Congratulations Mr. Barnes !!!

Barnes LOTW

History was anything but ancient in Mr. Barnes’ social studies class! Students traveled back to the 1860s to unpack the cause and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation. Using primary texts, guided instruction, and detailed maps, Mr. Barnes helped students connect the dots between Lincoln’s powerful words and the major shifts in the Civil War. The room was buzzing with energy as students mapped out change—literally and figuratively!

Mr. Barnes introduced the catchy slogan, “Too slow to beat them at Antietam,” to help students understand the turning point that gave Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The slogan sparked discussion around military strategy and political timing. Mr. Barnes knows how to map out a memorable lesson!

Participation was off the charts—students debated, questioned, and made insightful connections the entire time. It was a class where every voice mattered and every slide led to deeper thinking. Huge shoutout to Mr. Barnes for making history un-forgetti-em! We’re grateful for his creativity and passion that brings the past to life at Riverside Middle School!


School Grads 
 

Key Dates

  

Activity

Date

Time/Place

RTSD Spring Choral Concert

Wednesday, 

May 14, 2025 

This event will occur at 7 p.m. in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium. 

Film Studies and Rampage Trip- Film Challenge 2025 

Thursday, 

May 15, 2025

Students in Film Studies and Rampage will participate in the 2025 High School Film Challenge and workshops.

Athletic Training Club Trip

Thursday,

May 15, 2205 

Students in the athletic training club will be attending the Athletic Training Workshop at Northern Burlington Regional High School.

RMS Language Club 

Thursday, 

May 15, 2205 

Students will be having a culturally diverse lunch at Juanitas in Riverton.  They will practice using some of the vocabulary they learned in this club. 

CAP Career Fair 

Friday, 

May 16, 2025

Civil Air Patrol students will travel to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Career Fair and Open House.

Multilingual Students Trip: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Friday, 

May 16, 2025

Multilingual students will visit historical landmarks to expose students to different cultures.

Sports Physicals for 5th-11th grade student-athletes 

Friday,

May 16th, 2025

Starting at 2:00 p.m., student-athletes may get their sports physical completed for free by the school doctor down by the gym. Please bring the completed & signed  health history form and medical eligibility form. Click Here to Access the Document

Civil Air Patrol Trip

Saturday, 

May 17, 2025 

CAP students will attend the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Power in the Pines Air Show.. 

RHS Business Club Trip 

Monday, 

May 19, 2025 

Mall executives will show students behind-the-scenes looks at business functions within the mall. The group will also discuss what employers look for in the hiring process.

6th Grade Palmyra Cove Trip 

Tuesday, 

May 20, 2025

6th-grade students will journey to the Palmyra Cove to conduct NASA research sponsored through the GLOBE Project.  

RTSD Spring Band Concert

Wednesday, 

May 21, 2025 

This event will occur at 7 p.m. in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium.  

PreK Trip to Jake’s Place

Thursday, 

May 22, 2025

Departure and return times for this trip are below: 

AM program - 9 a.m .- 10 :15 a.m.

PM program - 12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

RMS Renaissance MP 3 Trip- Sky Zone

Thursday,

May 22, 2025

RMS students who earned Renaissance cards will be invited on a field trip.   

School Closed- Memorial Day

Friday, 

May 23, 2025 


through 


Tuesday, 

May 27, 2025 

The school will re-open on Wednesday, May 28,  2025.

 

Full Day for All Students on

May 28,  2025:

 

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 2:23 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.

PreK A.M. Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10: 20 a.m.

PreK P.M. Session: 12:00 p.m. - 2:23 p.m.

Riverside Memorial Day Parade 

Monday,

May 26, 2025 

The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m.

NJASC Spring Awards Trip: Student Council

Wednesday, 

May 28, 2025 

Student council members will be attending the New Jersey Association of Student Councils' Spring Awards event at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ.

RMS Spring Sports Social 

Wednesday, 

May 28, 2025

This event will take place in the RES Cafeteria at 6 p.m. At the conclusion of the spring sports presentations, a sweet treat will be provided.  

