#RamFam Review

Welcome BAAAA-ck! 🐏 As we hoof it into the 2025–2026 school year, I’m utterly thrilled to greet you with this year’s theme: “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.” We're setting the pace for a school year full of growth, grit, and greatness—because today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and we’re ready to RAM into action!

🐏 Ramily Support: The G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) 🐏
We know it takes a herd to raise a leader! Parents, guardians, and families—your support is the shear magic behind our students’ success. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or guiding homework at the kitchen table, you're helping shape confident, compassionate trailblazers. Together, we’re herding toward greatness!

🏅 Jostens Renaissance: Card-Carrying Champions 🏅
We’re pumped to continue our Renaissance Program where students earn cards for academic excellence, strong character, and school spirit. These aren’t just cards—they’re badge(s) of honor for tomorrow’s MVPs. So let’s get ready to level up, set goals, and show what Rams are really made of!

😊 Social-Emotional Support 😊
We’re not just raising scholars—we’re growing kind, courageous humans too! At RMS, emotional intelligence is no laughing stock—it's the key to tomorrow’s leadership. With compassion as our compass, we’re helping students find their voice, steer through stormy seas, and lead with heart.

⚽️ Clubs & Athletics: RAM-some Adventures Await ⚽️
Whether you’re scoring goals or solving puzzles in chess club, there’s a RAM-pede of activities waiting for you! Clubs and sports help students discover passions, form friendships, and build leadership skills that’ll last a lifetime. So go ahead—tackle a new interest and kickstart your journey!

🎓 Academic Excellence: We’ve Got the Write Stuff 🎓
Our amazing teachers are ready to multiply the fun, divide the challenges, and help students factor in success. From hands-on science to mind-blowing math, we’re cultivating curiosity and fueling future leaders—one Ramtastic lesson at a time. So grab your pencil power, and let’s write this next chapter together!

🚀 Let’s Get RampED Up For the Year! 🚀
This year, we’re not just passing the test—we’re leading the class. With dedication, heart, and a whole lot of Ramily spirit, we’re turning today’s lessons into tomorrow’s legacies. So pack your backpacks full of dreams and determination… and let’s steer this ship toward success!

Here’s to a legendary year of learning, laughing, and leading. We’re ready to RAM UP! 💙💛

With Ram Pride,
Elizabeth Follis
Principal, Riverside Middle School

The Riverside Township School District Administration and Staff are excited to start getting ready to welcome back students for the 2025-2026 school year. Please be aware that student schedules will be available on the Oncourse Parent Portal platform as of August 18, 2025.

To access student schedules on August 18, 2025, parents need to complete the annual registration questionnaire posted in OnCourse Connect.

This annual registration questionnaire will include the same questions and approvals collected through our digital forms in the past, including, but not limited to:

• Verification of Student and Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contact Information

• Updated Student Health/Medical Information

• Acceptable Use Policy & 1:1 Chromebook Program- Student Guidelines

• Photo Release Form

• Walking trips

• Handbook Acknowledgement

• (RES Only) Breakfast in the Classroom Sign-Up

• (RHS Only) FAFSA Acknowledgement

• (RHS Only) Parent Objection to Release

Please note the following pieces of information:

• The Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application is not housed in OnCourse, but rather is in Lunchtime. You will be receiving information on how to log into Lunchtime to complete an application.

• The Student Handbook can be found on each school's designated website throughout the year, but it is linked directly to the acknowledgment page in OnCourse during this process.

• The home/mailing address can only officially be changed through the Central Registration office (in case any supporting documents are needed); however, all other phone numbers, emails, emergency contacts, etc., can be updated directly within the OnCourse portal. After submitting any change, please allow 48-72 hours for the update to be reflected on your student's account.

Now that these ‘annual registration forms’ are released, you will see them as soon as you log into the OnCourse Parent Portal (OnCourse Connect) platform.

Thank you to all our families who have started logging into OnCourse Connect, our new student information system replacing Genesis. We want to share a quick reminder of the key steps to ensure your account is set up correctly:

• Log in using the account information from the OnCourse welcome email that all primary guardians of students in PreK to 11th grade should have received in mid-June with their unique username and initial password.

• Check that all your children are linked to your account. You should only need one login to access information for every student in your household.

