Ridgeview Middle School

Child Absence Procedure

If your child(ren) are going to be late, absent, leave school early, need to send a doctor's note or bus note, please email the RMS Attendance office at RidgeviewMSAttendance@gmail.com. 
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This Week's Current Events:

• Join us this Tuesday, April 17th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center for our next PTSA meeting. Mr. Miller will share about standardized testing and answer any questions.  The PTSA will discuss spring events and planning for 2026-2027. Students who join the meeting can earn SSL hours for participation. If you are unable to join in person,  please join us via Ridgeview PTSA Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 856 0092 1762 & Passcode: 899298).
• There will only be two (2) after school activity buses running during Tuesday, April 14th to Thursday, April 16th. All drop-off routes will be split between the two buses. Please be patient, as there may be a slight delay in student drop-off as a result. 
• Wednesday, April 15th, is now an Early Release day for students. Ridgeview will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. 
• The RMS boys soccer teams take on John Poole MS on Thursday, April 16th, at 3:30 p.m. The girls are home while the boys compete away.  The 8th-grade team is leading concessions to raise funds for 8th-grade promotion, but we still have a few openings for students to earn SSL hours. during soccer games.
• On Friday, April 17th, all students will participate in a Pep Rally to celebrate the start of the testing window and the last of the school year. Students are encouraged to dress in their grade level colors. The 6th Graders are RED, the 7th Graders are WHITE, and the 8th Graders are BLACK. Student expectations, information, and the adjusted bell schedule and expectations will be shared with students on Thursday, April 16th, during boost. Students are encouraged to sign up for events at lunch on the Clipboards for the events. The clipboards will be out Monday-Thursday during lunch only.
• Ridgeview Middle School’s highly anticipated Cultural Heritage Night is on Friday, April 17th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for an evening filled with culture, connection, and community pride. Families, students, and community members are invited to experience a vibrant showcase of traditions from around the world through food, music, performances, and interactive displays. Come out, learn something new, and help us honor the many cultures that make Ridgeview such a special place! Juanito's Latin Dance group from Quince Orchard High School will be performing live! We are still looking for participation. If you’d like to showcase your talents and/or cultural background, please contact Shannon Stoughton. You can view the flyer here.

Upcoming calendar reminders:

• Join us on Tuesday, April 21st, for our game against Kingsview Middle School at 3:15 p.m. The girls will play an away game while the boys are home!
• Wednesday, April 22nd, is Administrative Professionals Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly every day! Thank you Ms. Bonilla, Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Feri, Mrs. Tober, Mr. Sisco, and Ms. Greenwood. From managing offices to supporting staff, students, and families, their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Help us show our appreciation by sending a note of thanks, a kind gesture, or a small token of appreciation. Your support means the world to them! Thank you for joining us in celebrating our amazing administrative professionals!
• Thursday, April 23rd is Take Your Child To Work Day. If your child is participating you must submit a note in advance to the Attendance Office via email at RidgeviewMSAttendance@gmail.com. Attendance is entered daily. If you submitted a note please be patient as we update absences. 
• Report cards will be available in Synergy on Friday, April 24th. 
• We’re excited to invite students to participate in the upcoming Pride Summit 2026, taking place on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center. This event will bring together students from across MCPS to connect, uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, and learn more about the MoCo Pride Center. Transportation and lunch will be provided. A new RSVP link and updated field trip form are now available. All students who wish to attend must complete the new RSVP and submit the NEW field trip form, even if they previously registered. Completed forms must be turned in on the day of the summit. You can view the registration QR code and flyer here. If you still have questions, please contact Mrs. Shelby  Umetsu. 
• Join us on Tuesday, April 28th, for our game against Kingsview Middle School at 3:15 p.m. The girls will play a home game while the boys play an away game!
• Report cards will be mailed home on Thursday, April 30th.
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• Thursday, May 1st is National Principals Day, and we’re excited to celebrate Mr. Miller for his incredible leadership, dedication, and the positive impact he makes every day in our school community. We invite you and your child to join us in showing appreciation—whether it’s a kind note, a drawing, or a simple “thank you,” every gesture counts! Let’s make Mr. Miller feel just how much he is valued and appreciated!
• Teacher Appreciation Week is in May, but the committee is already making preparations. We are looking for donations to raffle off to the teachers (sporting event tickets, restaurant gift cards, etc.) and for instructors to lead wellness day activities with teachers on Monday, May 4th (yoga, knitting, art, dance, etc.). If you are interested, please reach out to rmsptsapresident@gmail.com or amyfenzel@yahoo.com. 
• Please visit this link for all upcoming 8th-grade class events.
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• Ridgeview is seeking a new parent volunteer to serve as our school’s NAACP Parent Representative through the Montgomery County Branch NAACP. This individual serves as a liaison between Ridgeview and the NAACP, attends periodic meetings, and helps share information and resources with our school community.

  If you are interested in filling this role and directly supporting equity, advocacy, and family engagement at Ridgeview, please contact the main office at 240-740-3330 or email me at Daniel_Miller@mcpsmd.org. We would love to have you serve in this important role.

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  NEW DATE:  Cultural Heritage Night, 4/17 @ 6:30 p.m.
  .  Share your culture while also reveling in the wonderful diversity of our school community. ( Click here for details)
  
  How to get involved? Host a table: We are looking for staff, students,  families, and community members to host a table that represents your culture.  Decorations, posters, artifacts, food samples, treats, trivia, photos, authentic dress, music, etc. is encouraged! PTSA is offering a $50 reimbursement per table. Perform: We are also looking for performances by families, community members, staff, or students. Sign up today!
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Testing Updates

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