 2009 reading has been chosen. it is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Morrison.
All RHS students are required to read this book prior to the 2009-2020 school year start.
Book synopsis: Nursed back to health by an impoverished Pakistani village after an
unsuccessful mountain-climbing trip, Greg Mortensen vows to return and give the village
something they need desperately: A School. Mortensen keeps his promise to the village and
goes on to build more
than fifty schools in Pakistan - so far. This is the true story of how
one man is making a
difference
in the world, one village at a time.
Additional reading assignments
Sophomore Honors: Night
Junior Honors: Of Mice and Men
AP Language and Composition: Warriors Don't Cry
If you are planning to enroll in AP Language and Composition, click here for additional information
Extra book for AP Literature: How to Read Literature Like a Professor
The above books will be available for purchase in the Media Center on May 14 and 15.
The costs, including tax, are as follows:
Three Cups of Tea - $16.03
Of Mice and Men - $9.62
Warriors Don't Cry - $16.03
How to Read Literature Like a Professor - $14.95
Honors English Teacher Recommendation Form
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RHS Silverscreen
Click here to view the RHS Silverscreen Video
Media Center Tutoring Schedule
Closed for the Summer
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RHS The Howler
The Riverton High School The Howler monthly newsletter is available online.
Click here to view issues.
May, 2009 issue now online
Update to page7, May issue: The Business Law Mock Trials will be held Tuesday, May 19
RHS Student Awards
37 students at RHS had perfect attendance for the 2008-2009 school year. They are
Stephanie Argyle, Stephen Basile, Matthew Baxter, Matthew Bowen, Shannon Boyle,
Jared Capson, Brittny Clark, Ryan Clayton,
Marlee Cook, Spencer Crapo,
Skylar Deweese, Elliott Fritz,
Taylor Gomez, Nicholas Hansen, Ashley Hardy,
Krysten Hoffman, Robert Jager, Justin Jamison, Christian Kunz, Zachary Larkin,
Rebecca Lott, Jacob Markus, Braydon Mason,
Andriel Newman, James Obray,
Christopher Olsen, Alexander Parata, Holley Robison,
Jaquelle Rosquist,
Aurora Rowley, Gia Rushton, Terre Short, Jordan Taylor, Ethan Turner,
Jacob Vanwagoner, Brendan Warkentin, and Jacob Wiese
| A team comprised of Nathan Burton, Ryan Carlsen and Sam White won the Physics Bowl competition at Lagoon. Each received Presidential Scholarships to Utah State, a four year full tuition scholarship. |
| Brady Craig and Kendall Schouten won the AAA/Ford Auto Skills Contest. Brady and Kendall will travel to Dearborn, Michigan to compete against teams from every state in the national contest June 14-16. |
Aubrie Haymore was named the Outstanding Female Athlete at the |
| Stephanie Goodwin was named Academic Allstate in Track. She was also awarded the Riverton City Choice Award. |
Aubrie Haymore set a new 100-Meter Dash State Record. |
| Sophomore Shawn Bennett took first place in a State Trap Shoot meet. He shot 249 out of 250, including a run of 244 hits in a row. |
| The following RHS art students have won cash and other prizes, including 'Best of Show' in various art shows throughout the state: John Rogers, Jeff Griffin, Kayla Fayerweather, Dani Spencer, Parker McCormick and Stephanie Emch. |
| Riverton students won 30 awards, 6 Gold, 19 Silver, 5 Bronze at the FCCLA State competition. The FCCLA winners are Elilsabeth Anderson, Marisa Andrews, Richel Aratari, Sumera Awan, Shelby Bounds, Christi Coats, Kendra Davis, Jorey Dixon, Melinda Downs, Emi Exeter, Kyra Gaillard, Amber Garfield, Diedra Ha, Brittany Hunter, Jessica Jaynes, Courtney Leavitt, McKenna Maxwell, Megan Mitchell, Ashley Ockler, Ashley Park, Shay Payne, Dailee Perucci, Kelli Quillen, Derrick Rougeau, Gia Rushton, Autumn Sims, Whitney Sirrine, Emily Thompson, and Colette Whitaker. |
| Scott Friel was named to the Deseret News Boys Basketball 5A First Team. |
| Nine RHS students earned a combined total of 18 medals at the Utah State Science Olympiad: Nathan Burton, Whitney Cafarelli, Riley Lamborn, Zach McBride, Daniel Obray, Chris Olsen, Weston Prestwich, and Jacob VanWagoner |
| Sixteen Science students earned 1st place at the BYU Regional Science Fair: Sage Allen, Parker Bluth, William Christensen, Ashley Hardy, Nolan Harris, Jacob Howell, Jeffrey Hutchings, Riley Lamborn, Josh Larson, J. Daniel Obray, Michael Rencher, Andrew Shaw, Heidi Stromberg, Katie Stromberg, Mitchell Tracy, and Catherine Westberg |
