By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer We started off this year with a few new rules here at River Hill. As a result of recent vandalisms occurring on school property, River Hill will be implementing its newest rule starting April 1, 2024. A new system will be implemented requiring staff escorts any time students leave their…
Howard County adds Pickleball and Removes Golf to 2026 Fall Sports
By Alexander El Sawi, Staff Writer A recent school board meeting has left parents scratching their heads and athletes shocked. Howard County has announced the addition of pickleball to its interscholastic athletics and the subsequent removal of golf. The decision is deemed “unique” by some and “absurd” by others. “We believe pickleball is the sport…
School Has Been #Canceled?!
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer The latest news in the media reports that school is being canceled, and not just for a couple of days. While in recent years social media platforms have been used to cancel celebrities, institutions, and organizations, it seemed unlikely that something so secure could fall to the hands of cancel…
Chick-fil-A Fridays!
By Nahome Bruk, Staff Writer As the 2023-24 school year starts to wind down, River Hill students have been hit with a surprise: Chick-fil-A! There have been recent discussions between the Administration and students about implementing Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries into the Friday lunch schedule. These rumors were confirmed when Principal Motley was asked last…
Bathrooms No Longer Free?
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer River Hill’s bathrooms are a popular spot to congregate with friends in between classes. Some students have been abusing the ability to freely use the bathroom. Admin at River Hill have recently taken some measures to hopefully prevent this by implementing a “pay to go” policy of $10 to enter…
Howard County Public Schools Convert to Metric System
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer An insider of the Howard County Public School System Board of Education contacted the River Hill Current last week to leave an anonymous tip, exposing the county’s plans to abide by the metric system in all curriculums. Our source claims that the conversion to the metric system will begin 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…
Asynchronous Wednesdays Are Back
By Sana Yousuf, Staff Writer Students and teachers were left in shock on March 22 after the Howard County Board of Education announced during their meeting that all schools in the county would be required to re-incorporate asynchronous Wednesdays into their weekly schedules starting next quarter. The decision was made in an effort to improve…
Apple Vision Pros Take Over
By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer Apple Vision Pros have become very popular, as many people have been seen walking around in public fashioned with these futuristic lenses. However, beyond the internet, it does not seem that these virtual reality goggles have become popular in every part of town. Places like California, and San Francisco, have…
D is Now the New Failing Grade – Student Uproar Ensues
By Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer In a turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the academic community, the letter “D” has been declared the new failing grade. The decision, announced by a plethora of educational authorities, has left students across the school in a state of disbelief and outrage. Previously regarded as the bare…