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Riverside University High School to Host Open House for Prospective Freshmen
Riverside University High School invites prospective students and families to attend its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St., Milwaukee. The event is designed especially for current 8th...
Riverside Newsletter: March 9, 2026
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Riverside University High School Announces 2026 Prom: “Midnight in Venice”
Riverside University High School is excited to announce that the 2026 Prom will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Italian Community Center. This year’s theme, “Midnight in Venice,” promises an elegant and memorable evening for...
Riverside Senior Named 2026 Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship Recipient
Riverside University High School is proud to celebrate senior Jacqueline Juarez-Lucas, who has been named a recipient of the 2026 Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship presented by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Each year, MCTS invites high school seniors from...
RUHS Student Wins HBCU Scholarship!
Riverside University High School is proud to congratulate senior Brooklynn Bays Lawrence on being named a recipient of the Milwaukee Bucks HBCU $1,000 Scholarship. The scholarship, awarded through the Milwaukee Bucks’ ongoing commitment to educational access and...
Riverside Sweeps the MPS Media Arts Showcase!
Riverside University High School Sweeps MPS Media Arts Showcase with 12 Awards
Riverside University High School students earned top honors at the MPS Media Arts Showcase, sweeping all four major categories and bringing home a total of 12 awards. Competing against more than 190 projects submitted from 27 schools across the district, Riverside’s student creators stood out for their powerful storytelling, technical excellence, and meaningful subject matter.
Personal Video (Grades 9–12)
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People’s Choice Runner-Up: “Making History: Melting ICE” by Maria G. and Elizabeth M.
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Critics’ Choice Best in Show: “ICE OUT” by Graciella M.
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Critics’ Choice Runner-Up: “Our Voice” by Lylia C.
Informative Video (Grades 9–12)
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People’s Choice Best in Show: “Hmong History” by Nina T.
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People’s Choice Runner-Up: “Making History: The 6888” by Aarielle R. M.
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Critics’ Choice Best in Show: “Making History: The 6888” by Aarielle R. M.
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Critics’ Choice Runner-Up: “Hmong History” by Nina T.
PSA (Grades 9–12)
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People’s Choice Best in Show: “Get Informed & Go Vote” by Yesina G.
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Critics’ Choice Best in Show: “Get Informed & Go Vote” by Yesina G.
Podcast (Grades 9–12)
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People’s Choice Best in Show: “Central Park Five” by Joequan C. and Sincere B.
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Critics’ Choice Best in Show: “Central Park Five” by Joequan C. and Sincere B.
By earning top recognition from both public voters and critics’ panels, Riverside achieved a full sweep of the Personal Video, Informative Video, PSA, and Podcast categories — an extraordinary accomplishment.
These 12 awards reflect the dedication, collaboration, and creativity of Riverside’s student journalists and filmmakers. The Riverside community is incredibly proud of these Tigers for representing their school with excellence and integrity.
Award-winning projects can be viewed on the official MPS Media Arts Showcase website. You can check out the winners for each category here.