Riverside Middle School Newsletter
A resource for RMS families during the 26 - 27 school year.
Hey Royal Families,
Dear Riverside Families,
We have another exciting week ahead at RMS! A reminder that Exploratory Cycle classes will change next week, so students should be sure to check their updated schedules. We will also come together on Friday, November 6, at 9:00 AM for our Veterans Day Assembly as we honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. Also, we will be accepting donations for our Harvest Baskets through November 20th.
As we move further into the second quarter, we encourage students and parents to stay actively involved in academic progress. Please make it a habit to check Backpack regularly to monitor grades, review assignments, and stay informed about areas of success and opportunities for growth. Staying connected and communicating early helps ensure every Royal has the support needed to succeed!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Have a wonderful week!
With Royal Pride,
RMS Admin Team
Yearbook needs your help in 2 ways!
- If you have a great photo of you from your middle school days, please send it my way so that we can include it in the Yearbook for a "Guess Who" page!
- If you take any photos of school events, sports games, club meetings, or activities in your classroom please consider sharing them directly to our Yearbook site via the QR code/link below! You'll receive notification if your photo(s) is featured.
https://photos.jostens.com/UGNGRE
Riverside Middle's School Improvement Council (SIC) is looking for a few more parents, staff, and community members to join us this year. The SIC is a state-required group that works alongside the school to help shape improvement plans, plan events like STEM career fairs, and organize Parent Academy nights for RMS families. It's a great way to build community, stay in the loop on what's happening at RMS, and help shape your student's experience — all for about an hour a month.
If you're interested, reach out to SIC chair Cara Fern at cara.m.fern@gmail.com. Please take a few minutes to provide the SIC with your input through our parent survey linked below.
Information from the RMS PTSA
Have you joined the RMS PTSA yet? Joining is the easiest way to plug in and support our school. It is just $6, and every membership helps fund the programs and events our students and teachers count on all year long. Join today at https://rmsroyalsptsa.givebacks.com/shop
We are looking for volunteers! All PTSA volunteers must be Level 2 certified. If you are interested in volunteering, the volunteer interest form is here. You can learn more about each role at the link inside the form.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
Students are not allowed to use their electronic devices during the school day. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, headphones, tablets, smartwatches, and smart glasses. This is not just a RMS rule, this is mandated by the state.
SCHOOL IDS
To help keep our school safe, all RMS students are expected to wear their school ID badges at all times while in the building. If a student forgets or loses their ID, they can get a replacement ID badge for $5.00 or just a replacement lanyard for $1.00. If a student doesn’t have money at the time, the cost will be added to their RMS Student ID debt account. Please note that any unpaid ID debt will carry over to the next school year, and repeated ID issues may result in consequences. Be aware that this debt can impact your student in the future.
Our attendance clerk, Mrs. Erin Karr, will send out email correspondence if your student has a balance due to purchasing new IDs. If you're paying in person, please send exact cash only. If you are paying online, you can pay this balance anytime by going to SchoolCash. If you need help with SchoolCash, contact the SchoolCash Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803 or online at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/.
For more details on our ID rules and other policies, please check the 2026–2027 RMS Student Handbook.
Introducing a NEW Online Payment System
A simpler way to pay school fees is here! Greenville County Schools is excited to introduce SchoolCash Online -- our new online payment system for school-related fees and activities!
With SchoolCash Online, families will be able to conveniently pay for items such as: field trips, club dues, replacement ID cards, and other school activities & expenses.
Keep an eye on your email! You may receive (or may have already received) an email from noreply@schoolcashonline.com with instructions to create your account. You only need to register once, even if you have multiple students in GCS. After registering, you can add additional students from other schools. Need help setting up your account? Contact the SchoolCash Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803 or online at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/.
Important reminder: SchoolCash Online does not replace MySchoolBucks for GCS Food and Nutrition Services payment.
