Red River High School
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| Established | 1967 |
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| School type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Dr. Jim Stenehjem |
| Location | Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA |
| Students | about 1,333[citation needed] |
| Colors | red, black, and white |
| Mascot | The Roughriders |
| contact | (701) 746-2400 |
Red River High School (RRHS) is an American high school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It currently serves about 1,333 students[citation needed] and is one of two high schools in the Grand Forks Public Schools system. The athletic teams are known as "The Roughriders".
The "Red River" in the school's name refers to the Red River of the North which flows on the east side of the city. The name "Roughriders" is a reference to former President Theodore Roosevelt who spent a portion of his life in what would become western North Dakota.
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[edit] Academics
RRHS offers classes in an extensive range of academic fields. The school also offers Advanced Placement classes in several areas of study.
[edit] Academic departments
- Art
- Business and Office Technology
- Career and College Information
- English
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Physical Education
- Industrial Technology
- Junior ROTC
- Library
- Marketing Education
- Math
- Music
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Services
- Student Services
- Technology
- Theatre Arts
- World Languages
[edit] Athletics
The athletic teams at RRHS are known as "The Roughriders".
[edit] Sports offered
- Speech and Debate
- Cross-Country (boys and girls)
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Football (boys)
- Gymnastics (girls)*
- Hockey (boys and girls)*
- Track and Field (boys and girls)
- Soccer (boys and girls)
- Swimming (boys and girls)*
- Golf (boys and girls)
- Tennis (boys and girls)
*RRHS and Central High School have combined teams in several sporting areas due to low participation numbers known as the "Knightriders".
[edit] Championships
- State boys hockey: 1974, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007
- State boys soccer: 2002, 2005
- State Class 'A' boys track and field: 1983, 1992
- State Class 'A' volleyball: 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003
[edit] Published Media
The RRHS school administration publishes a monthly newsletter titled The Big Red Letter which is mailed to parents. This newsletter contains news about academics, athletics, activities, and important notices.
The student-run Rider's Digest is the school newspaper. On average, it is published three times per school year. It includes information pertaining to recent school events and contains student input. The newspaper editing council provides education and training in newspaper layout, publishing, writing, and advertising.
Every year, the Red River Epilogue is offered to students. This yearbook is edited and compiled by students with the help of an advisor. It is usually offered for sale in the school store at the end of the next school year, but is sometimes delayed further into the year. The yearbook contains not only student photographs, but also snapshots from throughout the year and information on worldwide events that occurred.
