#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

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

  RMS 5th to 6th Grade RampED Up Ram Orientation;August 11 - 15, 2025; The orientation 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 11 - 15, 2025.

  Only students transitioning from 5th to 6th grade are eligible for this orientation.

  
  

  • Students will participate in lessons that are guided by the Renaissance Leadership Curriculum.

  • Support provided on how to use applications such as Oncourse.

  • Will be advancing students' proficiency in Google Apps for Education.

  • Will be enhancing executive functioning skills ex. utilization of lockers, organizational techniques, the use of agendas, study skills...

• 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.

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