Ripley Middle School

Good morning RMS Parents, this is a reminder that today is Fall Fest, sponsored by 7th grade, from 3:30-5:30. There is a $5 entree fee that will cover snacks and drinks for those who choose to attend. Parents please pick up in the parent pickup loop at 5:30. There will be not tutoring after school today. Thank you and have a great day!

Good morning RMS Parents, today we will be conducting a few safety drills which include a Code Red Drill and a Lockdown Drill. During these drills we practice and review with staff and students, along with law enforcement, to continue safety awareness and protocols throughout the school year. Thank you and have a great day!

Good evening RMS 7th Grade Parents, the 7th grade will be hosting a Fall Fest featuring dancing, games, and fun on October 24th after school from 3:30-5:30 pm. Any donations of drinks or individually sealed snacks for Fall Fest would be appreciated. All proceeds will go towards the 7th grade field trip.

Good morning RMS Families, Just a reminder that RMS Athletic Boosters will be meeting tonight at 5:00 in the RMS library.

Students may come home with questions about the training provided. We encourage our families to have open discussions with their children about this sensitive topic. As always, our counseling team is available if anyone has any questions about this process. Thank you and have a great evening. Message 2/2

Good evening Ripley Middle School families. As required by Jamie’s Law (WV HB 2535) we will be providing Signs of Suicide education for students during the weeks of October 16th and 23rd. This training is offered to provide information on suicide prevention and awareness. Students will learn how to recognize behaviors which indicate that a person may be at risk for suicide and how to seek help. All students will receive the training; however, only students whose families returned permission forms will be screened to determine if they are at risk. If your child is found to be at risk for suicide, you will be contacted by a staff member to discuss the results of the screening. Message 1/2

Good afternoon parents and guardians, this is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, October 13, 2023, is a Professional Learning Day for school employees. This means that students will not have classes. We have also added parent-teacher conferences to the Professional Learning Day this year. If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your child's progress and ask any questions you may have. Thank you, and have a great day!

Good evening RMS Parents, below is the link to our Fall Fest fundraiser sponsored by 7th Grade on October 24th. Students can stay after school for $5 to enjoy dancing, games, movies, snacks, etc. Criteria to participate in the activity is that students must be in attendance all day and cannot be on social probation. Thank you and have a great evening! https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1141/RIMS/3618758/Fall_Fest_Flyer_2023.pdf

Good evening RMS 8th Graders - Reminder: All tickets and money for the generator are due tomorrow by 3:00. The drawing will be held on Monday. Balance statements will go home next week. Thanks for a great sale!

Good evening. While the 2023/2024 school year is underway, it is now time to start working on the 2024-2025 School Calendar. This year, we have developed three draft calendars for guardians and employees to provide input which be presented to the Jackson County Board of Education. To review the three draft calendars click https://tinyurl.com/ylopofb3 . To review the 2024-2025 calendar guidance document click https://tinyurl.com/ytxtr88m . To vote on a calendar click https://tinyurl.com/ys4ptyzz Thank you

Good evening RMS Parents, last week your student was given a registration form for After School Tutoring. Tutoring will begin on Monday, October 2nd. It runs from 3:30 to 5:30. A snack will be provided. If you are interested in taking advantage of the FREE tutoring being offered, please complete the form and return it to your student's homeroom teacher. The form can also be found on our school website or by clicking https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1141/RIMS/3578686/_2023-2034_After_School_Tutoring_Registration_Form.pdf. Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening RMS Parents, thank you for such a great start to the school year! Today, your child was given a parent/teacher conference letter. On October 13, we are scheduling parent/teacher meetings between 2:30 and 6:00. If you are available and would like to meet with your child's teacher please complete the form and return to school before October 6. Looking forward to seeing you! Have a great evening!

Good morning RMS 7th Grade Parents, this is just a reminder that 7th Grade doughnut fundraiser is due today. If you still have money to turn in please drop off at school before noon today, thank you!

Good evening RMS 7th Grade Parents, 7th grade is doing a doughnut fundraiser and all orders and money are due on Friday, September 29th to Mr. Burgess or Ms. Kimble. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Burgess at dalton.burgess@boe.jack.k12.wv.us. The 7th grade will also be hosting a Fall Fest featuring dancing, games, and fun on October 24th after school from 3:30-5:30 pm. Any donations of drinks or individually sealed snacks for Fall Fest would be appreciated. All proceeds will go towards the 7th grade field trip. Thank you and have a great day!

Good evening RMS Parents, just a reminder Friday will be last day to purchase Ripley gear. https://swiftees.printavo.com/merch/rms-viking-merch-2023

Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, Reminder: DC permission forms and deposits are due Friday. Those students with permission forms on file will receive fundraising materials on Monday, September 18. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, The first DC fundraiser starts today! Students with permission slips on file received a packet of 50 tickets to sell for a chance to win a generator valued at $700 (thanks, Dave's Auto Supply!). Please read the information carefully. All tickets and money are due back to the school no later than October 6. If you need more tickets, please send a note or Remind message. Thank you and have a great evening!

Good evening, Jackson County Schools will be sending out emails to the student email accounts of students who participated in the WVGSA Grades 3-8 last spring. These emails will include instructions and codes to allow you to review your child’s video report and other information from the tests. Please review the results with your child. If you have any questions about the report, please contact your child's school Thank you.

Good evening RMS 6th Grade Parents, this is a reminder to please join us on Thursday, September 14th at 5:30 in the RMS Library for our 6th Grade Tech Night. Staff will help you learn how to navigate Canvas, Remind, and AR/Library and assist with any questions you may have. Thank you!

Good evening RMS parents, RMS Athletic Boosters will be meeting tonight, September 12th at 5:00 in the library. Please come out vote on purchase of a new scoreboard for the football/soccer field and video equipment for all teams to use. Thank you and have a great evening!