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The Principal's Award is a prestigious Ridgeview honor bestowed upon 8th Grade students who exemplify outstanding qualities in citizenship, athletics and/or music, academics, and leadership. Recipients of this award demonstrate exceptional commitment to their school community and beyond, embodying the values of integrity, responsibility, and respect. They also must have been a student from 6th to 8th grade.

Overall, recipients of the Principal's Award embody the well-rounded qualities that

contribute to the fabric of a vibrant and thriving school community. Their

achievements and contributions serve as a source of inspiration and pride for

their peers, teachers, and the school administration.

Congratulations to our 2026 Principals Award Winners!!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 "Top Ten" Students. These students have the ten highest Grade Point Averages during their time at RCMS.

The Student of the Year Award is presented to a student who exemplifies outstanding character, positive citizenship, and dedication to learning. This student consistently demonstrates respect, responsibility, and kindness toward others while serving as a positive role model within the school community.

In addition to academic effort and strong citizenship, this award recognizes a student who has shown resilience and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and challenges throughout the school year. The recipient represents determination, growth, and the true spirit of success both inside and outside the classroom. This year's Student of the Year has inspired all of us for his strength both inside and outside of the classroom, and we could not be prouder of him. Congratulations Burke!

May 16th: 8th Grade Dance {Scroll for Info}

May 18th: 8th Grade Picnic {Scroll for Info}

May 18th: OLYMPICS Opening Ceremony {Scroll for Info}

May 19-21: Olympics events {Scroll for Info}

May 21st: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 5th: Deadline for accepting high school credits for eligible courses {Scroll for info}.

>>>>>>>>>>Fast Forward to Fall>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

July 30th: Panther Peek

August 3rd: First Day of School

August 7th: Fall Sports Physical Deadline

• If your student is any courses eligible for high school credit, you will need to accept or decline high school credit for those classes.

  • May 21st : You will receive an email from Ms. Bulluck explaining the process and asking you to submit your decision.

  • June 5th : You will have until Friday, June 5 to respond to that email accepting or declining high school credit.

  Courses eligible for high school credit: Spanish 1, French 1, Japanese 1, Enhanced Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Science, 9th Grade Literature/Composition

  If you have any questions about what it means to accept or decline high school credit and how it may impact your student’s academic record, please reach out to Ms. Bulluck at Bulluck@fultonschools.org

  
  

Summer Office Hours will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Ridgeview will have summer registration on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. and Wednesday from 12:30-2 p.m. Students who attended one of our feeder schools DO NOT need to register at Ridgeview for the upcoming school year.

If your student has a MySchoolBucks account for the cafeteria, any funds remaining at the end of the year will rollover to next school year. If your student is leaving FCS or you would like your balance refunded, you can use the below form to initiate the request.

Olympics will kick of with opening ceremonies on Monday May 18th! Which Country will win this year?? Will it be Argentina again??

Volunteers Needed: We have a few more volunteer spots to fill! Sign up HERE.

Shirt Distribution: Shirts that were pre-ordered will be delivered to your student. Please remember to email a copy of your order to your homeroom teacher.

Forgot to order a shirt? Limited numbers of shirts will be available for purchase on the day of opening ceremonies for $12 (Cash Only!). Prior year's shirts are also available for $5!

To all families who chose to support the Ridgeview Foundation this year, thank you. Your support for our music and athletics programs truly make Ridgeview a great middle school for our students full of activities and Panther Pride. From our numerous sports teams, three spirit nights full of pizza and school pride, largest Spring Musical ever, numerous concerts, and of course - Pantherpalooza- we could not have done it without you. We look forward to next year and hope you will join us again!

Planning ahead for summer break? Riverwood offers camps for basketball, volleyball and just added football. Visit the Riverwood Athletics website for more details.

Our 7th grade music students will be selling Snow Cones during Olympics on Tuesday and Wednesday to raise money for their trip to perform at Universal Studios! Snow Cones are $5. Cash or Card accepted.

It is here! The final week as 8th Graders! Please check below for information on our Dance and Picnic! The time as Middle Schoolers has flown by and they are off to High School!

Saturday, May 16 | 7:00–10:00 PM

Tickets will be available to purchase at the door. They are $15. Cash, tap and card accepted. For those that pre-purchased, your student's name will be on a list for entry. No physical ticket required!

Volunteer Opportunities (Dance Setup & Support)

We need LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS to make this event a success! Setup will begin on Friday immediately after the promotion ceremony until dismissal. We will be back at it at 9AM on Saturday morning. We welcome any amount of time you are willing to give. ALL parents of all grade levels are welcome!!! Your child will be here in a blink of an eye if not already. Come see what’s to come! Click HERE to volunteer.

Monday, May 18 | 12:30–3:30 PM

Help us celebrate the entire 8th grade class with an epic 8th Grade Picnic!

• The PTA will provide Chick-fil-A sandwiches, chips, drinks and a dessert truck, plus live DJ entertainment and field games.
• Donations: Your supplemental donation helps us make this event extra special for our students- donate HERE

It's time to register for the Fall 2026 season! All Riverwood music students are eligible to play an instrument in the marching band, and any Riverwood student can join the Color Guard. This is a great way to get involved at the high school! Details for the upcoming season can be found HERE.

If there are any questions about marching band, please direct all questions to karantonisw@fultonschools.org.

Konnichiwa~

Japanese students (6th to 8th grades) celebrate the end of the year by decorating a pie with Japanese images, symbols, or characters. Pokémon and Domo-kun are still popular! Look at the characters: 山 (mountain), 月 (moon), 日 (sun), or (the Japanese flag).

6th & 7th Graders pitched in to help decorate for the 8th grade dance!

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Thank you to these partners in our community who have chosen to support RCMS!