Riverside Middle School
Home of the Ravens
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Join Us for a Spooktacular Family Fun Night!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE 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, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE 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, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
When Peter Ten Broeck guided his 6th graders through a hands-on investigation of Pangaea and plate tectonics this spring, he didn't just teach them about Earth's history. He gave them puzzle pieces, clues, and simulations that turned memorization into discovery. At Riverside Middle School, educators like Peter are designing experiences that move students from passive listeners to active thinkers, and that's exactly the kind of learning that sticks.
Count Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Count Day is Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Sandra Martinez, a Spanish teacher at Riverside Middle School, reminds us why classroom culture matters just as much as curriculum. When students feel safe to take risks and supported by their peers, growth happens in ways that transcend test scores. This is the kind of intentional, compassionate teaching that defines our Crestwood community.
October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and Crestwood School District is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools each and every day!
Our principals lead with passion, support our students and staff, build strong school communities, and work tirelessly to create environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in thanking our incredible Crestwood principals for their leadership, commitment, and all they do for our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate you!
Joanne Gammoh knows that confidence grows best in community. As an ESL teacher at Riverside Middle School, Joanne creates small-group spaces where students support one another, make mistakes, and keep going. Her insight reminds us that when students feel safe to try, that's when real learning takes off.
Looking for some family fun this weekend? The Dearborn Heights Library Fall Fest is happening Saturday, September 26th, from 12–4 PM at the Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street!
Families can enjoy a petting zoo, games and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, entertainment, local vendors, a tin can raffle, cider and donuts, and more.
This is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the fall season, and connect with our community!
Families can enjoy a petting zoo, games and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, entertainment, local vendors, a tin can raffle, cider and donuts, and more.
This is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the fall season, and connect with our community!
Only THREE more days to nominate an Outstanding Crestwood Educator for Michigan Teacher of the Year!
Do you know a Crestwood teacher who goes above and beyond for students? The 2027–2028 Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination window is now open!
The Michigan Department of Education is seeking nominations for outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of their students and school communities. Parents, students, colleagues, and community members can nominate a deserving teacher. Nominees must be PreK–12 educators who work directly with students and have at least five years of teaching experience in Michigan.
Nominating a teacher is easy! You will need the teacher’s name and email address, school and district, grade level, your contact information, and a short paragraph explaining why the teacher deserves to be recognized.
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Help us recognize the exceptional educators who make a difference every day in the Crestwood School District!
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/mtoy/mtoy-nominations
Across the Crestwood School District, students celebrated Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17th, learning about the U.S. Constitution while having some fun along the way!
At Kinloch Elementary, students showed their patriotic spirit by dressing in red, white, and blue. At Crestwood High School, advisory classes put their Constitution knowledge to the test in a schoolwide Kahoot competition, with separate competitions for 9th–10th graders and 11th–12th graders. Congratulations to Ms. Faber’s advisory class and Mr. Moitozo’s advisory class for coming out on top!
It was a great day of learning, friendly competition, and celebrating the principles and history of our Constitution across Crestwood!
At Kinloch Elementary, students showed their patriotic spirit by dressing in red, white, and blue. At Crestwood High School, advisory classes put their Constitution knowledge to the test in a schoolwide Kahoot competition, with separate competitions for 9th–10th graders and 11th–12th graders. Congratulations to Ms. Faber’s advisory class and Mr. Moitozo’s advisory class for coming out on top!
It was a great day of learning, friendly competition, and celebrating the principles and history of our Constitution across Crestwood!
Katie Haar watched something powerful happen when Crestwood special education students visited the Garfield Skills Center this year. They didn't just practice social skills in theory — they applied them confidently in a real community setting, interacting with others and making choices on their own. It's a beautiful reminder that our students thrive when learning extends beyond the classroom walls. This is exactly the kind of meaningful, student-centered experience that defines our commitment to every learner.
Tomorrow is Raven Pride Day!
Wear your Riverside or Crestwood colors and show your Raven pride!
Let’s finish Spirit Week strong and fill the halls with Riverside spirit!
Wear your Riverside or Crestwood colors and show your Raven pride!
Let’s finish Spirit Week strong and fill the halls with Riverside spirit!
Tomorrow is Sports Day for Riverside Spirit Week!
Represent your favorite team by wearing a jersey, T-shirt, hat, or team colors. Whether it’s football (Go Lions!), basketball, soccer, baseball, or another sport, show off your team spirit!
We can’t wait to see who you’re rooting for!
Represent your favorite team by wearing a jersey, T-shirt, hat, or team colors. Whether it’s football (Go Lions!), basketball, soccer, baseball, or another sport, show off your team spirit!
We can’t wait to see who you’re rooting for!
Tomorrow is Twin Day for Riverside Spirit Week!
Grab a friend—or a whole group—and plan to match! Wear the same colors, outfits, or accessories and show off your Raven spirit.
We can’t wait to see your Twin Day looks tomorrow!
Grab a friend—or a whole group—and plan to match! Wear the same colors, outfits, or accessories and show off your Raven spirit.
We can’t wait to see your Twin Day looks tomorrow!
High-Energy Fun at Riverside Middle School!
RMS students and staff had an exciting visit from the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team, featuring trampoline-assisted dunks, incredible basketball tricks, interactive activities, and plenty of high-energy fun!
Beyond the action on the court, the Extreme Team shared positive messages about kindness, teamwork, discipline, commitment, perseverance, and believing in what is possible when we work together. Students and staff even had opportunities to participate alongside the team, making the experience a great way to build connection, belonging, and school community.
Thank you to the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team for bringing an unforgettable experience and an important message to RMS
RMS students and staff had an exciting visit from the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team, featuring trampoline-assisted dunks, incredible basketball tricks, interactive activities, and plenty of high-energy fun!
Beyond the action on the court, the Extreme Team shared positive messages about kindness, teamwork, discipline, commitment, perseverance, and believing in what is possible when we work together. Students and staff even had opportunities to participate alongside the team, making the experience a great way to build connection, belonging, and school community.
Thank you to the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team for bringing an unforgettable experience and an important message to RMS