River Forest Middle School

NorthShore Health Centers will be here to provide Wellness Exams, Sports Physicals and/or any needed vaccines. See flier for more information. Be sure to call and register for an appointment. Vaccines must be up to date on the first day of the new school year. (this includes exemption paperwork). COVID-19 vaccines will NOT be available at this site.

Remember today js a delayed start B day! Schedule is posted to all Google classrooms! Classes begin at 8:30 with 5th Block.

Deadline has been extended through Friday!

Please see attached letter regarding RF Scholarships

Dear 8th grade families, I'm happy to announce that River Forest Middle School will host a live 8th grade graduation inside RF this year! Here are the important details: Date: Tuesday, June 8th Time: 10am Location: River Forest High School Gymnasium Who: All 8th grade students (remote and in person) Tickets: maximum 2 per student Pick Up: Tickets can be picked up beginning Monday, May 24th in the main office In order to safely meet the requirements of the Lake County Health Department and the River Forest Return to Learn Plan, students will be seated 3-6 feet apart on folding chairs on the gym floor. Parents/guardians are asked to sit together, but distanced from other families on either side of the gym bleachers. A strict limit of 2 tickets per student will be enforced. Per the Lake County Health Department and the River Forest Return to Learn Plan, all attendees must wear a mask inside River Forest. Dress: Students are encouraged to dress up for the event. No jeans or shorts will be allowed All 8th grade students in attendance will receive a certificate of completion and any class specific awards in a file folder after their name is called---similar to a high school graduation. Unlike years past, we will announce the recipients of awards, but not receive awards one at a time. The entire ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes. Parents may sign their 8th grader out after the completion of the ceremony. Bottled water will be available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Randy Horka, RFMS Principal

St. Joseph's Carmelite Home in East Chicago experienced a fire this past Sunday and they need our help. They are a local resource that offers emergency shelter care, support for teen mothers and infant care, as well as residential care for children. If you are interested in helping out, you can drop off items listed in the attached image to any vestibule at a RF school. Let's come together as a community to help out!

Happy Mother’s Day Ingots!

Boys & Girls Club, Free Day for Kids, Saturday, May 15 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pugh and the River Forest Middle School Academic Team for placing 3rd in English in the entire State of Indiana at Monday’s State Finals!

Next Tuesday, May 4th, is a scheduled e-Learning day. There will be no in person attendance and no live video teaching. Students will complete assignments via their Google classrooms bases on a B day schedule. Assignments will be posted by 9am on 5/4.

From Mrs. DeRolf: Please accept my apologies- no caps & gowns can be picked up before May 7th. Mrs. DeRolf believed that all products had been received but that is not the case. Again, please accept my apologies and we’ll see you May 7th between 11:30 & 1 in the back of building by Door C

Hello RFCSC Families, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana - Lake Station Club would like to invite you to join them for a fun-packed summer! Space is limited on field trips. Spots are reserved in the order that payment is received. Field trip opens for registration the Wednesday prior to the week of the field trip. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Last reminder that Ivy Tech will be at school to present their ASAP Program this Tuesday during SRT at the RFI Learning Center. Because of Covid restrictions anyone interested MUST contact Mrs DeRolf to RSVP and with any questions.

Attention Senior Parents!!!! Virtual students can pick up their caps & gowns on May 7th during SRT, outside near Door C. In-person students who are paid in full- you can get yours from Mrs. DeRolf, please see her in room 205 NEXT WEEK. Statements for those who have not paid yet will be sent next week. If you would like to pay with a credit or debit card that must be done by May 5th and by calling 1-800-JOSTENS or 1-260-758-9673. You may pay on May 7th with cash ONLY. Any questions please contact Josten’s or Mrs DeRolf at extension 3101 or jderolf@rfcsc.k12.in.us

Reminder: there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 2. Classes resume on Monday, April 5

For Facebook with the flyer I just sent you... All seniors should have received this flyer in the mail over Spring Break, just for clarification here’s some additional info: Ivy Tech will be here on April 13 during SRT to do a presentation on their ASAP program. It’s a local program that will earn you an associate degrees in one year- so this time next year you will be a junior in college! It is close to home and extremely affordable. It is especially great for those of you who may be nervous about post-secondary education- class sizes are small and you stay with the same group of people for all your classes. Also, there is almost guaranteed scholarship money for bigger state schools upon completion of the program. Due to Covid restrictions it is imperative that you RSVP to Mrs DeRolf at jderolf@rfcsc.k12.in.us Even if you’re not sure college is for you this may worth the listen!

Middle and High School Families: Parent teacher conferences will be held virtually or via phone call from 4-7 on Wednesday, March 31. Call the school at 962-7551 to reserve your time!

Middle and High School Families: Parent teacher conferences will be held virtually or via phone call from 4-7 on Wednesday, March 31. Call the school at 962-7551 to reserve your time!

River Forest Welcomes Parents: Jermaine Galloway, the "Tall Cop" is presenting to the community on April 13th 6-7:30 PM. Hobart High School Great Hall - Enter Door 1. The presentation with Jermaine will be virtual, but parents will come in-person due to the content. No children will be allowed.

Wed March 10 is the last day for families declare whether their child will return in person for the 4th Quarter. March 18 begins Q4. Only parents with students currently in remote need to contact us. If they are remote and you wish to keep them in remote you don’t have to do anything. Call the main office if you want to switch back.