Riverside High School

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Riverside High School is the largest high school in Kanawha County, and is located in Belle, West Virginia, USA.HistoryThe school opened in 1999 as a result of the consolidation of DuPont High School (AAA) in Dupont City and East Bank High School (AA) in East Bank. Students from both of those former high schools, and from the Cedar Grove and Montgomery areas attend the school. The school's attendance district runs from the Kanawha-Fayette county line to the Charleston city limits.AcademicsRiverside High offers a wide variety of courses and electives for grades 9–12. Required classes include Science 9 & 10, Trigonometry, Calculus, English 12 and Civics. Electives include AP Calculus, Forensic Science and Community Service.AthleticsRiverside High is a West Virginia AAA school. The school has had several successful sports teams in the 10+ years it has been in operation. They are wrestling, volleyball, track & field, softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, cross country, cheerleading, golf, and football. Two notable alums of Dupont (later consolidated to Riverside) include Randy Moss and Jason Williams.Marching WarriorsThe school has had two baton twirlers named Miss Kanawha Majorette at the Gazette-Mail Kanawha County Majorette and Band Festival. Mandy Jo Wingo in took the top honor in 2004 and Kandis Courtney won in 2008.</refFacilitiesThe school premises house a full-service branch of the Kanawha County Public Library, a Pioneer Federal credit union, and facilities operated by Cabin Creek Health Center. Separate entrances are available for community members.