Riverbend Middle School Students and Staff would like to thank the following businesses for sharing their knowledge and skills with us today!
ARay of Events, Dean Auto Cleaning, Elle Salon, Eureka Family Dental, First Community Bank, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Frederick Investigation, Jitsu, Little Ireland, Meramec Ambulance District, Mo Conservation, Orris Chiropractic, Pacific Animal Hospital, Pacific Fire Department, Pacific High School Cosmetology, Pacific ROTC, Phil's Tire Shop, River Valley Renovations, SFE Food Service, Simply Esthetics, SSM Health, St. Louis Dairy Council, Ultimate Performance, VIA Honeybees, and Vilcek Catering
ARay of Events, Dean Auto Cleaning, Elle Salon, Eureka Family Dental, First Community Bank, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Frederick Investigation, Jitsu, Little Ireland, Meramec Ambulance District, Mo Conservation, Orris Chiropractic, Pacific Animal Hospital, Pacific Fire Department, Pacific High School Cosmetology, Pacific ROTC, Phil's Tire Shop, River Valley Renovations, SFE Food Service, Simply Esthetics, SSM Health, St. Louis Dairy Council, Ultimate Performance, VIA Honeybees, and Vilcek Catering
Today we’re celebrating some of the true heroes of our school—our amazing lunch team! 🦸♀️🍽️
Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, they show up with smiles, kindness, and a commitment to keeping our students fueled and ready to learn. From preparing meals to creating a welcoming space in the cafeteria, their hard work often happens behind the scenes—but it never goes unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to nourish our school community, not just with food, but with care and positivity every single day.
Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, they show up with smiles, kindness, and a commitment to keeping our students fueled and ready to learn. From preparing meals to creating a welcoming space in the cafeteria, their hard work often happens behind the scenes—but it never goes unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do to nourish our school community, not just with food, but with care and positivity every single day.
Today we’re celebrating an incredible leader who makes a difference every single day—our principal, Mr. Dempsey!
Thank you for your dedication, guidance, and the positive energy you bring to our school. Your commitment to students, staff, and families does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the impact you make.
Whether you’re supporting students, encouraging teachers, or leading with integrity and heart, you set the tone for excellence in everything we do.
Join us in showing appreciation for Mr. Dempsey today!
Thank you for your dedication, guidance, and the positive energy you bring to our school. Your commitment to students, staff, and families does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the impact you make.
Whether you’re supporting students, encouraging teachers, or leading with integrity and heart, you set the tone for excellence in everything we do.
Join us in showing appreciation for Mr. Dempsey today!
Tomorrow is Riverbend Middle Schools 4th Annual Skills Day. Students will have the opportunity to listen to speakers from 26 different businesses as well as participate in hands-on activities. We encourage all students to be in attendance tomorrow for this learning opportunity.
🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Grant Booth! 🎉 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! 👏💜
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Grant Booth! 🎉 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! 👏💜
A big night on the track for our team! From sprints to field events, these athletes continue to compete at a high level and represent us with pride. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Meet Highlights:
Boys Results
200m: Oliver Herman (25.94), Barrett Smith (26.86), 4th Conner Gerling (27.10)
400m: Morris Ridens (1:01)
800m: Ben Gantner (2:36), Landon Harrison (2:36)
1600m: Landon Harrison (5:25)
100m Hurdles: Dax Short (16.61)
4x100 Relay: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (49.63)
4x200 Relay: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (1:46)
4x400 Relay: Caden Choate, Alex Horta, Levi Miller, Jackson Cooper (4:09)
4x800 Relay: Axel Hora, Miles Vago, Ben Gantner, Landon Harrison (10:17)
High Jump: Dax Short (1.50)
Girls Results
200m: Aubree Davis (29.93)
1600m: Kylie Vaughn (6:09)
4x200 Relay: Riesse Schmieg, Mariana Bucher, Layla Rogers, Aubree Davis (2:03)
4x400 Relay: Kylie Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Brooklyn Godfrey, Riesse Schmieg (4:48)
4x800 Relay: Kylie Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Heather Hassler, Brooklyn Godfrey (11:30)
Shot Put: Emma Vondera (10.18m)
Discus: Emma Vondera (23.45m)
We’re incredibly proud of the effort, improvement, and determination shown by every athlete. Keep pushing and building! 💪
📣 Reminder: Our home track meet is April 28.
