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…
Personal devices in class: Helpful or harmful?
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As students enter a new school year, one thing that has remained the same is the longstanding debate of whether students should be permitted to use personal devices. Some students believe personal devices like MacBooks or other laptops actually help them stay focused and get work done better, while many…
Clocking in after class: Upperclassmen’s look into jobs
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Here at River Hill High School, many upperclassmen are doing more than just keeping up with homework, clubs and sports. With the new responsibilities that come along with being a junior or senior comes more freedom, like getting a job. From after-school shifts to summer jobs, these students are learning how…
Surveiling School Lunches
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief Crumbs, spills and sticky spots are all typical to a high school lunch table. But this year, River Hill administrators believe the messes have gotten out of hand, leading to the implementation of new cafeteria security cameras. Six cameras have been added, placed near both the entrances as well as in…
When Lunch Break Becomes a Time-Out
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief River Hill’s lunch detention—a 30 minute, max of 6, disciplinary consequence—is a part of administration’s crackdown on student misbehavior. Yet, many students don’t even know what really happens behind the doors of student services. For one, students have the choice to eat lunch and complete homework. The classroom is silent, besides…
First Friday Night Lights
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer River Hill’s first game of the season kicked off Friday night, marking the return of one of the most exciting and long-awaited traditions at our school. For the next few months, the stadium will be packed on Friday nights for home football games. These games are more than just about…






