MARCH NEWSLETTER

3/7: RMS Musical @ RMS, 7:00pm

3/7: End of 3rd Quarter

3/7: Early Release @ 12:35pm

3/8: RMS Musical @ RMS, 1:00pm & 7:00pm

3/9: Daylight Savings

3/17: St. Patrick's Day

3/18: RMS First Track Practice

3/18: RMS First Soccer Practice

3/24-28: Spring Break - No School!!

The Percy Jackson Musical – The Lightning Thief is almost here! Join us on March 7th at 7 pm and March 8th at 1 pm or 7 pm in the RMS Multi-Purpose Room for a thrilling journey with Percy and his friends as they battle monsters, uncover secrets, and embrace their destinies! This high-energy, action-packed show runs a little longer than our usual productions, so be sure to grab some ambrosia (AKA snacks!) at the concession stand before the show or during intermission. Don’t miss your chance to witness this legendary quest live on stage! May the gods be ever in your favor…

This will be the third year of our 8th grade restaurant opportunity for our students. Those of you that grew up here probably remember being a part of this project. After about a decade of not having it, our staff was excited to again bring our restaurant back.

For those of you not familiar with this project, our 8th grade students vote on a theme, create a resume, apply online for a job, interview with members of our community, get placed in a job, then plan and prepare a full fledged Restaurant. Our students plan the menu, decor, attire, prices, and more. We love the real life application and experiences our students get from this and the pride they take in their job and the outcome.

Parents, please encourage your child to participate fully in this project. Even though the kids won't receive monetary benefits, they will get out what they put into this!

Important Dates:

• End of April - Info will go out for reservations. Parents of 8th graders always pick time slots first, then we open reservations to the public.
• Tuesday, May 13th - Restaurant Night! Enjoy your gourmet dinner!

Several summer camp opportunities are starting to open up applications starting in January. Check out the following opportunities and talk to Ms. McNiven if you need more information! Most of the camps are highly competitive so apply as soon as possible!

Young Scholars Program

• The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.
• Who: 7th Graders
• Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Note: Must be high achieving and have a family income of less than $95,000
• Website: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

• RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program where young people learn, develop, and enhance leadership skills and principles in an atmosphere of trust and respect. RYLA encourages and assists current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians claim, “It was the best week of my life!”

Indians into Medicine Summer Institute

• SI is an academic enrichment session for students who are interested in exploring careers and fields of study in health care.
• Dates; June 9th-July 10th, 2025
• Where: University of North Dakota
• Grade Level: 7th & 8th grade students
• Due Date: March 15th, 2025
• Applicants must be an enrolled tribal member or a descendant
• Cost: FREE (including lodging and travel)
• Application process: you must write a 250 word essay, complete the application packet, and have 2 letter of recommendation
• website: https://med.und.edu/education-training/indians-into-medicine/summer-institute.html

Stanford Middle School Scholars Program

• The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves students from low-income backgrounds in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States.
• Grade Level: Students must currently be in grades 6 or 7.
• Where: Online
• Attendance: Students must attend both the summer course and the academic year meetings.
• Admitted students’ families typically have household incomes under $90,000. The average household income of enrolled Scholars’ families has been $55,000.
• Due Date: March 20th, 2025
• Website: https://smssp.spcs.stanford.edu/?utm_campaign=smssp23&utm_source=slate&utm_medium=MS_Counselors3

Jim Ratz "Climb the Grand" Scholarship Application

• This scholarship is for a free guided trip up the Grand Teton with a small group of three other Fremont County high school students and two Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. This application should be completed by the applicant, not a parent or guardian. No previous climbing experience or special gear is necessary - just the motivation and inspiration to prepare yourself for the outdoor opportunity of a lifetime!
• Who: 8th-12th graders as of May 2024
• Dates: Aug 1-6, 2025
• Cost: FREE
• Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
• Website: http://www.wyomingclimbers.org/climb-the-grand-scholarship

United States Naval Academy Summer STEM

• Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.
• Who: 8th-10th graders
• When: June 2-7, 2025
• Cost: $750
• Application Due: March 31, 2025
• Website: https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM

UW Astro Camp

• The camp will focus on the science and engineering behind exploring and traveling to a planet in another star system.
• Who: 6th & 7th Graders
• When: June 15-21, 2025
• Where: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
• Cost: FREE, must provide own transportation
• Application Deadline:: May 8, 2025
• Website: https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zTS3WiLCk6E3Ai

Inspire A Kid WYLDlife Camp

• Campers will partake in a 5 night, 6 day one of a kind western experience where they will be immersed in western conservation lessons, leadership development, and numerous outdoor activities which include: horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, archery and star gazing! Campers will stay in tents in the Gros Ventre wilderness, a short ride away from Little Jennie Ranch Headquarters. The historic Craig Cabin Camp provides a once in a lifetime setting for the Inspire a Kid Camp. All meals are home cooked right in camp.
• Who: Any students age 12-15 by April 1, 2025
• Dates: June 9-14 (Boys) & June 16-21 (Girls)
• Cost: Free
• Deadline Due Date: April 1, 2025
• Website: https://thewyldlifefund.org/iak-camp-2025/

Standford Middle School Scholars Program

• The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves students from low-income backgrounds in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States.
• Who: 6th & 7th Graders
• Date: July 7-25, 2025
• Cost: FREE
• Application Deadline:: March 20, 2025
• Website: https://smssp.spcs.stanford.edu/?utm_campaign=smssp23&utm_source=slate&utm_medium=MS_Counselors3

The Cooke Young Scholars Program

The Cooke Young Scholars Program application opens in just a few short weeks on February 6. Each year, the Cooke Foundation selects a cohort of high-achieving 7th graders to be a part of a pre-college scholarship program, with support that includes:

• Funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities, such as music and art lessons, online classes, and technology.
• Educational advising on making the most of the high school experience and preparing to thrive at the nation's top colleges.
• Annual summer programs, plus year-round interaction and networking with a community of high-achieving peers.

Be sure to add these important dates to your calendar:

February 6, 2025 - Application opens
April 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST- Application deadline

Learn more about the Young Scholars Program on our website or download the program profile here.

Check out Spartan Athletics to see upcoming events!

All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap (adult tetanus) vaccine, unless they have a medical or religious exemption. Please provide a copy to the school.

If your child uses an inhaler or epinephrine, please have one available here at school. Your student may carry their own or keep it in the nurse's office. For questions or more information, please contact Nurse Kenna at kborst@fremont25.org.

Riverton Middle School

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Riverton, WY 82501

Phone: (307) 856-9443

Fax: (307) 857-1695

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