Meet Highlights:
Boys Results
200m: Oliver Herman (25.94), Barrett Smith (26.86), 4th Conner Gerling (27.10)
400m: Morris Ridens (1:01)
800m: Ben Gantner (2:36), Landon Harrison (2:36)
1600m: Landon Harrison (5:25)
100m Hurdles: Dax Short (16.61)
4x100 Relay: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (49.63)
4x200 Relay: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (1:46)
4x400 Relay: Caden Choate, Alex Horta, Levi Miller, Jackson Cooper (4:09)
4x800 Relay: Axel Hora, Miles Vago, Ben Gantner, Landon Harrison (10:17)
High Jump: Dax Short (1.50)
Girls Results
200m: Aubree Davis (29.93)
1600m: Kylie Vaughn (6:09)
4x200 Relay: Riesse Schmieg, Mariana Bucher, Layla Rogers, Aubree Davis (2:03)
4x400 Relay: Kylie Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Brooklyn Godfrey, Riesse Schmieg (4:48)
4x800 Relay: Kylie Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Heather Hassler, Brooklyn Godfrey (11:30)
Shot Put: Emma Vondera (10.18m)
Discus: Emma Vondera (23.45m)
We’re incredibly proud of the effort, improvement, and determination shown by every athlete. Keep pushing and building! 💪
📣 Reminder: Our home track meet is April 28.
✨ Staff Spotlight: Special Education Teacher! ✨
Today we are proud to recognize one of our incredible special education teachers, Ms. Light!
Every single day, Ms. Light goes above and beyond to ensure that all students feel supported, valued, and capable of success. Through patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication, she helps students build confidence, develop skills, and reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
Her classroom is a place where growth is celebrated, challenges are met with encouragement, and every victory — big or small — matters. She works tirelessly alongside families, teachers, and staff to create opportunities for students to thrive both academically and personally.
Thank you for the heart you pour into your work and the difference you make in the lives of our students. Riverbend is stronger because of you!
Today we are proud to recognize one of our incredible special education teachers, Ms. Light!
Every single day, Ms. Light goes above and beyond to ensure that all students feel supported, valued, and capable of success. Through patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication, she helps students build confidence, develop skills, and reach goals they once thought were out of reach.
Her classroom is a place where growth is celebrated, challenges are met with encouragement, and every victory — big or small — matters. She works tirelessly alongside families, teachers, and staff to create opportunities for students to thrive both academically and personally.
Thank you for the heart you pour into your work and the difference you make in the lives of our students. Riverbend is stronger because of you!
Our Riverbend Middle School Track Athletes delivered a strong, competitive performance at the Hermann meet last night, earning multiple podium finishes and demonstrating continued growth across events. From solid relay teamwork to impressive individual efforts in both track and field, the team’s hard work is clearly paying off as the season progresses.
1600 meter – 3rd place: Landon Harrison (5:28)
100m Hurdles – 3rd place: Dax Short (16:45)
4x100 Relay – 3rd place: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (49:34)
4x200 Relay – 3rd place: Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (1:44)
4x400 Relay – 3rd place: Caden Choate, Alex Horta, Levi Miller, Jackson Cooper (4:11)
High Jump – 2nd place: Dax Short (1.55)
1600m – 4th place: Kylie Vaughn (6:10)
4x100 Relay – 4th place: Layla Rogers, Haley Gibson, Kenzie Minzer, Aubree Davis (56:21)
4x800 Relay – 3rd place: Kylie Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Heather Hassler, Brooklyn Godfrey (11:44)
Shot Put – 2nd place: Emma Vondera (10.40m)
Discus – 2nd place: Emma Vondera (22.30m)
Keep up all the hard work—our coaches are extremely proud of these young athletes and their efforts.
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep Riverbend Middle School running smoothly every single day!
From the front office to behind the scenes, your organization, patience, and dedication make a difference for our students, staff, and families. You are often the first smile people see and the steady support everyone relies on—and we are so grateful for all that you do.
Thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and the many ways you go above and beyond. Riverbend wouldn’t be the same without you!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
From the front office to behind the scenes, your organization, patience, and dedication make a difference for our students, staff, and families. You are often the first smile people see and the steady support everyone relies on—and we are so grateful for all that you do.
Thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and the many ways you go above and beyond. Riverbend wouldn’t be the same without you!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Hannah Link! 🎉 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! 👏💜
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Hannah Link! 🎉 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! 👏💜
The Community Service students at Riverbend Middle School have developed an inspiring, community-wide service project to support local families in need. ♥️
Through the “Miles That Matter” initiative, students are working to collect 2,448 non-perishable food items in honor of the 100th anniversary of Route 66!
Community members can help by dropping off a non-perishable food item at one of the following local businesses:
👉 Little Ireland
👉 Off The Rails
👉 Brown Jerry’s
👉 Citizens Bank
👉 B and H Market
Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate the support in helping us reach this meaningful goal.
