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.
Know an RRHS alumnus doing great things? Let us know at communications@ntps.org!
![Alumni Spotlight: Military Academy Cadets (RRHS '20, '21, '22)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753734662/nthurstonk12waus/gzupjsrqsmeonr6vgpg7/RRHS_MilitaryAlum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753734662/nthurstonk12waus/gzupjsrqsmeonr6vgpg7/RRHS_MilitaryAlum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753734662/nthurstonk12waus/gzupjsrqsmeonr6vgpg7/RRHS_MilitaryAlum.jpg","width":800}])
These three River Ridge graduates now military academy cadets met up at an Army vs. Navy football game.
![Alumni Spotlight: Ellie Peterson (RRHS '96)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753734607/nthurstonk12waus/fnvnblhwutwi5mqircgp/RRHS96_ElliePeterson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753734607/nthurstonk12waus/fnvnblhwutwi5mqircgp/RRHS96_ElliePeterson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753734607/nthurstonk12waus/fnvnblhwutwi5mqircgp/RRHS96_ElliePeterson.jpg","width":800}])
This River Ridge graduate is a published children's book author.
![Alumni Spotlight: Adam & Sara Sutmiller (RRHS '12 & '14)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753734346/nthurstonk12waus/fdj9nm2z0mj41cxo5pzl/RRHS1214_Sutmiller03.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753734346/nthurstonk12waus/fdj9nm2z0mj41cxo5pzl/RRHS1214_Sutmiller03.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753734346/nthurstonk12waus/fdj9nm2z0mj41cxo5pzl/RRHS1214_Sutmiller03.jpg","width":800}])
These River Ridge graduates are siblings and STEM professionals.
![Alumni Spotlight: Karen Weiss (RRHS)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753733261/nthurstonk12waus/djbtksdl0ed1fd90btr4/RRHS_KarenWeiss01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753733261/nthurstonk12waus/djbtksdl0ed1fd90btr4/RRHS_KarenWeiss01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753733261/nthurstonk12waus/djbtksdl0ed1fd90btr4/RRHS_KarenWeiss01.jpg","width":800}])
This River Ridge alum is a Captain Firefighter and Paramedic.
![Alumni Spotlight: Ande Grantham (NTHS '13) and Nathanial Petty (RRHS '12)]([{"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.
![Alumni Spotlight: Chris Bacon (NTHS '01) & Jerome Comrie (RRHS '04)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753723693/nthurstonk12waus/lgirjryxv33w6eykvxb9/NTHS01RRHS04_BaconComrie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753723693/nthurstonk12waus/lgirjryxv33w6eykvxb9/NTHS01RRHS04_BaconComrie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753723693/nthurstonk12waus/lgirjryxv33w6eykvxb9/NTHS01RRHS04_BaconComrie.jpg","width":800}])
The North Thurston and River Ridge High School graduates work for Costco.
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Upcoming reunions
Want to see some old faces again? Check back here for upcoming graduating class reunions. If you know of another gathering of North Thurston alumni in the area, please email NTPS communications, and we'll post it!
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 and is currently in the process of being completely rebuilt and modernized.
- 2002-23: HVAC upgrades
- 2004: Pool mechanical upgrades (HVAC, boiler, and controls)
- 2001: Separate administration areas in four separate buildings were consolidated into one building. Classrooms were added for efficient use of space. The main gym floor was refinished, and the hawk at the center court was painted by a local artist. Energy-efficient lighting and select boilers were replaced utilizing state energy grant funds.
- In 2022, a full modernization project was begun to be completed by 2027.