Riverside Middle

Attention parents of athletes:
We are aware of the issues surrounding the new Arbiter website and uploading physicals. We are in the process of getting Riverside Middle on board and making it easily accessible for our athletes. Please be patient and look out for an announcement next week regarding this!

Thanks!

Attn: Boys interested in RMS Basketball for the 26-27 season!
Summer basketball workouts are approaching. Please check out this information and join the Sports You page for updates.

Contact Coach Brown with questions!

PHS Cross Country Interest Meeting May 19, 2026!

Congratulations to the Class of '30 Freshman Class President, Cate Carter, and Vice President, Kylie Williams! There were many wonderful candidates that put on great campaigns through posters and video, and we are proud of all of them! Thanks to the eighth grade class for taking this process seriously. We know with Kate and Kylie leading, and many others supporting, it is going to be a great year for next year's PHS freshman class!

HAPPY PRINCIPALS DAY! Riverside is blessed with the absolute best leadership; cheering us on, holding us accountable, and making school and work a joy to come to each day. THANK YOU, Dr. Roach and Mr. Brady, for all you do to make Riverside what it is!

Our 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance is next Friday, May 8, from 6-8:00pm at the Iron Oak Barn. Please take your photos BEFORE the dance.
Tickets are $10, payable in advance.
*** No tickets will be sold at the door***

FRIDAY is the deadline to fill out tryout applications, submit teacher recommendations, and get your physical for tryouts for the 2026 Riverside Football and Bulldog Competition Cheerleading Squads! No late forms will be accepted, and only those who turn in application and recs will receive tryout material before clinics next week! If you have any questions, email Coach Williams at Kmwilliams@anderson4.org. Tryout meeting presentation: https://canva.link/qntgip2hcdtqm0m

Following our South Carolina Schools to Watch designation in March, Riverside Middle School has just been redesignated as a NATIONAL School to Watch!!!

Each School to Watch was selected by state leaders to serve as a model to mentor other schools because of its demonstrated social equity, developmental responsiveness, academic excellence, and innovative systems. Schools to Watch have different strengths and challenges, but what they share is a dedication to young adolescents and a commitment to helping all students belong, learn, and grow. In addition, Schools to Watch have strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to continuous improvement that is based on supporting the whole child through social, emotional, and academic growth.

THANK YOU to every member of our faculty, administration, and support staff who contributes their all every day to make Riverside Middle School a special place!!!

#SchoolsToWatch #WeAreRiverside #BulldogExcellence

CONGRATULATIONS to Riverside's Phoenix Smith, one of Anderson School District Four's 2026 Cory White Diversity Award Winners! The Anderson County Human Relations Council (HRC) established the Cory White Diversity Award to honor Mr. White’s memory and recognize young people within the community who share the values of love, acceptance, and strong character.

Area schools are invited to nominate students who make a positive impact on peers, teachers, and/or school staff in the areas of human rights, special needs and disabilities, and/or cultural inclusion and acceptance.

#WeAreRiverside

Riverside is proud to announce Devin Brown as our new Head Boys' Basketball Coach. Coach Brown comes to us from assisting in the program last year, and we are looking forward to watching what he will accomplish with our Bulldogs!

RMS Family, please help us CELEBRATE our 2026 Teacher of the Year Mrs. McKenzie Stephenson (7th Grade Social Studies) and our 2026 Support Employee of the Year Mr. Tim Hoover (Custodian)! Mrs. Stephenson and Mr. Hoover are dedicated professionals who bring their "A" game every day to make Riverside Middle School an awesome place to work and learn. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
#WeAreRiverside

Attention all volleyball hopefuls! Check out this info from Coach Littleton about parent meeting and summer plans!

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK! Congrats to Davis Hollingsworth, representing tennis, and Evans Looney, representing golf!

RMS says "Happy Administrative Professionals Day" to our awesome Front Office team! From answering all the calls to completing all the paperwork, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Kennington, and Mrs. Aldays make Riverside run like a well-oiled machine! We love you and we thank you for keeping us straight! 🖤💛
#WeAreRiverside

Congratulations to Phoenix Smith, this year’s Cory White Diversity Award winner from RMS! He is the perfect choice for what the award embodies and a fantastic representative of Riverside!

It's time for Riverside Football! Check out this summer information and be sure to join in conditioning and work in the weight room. A schedule will be given to all players the first day they attend. Locations will be announced weekly on social media and SportsYou! Closed season will be July 26-29 First day of practice is July 30

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week- representing Bulldog Track! Khalil Young, Caleb Crowe, Serenity Mattress, and Lizzy Green- Congratulations! You make us proud!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Kocis, Abbie Buchanan, Torynn Fortner, Serenity Mattress, Kamiriana Jenkins, and Emily Ladines for being selected in our March perfect attendance drawing! And a big THANK YOU you to Texas Roadhouse and Eggs Up Grill in Anderson for their generous support in helping us celebrate our students.
#WeAreRiverside

Congratulations to our finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year: Allison Blizzard, Amy McKee, and McKenzie Stephenson.

Congratulations to our finalists for 2026 Support Employee of the Year: Tim Hoover, Beth Moreland, and Harriet Murry.