Dr. Courtney E. Blake, Principal
Main Office: 919-231-5600
Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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Welcome to River Oaks Middle School
River Oaks Middle School is a specialized alternative learning and behavior-support middle school within the Wake County Public School System dedicated to serving students who require intensive behavioral, social-emotional, and academic interventions. The school provides a structured and supportive environment focused on helping students develop the skills necessary to successfully transition back to their base schools and become productive members of their school communities.
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School Calendar
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Natalie Lunsford
"Teachers and staff develop strong relationships with the students that cultivate both educational and lifelong skills."
Data Manager
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Jennifer Calvo
"At River Oaks, we help students discover their strengths, grow as learners, and realize they are capable of more than they ever imagined."
Library Media Specialist
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Stephen Newton
"There is a great atmosphere at River Oaks. Students learn how to adapt and understand their own potential in different situations in their lives."
Physical Education and Health
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John Pierce
"At River Oaks, every day is a fresh start. We believe in structure, consistency, and second chances."
Math and Science Teacher