Riverbend Middle School

We are pleased to announce that the November 2025 edition of the Tomahawk Tribune, the official district newsletter of Meramec Valley R-III School District, is now available for review! Visit bit.ly/mvr3news to view. #CelebrateSuccess

Please join us for the Annual Riverbend Craft Fair on December 6th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. There will be a wide variety of crafters and vendors to shop from. We will also have concessions available for purchase. All proceeds go to support Riverbend Middle School Students.

Today, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

At Riverbend Middle School, we are proud to honor our veterans, including those within our own school community. Thank you for your service and for the example you set for our students. ❤️🤍💙

During the first trimester, Riverbend Middle School focused on Respect — not just what it means, but what it looks like in our school community. Respect can be shown in many ways: through kindness, consideration for others, and valuing someone’s character, effort, and abilities. Each staff member nominated one student who consistently demonstrated these qualities. Last Thursday, we recognized all of our recipients .

👏 Congratulations to all of our Respect Award winners! Your positive actions and attitudes make Riverbend a better place every day. 🌟

Here's what's coming up at Riverbend this week!

📚 Teacher Spotlight! 🏫

This week, we’re highlighting one of our amazing History teachers here at Riverbend Middle School — Mrs. Varley.

She brings history to life in the classroom, helping students connect the past to the world around them today. Whether it’s through engaging discussions, creative projects, or interactive lessons, Mrs. Varley makes learning about history exciting and meaningful for every student.

Thank you, Mrs. Varley, for inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning every single day! 👏✨

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Toby Hedrick! 🎉 This student has stood out for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to being a great role model at Riverbend. We are so proud of the effort they put in each day and the way they represent our school values. Way to go! 👏💜

On October 31, Mrs. Vogt‘s Exploring World Languages and Cultures class learned about Dia de los muertos in class and then had their own celebration for their loved ones.

Here’s what’s coming up at Riverbend this week!

📰 November Parent Newsletter 🦃

Our November Parent Newsletter is here! Stay up to date on all the latest Riverbend news, upcoming events, and important reminders as we head into the holiday season. 🍂

Check your email or click the link below to read this month’s edition!
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/8wzty

#RiverbendMiddleSchool #ParentNewsletter #StayConnected

💜 Staff Spotlight 💜

Today we’re highlighting our 7th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Vitale! 🌟

Mrs. Vitale is always there to support our students—whether it’s helping them set goals, lending a listening ear, or cheering them on through challenges and successes. She plays an important role in guiding our students and helping them grow not just academically, but personally as well. ✨

We are so thankful for the care, encouragement, and leadership Mrs. Vitale brings to Riverbend every single day. 💜

Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for our 7th Grade Counselor! 👏

🍎 Riverbend Middle School Food Drive! 🥫
We’re coming together to support families right here in our community! Bring in nonperishable food items to help make a difference.

The Tribe class that collects the most items will get to choose their prize — an ice cream party, a snack basket, or a donut party! 🍦🍩🍿

Please remember to check expiration dates — we can’t accept expired food. Let’s show our Riverbend spirit and make this food drive a huge success!

🎶 Congratulations to our All-District Middle School Band members! 🎶

We’re so proud of our talented Riverbend musicians who earned a spot in this year’s All-District Band! Their dedication, hard work, and passion for music truly shine. 🌟

👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding students for representing Riverbend with excellence — both on and off the stage! 🎺🥁🎷

#RiverbendPride #AllDistrictBand #MusicMatters

🧩 Red Ribbon Week Fun! 🧩

This year's theme is “Life is a Puzzle—Stay Drug Free!” Today, students teamed up to see who could flip and land a water bottle. Such an entertaining way to start our day!

It was a great reminder that we can solve any puzzle life throws our way! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #StayDrugFree #RiverbendMiddle

Packed house at Riverbend tonight! Our cheerleaders and girls basketball teams finished the fall season on a high level. Both 7th and 8th grade teams finished with a win over Union. #compete

🧩 Red Ribbon Week Fun! 🧩

This year's theme is “Life is a Puzzle—Stay Drug Free!” Today, students teamed up to see who could toss and catch the most marshmallows. Such an entertaining way to start our day!

It was a great reminder that we can solve any puzzle life throws our way! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #StayDrugFree #RiverbendMiddle

🧩 Red Ribbon Week Fun! 🧩

This year's theme is “Life is a Puzzle—Stay Drug Free!” Today, students teamed up to see who could Hula Hoop for the longest time. 🤝💪

It was a great reminder that we can solve any puzzle life throws our way! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #StayDrugFree #RiverbendMiddle

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Toby Hedrick! 🎉 This student has stood out for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to being a great role model at Riverbend. We are so proud of the effort they put in each day and the way they represent our school values. Way to go! 👏💜

🧩 Red Ribbon Week Fun! 🧩 This year's theme is “Life is a Puzzle—Stay Drug Free!” Today our students took on the cup stacking challenge, building a pyramid using 10 cups and then collapsing them into a single stack.! 🙌 It was an awesome mix of teamwork, laughter, and problem-solving—all while celebrating the importance of making positive choices. ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #StayDrugFree #RiverbendMiddle