For questions or to learn more, please contact Mark Mulligan at mmulligan@mvr3.k12.mo.us.
#MVNation
Through the “Miles That Matter” initiative, students are working to collect 2,448 non-perishable food items in honor of the 100th anniversary of Route 66!
Community members can help by dropping off a non-perishable food item at one of the following local businesses:
👉 Little Ireland
👉 Off The Rails
👉 Brown Jerry’s
👉 Citizens Bank
👉 B and H Market
Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate the support in helping us reach this meaningful goal.
For questions or to learn more, please contact Mark Mulligan at mmulligan@mvr3.k12.mo.us.
#MVNation
Exciting night for the Riverbend Middle School track team! These athletes continue to show up and perform at an incredible level. We had several medals and personal records—great work all around!
Results:
100m Hurdles: 2nd place – Dax Short (16.73)
4x100 Relay (Boys): 1st place – Jackson Cooper, Joey Pedrotti, Oliver Herman, Caden Choate (49.05)
400m Dash: 6th place – Barrett Smith (1:00.90)
800m Run: 6th place – Landon Harrison (2:33)
200m Dash: 4th place – Oliver Herman (25.83)
4x400 Relay (Boys): 3rd place – Caden Choate, Axel Horta, Jackson Cooper, Barrett Smith (4:14)
4x800 Relay (Girls): 2nd place – Kiley Vaughn, Macy Crecelius, Lilly Esparza, Brooklyn Godfrey (11:27)
1600m Run: 3rd place – Kiley Vaughn (6:02)
800m Run: 5th place – Heather Hassler (2:55)
Throwers Relay: 1st place – Emma Vondera, Lili Marler, Maddie Brown, Sophia Marrs (1:02)
4x100 Relay (Girls): 3rd place – Layla Rodgers, Haley Gibson, Kenzie Mizner, Aubree Davis (55.85)
Shot Put: 1st place – Emma Vondera (10.01m)
Discus: 2nd place – Sophia Marrs (23.43m), 3rd place – Emma Vondera (21.84m)
Keep up the hard work! All of the coaches are extremely proud of these young athletes.
✨ Staff Spotlight: Special Education Teacher! ✨💙
Today we are proud to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing Special Education teachers, Ms. Faszold!
Every single day, Ms. Faszold goes above and beyond to meet students where they are and help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With patience, creativity, and unwavering dedication, she creates a supportive environment where every student feels valued, capable, and confident.
Through individualized instruction, collaboration with staff, and constant encouragement, she helps students overcome challenges and celebrate successes—big and small. The impact she makes reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
Thank you for your heart, your commitment, and the difference you make in the lives of our students. We are so lucky to have you at Riverbend!
Today we are proud to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing Special Education teachers, Ms. Faszold!
Every single day, Ms. Faszold goes above and beyond to meet students where they are and help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With patience, creativity, and unwavering dedication, she creates a supportive environment where every student feels valued, capable, and confident.
Through individualized instruction, collaboration with staff, and constant encouragement, she helps students overcome challenges and celebrate successes—big and small. The impact she makes reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
Thank you for your heart, your commitment, and the difference you make in the lives of our students. We are so lucky to have you at Riverbend!
🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Kaidyn Battle! 🎉 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! 👏💜
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Kaidyn Battle! 🎉 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! 👏💜
Don't forget to order your yearbook today! Pre-Order by May 19th to guarantee your copy. Yearbooks will arrive the last week of school and will be available for pickup in the Riverbend Office or at Registration.
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Riverbend Middle School welcomed Pacific Mayor Heather Filley to speak with Exploring Community Service students! 🙌
She shared insights about her role as mayor and guided students through real-life scenarios that city leaders face, giving them a firsthand look at local government in action.
#MVNation
She shared insights about her role as mayor and guided students through real-life scenarios that city leaders face, giving them a firsthand look at local government in action.
#MVNation
Congratulations to our Book Battle Team for their 2nd place win at the South Central Book Battle competition today. Together, these 5 students scored a total of 105 points out of a possible 120.
Here's what's coming up next week at Riverbend!
Riverbend is sending a team to the South Central Regional Book Battle competition today at Sullivan Middle School. 5 students read from a list of 12 books throughout the school year and will test their knowledge against other 8 other middle schools. Please wish our readers good luck!
Riverbend Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Bands have the opportunity to play at an upcoming St. Louis Cardinal game on Tuesday, May 19th. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to this event or for more information please email Mr. Mann, Ms. Bushery, or Mr. Musterman. We hope to see many of our families there supporting our talented musicians!
