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About Us
Experience education like never before. Your journey starts here.
We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our holistic approach to education blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, creativity, and critical thinking. We offer a diverse range of programs, including advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and personalized support, ensuring every student receives a well-rounded and enriching educational experience. Join us, and inspire and prepare future leaders for a lifetime of success.
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
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July 8, 2025
Returning student registration is now open! This is ONLY for students who have previously attended Catawba County Schools. Parents/guardians should log in to their Parent Portal account using the lin. . .
June 29, 2025
In honor of Independence Day, all CCS schools and officesincluding QUESTwill be closed June 30 through July 4 . Well reopen on Monday, July 7 . Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! O. . .
June 2, 2025
Dear Catawba County Schools Families, Our Summer Feeding Program starts next Monday and runs from June 9 until August 11*. This program provides FREE nutritious meals for all children 18 and under. . .
April 3, 2025
Mark your calendar! The Catawba County Schools Job Fair is happening Thursday, April 10, from 3:305:30 PM at the CVCC Workforce Solutions Center , and theres something for EVERYONE. Whether you'r. . .
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School Profile
Mission Statement:
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, nor a brave pirate.
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Principal: James Byrd
Assistant Principal: Yecenia Pastrano
School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:25 PM
Principal’s Message
Greetings!
I am James Byrd, principal of River Bend Middle School. I am excited for the opportunity to serve in the Bunker Hill feeder district. As principal of RBMS, my goal is to work with staff members, students, and the community at large to prepare our young Pirates for their futures. They will some day be Bunker Hill Bears, and we want them to have the knowledge and skillsets to be ready for that journey and for their future academic endeavors and careers beyond high school.
Middle school is an extremely important time in the lives of young people. What direction their lives may take can be affected by numerous factors, but what happens at school can have a major impact. I want students to have a great middle school experience where in addition to gaining content knowledge and academic skills, students start thinking about what their adult lives will look like. I want students to have the opportunity to learn about how their interests can lead them to lucrative careers in their futures and for them to begin to figure out what steps they will need to be on the right paths.
I look forward to building partnerships with students' families and the community to make sure we are best serving our students and guiding them in the right direction.
Thank you, and Go, Pirates!
Warm regards,
James Byrd
Phone: 828-241-2754 | Email
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