Riverwood Middle School

Hello Riverwood Ravens and welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Here is the Back-to-School Edition of News from the Nest with all of the latest information, links, dates, etc. The first official News from the Nest will be sent at 6:00pm on Sunday, August 17th. Look for them each Sunday evening following the 17th. We look forward to a year of demonstrating Excellence in All Ways!

📢It has been reported that JCPS students have received more than 66.2 million in scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an amazing 18 million more than scholarship offerings received during the 2023-2024 year!📢 A great deal of the offerings have been accepted and will cover tuition costs as these students continue their educational journeys! 💲JCPS is proud of the efforts that go into securing scholarship funding, and we celebrate the students, staff, and parents who work hard to make it happen! 💲 Great things are truly happening in JCPS!

It is the last day of school, which means we are just minutes before our students will be enjoying a summer full of fun! Here's to wishing everyone a safe break! See you next year!!!

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is the last edition of News from the Nest for this 24-25 school year. If you are joining us for the awards ceremonies this week, please see details below. We are excited to celebrate our students at field days and awards this week to close out a great school year. Remember that Thursday is an Early Dismissal day and all students will be dismissed at 1:05pm to begin their summer vacation. Report cards will be distributed on Thursday to students or can be picked up in the main office beginning on Tuesday, May 27th. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT last week of school! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lRBayi39vfkyRTX6S9cFWzRdTz4Sv1xMsqCElpP1jl0/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens and Happy Mother's Day! Here is the next to last edition of News from the Nest for this school year. It is so hard to believe that we have only NINE school days left in this school year. As we are winding down the year, the focus remains on teaching and learning. Attendance will continue to be taken each day and attendance notices will continue to be sent for unexcused absences. See details below about EOG score reports and possible retesting opportunities for students who are not proficient. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfPwzpinZZc3KCSDzzXTWGa-uRJZXH__9aV7f-cxtSs/edit?usp=sharing

Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day! Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses

🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world. Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟 To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤ #ThankATeacher

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Please join us in showing love & appreciation to our RMS Staff this week!! We are so fortunate to have built a staff that loves students and pushes them to be and do their very best! The final countdown is on…only four days until EOGs begin! Our students have been performing at high levels all year and we are so excited to see how well they do on our EOGs! They enjoyed great pep rallies to kick off EOG week and we look forward to meeting our school goals to be able to have a BIG school wide celebration on the last day of school!! After-school EOG prep continues through this Thursday if your student needs to attend. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PEXXgLQJN-OBES8DCQI4uIhGAnSc99VRMEBVNEktpEE/edit?usp=sharing

Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚 Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We had a great turnout for Saturday EOG Academy! Thank you for allowing your student to attend. Please plan to join us for one last session this Saturday, May 3rd from 9-11AM. We are gearing up for a “Wicked Oz-Some” Staff Appreciation Week May 5-9. If you would like to find out more about how you can show appreciation to our staff, please contact Ms. Sawyer or Ms. Koziarz, PTSA President. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w3sbfCr_nGWllHU4YwtWLZR5UtMTTnkbiTWUKu_VMLA/edit?usp=sharing

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. I hope everyone had a fun Spring Break and ready to knock out these last few weeks before EOGs and our EOY events! We have only 14 instructional days remaining before EOGs begin on May 9th. Please be sure to take advantage of Ravens EOG Prep Academy after-school and on Saturdays to help your student feel prepared for their EOGs. Details are included in the newsletter. Our SPring Book Fair is this week with Family Extended Hours on Tuesday from 3:00-4:30PM. There are also LOTS of volunteer opportunities for the book fair, PTSA, EOG proctors, and field days. Please consider volunteering to help our Ravens - we need you! Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rzdnlc1pbiTGY-gZzba-RJwSoGzJ0dFnfDijNS0vVVw/edit?usp=sharing

🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨 Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!

Rounding out the April Character Education recipients is Yandell Herrera-Roman!🎆🎆 He is a leader in the 8th grade at Riverwood Middle, encouraging his peers to do their very best by being a positive role model. He was one of the students selected to serve on the Assistant Principal Interview Panel to represent the students’ voices and perspectives. Herrera-Roman always shows respect towards his teachers, coaches, and other staff members. He has learned to self-advocate, and prides himself on his academic achievements and positive decision-making. Keep being a leader, Yandell!🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Progress reports will be sent home this week, as we are already halfway through the final quarter of the school year. Remember that Spring Break is April 14-18 and the main office will be closed during this time. We know that students are excited about our upcoming Spring Break, but we will maintain firm and consistent expectations for learning this week. There are only 19 instructional days left before EOGs and we want to make sure our students are well-prepared. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2ucRFmc1I0ILQ1Leg8ZMqQF613PbIdR_UpRLobvTJY/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. It’s a busy week for our Ravens! Our final benchmarks of the year (aka Practice EOGs) will take place this week and we are excited for our students to show what they know as we make the final push to EOGs! Our goals for this year are to have at least 62.2% proficiency and to Exceed Growth and we know we can do this. We will also host our Rising 6th Grade Night on Thursday from 6-7PM and the 8th grade Dance on Friday from 5-8PM. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GuDLrSXl690g_SHuiUtR4FEWydDJ3SRc38xn8Gkgfg/edit?usp=sharing

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We wrap up our annual Apex Fundraiser this week with the Color Games taking place on Thursday during Enhancements. Help us to raise money to support our PTSA and Boosters who in turn, support our students, staff and community! See additional details below. Also included this week is a list of important dates for end-of-year events, including EOGs and awards. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCadlVq1kuh_oUn5g1EiYJwvAAC1IVt2B81HG8pYvVA/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Our Apex Fundraiser kicks off this week and WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! All money raised supports our students, staff and school through PTSA & Athletic Booster projects. Look for details from your student on Tuesday after our kick-off pep rallies! Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s_L_unnT0cTZ6ttjfkN3VNG2i1xwGe547dQ-Li4R_9I/edit?usp=sharing

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.