MCS HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) enjoyed a day of learning and observation on the ECU Health Campus. Students participated in the Brody Sciences Simulation Lab, observed real rehab practices, visited the Maynard Children's Hospital, toured the Ronald McDonald House, and ventured through the Brody Heart and Cancer Centers. MCS is learning by doing as students also received information about job shadowing opportunities at various ECU Health facilities.
Students worked in groups and were assigned tasks to build items such as cars, suspension bridges, free standing bridges, and ramps. Next week, Mrs. Riggins' AIG class will build a town with these items and code Spheros to navigate through the town.
Representatives from two Martin County agencies visited RHS to provide information regarding their respective careers and opportunities within their areas or work environments. Investigator M. Paniagua from the Martin County Sheriff's Office and Eric Manning, Production & Safety Manager at Martin Enterprises, provided students with valuable knowledge and real-world experiences. Students had questions answered and enjoyed learning about the intricacies of each employer.
Thank you to Mrs. Silverthorne and Mrs. Most for assisting in facilitating this event for students.
Mrs. Leggett's 6th grade Social Studies Class had special visitors today. Kelsey Gurganus, a nurse from ECU Health Bertie Hospital and Jake Hardison, a paramedic from Wake County EMS, came to talk about career opportunities in their fields and the pathways available right in our own community. They even surprised us with a history lesson of ancient Egyptian medical practices and how they are similar to what we do today.
MCS School Nutrition Team has a part-time opening for a Superhero at Riverside High School!
Please remember our local senior and rehabilitation facilities this Christmas. Give someone a smile this holiday!
Help bring a smile to a child this Christmas by donating to our Toys for Tots Campaign.
Ms. Leggett's 6th grade Social Studies Class wrote letters to veterans thanking them for their service. They will be given to local veterans in our community. Happy Veteran's Day.
Some 8th graders enjoyed experimenting with Sphero Balls today in our Makerspace Area. They collaborated on controlling and coding!
Ms. Vinya Ward, along with 3 seniors from HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), came to our 8th grade CTE Exploring Careers Classes. The students were given information on the Health and Science Pathway offered at the Innovation Campus and how this pathway will benefit those interested in a health care career.
MCS CTE and Early College students ventured to S&N Enterprises, a poultry farm owned by Perdue and operated by Mr. Steven Brake. Students gained perspective into the poultry industry, precision farming, and careers in the agriculture industry.
We thank you so much for supporting our school and your child's literacy!
Don't forget to scan your receipts when you go shopping for that fabulous Thanksgiving Meal.
Ms. Stinson's 7th grade Social Studies Class had a chance to view Machu Picchu up close today virtually, along with other ancient Inca and Aztec sites. What a wonderful opportunity!
Our last spirit day was a hoot. Lots were dressed in their favorite decades attire today. We even had the Golden Girls show up.
Spirit Week continued with Neon Day today! We really stood out in our neon clothes and wigs. Tomorrow, our last spirit day, will be Decades Day. Be sure and dress out in your favorite decade clothes.
Here's some more hilarious spirit day pictures of our character day today. Mrs. Rushing sure did make a good Karen.
What a fabulous spirit day of character portrayals today. We had so much fun guessing everyone's character or celebrity. Can you guess who they are?
At every book fair a student's name is randomly drawn from each grade level for a free item. Our Fall Book Fair Winners are: Samaria Farris, Laila Bond, and Evan Hollis. Congratulations!
RMS had a very special guest speaker today. Attorney and author, Misty Hardison, visited Ms. Leggett's 6th grade Social Studies Class. She discussed her career as an attorney and read her new book titled, Jake's Fridays. It was such an honor to have her visit.
