River Ridge High School DECA recognized for Thrive Level Chapter Campaigns
Woodstock, GA/USA – River Ridge High School DECA was among 1,100 chapters that achieved Thrive Level recognition during the 2024-2025 school year and will be commended at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held April 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
Each fall, DECA offers four campaigns for chapters to complete as part of their program of leadership for the year. These campaigns are designed to grow membership engagement and build lasting partnerships within the school and local community. Chapters that achieve Thrive Level receive a commemorative pennant, flag and plaque. The chapters also have an opportunity to participate in ICDC. In order to receive Thrive Level recognition, the chapter completed two out of three chapter campaigns, including the community service campaign, ethical leadership campaign, and promotional campaign. Alternatively, the chapter could have participated in the membership campaign, which challenged the chapter to attain two of three goals: recruit 20 professional members, recruit 20 alumni members or increase student membership by 20 more members from the previous school year.
The River Ridge High School DECA members who contributed to the Thrive recognition were McLane Wallace, Chris Himiob, Pratiksha Kandasamy Tamilselvi, Sarasvi Kuruba, Briya Patel, Ian Haas, Rylee Hall, Juliean Ngo, Amanda Faure, Udi Gitau, Tristan Wallace, Krish Patel, Kishan Patel and Mia Stiefel with the assistance of their advisor, Katie Thompson.
To earn Thrive Level in the Membership Campaign, River Ridge DECA had to meet a few criteria. Just like in business, continued growth is one of the keys to success. DECA’s membership campaign involved recruiting an additional 20 members, engaging professional level members, and recruiting alumni to join our DECA chapter in a professional role.
To earn Thrive Level in the Community Service Campaign, students had to find unique ways to serve their community. They did this by completing 6 community service activities where 75% of our chapter participated in the campaign, and successfully complete a promotion of this years Georgia advocacy focus for GA DECA. DECA members helped raise money for MDA Research, as well as putting together a champions banner that will be waiting for them when they arrive at MDA Camp.
To earn Thrive Level in Promotional Campaign, DECA members had to show how it’s making a positive impact on its community through three school outreach activities, three community outreach activities, and interview and share three alumni’s success stories. River Ridge DECA did this by participating in CCSD Awareness Day, spread messaging about MDA and it’s disabilities to the community at the Homecoming Parade and collected food for the our local food pantries and families in need.
I am incredibly proud of our River Ridge DECA officers. They have dedicated themselves to mastering DECA, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its principles while implementing detailed strategies that have led to remarkable accomplishments. Organizing activities for such a large Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) requires exceptional communication, teamwork, a growth mindset, and a genuine passion for their work. Each student in River Ridge DECA exemplifies these qualities; they identify challenges and proactively engage in finding solutions.,” said Katie Thompson, Marketing Coordinator.
Parents and Students,
As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to announce the course registration process for all students at River Ridge High School. This important process allows students to select courses that align with their academic goals and interests.
The attached timeline outlines key dates and events to help guide families through the registration process. On Monday, students received their transcripts and elective forms in homeroom, which they should review carefully while planning their courses for next year. Beginning next Monday, students will meet with their counselors during their literature classes to discuss and finalize their course selections and ensure students are on track for graduation.
In March, families will have the opportunity to review and verify course requests. Please check your email regularly for additional registration information as it becomes available. To support you further, we encourage you to explore the resources below.
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Attention ALL Seniors and Senior Parents!!!
We are offering the opportunity to purchase a RRHS Graduation Sign for your Senior’s Graduation Day! What better way to honor them, their achievement, and show how proud you are of them than to have a personalized yard sign just for your amazing student!
Cost: $30 for a single-sided sign and $35 for a double-sided sign. (The cost includes student name, college name, and one extracurricular logo. An additional logo can be purchased for $2.)
Our first order will be placed for all orders, and payments, received by Friday, January 31. Depending on the size of the order, it typically takes one to two weeks for the signs to be printed and delivered to the school. (Please note that we will not be able to submit your sign order to the vendor, according to the timeline below, until payment is received.)
Orders/Payments received by 1/31/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on February 3
Orders/Payments received 2/1/25 – 2/28/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on March 3
Orders/Payments received 3/1/25 – 3/21/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on March 24
Orders/Payments received 3/22/25 – 4/11/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on April 14
Orders/Payments received 4/12/25 – 5/2/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on May 5
Here’s how you can order your graduation yard sign:
- Please complete the online order form: Graduation Sign Order Form
- Submit payment via Zelle OR via a check in the RRHS front office
*Check made payable to River Ridge Volleyball Booster Club
Our booster club will email or call when the yard sign is ready for pick-up at RRHS. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at riverridgehsvolleyballbooster@gmail.com.
We understand that there are a few other companies offering yard signs, but we would greatly appreciate your order and support of the RRHS Volleyball program! All money made from sign sales will be staying at RRHS for funding of our volleyball program.
Zelle’s QR code:
PTSA Senior Scholarship Program 2025
RRHS Student Community Service Scholarships Scholarship Awards
The River Ridge High School PTSA sponsors the Community Service Scholarship to help deserving seniors in their educational journey. The scholarship is based on community and school service as well as academic excellence and is only available to seniors who are enrolling in a full time course of study at an institute of higher learning as well as a RRHS PTSA Member.
The following is a list of criteria used in screening applicants:
● Service oriented projects, community involvement, and extracurricular activities (40 points)
● Leadership, honors, and awards (20 points)
● Short Essay (limit of 1 page) that explains how this scholarship may help your future aspirations (15 points)
● Reference Letter (10 points)
● Grade Point Average (10 points)
● Following instructions (5 points)
Important Facts to Know:
● Any graduating high school senior at RRHS enrolling in a full time course of study at any institute of higher learning (trade school, 2 or 4 year) may apply.
● The funds must be used for continuing education.
● The applicant (student) must be a member of the RRHS PTSA.
● Applications must be submitted in digital format
● Include one personal reference (not related to you) OR one reference from your school.
● Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 25, 2025. Winners will be notified at Awards Day.
Please contact the RRHS PTSA at rrhs.ptsa.board@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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