From the RMS PTSA: 📣 RMS Parents & Families 📣
You’re invited to join us for a Cyber Safety Parent Night on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 PM in the RMS Cafeteria with Richard Guerry.
Mr. Guerry is a nationally recognized cyber safety expert and author who has spoken at conferences across the country and internationally. This is an eye-opening presentation designed to give parents practical tools and the confidence to help manage today’s technology and digital risks. Topics include:
🔹 Preventing cyber cruelty
🎮 Safe communication in gaming
📱 Social media awareness & oversharing
🔐 Smart digital safety habits
…and more.
🍽️ Larkin’s Catering will be providing food starting at 5:30, and the menu is listed below.
👉 Please let us know if you can attend so we can get an accurate headcount for food.
📩 Questions? Email Mrs. Goettee at agoettee@greenville.k12.sc.us
We hope you’ll join us for this informative and impactful evening!
🚨 EVENT UPDATE 🚨
The Riverside Middle School Snow Ball Dance has been rescheduled!
📅 NEW DATE: Friday, February 20
⏰ 6th Grade: 5:00–6:15 PM
⏰ 7th & 8th Grade: 6:30–8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets are non refundable but will be honored for make up date.
From RHS: 🎓 Riverside High School Curriculum Fair 2026
Join us on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium for a brief orientation, department booths, and building tours.
This event is perfect for students who will be new to RHS for the 2026–2027 school year, but current students and families are welcome too!
📍 Department booths | 🏫 Building tours | ❓ Q&A with staff & students
📣 Calling all RMS 8th grade families! 🎓
Celebrate your student’s big milestone with an 8th Grade Yard Sign 🎉 as they wrap up middle school and get ready for high school 🏫✨
🛍️ Orders are open now and close April 24th — get yours before the deadline! ⏳ Find our school under 8th/Middle.
Hello Staff, Parents and Family of RMS,
Student Council is so excited to be putting on the very first ever SNOWBALL Dance for ALL grades this year on February 20th. 6th Grade will be from 5-6:15pm and 7th/8th Grades dance will be from 6:30-8. We need lots of help and donations and wanted to reach out to the community for some support. For volunteers to chaperone at the dance you will need to have a level two volunteer clearance. You can call the front office for support with this. For those who are interested in helping decorate or just drop off donations you do not need the level two clearance and are able to participate. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
Dr. Shannon Kojah
RMS Snowball Dance Volunteer/Donations Sign Up
8th Graders- Join us for a special "Lunch with Leaders" presentation from the SC Governor's School for the Arts on Tuesday, February 10. This event is open to 8th graders and will take place during the 8th‑grade lunch/recess period in the library. Come learn about their programs, summer camps, audition and educational opportunities and more! Sign up through the link provided here and bring your questions and lunch!
When: Tuesday, February 10 12:55pm-1:35pm
Who: 8th graders only (during 8th‑grade lunch and recess)
Where: Riverside Middle Library
February 20, 2026
Sponsored by Student Council
5:00–6:15 PM
6th Grade Winter Snowball Dance
6:30–8:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Snowball Winter Dance
Dress Up or Come Casual! Please follow GCS dress code guidelines.
Tickets must be purchased online and a limited number will be sold.
Purchase 6th Grade Dance tickets here
Purchase 7th/8th Grade Dance tickets here
Get ready for a fun night of music, friends, and winter vibes!
The SCReady Tests are an annual statewide assessment given to students grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, plus science for sixth grade, assessing mastery of state standards.
Riverside Middle School will be administering these tests on the following dates to students :
Monday, May 4 - SCReady Math (In-Person Students Grades 6-8)
Tuesday, May 5 - SCReady Writing (In-Person Students Grades 6-8) (Virtual Program Students Grades 6th-8th)
Wednesday, May 6 - SCReady Science (In-Person Students Grade 6)
Wednesday, May 6 - SCReady Reading (Virtual Program Students Grades 6th-8th)
Thursday, May 7 - SCReady Reading (In-Person Students Grades 6-8)
Tuesday, May 12 - SCReady Science (Virtual Program Students Grade 6)
Thursday, May 14 - SCReady Math (Virtual Program Students Grades 6-8)
Make Up testing will occur as needed during the testing window and specifically May 8 through May 22.