RHS Construction Industry Career Fair 

Wednesday, 

May 28, 2025 

This event, held at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ, will introduce students to various trade careers.

Departure 8:00 a.m.

Return time 1:45 p.m.

RHS PBSIS Ocean City Trip 

Thursday, 

May 29, 2025 

RAM Gold Card holders will head to Ocean City beach to celebrate their successful school year. 

RMS Field Day 

Thursday, 

May 29, 2025 


Rain Date: 

Friday, 

May 30, 2025   

This is a student-only event at the Rocky Cancelleri Stadium from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 



RES Cultural Night 

Thursday,

May 29, 2025 

This event will occur at Riverside Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Thespian Society Inductions 

Thursday, 

May 29, 2025

This event will occur at 6:00 p.m. in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium. 

2nd Grade Trip to Kelsey Theater at Mercer County Community College

Friday, 

May 30, 2025

The Second Grade will depart at 9 a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m.

CAP: NJ Wing’s Non-Commission Officer Academy 

Friday,

May 30, 2025 

to

Sunday, 

June 1, 2025 



Music in the Parks Competition 

Saturday,

 May 31, 2025

Students in Band and Choir across RTSD will compete at the Six Flags “Music in the Parks” Competition.  

RES Student Government and Safety Patrol Reward Trip to The Rink

Monday, 

June 2, 2025

End of the year trip to The Rink for those in Student Government and Safety Patrol members who have earned this reward.  Students will leave at 9:45 a.m. and return at 1:15 p.m.

FEA/ Interact Trip to Dave and Busters 

Tuesday,

June 3, 2025

Students who are members of the FEA or Interact Clubs will participate in a rewards trip for their hard work and volunteer time this year.

6th Grade Trip to the Planetarium

Tuesday,

June 3, 2025

Our 6th-grade students will be attending a trip to Rowan to visit the campus and see the sights in the planetarium.  

3rd grade field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo

Wednesday,

 June 4, 2025

Students going on this trip will depart RES at 9a.m. and return to the school at 1:30 p.m.

8th Grade Dance 

Wednesday, 

June 4, 2025

This event will take place in the RMS/RHS Courtyard and the RMS/RHS Cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

RES Field Day 

Thursday, 

June 5, 2025 


Rain Date:

Friday,

June 6, 2025 

RES Field Day will take place on the Grant Street Field and at Rocky Cancelleri Stadium from  8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

FCA Futsol Tournament 

Friday,

June 6, 2025 

Starting at 2:15 p.m. in the Pop Vernon Field House, all are welcome to compete in a fundraising tournament.

Sports Physicals for 5th-11th grade student-athletes 

Friday,

June 6th, 2025 

Starting at 2:00 p.m., student-athletes may get their sports physicals completed for free by the school doctor down by the gym. Please bring the completed and signed health history form and medical eligibility form. Click here to access the document.

RHS Academy Awards Ceremony 

Monday, 

June 9, 2025 

This event will take place in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium at 6 p.m. 

NHS Color Run: Bob Kenney Field 

Tuesday, 

June 10, 2025

This event will take place from 12:30 -1:30 p.m.  All are welcome to sign up to participate.

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

Tuesday, 

June 10, 2025

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

PreK A.M. Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK P.M. Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

8th Grade Trip to Six Flags

Wednesday,

June 11, 2025

8th Grade students who are participating

 on this trip will leave the school at 9 a.m. and return to the school at 8 p.m. 



5th Grade Spelling Bee

Wednesday,

June 11, 2025 

This event will take place in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium starting at 9 a.m.

RES Honor Roll Treat 

Thursday, 

June 12, 2025 

RES honor roll treat will occur at the following times: 

3rd grade- 8:45 a.m. 

5th grade-  9:05 a.m. 

4th grade-  9:25 a.m.

SEA Meeting 

Thursday, 

June 12, 2025

This meeting will occur from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the RMS/RHS Media Center. 

RES School and Family Meeting 

Thursday, 

June 12, 2025

This meeting will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the RES Media Center. 

Board of Education Meeting 

Thursday, 

June 12, 2025 

This meeting will occur in the Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.  

