By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer As the 2025-2026 school year begins at River Hill, many clubs and organizations are starting the challenging recruitment process. Card Colosseum, River Hill’s newest card club, is one of many student organizations looking to bring in new members. The club serves as a community for RHHS students to come together…
River Hill HOSA Team Goes To Nationals
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer When four River Hill High School students signed up for HOSA’s Medical Innovation competition, none of them had much experience with coding, engineering or electrical design. But that didn’t stop them from building a fully functioning arthritis detection device, and becoming national finalists in the process. HOSA, Health Occupations Students…
The National English Honor Society’s First Read-In
Students at NEHS Read-In
Blankets of Compassion: River Hill’s Linus Project Club helps children in need one stitch at a time
By Millie George, Staff Writer A club at River Hill High School provides the opportunity for students to weave compassion into blankets for youth in challenging circumstances. The Linus Project club, led by Eliza Buchman, creates blankets in hopes of having an impact on children who are ill, have been through hardship, or just need…
River Hill Honor Societies Build Skills Beyond the Classroom
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer As the opening month of the school year comes to a close, honor societies at River Hill are seeking new members. These groups, from the National Honor Society (NHS) for overall academics, to Rho Kappa for social studies, are pursuing students with academic achievements and an interest in leadership opportunities….
River Hill Village Center Subway Permanently Closes
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer All great things must come to an end, and unfortunately, that includes the Subway in the River Hill Village Center. After serving the community for more than a decade, the sandwich shop has officially closed its doors, leaving students and families without one of their most convenient food options. For…
Detour Ahead: Students Struggle with Sheppard Lane Closure
By: Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer Sheppard Lane, a road that many students at River Hill rely on for their daily commute, had been closed for construction, causing longer travel times and frustration among students and families. Construction on Sheppard Lane began on September 4th and ended on September 19th, although the reopening was never officially…
Hawks Aim High: National Honor Society Applications for the 2025-2026 Year
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer The RHHS National Honor Society Chapter (NHS) application process is in full swing this month, with many upperclassmen scrambling to complete their applications on time. With upperclassmen completing and submitting their service hours and finalizing other application requirements, including written applications and teacher recommendations, the National Honor Society world is…
Field Hockey Hawks Soar to Victory
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer The River Hill Varsity Field Hockey team showed resilience and growth at this year’s Fall Tournament, facing off against South River and Bel Air in two high-stakes games. The Hawks had a tough 1-5 loss to South River in the opening match, but an impressive 3-1 win over Bel Air,…
River Hill Welcomes New Flock of Teachers to the Nest
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief This year, River Hill welcomes two new faces to its staff: Dr. Tina Turk, part of the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP), and Jessica Felix, the school’s new psychologist. Both bring with them a dizzying array of experience, alongside a passion for supporting students in and out of the classroom. Turk’s…