• Review and update your contact information. Make sure we have your most current phone numbers and email addresses so we can reach you when needed.

• Verify and update emergency contacts. Double-check that all emergency contacts are correct and up to date for your child’s safety.

Keeping this information current is essential to accessing class schedules and staying connected throughout the year. If you need to receive or cannot locate your OnCourse Guardian Welcome email, need help, or notice any errors, please reach out to us at OnCourseAccess@riverside.k12.nj.us.

The Riverside Township School District Administration and Staff are excited to start getting ready to welcome back students for the 2025-2026 school year. Please be aware that student schedules will be available on the Oncourse Parent Portal platform as of August 18, 2025.

To access student schedules on August 18, 2025, parents need to complete the annual registration questionnaire posted in OnCourse Connect.

This annual registration questionnaire will include the same questions and approvals collected through our digital forms in the past, including, but not limited to:

• Verification of Student and Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contact Information

• Updated Student Health/Medical Information

• Acceptable Use Policy & 1:1 Chromebook Program- Student Guidelines

• Photo Release Form

• Walking trips

• Handbook Acknowledgement

• (RES Only) Breakfast in the Classroom Sign-Up

• (RHS Only) FAFSA Acknowledgement

• (RHS Only) Parent Objection to Release

Please note the following pieces of information:

• The Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application is not housed in OnCourse, but rather is in Lunchtime. You will be receiving information on how to log into Lunchtime to complete an application.

• The Student Handbook can be found on each school's designated website throughout the year, but it is linked directly to the acknowledgment page in OnCourse during this process.

• The home/mailing address can only officially be changed through the Central Registration office (in case any supporting documents are needed); however, all other phone numbers, emails, emergency contacts, etc., can be updated directly within the OnCourse portal. After submitting any change, please allow 48-72 hours for the update to be reflected on your student's account.

Now that these ‘annual registration forms’ are released, you will see them as soon as you log into the OnCourse Parent Portal (OnCourse Connect) platform.

Please ensure your contact information is current before you leave the portal.

• If you are interested in having your student attend, please fill out this Google Form by clicking here.

  RMS Enrichment Program August 18 - 22, 2025; The program will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ms. Follis, Middle School Principal, will continue to send you more details as we get closer to August 18 - 22, 2025.
  All RMS students are eligible to participate in this week-long enrichment program.

  
  

  • Students will receive target-specific support on standards that have been identified as weaknesses on benchmark assessments. The goal is to provide additional support prior to entering the 2025 - 2026 school year in the identified areas.

  • Enrollment and introduction to technology platforms such as No Red Ink, IXL, iReady, Common Lit will be provided.

  • Additional leadership activities that focus on social-emotional learning using Renaissance Leadership Curriculum will occur.

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We are pleased to inform you that Riverside School District school(s)/district will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to provide free meals to all students during the 2025-2026

academic school year.

All enrolled students of Riverside School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the 2025-2026 academic school year.

This letter is to inform you that your child(ren) will be able to participate in the lunch and breakfast

programs without having to pay a fee.

In order for eligibility to be determined for Summer EBT benefits you must complete the School Meals and Summer EBT Application. Completing the application is also essential for us to provide the Department of Education with the information it needs to ensure our school/district will continue to receive critical state funding.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: 856-461-1255 ext. 1112

Exciting News! The school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year has been approved by our board of education at the March meeting! Get ready to plan ahead and mark your calendars for important dates such as holidays, term start and end dates, and more. We're thrilled to share this with our school community and look forward to another fantastic year of learning and growth together!

You can also view the calendar by clicking this link: 2024-2024 School Calendar

Dear Riverside Middle School Families,

We want to remind you of our Chromebook damage policy. Please note that after the second instance of damage to a Chromebook, families will be responsible for the cost of repairs. Moving forward, only the replacement cost of the specific broken part will be charged.

This information is also outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy that you signed in OnCourse. Below is the current list of Chromebook repair part costs:

• Screen: $25.00

• Keyboard: $18.00

• Touchpad: $20.00

• Charger: $15.00

• Motherboard: $90.00

• Top Cover: $18.00

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us ensure that our devices are well taken care of for all students.

Yours in Education,
Elizabeth Follis
Principal, Riverside Middle School