RMS Marvel Awards 

Friday, 

June 13, 2025 

This event is invite-only for students receiving RMS Marvel Awards. It will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium, with a luncheon to follow in the RMS/RHS Cafeteria.  

Half Day for RMS/RHS Students ONLY 

Friday, 

June 13, 2025

Early Dismissal For

RMS/RHS Students:

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.


CAP NASA Project

Saturday, 

June 14, 2025 

CAP students will conduct NASA research with collaborating squadrons. 

Half Day for RMS/RHS Students ONLY 

Monday, 

June 16, 2025 

Early Dismissal For

RMS/RHS Students:

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.


2nd Grade Trip to Pennington Park 

Monday, 

June 16, 2025 

Students attending this trip will be leaving RES at 9 a.m. and will return to the school at 12 p.m.

RHS Spring Sports Awards 

Monday, 

June 16, 2025 

Spring Athletes will be recognized at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.


Early Dismissal for Students- 

Staff In-Service (P.M.)

Tuesday,

June 17, 2025 

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

PreK A.M. Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK P.M. Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

RES 5th Grade Promotion 

Tuesday, 

June 17, 2025 

This event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Morrid D. Murphy Auditorium. 

Early Dismissal for Students- 

Staff In-Service (P.M.)

Wednesday, 

June 18, 2025 

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

PreK A.M. Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK P.M. Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

RES Awards Ceremony

Wednesday,

 June 18, 2025 

This event will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium. 

RMS 8th Grade Promotion 

Wednesday, 

June 18, 2025 

The 8th-grade promotion ceremony will be held in front of Riverside Middle School on Washington Street

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.


In case of inclement weather, the promotion will be delayed until 7:00 p.m. At that time, should the weather preclude the ceremony from being held outdoors, it will be moved into the Pop Vernon Field House at 7:00 p.m. 


Please keep this in mind if your family is making plans or reservations. Holding two reservations at separate times may be advisable to accommodate any weather-related delay.


RHS  - End of Year Slide Show 

Thursday, 

June 19, 2025 


All students will report to the Morris D. Mujrphy Auditorium at 8:30 a.m. for this presentation. 

Senior Clap Out

Thursday,

 June 19, 2025


Beginning at 9:15 a.m., Seniors will start at the Auditorium and walk through the elementary school and middle school for their final time.

RES 5th Grade Clap Out

Thursday, 

June 19, 2025

At 12 p.m., 5th graders will walk through the elementary building to a “clap out”  on their last day as RES students.

Early Dismissal for Students- 

Staff In-Service (P.M.)

Thursday, 

June 19, 2025 

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

PreK A.M. Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK P.M. Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

RHS Graduation for the Class of 2025

Thursday, 

June 19, 2025 

This event will take place at Rocky Cancellieri Stadium.


The graduation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.


In case of inclement weather, the promotion will be delayed until 7:00 p.m. At that time, should the weather preclude the ceremony from being held outdoors, it will be moved into the Pop Vernon Field House at 7:00 p.m. Please keep this in mind if your family is making plans or reservations. Holding two reservations at separate times may be advisable to accommodate any weather-related delay.


 Indoor ceremony will be capped at eight tickets per Senior. 

School Closed for ALL RTSD Staff 

Friday, 

June 20, 2025 









 





2024- 2025 Arrival and Dismissal Schedule
Full Day Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 8:00 AM 2:23 PM
RMS/RHS 7:43 AM 1:59  PM
Pre K AM 8:00 AM 10:20 AM
Pre K PM 12:00 PM 2:23 PM
Early Dismissal/ Half-Day Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 8:00  AM 12:20  PM
RMS/RHS 7:43  AM 12:05  PM
Pre K AM 8:00 AM 9:50 AM
Pre K PM 10:30 AM 12:20 PM
90-minute Delayed Opening Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 9:30  AM 2:23  PM
RMS/RHS 9:13 AM 1:59  PM
Pre AM TIME Canceled
Pre K AM and Pre K PM will alternate groups each occurrence  12:00 PM 2:23 PM

 

 


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2024 - 2025 RTSD Clubs 
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