A Message From Ms. Follis,

Riverside Middle School Principal

🌟 Welcome Back to School! 🌟

Dear Riverside Middle School Ramily,

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