By Sanjana Jain, Staff Writer On April 8th, a select group of River Hill students will have the opportunity and privilege of assuming all responsibilities of River Hill’s administrative, front office, and guidance staff for the school day. This activity is an experiment being conducted by the Howard County Public School System to see the…
Author: Claire Burnett
School Uniforms at River Hill
By Dara Asante, Staff Writer Howard County’s recent announcement regarding the implementation of uniforms for students in HCPSS in the upcoming academic year has sparked significant controversy among public school families. The decision has drawn a wave of criticism and concern from various stakeholders within the community. River Hill High School students, who are directly…
New Howard County Parking Policy
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer On March 23, the Howard County Public School Systems announced they will be charging all high school students who park at school a daily parking fee. The new rule was announced the weekend of March 23rd and will be going into effect during the 2024-2025 school year. Howard County’s Board…
River Hill Unveils New Late Sign-In Procedures
By Bryan Simo, Staff Writer Starting April 1st, 2024, River Hill High School will be implementing a new late sign-in procedure to make the process more efficient. Coming only a few weeks after the implementation of the previous procedure, the new process hopes to get students to class faster and discourage tardiness. On March 7th,…
HCPSS school board plans to replace teachers with AI
By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor Years of deficit spending have finally caught up with the school system. In order to reduce spending and balance the budget, the school board has made the decision to implement artificial intelligence programs to replace teachers and help educate students. After Dr. Martirano’s hasty resignation as superintendent, the school board…
River Hill Establishes Chicken Coop in Forest
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer River Hill has many clubs and after school programs that help students engage in the activities they love. River Hill recently added a new program called The Maryland Agricultural Society. This new program is for all students to engage with livestock and farming. However, River Hill has been keeping this…
River Hill’s Blue Room: Soon to be the Yellow Room
By Claire Burnett, The Current Co-Editor-in-Chief The blue room is one of the most iconic areas at River Hill, providing the gateway to performances in the auditorium and a popular lunch spot for seniors. Seniors who eat lunch in the blue room are in for a big surprise this week when the blue room will…
The Season of Flu
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As winter is almost coming to an end, the flu is on the rise. Typically starting from fall to winter, this period is marked by the rapid spread of the virus, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus. It…
Students Struggle to Stay Active During the Winter
By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor Despite the disappointing absence of any snow, winter is in full swing, and as River Hill rapidly rushes towards midterms and the end of the first semester, students are finding it harder than ever to stay active and exercise. As temperatures and daylight remain low, many students are struggling to…
Too Cool for Winter Coats?
By Claire Burnett, The Current Co-Editor-in-Chief Snow, ice and sleet are rolling in as the coldest winter months approach. With these frigid temperatures, one would expect to see more students dressing appropriately for the weather, but gone are the days of wearing a winter coat or jacket to school. Despite the freezing weather, why aren’t…