Calendar Reminders

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:

March is Women’s History Month. Throughout March, Ridgeview will take time to recognize the amazing lives and stories, both past and present, whose courage, leadership, and strength have helped shape our world and continue to inspire change within future generations. 

  • On Thursday, March 19th, there will be only two (2) activity buses running for the day. 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. 
  • There is no school for students on Friday, March 20th. Please plan accordingly. 

Upcoming calendar reminders:

  • The RMS SGA Spirit Week is coming! Join the fun from Monday, March 23rd through Friday, March 27th as we celebrate school pride with a week full of themed dress-up days and activities. Students and staff are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit each day. You can view the Spirit Week Flyer with themes here and get ready for a fun-filled week at school! 
  • On Monday, March 23rd, and Tuesday, March 24th, 7th-grade students will be attending the Finance Park field trip to Thomas Edison High School of Technology with their social studies teacher. Mrs. Malone's classes will attend on Monday, March 23rd, and Mrs. Braz's and Mr. Dimarco's classes will attend on Tuesday, March 24th. Please contact your child's social studies teacher with any questions about the field trip, or if you would like to volunteer to attend! 
  • Tuesday, March 24th, to Thursday, March 26th, there will only be two (2) activity buses running. All drop-off routes will still be serviced between both buses. Please be patient as you wait for your child, as it will mean a later drop-off time. 
  • The Bob Bucks store will be open to students during all grade level lunches on Wednesday, March 25th, 2025.
  • Save the date for our next CNO at Shake Shack on Wednesday, March 25th, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATE on the Shack App or kiosk checkout.
  • Students will be cleaning out their lockers after their grade level lunch on Thursday, March 26th. If necessary, please send your child(ren) with a large bag to bring items home and leave nothing in their lockers over Spring Break. 
  • Friday, March 27th, is Ridgeview's Advanced Band Adjudication at Paint Branch High School. Students will perform in front of a panel of judges, receive a score and comments, and then sight-read. After their performance, they will stay to watch two other orchestras perform and then return to school. Students will be leaving Ridgeview at 8:30 a.m. and should arrive back at the school around 12:30 p.m. When we return to the building, 7th graders will be given 30 minutes to eat lunch and then be dismissed to their 5th-period class. The 8th graders will report straight to their 5th-period class.
  • Spring Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, for all RMS students. Capture your child’s bright spring smile with beautiful, seasonal-inspired backgrounds that celebrate the colors and freshness of the season. Photos will be taken as three-quarter shots, meaning approximately three-quarters of your child’s body will be in the frame (typically cropped from mid-thigh to just above the head), creating a polished and timeless look. Families can choose from multiple spring-themed background options, giving you a variety of looks to cherish and share with loved ones. Pre-order today using Spring Picture Day ID: EVTFF3R9B. Don’t wait — pre-order your child’s photos before it’s too late!
  • 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.

  • This is cancelled, resheduled date TBD-The Ridgeview Advanced Treble Choir and Chamber Choir will travel to Blair High School on Monday, March 16th, for the District II Middle School Adjudication.  Both groups will perform for 3 judges and work with a clinician.  All black concert attire is required for this performance.  Students involved in the trip must turn in their permission slip by Monday, March 9th.  Please feel free to email Ms. Katleyn Chiles if you have any questions!
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    NEW DATE:  Cultural Heritage Night, 4/17 @ 6:30 p.m.
    Save the date: Cultural Heritage Night : Friday, April 17, 2026.  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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RMS Recipe Book-Extended Submission Date!-  April 6th, 2026

Before Winter Break, students learned about fall/winter traditional foodways from around the world and were encouraged to share a favorite recipe to the official RMS Recipe Book. We are compiling this recipe book to share at our third annual Cultural Heritage Night. Please add a family favorite recipe to the RMS Recipe book. There are two ways to submit a recipe. The FIRST way: Have your student log into their CANVAS classroom.  Navigate to their grade level tile and go to Module "RMS Recipe Book". Follow directions from there. The SECOND way: Provide a paper copy that your student brings in and gives to their Bobcat Boost teacher, or email shannon_stoughton@mcpsmd.org. Be sure to include the following: Ingredients, Instructions, About this recipe and picture if possible. Submissions are due by Monday, April 6, 2026. 

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MCPS 2025–2026 Calendar Adjusted as of 3/14/25 

We are making the following calendar adjustments now:
  • April 15, previously scheduled as a non-instructional day for teacher grading and planning at the end of the marking period, will now be an early-release day for students.
  • The marking period will still end on April 14 but grade reporting will be delayed until April 20.
  • March 20 will remain a non-instructional day for students, per a Board of Education vote on February 19
Impact on the Last Day of School
As you know, this winter’s severe weather forced us to close schools several times. Under current Maryland regulations, those missed days have to be made up either through designated make-up days in the calendar and, if necessary, by extending the school year. That is why we recently announced that our calendar had been adjusted to add days to the end of our school year, setting the last day of school to June 26.
 
The goal of this adjustment is to add time within the school year and request relief from the State for families and staff from the calendar extending late into June.
 
Any change and certainly repeated changes to the school calendar do affect family schedules and staff planning, and yet another adjustment is not ideal. However, we believe the opportunity to end the school year earlier would better support students, families, and staff across our school community.
 
In addition to the calendar updates, the MCPS boundary study has been a topic of conversation within the RMS community. MCPS continues to advance important planning related to school boundaries and long-term facility investments. During the recent Board of Education Spring Facilities and Boundaries work session, district leaders reviewed updates, including alternative options, to the superintendent’s recommendations and answered questions raised by Board members and the community. The Board is scheduled to take final action on the boundary studies on March 26, with approved changes beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. Read more.

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Testing Updates

To ensure all students are well-prepared for the upcoming Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program.

(MCAP) ELA assessment scheduled for Monday, April 20th, Tuesday, April 21th, Wednesday, April 22th and Friday, April 23th. 

(MCAP) Mathematics assessment scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th, and Wednesday, April 29th, all math classes will begin implementing weekly MCAP practice sessions. We strongly encourage you to support your child's preparation at home. For valuable resources and supplemental materials, please visit the RMS math website.

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