Riverbend Middle School

🔬✨ Teacher Spotlight ✨🔬

Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing Science teachers, Mr. Covert! 🌟

Mr. Covert sparks curiosity and excitement in the classroom by making science engaging and hands-on. From labs and experiments to thought-provoking discussions, He helps students explore the world around them and discover a love for learning. 🌍💡

We are so grateful for Mr. Covert’s passion, creativity, and dedication to Riverbend students. 💜

Let’s give a big shout-out to our Science teacher in the comments below! 👏

22-8 win over Union for 7th grade football. #compete

🎉💜 It’s almost Homecoming Spirit Week at Riverbend Middle School! 💜🎉

Get ready to show your school pride and have some fun! Each day next week will have a special dress-up theme — so start planning your outfits and get ready to show your Indian pride! 🙌

See the attached flyer for a breakdown of the days — let’s make this the best Spirit Week yet! 🏫💜

🎶 Grammar fun in action! Students in Mrs. Vogt's 7th Grade ELA class are learning all about prepositions through catchy songs and hands-on activities. From singing songs and building muffin cups, they’re mastering grammar in the most engaging way possible! 📚👏

Use this link to see the song! https://www.wevideo.com/view/3910800818

🎨🛍️ Riverbend Middle School Annual Craft Fair! 🛍️🎨

Get ready to shop local and support our community! Join us for our Annual Riverbend Craft Fair featuring handmade gifts, holiday décor, art, jewelry, baked goods, and so much more! 🎁✨

It’s the perfect place to find unique items for the holiday season while supporting local crafters and students. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of shopping, creativity, and community spirit! 💜

Are you a vendor interested in participating in our event? Please send an email to riverbendmiddlecraftfair@gmail.com for more information.

8th grade takes care of business also, 38-6 win over the Shamrocks! Great job girls. #finish

Great team win for our 7th grade girls basketball team, 34-12 over New Haven. Amazing job! #compete

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Aiden Sexton! 🎉 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! 👏💜

🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate our incredible Riverbend coaches who inspire, motivate, and lead our student-athletes every day—on and off the field! 💜⚾🏀🏐⚽ Your dedication, encouragement, and teamwork make a lasting difference in our students’ lives. Thank you for all the time, energy, and heart you pour into helping them grow as athletes and as people. Let’s hear it for our amazing Riverbend coaches! Drop a 💪 or a 🏅 in the comments to show your appreciation! 🙌💜

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

📸 Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 6th. If your student missed the first date or would like a new photo, this is their chance. Don’t forget to bring original photo packages for retakes. 💜🤍 Please see the attached images for more information.

💜🤍 Staff Spotlight 🤍💜
Today we’re celebrating one of our incredible paraprofessionals, Mrs. Crum! 🌟She plays an important role in supporting our students and classrooms each day—whether it’s offering encouragement, providing extra help, or making sure everyone feels included and cared for. Thank you, Mrs. Crum, for your dedication, patience, and the positive difference you make in our Riverbend community! 🙌

Great team win over Hermann for our middle school football team! Great job athletes and coaches. Final score: Pacific- 56 Hermann- 26

🧪 Our 8th Grade Science students have been diving into the human body systems and discovering how they all work together to keep us alive and healthy. After exploring the functions and interactions of each system, students put their knowledge into action by creating their own organ system models. Their creativity and hard work really brought science to life! 👏

🍂✨ Our October Parent Newsletter is here! ✨🍂

Stay up to date on all the exciting events, important reminders, and celebrations happening at Riverbend this month. From student highlights to upcoming activities, you won’t want to miss it!

📩 Use the link below or visit our school website to read the full newsletter.

https://secure.smore.com/n/bw63p

🌟 Rising Star 🌟

We’re proud to recognize one of our amazing Trail Blazers, Charlotte Wright, as this week’s Rising Star! 💜

Charlotte shines as a positive leader, always stepping up to support classmates and staff. Her genuine care for both students and teachers makes Riverbend a better place every single day. 🙌 With their positive attitude and leadership skills, they truly embody what it means to be a Riverbend Indian!

Way to go, Rising Star—you make us all proud! ✨

🌟 Student of the Week Spotlight! 🌟

Congratulations to Conner Gerling for being recognized as our Student of the Week! 🎉
He has shown outstanding effort in the classroom, positive leadership with peers, and a great example of kindness and responsibility.

We are proud to celebrate Conner for setting such a positive example at Riverbend! 💜🤍

Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us celebrate this achievement!

Exciting finish! Eighth grade girls basketball picks up a first round tournament win over Washington! #compete

💡 In FACS class, our students are gaining essential life skills through hands-on learning! They’re practicing how to make change, sign their names, fold laundry, iron clothes, prepare for the driver’s test, read analog clocks, write checks, and address envelopes. These practical lessons build confidence and prepare students for real-world success beyond the classroom.

🍂✨ Get ready to dance the afternoon away! ✨🍂
Tickets for our upcoming Fall Dance are officially on sale! 🎟️ Don’t miss out on a fun night filled with music, friends, and fall spirit.

📅 Date: Friday, October 10th
📍 Location: Riverbend Cafeteria
💲 Tickets: $5 - See flyer for more information

Grab your tickets early and let’s make it a night to remember! 🍁🕺💃