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Riverside Middle School

25900 West Warren Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

(313) 274-0140

Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
What happens when you trust the process and never give up on a student? Daniel Regan, a teacher at Crestwood High School, showed us exactly that during our end-of-year Professional Development day. His story is a powerful reminder that consistency, clear expectations, and unwavering belief in our students can transform lives. This is the kind of work that happens every day across our district when educators stay committed to preparing students for success.
1 day ago, Crestwood School District
Green background with yellow text. Title reads "Small Wins Stack into Big Change." Quote by Daniel Regan, Teacher at Riverside Middle School.
Your Voice Matters! Join the Crestwood Parent Action Committee!

We're just ONE WEEK away from our first Parent Action Committee (PAC) meeting, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!

The PAC is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to make Crestwood School District even stronger!

Thursday, November 12, 2026
Meeting Times: 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Location: Crestwood School District Administrative Office, 1045 N. Gulley Road, Dearborn Heights

All Crestwood parents and caregivers are welcome! We encourage families from every school to get involved and have their voices heard.

Interested in participating? Fill out our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491

Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.
3 days ago, Crestwood School District
Blue and white graphic with "Join the Parent Action Committee" and a date of November 12.
Reminder, Crestwood families! There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3rd, due to Staff Professional Development. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday, November 4th. We’ll see you Wednesday!
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
Graphic featuring a large green chalkboard with a wooden frame against a light gray background with faint school-related drawings and numbers. Across the top are logos for Crestwood High School Chargers, Riverside Ravens, Crestwood Caterpillars, Crestwood School District, Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas. Large white text on the chalkboard reads, “Just a Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, Nov 3rd due to staff Professional Development. See you on Wednesday, November 4th!” A piece of white chalk and a brown eraser are shown along the bottom of the chalkboard.
CHS and RMS - What makes your school special?

Throughout November, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is inviting middle and high school students to complete the prompt: “I am thankful for my school because…”

Students are encouraged to share their responses along with a photo that captures what they love about their school! Whether it’s a favorite teacher, a special activity, or a memorable place, we want to hear what makes your school community meaningful to you.

Selected submissions will be featured on MASSP’s social media throughout November!

Submissions are open now through Friday, November 20th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce5lFXLFhYnzKVkmqdw2RcMdpEu0OICK3Q9-tD3Rdg3oEhWA/viewform
5 days ago, Crestwood School District
Blue background with text. A collage of two school buildings. One is white and brick. The other is blue and brick.
Don’t forget to “fall back!” Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1. Before heading to bed Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour!
8 days ago, Crestwood School District
Fall-themed graphic with a soft watercolor background featuring autumn trees, falling leaves, and grass. Large dark blue text on the left reads, “DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK.” Below, the text reads, “SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.” On the lower right is a large silver alarm clock with the Crestwood School District logo on its face.
When students are doing the learning themselves, magic happens. Steven Yancura, a 7th grade science teacher at Riverside Middle School, designed center stations that gave his students real ownership of content exploration. The result? Productive energy, peer-to-peer learning, and the kind of deep understanding that sticks long after the unit ends. This is exactly the kind of innovative teaching we're proud to celebrate across Crestwood.
9 days ago, Crestwood School District
Green page with white text and a quote from a teacher about students taking ownership of their learning.
TOMORROW! Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!

Get your costumes ready! Join us Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!

Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Bring the family for treats, costumes, and games!

Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Stay for incredible performances by our high school and middle school bands as we recognize our senior band members!

Two great events, one amazing evening! We can't wait to celebrate with our Crestwood community!
12 days ago, Crestwood School District
A poster features a ghost holding two pumpkins. It reads "TRUNK OR TREAT" with pumpkins and bats. Details include the date, time, and location.
A blue, white, and yellow promotional flyer for the Crestwood High School Band Friends & Family Show. The flyer has a dark blue background with a large white circle in the center surrounded by white illustrations of musical instruments, including saxophones, a microphone, accordion, keyboard, drums, maracas, guitar, trumpet, and other instruments. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the upper right corner, featuring a blue and yellow circular design with a white raised fist holding a lightning bolt. Large, bold blue text in the center reads, "CHS BAND FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOW!" Below, smaller text reads, "Enjoy the Marching Band’s halftime performance, hear our talented Middle School Band perform, and help us recognize and celebrate our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our band program!" At the bottom of the flyer, large yellow text reads, "Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in the CHS Athletic Complex."
Scenes from Swap Day! 🔄 Students dressed as teachers, and teachers dressed as students!