We will begin each morning at about 8:35am. Please be sure they arrive at school on time and in their best testing mode (good night's sleep, nutritious breakfast, stress-free morning, charged Chromebook, pencils, paper, etc).
For more resources for parents please visit: https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/
For more information for parents please visit: https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/information-for-parents/
Electronic Device Policies for Testing:
During state (i.e., CogAT/Iowa, SC READY, EOCEP, Career Readiness Assessment, College Ready Assessments, and ACCESS) and district (i.e., MAP Growth) testing programs, students, test administrators (TAs)/proctors, and monitors are strictly prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, wireless earbuds, etc.) during active test sessions. Only district-owned devices shall be used for testing purposes (GCS Board Policy JCDA, GCS Administrative Rule JCDA, and GCS Administrative Rule EFE). Test security procedures are required to be in place throughout testing. Adherence to these protocols and ensuring staff and students are fully aware and prepared for what to expect on test day are paramount to protecting the integrity of our testing programs and upholding the validity of student results.
Each situation of student possession or use of a prohibited electronic device is investigated on a case-by-case basis. If a student is in possession of and/or uses a personal electronic device during an active test session or utilizes their district-issued testing device for any purpose other than testing, penalties may include the following:
Disciplinary action up to and including expulsion
Contact Merle Faulk (mfaulk@greenville.k12.sc.us ) or Brooke Oxendine (boxendine@greenville.k12.sc.us ) if you have any questions.
Any rising 9th grade students who are planning/zoned to attend JL Mann High in the 26/27 school year are invited to attend JL Mann's 4th annual 8th Grade Day on Feb. 19th from 9-11am
This is a student only event where students will get a chance to not only tour the school but also hear from current students and school officials about what JL Mann has to offer. Transportation is not provided so this will be the sole responsibility of the parents. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
If your student plans to attend this event, please email Mrs. Grupp at Hgrupp@greenville.k12.sc.us by February 16, 2026.
ACCESS Testing is an annual English language proficiency assessment given to students identified as English language learners (ELLs), measuring their abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These four tests track their progress in acquiring English and inform instructional decisions made by teachers.
Riverside Middle School will be administering these tests to identified ELL students on the following dates:
Monday, February 9- Listening Test (All identified students)
Tuesday, February 10- Reading Test (All identified students)
Wednesday, February 11- Make-Up Testing
Thursday, February 12 - Writing Test (All identified students)
Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, Feb 27 - Speaking Test (in small groups; students will be informed a week ahead of time as to their exact test date)
**Make Up testing will occur as needed during the testing window and specifically on February 23-March 6.
We will begin each morning at about 8:35am. If your child is part of the ELL program, please be sure they arrive at school on time and in their best testing mode (good night's sleep, nutritious breakfast, stress-free morning, charged Chromebook, pencils, paper, etc).
Contact Merle Faulk (mfaulk@greenville.k12.sc.us ) or Brook Oxendine (boxendine@greenville.k12.sc.us ) if you have any questions.
Please see our new Weekly Newsletter. This newsletter will be updated weekly and accessible by clicking on the green button above titled "Weekly Newsletter." This newsletter will be utilized as a weekly-updated resource to communicate and house important information for parents and guardians of current students at Riverside Middle School. Below, you will find a message from the RMS school administration, a "Week at a Glance" with current and future events, a "News You Can Use" informational section for parents/guardians, announcements, the PTSA Corner, and parent/guardian resources.
Please review the information below for additional details. If you wish to chaperone, please complete the Chaperone Form and apply for a Level II Verification from the Raptor App.
Please contact Dorothy Jackson, dcjackso@greenville.k12.sc.us or Andrea Franklin, asfranklin@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions.
📸 Don’t miss out on memories! 📖
Order your RMS Yearbook TODAY! Visit the link below to reserve your copy! 🎉
Have great photos from school events, sports, or everyday moments? We want to see them! Help make this year's yearbook unforgettable by submitting your pictures through our online link HERE. It's quick, easy, and a great way to be part of the memories. If you have any questions, email Dr. Kojah at skjoah@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Deadline for submissions: TBA
Please review the information below for details. If you wish to chaperone, please complete the form and make sure you have received Level II verification from the Raptor App.
Contact John Hatchell with any questions - jjhatchell@greenville.k12.sc.us
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