Riverside High School is a public high school in Greer, South Carolina. Riverside High School was founded in 1973.
The school opened in the fall of 1973 with 650 students on a 65-acre (260,000 m2) campus. Riverside was named the 1998 Palmetto's Finest High School.
In Fall 2006, students began attending a brand new building on the same premises. As an official green building, it is one of the most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly high schools in the nation and approximately 278,111 square feet (25,837.4 m2).
The school has had four principals: John Durr, Wayne Rhodes, Charles "Bob" Bayne, and currently, Andrew Crowley.
In the 2008-2009 school year, students led a campaign to raise $10,000 to send art teacher Pat Grills to Europe to see the art that he had never seen before but had taught his students about. This effort united other schools in the community as well as bringing back many RHS Alumni to contribute. On Monday, April 27 the check was presented much to the surprise of Mr. Grills at the annual art show.
Riverside moved from Class AAA to Class AAAA following the 2009-2010 school year. RHS jumped to Class 5-A for the 2016-2017 school year
Speech and Debate: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017Boys Soccer: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012Girls Soccer: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010Boys Cross Country: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2014Girls Cross Country: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015Boys Tennis: 1983, 1990, 1992Girls Tennis: 1999, 2008, 2010, 2012Boys Baseball: 1980, 1986, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006Girls Golf: 2007Boys Swimming: 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015Girls Swimming: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015Boys Track: 1986, 1988, 1991Boys Basketball: 1984, 1985, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010Girls Lacrosse: 2008, 2013Jon Kirksey (1989) - New Orleans SaintsBrandon Bennett (1991) - Carolina Panthers, running backTremayne Stephens (1994) - San Diego ChargersMonica Pang (1999) - Miss Georgia (2005), Miss America First Runner UpDanielle Davis (1999) - Miss South Carolina (1999)Bill Haas (2000) - Professional GolferBrad Chalk (2004) - Fort Wayne Wizards center fielderMichael Roth (2008) - University of South Carolina, pitcher, two-time NCAA championKevin Dodd (2011) - Clemson University Defensive End (2011-2015)Susan Eggleston (1986-2004) - Mayor of Star, North Carolina 2009-13. Former Social science teacher.Michael Farmer (1973–90) - South Carolina finalist for Teacher in Space Project won by Christa McAuliffe, killed during Challenger space shuttle disaster. Former Science teacher.David Kent Dalby (1993-2014) President of Bruce Tool Company, Inc., was invited by the US Secretary of Commerce, Ronald Brown, to participate in the Presidential Trade Mission to South Africa, November 26-December 2, 1993. Former professor at Auburn University. Mr. Dalby was also honored by President Clinton, May 5, 1994 at the White House. Former chemistry teacher.