🏈 Tomorrow is Sports Day! Rep your favorite team and earn spirit points for your class! 🏀

#RiversideRavens #RMSSpiritWeek
12 days ago, RMS News
Man in a hoodie, purple shirt, purple pants, and black shoes with a backpack.
Student dressed as a teacher holding a backpack.
A boy wearing glasses and a plaid shirt holds a stack of colored folders.
Two adults in a classroom, one holding a green backpack, posing for a photo.
Student dressed as a teacher
Person in black and white checkered shirt, blue tie, and black pants standing in a classroom.
Three girls stand in a hallway, smiling, with one making a peace sign. Behind them, people walk.
A young girl wearing a green T-shirt stands in a computer lab, smiling at the camera.
Poster with team logo, "Riverside Spirit Week Tuesday October 27 Sports Day" text and five sports equipment icons.
TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT!

Get those Halloween costumes ready, Crestwood families! Our FREE Halloween Family Game Night is happening TOMORROW, and you're invited!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights

Join us for pizza, games, Halloween fun, and quality family time with our Crestwood community!

Grab your costumes, bring the family, and join us for a spooktacular evening! We can't wait to see you!
13 days ago, Crestwood School District
A flyer with a green background displays Halloween-themed text and graphics. A ghost is shown. Details include date, time, location, and contact information.
💚 Spirit Week kicks off tomorrow at Riverside!

We're starting things off with Teacher/Student Swap Day! 👩‍🏫🎒

Students, dress like a teacher! Teachers, it's your turn to dress like a student!

Let's see your best looks, Ravens! 💚🖤

#RiversideRavens #SpiritWeek #RavenPride
13 days ago, RMS News
Green poster for Riverside Spirit Week with drawing of a teacher and a student.
When Mackenzie Lane set out to engage every single student in her 8th grade math class, she didn't just aim for participation. She designed for equity. By intentionally varying question difficulty and using movement-based learning strategies, Mackenzie transformed passive observers into confident, active learners. Her approach proves that equity isn't just a value we talk about — it's something we can build into every lesson, every day.
16 days ago, Crestwood School District
Green background with text in white font, a quote by a teacher, and a small star in the bottom left corner.
💚🖤 It's Spirit Week at Riverside! 🐦‍⬛

Get ready to show your Raven pride all week long! Here's what's happening October 26–30:

👩‍🏫 Monday: Teacher/Student Swap Day
🏀 Tuesday: Sports Day
🎃 Wednesday: Halloween Costume Day
💤 Thursday: Pajama Day
🩷 Friday: Pink Out

Don't forget! Our Halloween Party is Wednesday after school for eligible students!

Let's make it a great week, Ravens! 💚🖤

#RiversideRavens #SpiritWeek #RavenPride
16 days ago, RMS News
Spirit week schedule includes Teacher/Student Swap Day, Sports Day, Halloween Costume Day, Pajama Day, and Pink Out Day.
ONE WEEK AWAY! Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for two great events at Crestwood High School!

Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!

Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!

Mark your calendars for an evening of Halloween fun, amazing music, and Charger pride!
18 days ago, Crestwood School District
A poster with a white ghost holding two pumpkins on a red background. It says "TRUNK OR TREAT" with a spooky theme.
A blue, white, and yellow promotional flyer for the Crestwood High School Band Friends & Family Show. The flyer has a dark blue background with a large white circle in the center surrounded by white illustrations of musical instruments, including saxophones, a microphone, accordion, keyboard, drums, maracas, guitar, trumpet, and other instruments. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the upper right corner, featuring a blue and yellow circular design with a white raised fist holding a lightning bolt. Large, bold blue text in the center reads, "CHS BAND FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOW!" Below, smaller text reads, "Enjoy the Marching Band’s halftime performance, hear our talented Middle School Band perform, and help us recognize and celebrate our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our band program!" At the bottom of the flyer, large yellow text reads, "Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in the CHS Athletic Complex."
ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Crestwood families, get ready for a FREE evening of Halloween fun! Join us for our Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights

Enjoy pizza, games, family activities, and Halloween fun! Bring the whole family, wear your favorite costumes, and enjoy an evening connecting with our Crestwood community!