| First Place and Grand Champ awards were given to the RHS Silverline at the Nationals in Anaheim, CA |
| Stephanie Goodwin won the Douglas F. Bates Community Service Award in the Sterling Scholar Program |
Sam White is a Sterling Scholar Runner-up in Computer Technology |
Dani Lockhart and Alle Finch were named to the Deseret News Girls Basketball 5A First Team. Dani averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. Alle averaged 8 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals per game |
Jason Buss won the Utah State American Legion Oratorical Competition. He will be going on to a National Convention in Indianapolis to compete in the National Competition |
Ryan Carlsen, Aaron Sharp, Christine Wasserbaech, and Sam White are all National Merit Scholarship Finalists |
RHS Teacher and Staff Awards
| 2008-2009 |
| LeAnna Willmore was awarded a Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education |
| Gordon Hinckley was awarded the 2009 State of Merit by the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association |
| Melissa Brown, Janet Fotu, Donna Hunter and Trish Serre earned their National Board Certification, Level 3, Teaching Certificate. |
| Counselor Jerry Payne was named the Riverton High School Teacher of the Year by the South Valley Chamber of Commerce |
| Karl McKenzie was named the Jordan Education Foundation RHS Outstanding Special Educator of the year |
| Gayle Whitefield was named the Jordan Education Foundation RHS Outstanding Educator of the year |
| LeAnna Willmore was awarded the Golden Apple award from the State of Utah PTA |
| April Squires won the Utah Press Association award for 2008 High School "Better Newspaper Contest", 2nd Place |
Riverton High School Policy Manual
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Attendance Information
To view the Attendance Policy, Attendance School procedures and
Attendance School Dates,
click here.
For Attendance School questions, please call 801-256-5807.
RHS School Bus Information
2008-2009 Schedule
Update 1/28/09 (Add stop on Route 1464)
Update 3/10/09 (Update times on some routes)
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Bus Schedule
RHS Hope Squad
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RHS Testing Schedule 2008-2009
BSCT, CRT/SLA, PSAT, PLAN, AP, SRI, ACT
Click here to view test schedules
RHS Graduation Party
(Sponsored by the RHS PTSA)
Click here for information, release form and list of sponsors that make the party possible
Thank you to all who donated to make the Graduation Party 2009 a success. Your support for the graduates is really appreciated! Thank you, RHS PTSA
Sports Update
Baseball
Region III Champions
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Come out and support our Silverwolves
Softball
Second Place in Region III
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Come out and support our Silverwolves
Boys Soccer
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Come out and support our Silverwolves
2009 Boys Basketball Camp
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2009 Girls Basketball Camp
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2009 Girls Volleyball & Basketball Camp
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Firearm and Firearm Facsimile Warning
Possessing a Facsimile of a Weapon May Result in 180-day Suspension from School |
Poseer un facsímil de una arma puede resultar en 180-días de suspención |
| Students and parents are reminded that a new federal law prohibits the use or possession of a weapon or a facsimile of a weapon on school premises. The most popular facsimile of weapons to date include the popular Air-soft guns. The law is very clear that students possessing a facsimile of a weapon at school, regardless of intent, may be suspended for 180 days. | Estudiantes y padres, recuérdense que una nueva ley federal prohibe el uso o posesión de una arma o facsímil de una arma en los locales escolares. El más popular facsímil de una arma hoy día incluye la arma popular que se llama “Air-soft guns”. La ley es muy clara que estudiantes que poseen una facsímil de una arma en la escuela, a pesar del intento, puede ser suspendido por 180 días. |
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