See the photo gallery from Riverside Graduation 2009, courtesy of Durham Public Schools.

Following a school system wide computer crash caused by a network virus, communication between Riverside teachers, administrators and parents has been slowed for the past week.

The virus struck Durham  Public Schools the week of June 1, temporarily disabling all voicemail and email. As of Monday, June 8, email has been re-established. Direct phone communication has been restored, but voicemail remains erratic. It is not yet known whether all email and voicemail from last week will be restored, or whether some will be permanently lost. Parents who left messages last week are encouraged to try to reach teachers and administrators again.

Plans for graduation remain unchanged. Secure locations have been established from which teachers are able to enter grades. Many teachers worked nights and over the week-end from home to complete this work. Report cards will be printed on schedule.

    Last month, biologists from Duke University came to Mika Hunter's ninth grade Biology class to teach students how to take their own DNA. They learned that easily accesible materials such as liquid soap, gatorade, and rubbing alcohol could reveal their DNA strand. Take a look at the simple 5-step process and find YOUR own DNA, too! See the new video by Sarah Harrison and Jill DeConti.

Relive the seniors victory over the staff in the annual student-staff game with a slideshow by Josh King.