Ripley Middle School

Good evening RMS Parents, Volleyball summer flex days will start next week for those who are interested, June 3rd 4:30-5:30. Summer schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RciDKHEgabKeRucLjkFvvyaexwGoXyy/view?usp=sharing

Good evening. This is a reminder that all Jackson County Schools are closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, On Tuesday, May 28th, Jackson County Schools will have a three-hour early dismissal, which is the last day of the school year for all students. If your child rides a bus, the bus will arrive at the drop-off location three hours before the normal drop-off time. As always, you can check the Zonar app to see the exact location of your child’s bus at any given time. Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Good evening RMS 7th Grade Parent, due to circumstances out of our control, the pool day has been cancelled for tomorrow. 7th Grade plans to have a field day with games tomorrow morning. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to go to the Ripley City Pool tomorrow afternoon for our end of the year celebration. Students should not bring swimming clothes to school tomorrow. We have last minute secured an inflatable double slide (not a water slide) for the afternoon. We hope to see our students tomorrow in spite of the change in plans.

Good evening RMS 7th Grade Parents, attached are 2 documents to assist with preparation for our trip to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tomorrow. Ms. Smith has also created a Remind group to provide travel updates. Students who are attending the trip will board buses at 8:15 am and will need picked up at Ripley Middle School when we return at 6:00 pm. Thank you and have a great evening! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ou2ANJMp2NMJVsLz9aiPfkIgPiqnwCJE/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L_MXn0VsvDTpH5DHfso4bLPWpLXS8PcL/view?usp=sharing

Hello RMS Parents, On May 30, Ripley Middle School teachers will be available for parent/teacher conferences between from 2:30 - 6:00. During this time, you can schedule a meeting with your child's teacher(s) to discuss grades, iReady results, discipline and/or attendance. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend with parents. If you would like to meet with one of your teachers on May 30 please complete the following by May 28. Thank you! https://forms.gle/we3cLAMBVXA6zBym8

Good evening RMS 7th grade parents, 7th graders pool day has been moved to Friday morning, May 24. Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening 8th Grade Parents, this is just a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the 8th grade students will walk to the high school for a tour. While touring, the students will visit the library and hear from the librarian about procedures and guidelines regarding the library. The nurse will discuss procedures and policies involving health concerns. The lunch secretary will discuss lunch procedures. Please be advised that your student will be out of the middle school building for a portion of the afternoon on Tuesday. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good Evening. This is a reminder that our first session with ParentGuidance.org is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m., covering Social Media and How to Protect Your Child. This is the first of four Mental Health Series meetings Jackson County Schools will deliver throughout the summer and early fall. Guardians with students in any grade level are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be presented on a ZOOM platform for parents' convenience and privacy. The meeting will be presented in the Ravenswood High School Auditorium if you cannot access the internet or Teams. Please visit your child's school website or Jackson County School's website to register for the Parent Series or click the following address. https://tinyurl.com/2ax96vkc Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Good Evening. Jackson County Schools has partnered with ParentGuidance.org, an online service for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions. Jackson County will offer the first of 4 Mental Health Series on Monday the 20th from 6 until 7pm. The topic is Social Media and How to Protect Your Child. The meeting will be presented on a ZOOM Meeting platform for parents' convenience and privacy. If you cannot access the internet or Teams, the meeting will be presented at the Ravenswood High School Auditorium. Please visit your child's school website or Jackson County School's website to register for the Parent Series. You can also register by clicking the following link. https://tinyurl.com/2ax96vkc Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, Reminder that 8th Grade will be taking the GSA Reading test tomorrow, May 17. Please make sure student devices are charged and students are on time. Students may bring their own wired headphones if they would like to test with. A good nights sleep and breakfast are also encouraged. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening RMS Parents, Please see the attached message from our nurse. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x7Cv3AuVnCfjtRKIIY_VxpbIhE9ko3IP/view?usp=sharing

Good evening RMS Parents, Reminder that all students will be taking the GSA Math test tomorrow, May 16. Please make sure student devices are charged and students are on time. Students may bring their own wired headphones if they would like to test with. A good nights sleep and breakfast are also encouraged. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening. This is a reminder that all Jackson County Schools are closed on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Election Day. Have a wonderful evening.

Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, Hope all students had a great time in Washington DC and Happy Mother's Day! Reminder that 8th Graders will be taking the GSA Science test tomorrow, May 13. Please make sure student devices are charged and students are on time. Students may bring their own wired headphones if they would like to test with. A good nights sleep and breakfast are also encouraged. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening 8th Grade Parents, this message is for those with students traveling to DC on Wednesday, May 8: Students need to arrive at school between 1:45 and 2:15 am. Buses will depart at 3:00. All luggage will be searched by school personnel prior to leaving. Please remember to bring a packed lunch in a disposable bag. All medications should be placed in a Ziplock bag and clearly labeled with the student’s name. Medications will be given to the bus chaperone when the student arrives at school. Please pack a rain poncho or jacket. Rain is in the forecast. If you are traveling with us and leaving a car at the school, please park along the chain link fence. Can’t wait to travel!

Good morning RMS Parents, tutoring has been cancelled for this evening. Also, there will be no tutoring the remainder of the year. Students have been notified at school also. Thank and have a great day!

Good evening RMS 6th and 7th Grade Parents, we were initially planning for all 6th and 7th Grade students to take the GSA Reading Test tomorrow but the test has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 8. Thank you!

Good evening RMS 6th and 7th Grade Parents, this is a reminder that 6th and 7th Graders will be taking the GSA Reading test tomorrow, May 7. Please make sure student devices are charged and students are on time. Students may bring their own wired headphones if they would like to test with. A good nights sleep and breakfast are also encouraged. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening. This is a reminder that Jackson County Schools is hosting two events tomorrow evening showcasing our students’ talents. The county Art Show will begin right after school at Ravenswood Middle and the Elementary Track Championship meet will begin at 5:00 p.m. at Ripley High School. The cost of admission to the track meet is $1.00. Additional parking is available at Ripley Elementary School. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.