Riverwood Middle School

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.

Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣 If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation. The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned! Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏 To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting! Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. It’s a busy week ahead for The Nest. We’re excited to kick off our spring sports with two home games this week! Be sure to make plans to support PTSA this Tuesday night by grabbing dinner at Luna Pizza Cafe between 5-8PM. Remember that students do not have school on Tuesday and Wednesday this week for end of quarter teacher workdays. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJu-X86Z8I5VOcyEF97ZwpW8jqYyI4q0jaYkPmZYyXY/edit?usp=sharing

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 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.

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. This week we celebrated our MVP#2 scores outside in the beautiful weather with some fun activities on the football field! We are in the final week of quarter 3 and Last Chance Due Date is this Wednesday 3/5/25 and all missing or late work must be submitted. We will also have our end-of-year MAP assessments this week, see additional details below. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ft44dU6V-JrGzX867ITz9uO27471SMFpEm1bjJJYOwE/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Spring sports tryouts are rescheduled to start on Monday 2/24 and physicals must be uploaded into Final Forms prior to tryouts, as paper copies cannot be accepted. The Treat Trolley will be making its way around again this Friday. Items start at 10 tickets and students can cash in up to 50 tickets for the Treat Trolley. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrQpr-dl51uTUYIbP06nllZLv_YG9OhBbsuKx-TiGUw/edit?usp=sharing

Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for hazardous conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Friday, February 21, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available, particularly regarding weekend facility usage and extracurricular activities for Saturday. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to the inclement weather conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.