Congratulation Mrs. Horton!!!

Horton LOTW  In Mrs. Hortonโ€™s Mythbusters class, creativity, collaboration, and engineering collided in an unforgettable hands-on challenge! Students were tasked with designing and constructing a fully functioning hammock made entirely out of masking tape โ€” and not just any hammock. Their creation had to be able to support 15 pounds of weight without breaking! This unique project pushed students to blend art, design, and scientific reasoning into one incredible experiment that tested both their patience and problem-solving skills.

To kick things off, students began by researching and examining images of fashionable hammocks to spark inspiration. They studied how different materials and patterns contribute to both strength and aesthetic design. Then, each group collaborated to brainstorm their own blueprint, considering how to balance tension, weight distribution, and surface area using nothing but layers of masking tape. Teams sketched, debated, and revised their plans before diving into the building phase โ€” where precision and teamwork became essential.

This lesson wasnโ€™t just about engineering; it was about resilience, creative problem-solving, and real-world application of physics concepts. Mrs. Hortonโ€™s students learned that innovation often requires trial and error โ€” and that teamwork makes even the toughest challenges achievable. Through collaboration, ingenuity, and a little bit of tape magic, they proved that learning is more than just a classroom activity โ€” itโ€™s a true adventure at Riverside Middle School
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 Key Dates

Activity

Date

Time/Place

Veteranโ€™s Day Ceremony 

Thursday, 

November 13, 2025 

We will be honoring our armed forces with a ceremony at 3:30 PM in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium. There will be a meet-and-greet immediately following. 

SEA Meeting

Thursday, 

November 13, 2025

This meeting will be held in the RES Media Center at 5 pm. 

School and Family Meeting

Thursday, 

November 13, 2025

This meeting will be held in the RES Media Center at 6 pm.  

Board of Education Meeting 

Thursday, 

November 13, 2025

This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria.

NHS Induction Ceremony 

Friday, 

November 14, 2025 

An induction ceremony will be held for new members of the National Honor Society. This event will be held at 9:00AM in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium.

RHS Open House for 8th Grade Families  Monday, November 17  Morris D. Murphy Auditorium
 6 PM - 7:30 PM

RMS Fall 

Sports Social 

Tuesday,

November 18, 2025 

This event will take place in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium at 6 pm with refreshments served in the RMS/RHS cafeteria after the presentation. 

RHS Blood Drive 

Friday, 

November 21, 2025 

The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross. This is from 8:00AM - 2:00 PM in the all-purpose room. 

Early Dismissal for RES STUDENTS ONLY 

Friday, 

November 21, 2025 

This will be an early dismissal for all students in RES for Teacher Conferences:  

 

Pre-K - 5th grade: 

8:00 am - 12:20 pm


Early Dismissal for RES STUDENTS ONLY 

Monday,

November 24, 2025

This will be an early dismissal for all students in RES for Teacher Conferences:  

 

Pre-K - 5th grade: 

8:00 am - 12:20 pm


RMS Spelling Bee 

Monday,

November 24, 2025 

This is a student-only event that will take place in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium at 10 am. 

RHS Ram Up/ Honor Roll Celebrations 

Monday,

November 24, 2025 

Students who are recognized for showing RAM UP values, or have earned Honor Roll for MP 1, will be invited to a luncheon to celebrate their achievements. 

Early Dismissal for RES STUDENTS ONLY 

Tuesday,

November 25, 2025 

This will be an early dismissal for all students in RES for Teacher Conferences:  

 

Pre-K - 5th grade: 

8:00 am - 12:20 pm


RMS Turkey Trot 

Wednesday, 

November 26, 2025 

This is a student-only event that will take place from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Rocky Cancelleri Stadium,  

RHS PBSIS Rewards Event 

Wednesday, 

November 26, 2025 

RHS Gold Card earners will be invited to a pizza and game day in the gym to celebrate their hard work and dedication to RAM UP values. 

Half Day for All Students 

Wednesday, 

November 26, 2025 

This will be an early dismissal for all students in the district. 

 

Pre-K - 5th grade: 

8:00 am - 12:20 pm

6th - 12th grade: 

7:43 am - 12:05 pm

School Closed-

Thanksgiving Break 

Thursday, 

November 27, 2025 

&

Friday, 

November 28, 2025 

School will reopen on

Monday, December 1, 2025   


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