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The Art of Learning Our curriculum and program offerings are designed to ensure a balanced and healthy approach to education. We offer academic, artistic, and physical education to our students to ensure they develop a love for learning and growing in multiple facets of life. The educational focus of the charter school is to set a new standard in North Carolina for kindergarten through grade 12 by motivating all students to achieve their full potential.  
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Teamwork The success of River Mill Academy is largely dependent on effective teamwork... teamwork between teachers, parents, and students.  We encourage collaboration between teachers and parents to create the most effective learning experience for our students. To that end, we also encourage our parents to get involved in our school programs and activities.
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School Tours River Mill Academy hosts School Tours during the school day for interested parents and students. The walking tours are designed to provide an opportunity for prospective families to learn more about our school and to meet River Mill Academy teachers and students, as well as, the school administration. Tours are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am from October through March.
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School of Distinction Once a year River Mill Academy provides updates on our school's achievements through the North Carolina School Report Card. For the 2010-2011 school year, River Mill Academy has earned recognition as a school of Distinction. This Report Card includes important information about school and student performance, class sizes, attendance, school safety, instructional resources, and teacher quality. There also is information about how our school measured against federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) targets and the number of suspensions and expulsions in our school. Our school’s full Report Card can be found on the NC School Report Cards’ website at www.ncreportcards.org.    
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Newsflash

Teacher Workdays.....Friday, February 10 and Monday, February 13 are Teacher Workdays. No school for students on those days.

 

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McTeacher Night at the Graham McDonalds - February 7

Come to the McDonald's  in Graham on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy your favorite McDonald's meal and help raise money for River Mill Academy.Come to the McDonald's  in Graham on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy your favorite McDonald's meal and help raise money for River Mill Academy.

"Senior Night" Basketball Games  - February 7

The final regular season Varsity basketball home games are on Tuesday, February 7 (Girls at 5:30 pm and Boys at 7:30 pm). Our high school senior basketball players will be recognized at the games. Come and cheer the Jaguars to victory over the North Carolina School of Science & Math.

JV Basketball Games - February 8

The JV basketball teams host Greensboro Day School at RMA on Wednesday, February 8. The Girls game begins at 5:00 pm and the boys game at 6:30 pm. These are the final home games of the regular season.

Make-Up Meeting for Athletes/Parents for Spring Sports - February 9

There will be a Make-Up Spring Sport Parent/Athlete Meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30am in the Media Center.  Please keep in mind this is a mandatory meeting and the athlete cannot try-out/play unless both the parent and athlete attend this meeting. The parent and athlete must also set up a separate meeting time with the head coach prior to trying out and have ALL paperwork filled out.   Keep in mind that try-outs can begin on February 14.  Questions should be directed to the RMA Athletic department. 

PTT & Athletic Boosters Meetings - February 9

The regular monthly meetings of the PTT and Athletic Boosters organizations will be held on Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. The meetings will be held in the cafeteria. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. (Attendance at these meetings counts towards your four hours per month volunteer commitment to RMA.)

I've Got a "Crush" on You!

The High School National Honor Society is selling cans of "Crush" soda for Valentine's Day for $1.00 each. The "Crush" will be delivered to students on February 14 and will include a note from the sender. If you would like to buy a "Crush" for a student, please fill out the order form and send in $1.00 per order. All orders are due by Thursday, February 9.

Food Drive Ends on February 9

The National Elementary Honor Society is sponsoring a canned food drive through Thursday, February 9. All proceeds will go to support a local food pantry. Any nonperishable items will be greatly appreciated. Some examples are: juice, spaghetti sauce, noodles, cookies, crackers, soup, canned fruits and vegetables, dried beans, rice, instant potatoes, baby food, canned meats, cereal, macaroni, peanut butter, jelly, and pancake syrup. Students may bring items to their homeroom teacher. The top class in elementary, middle and high school will win a McDonald's or pizza party. Thank you for your help in making our food drive a success!

Volunteer Coaching Vacancy - Varsity Boys Tennis

If interested please fill out the coaching application and return it to the front office or athletic office.  We would like to fill this position as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Kelly Moyer or Robyn Shields at (336) 229-0909.

Red Cross Blood Drive - February 15

River Mill Academy will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 15 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Schedule an appointment by calling Rebecca Fearnside at 336.212.0922 or online at the American Red Cross.

Scrip Program Fundraiser for RMA

By participating in the Scrip program you can help our school raise money while doing the shopping you would normally do anyway.  By planning ahead and purchasing your scrip gift cards from the school before you hit the stores, the River Mill Academy PTT receives a small percentage of each dollar spent. The Scrip Information page has complete details on how to participate.

 
Enrollment Information for 2012-2013

Applications for the 2012-2013 school year will be available beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Application packets are available from the school office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm). Click here to print the application packet. Currently enrolled students do not need to complete an application.

For the 2012-2013 school year, a child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2012 to enroll as a kindergarten student.

Important enrollment information:

  • River Mill Academy will accept registration forms from January 3, 2012 through March 16, 2012.
  • Applicaton forms are available at River Mill Academy any time during normal school operating hours or you may print the application packet.
  • Siblings of currently enrolled students will need to complete and return the registration form on or before March 16, 2012.
  • If you are currently on the River Mill Academy waitlist, you are welcome to pick up a registration form any time between January 3 and March 16, 2012 during normal school operating hours. Waiting lists do not carry over from year to year.
  • All registration forms received on or before March 16, 2012 become eligible for the school’s public lottery. Any registration form received after March 16, 2012 is NOT entered in the lottery, but is added to the end of the grade level waiting list.
The lottery for the 2012-2013 school year will be held at River Mill Academy on March 30, 2012 at 9:00 am.
 
 

Order the 2011-2012

Yearbook now!

Quantities are limited so be sure to place your order before January 6, 2012 for the current price. There are two ways to order a yearbook:

  • Go to www.yearbookforever.com, select our school and pay by credit card.
  • Complete the Order Form and send it with a check or money order to school. Please make checks payable to River Mill Academy.
 

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