History & Alumni
RRHS Alumni Spotlights
We are so proud of every single one of our students! Check out spotlights on some of our recent (and not-so-recent) graduates! They are doing all sorts of things to make our community (and world) a better place for everyone.
![Military Academy Cadets (RRHS '20, '21, '22)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707865744/nthurstonk12waus/gzupjsrqsmeonr6vgpg7/RRHS-military-alum_large.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865744/nthurstonk12waus/gzupjsrqsmeonr6vgpg7/RRHS-military-alum_large.jpg","width":500}])
These three River Ridge graduates now military academy cadets met up at an Army vs. Navy football game.
![Ellie Peterson (RRHS '96) - Author]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865739/nthurstonk12waus/fnvnblhwutwi5mqircgp/RRHS96_ElliePeterson.jpg","width":250}])
This River Ridge graduate is a published children's book author.
![Adam & Sara Sutmiller (RRHS '12 & '14) - STEM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707865743/nthurstonk12waus/fdj9nm2z0mj41cxo5pzl/RRHS1214_Sutmiller03.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865743/nthurstonk12waus/fdj9nm2z0mj41cxo5pzl/RRHS1214_Sutmiller03.jpg","width":300}])
These River Ridge graduates are siblings and STEM professionals.
![Karen Weiss (RRHS) - Captain Firefighter and Paramedic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707865750/nthurstonk12waus/djbtksdl0ed1fd90btr4/RRHS_KarenWeiss01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865750/nthurstonk12waus/djbtksdl0ed1fd90btr4/RRHS_KarenWeiss01.jpg","width":300}])
This River Ridge alum is a Captain Firefighter and Paramedic.
![Ande Grantham (NTHS '13) and Nathanial Petty (RRHS '12) - Construction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707865749/nthurstonk12waus/ryxftdfhbnyrtedeb0ib/NTHS1213_GranthamPetty03.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865749/nthurstonk12waus/ryxftdfhbnyrtedeb0ib/NTHS1213_GranthamPetty03.jpg","width":300}])
The River Ridge and North Thurston graduates run their own construction company.
![Chris Bacon (NTHS '01) & Jerome Comrie (RRHS '04) - Costco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707865745/nthurstonk12waus/lgirjryxv33w6eykvxb9/NTHS01RRHS04_BaconComrie01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707865745/nthurstonk12waus/lgirjryxv33w6eykvxb9/NTHS01RRHS04_BaconComrie01.jpg","width":300}])
The North Thurston and River Ridge High School graduates work for Costco.
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Building History
River Ridge High School was built in 1993 on 41.4 acres. It is located at 350 River Ridge Drive SE in Lacey. The 176,222 square foot building, including 80 instructional spaces plus 3 portable classrooms, serves 9-12 grade.
In 2002–2003, miscellaneous HVAC upgrades were completed. Pool mechanical upgrades (HVAC, boiler, and controls) were upgraded in 2004. In 2011, separate administration areas in four buildings were consolidated into one administration building, and classrooms were added, creating a more efficient use of space. The gym floor was refinished, and the hawk at the center court was newly hand-painted by a local artist. Energy-efficient lighting upgrades and selective boiler replacement were also completed utilizing state energy grant funds.
In 2022, a full modernization project was begun to be completed by 2027.