We can't wait to see you there!
19 days ago, Crestwood School District
An event flyer for the Crestwood Community Halloween Family Game Night. It includes a ghost, pumpkins, and bats on a green background.

Your Voice Matters! Join the Crestwood Parent Action Committee!

Crestwood School District is looking for parents and caregivers who want to make a positive difference in our schools!

The Parent Action Committee (PAC) is an opportunity to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to strengthen the educational experience for all Crestwood students.

Join us for our first meeting!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Meeting Times: 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Location: Crestwood School District Administrative Office, 1045 N. Gulley Road, Dearborn Heights

We welcome parents and caregivers from ALL Crestwood schools! Whether you have ideas to share, feedback to offer, or simply want to get more involved, we want to hear from you!

Interested in participating? Complete our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491

Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.

19 days ago, Crestwood School District
An advertisement for a meeting with the Parent Action Committee, date Nov 12, with a QR code.
Meet Nadia Fouani, a teacher at Riverside Middle School who understands that the energy we bring into the classroom shapes everything that follows. Ms. Fouani demonstrates how creative, hands-on learning can make a lasting impact, using a simple pasta manipulative to help her students make sense of decimals in a meaningful and relatable way. Her experience is a great reminder that when educators bring creativity and authenticity into the classroom, students have meaningful opportunities to connect, engage, and learn.
23 days ago, Crestwood School District
A document with the title "Riverside Spotlight" shows a narrative about a teacher's engagement with students.
Congratulations to the 33 outstanding 7th and 8th grade students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on October 13th!

This special achievement recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact in their school and community.

Congratulations to our newest NJHS members! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish!
24 days ago, Crestwood School District
A collage featuring a podium, seated students, and a logo. Text reads "National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony" and "Congratulations!"
Get ready for some spooky family fun! The Dearborn Heights Library invites families to its Trunk or Treat & Haunted Mini Golf event on Saturday, October 24th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Caroline Kennedy Library!

Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun while supporting a great cause! Optional donations for mini golf will benefit the Dearborn Heights Goodfellows.

Community participation is welcome! The library is also looking for trunks, event sponsors, and donors. Anyone interested in participating or supporting the event can contact Michael McCaffery at 313-791-3804 or mpmccaffery@dearbornheightsmi.gov.
25 days ago, Crestwood School District
An event flyer titled "Trunk or Treat & Haunted Mini Golf." It features three pumpkins, a ghost, and bats. The event is on October 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Reminder, Crestwood families! There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th, due to Staff Professional Development. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, October 13th. Enjoy the long weekend!
29 days ago, Crestwood School District
Graphic featuring a large green chalkboard with a wooden frame against a light gray background with faint school-related drawings and numbers. Across the top are logos representing Crestwood School District and its schools: Crestwood Chargers, Riverside Ravens, Crestwood Caterpillars, the Crestwood School District logo, Highview Hawks, Hillcrest Huskies, and Kinloch Koalas. White text on the chalkboard reads, “Just a Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct 12th due to staff Professional Development. See you on Tuesday, October 13th!” A piece of white chalk and a brown eraser appear along the bottom of the chalkboard.
Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!

Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!

Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!

Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
29 days ago, Crestwood School District
Halloween event poster with a cartoon ghost holding two pumpkins, "TRUNK OR TREAT" title, date, and event details.
A blue, white, and yellow promotional flyer for the Crestwood High School Band Friends & Family Show. The flyer has a dark blue background with a large white circle in the center surrounded by white illustrations of musical instruments, including saxophones, a microphone, accordion, keyboard, drums, maracas, guitar, trumpet, and other instruments. The Crestwood Marching Band logo appears in the upper right corner, featuring a blue and yellow circular design with a white raised fist holding a lightning bolt. Large, bold blue text in the center reads, "CHS BAND FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOW!" Below, smaller text reads, "Enjoy the Marching Band’s halftime performance, hear our talented Middle School Band perform, and help us recognize and celebrate our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our band program!" At the bottom of the flyer, large yellow text reads, "Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM in the CHS Athletic Complex."