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Riffs and Report Cards: An inside look at Staff Infection

In 2007, a group of staff made a habit of spending time in Mr. Schallenberger’s classroom, to play foosball at the end of the day.

By Emmy McGill

April 21, 2025

ARTS & CULTURE

A space to be seen: Seniors display works in annual IB Art Show

Overhead the dimgray floors of the Black Box-constructed to absorb the rhythm of dancers' feet-a lighting grid still hangs, a relic of River's performing past.

By Talan Collins

March 24, 2025

WATCH: 'Courts for Kids' trip to Panama immerses students in local culture

2:13 | 4.22.25

This spring break, a group of River students joined others from Vancouver Public Schools on a trip to build ‘Courts for Kids’ in Panama. CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins reports on the group’s immersion into the local culture & what they learned from the experience.

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WATCH: River's orchestra leads district-wide string concert

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WATCH: Students showcase works before community in annual IB Art Show

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A river of support: seniors raise $45K for local youth non-profit

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WATCH: CR News spotlights River's after-school art club

ART

Meet the people, clubs, & other organizations creating student culture through a visual medium.

WATCH: Students showcase works before community in annual IB Art Show

2:04 | 3.23.25

CR News chief correspondent Talan Collins offers a moving look at this year's annual IB Art Show, which teacher Jason Phelps calls seniors' "graduation" from the program.

WATCH: CR News spotlights River's after-school art club

1:16 | 3.2.25

CR News correspondent Elijah Garon spotlights River's after-school art club giving students a creative space to express themselves.

Full Interview: Andrii Hulevatyi sits down with Tyme Sisakvanich

5:16 | 11.3.24

CR News chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich's full, extended conversation with Andrii Hulevatyi, a Ukrainian refugee & River student artists whose work was selected by Vancouver's "Art at the Cave" gallery for their "Politiks" exhibit.

WATCH: Ukrainian refugee & River art student Andrii Hulevatyi's "Politiks" exhibit

7:06 | 11.1.24

CR News chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich sits down with Andrii Hulevatyi, a River student and Ukrainian refugee whose artwork — displayed in Downtown Vancouver’s “Art at the Cave” gallery for their “Politiks” exhibit — is helping him heal and share his story. River art teacher Jason Phelps also speaks about his experience as Andrii’s teacher exclusively on "The Rapids Report."

ARTS & CULTURE

MUSIC

Official or independently organized showcases of band & orhestra students' abilities at River.

WATCH: River's orchestra leads district-wide string concert

1:33 | 4.22.25

This past week, River’s orchestra held a district-wide string concert from J. Hoover gymnasium. CR News chief anchor Tyme Sisakvanich reports on the performance.

WATCH: River band participates in annual Clark College Jazz Festival

1:33 | 2.10.25

CR News senior correspondent Jacob McManus reports on River's band performance at the annual Clark College Jazz Festival.

WATCH: River's band & orchestra perform at annual Veteran's Day Assembly

0:44 | 11.8.24

River’s Veteran’s Day Assembly celebrated American soldiers’ contributions with student speakers and musical performances by River’s band & orchestra.

ARTS & CULTURE

River’s band shows off their musical talent in the lower courtyard

The event was only the cherry on top of a long, successful year for the music department, including a courtyard performance by the orchestra last Thursday.

By Talan Collins

June 7, 2023

ARTS & CULTURE

Just showing off: Students put on first talent show in years

The event highlighted students who don't often get recognized.

By Talan Collins

June 1, 2023

DANCE

Fundraisers & special events incorporating choreographed dance performed by students.

ARTS & CULTURE

A river of support: seniors raise $45K for local youth non-profit

Dance coordinator Molly Walther tells CR News that the experience was a great way to truly see what they're raising money for.

By Tyme Sisakvanich

March 20, 2025

ARTS & CULTURE

Un paso adelante

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, River's "La Plaza" Hispanic Heritage Club hosts school wide assembly

By Talan Collins

May 5, 2024

WATCH: "Mr. and Miss" charity pageant raises more than $50,000 for children in foster care

1:36 | 4.26.24

CR News' Talan Collins reports on last Saturday's annual "Mr. and Miss" event which aims to raise money for children in need.

ARTS & CULTURE

More than a pageant

Student organized "Mr. and Miss" event "for the kids" raises more than $50,000 for children in foster care

By Talan Collins

April 23, 2024

COMMUNITY

Students sharing their thoughts, well wishes, or making a positive impact on our community.

WATCH: River students share their plans & holiday traditions heading into winter break

2:25 | 12.23.24

CR News interviews a few students about their plans & holiday traditions heading into winter break.

WATCH: Back to the Ripple Effect for a student spreading positivity for the holidays

1:28 | 12.18.24

The Ripple Effect returns for the holidays and CR News’ William Guevara reports on a student spreading positivity.

WATCH: River students share what they're thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving break

1:23 | 11.26.24

River students share the people, places, and small things they're thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving break which begins tomorrow.

WATCH: River's student advisory council hosts students in the black box with Taco Bell

1:24 | 11.24.24

CR News correspondent Niles Cowan reports on Wednesday's student advisory council event in the black box, which saw students give feedback on school issues while enjoying Taco Bell.

WATCH: "The Ripple Effect": showing how positivity impacts our community

1:56 | 11.19.24

CR News’ William Guevara reports on how students’ positive actions create a welcoming environment in our school. (We sincerely apologize for misspelling Shauntae McClain’s name incorrectly)

WATCH: CR Mornings” introduces all-new “Ripple Effect” segment; Elijah Garon reports

1:36 | 10.22.24

Elijah Garon reports on River students whose positive actions are making an impact at school.

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