Tomorrow is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week! If you would like to sign up for the teacher potluck meal, please click the Sigh-Up Genius link attached. Thank you!
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Due to a slight change with the RealityU schedule, times for the two sessions on Friday have been pushed back 30 minutes. The sessions are now 8:30-10:00 and 10:30-12:00. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift is scheduled to begin. We still have a few spots open if you would like to sign up. Thank you!!
RHMS is adding a color guard to its marching band for the 2024-2025 school year! All incoming 7th and 8th grade students interested in learning more are invited to attend an informational meeting and preliminary auditions on Wednesday, May 8, at 8:00am, in the high school choir room. For questions, contact Andrea Deschaine at adeschaine@usd394.com.
📣 Calling all {current} 8th graders!
Are you passionate about service and leadership? Join us at the KAY (Kansas Association for Youth) Club's morning meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at 8:15 AM in the High School Health Room.
Discover how you can be part of an empowering organization open to all 9-12 students.
Read more about KAY Club here~ https://www.usd394.com/article/1340270
Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore KAY and kickstart your journey towards making a difference! See you there! #KAYclub
Promotion for RHMS 8th Graders will be Friday, May 17 at 9:30 AM in the Middle School Gymnasium. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 9:10. Friends and family of all 8th graders are invited to attend this "special" event in the lives of our students. This year we are working to make Promotion both fun and meaningful for students, families and staff. Students will be wearing their Class T-Shirts so "dress-up" clothes are not necessary but I do hope that they will wear nice shorts or jeans/slacks (no athletic shorts or pajama bottoms).After the promotion students will be going bowling. Parents should have already received information regarding T-Shirts and After-Promotion activities.If you have any questions please call the Middle School (316.776.3320) or email me (trobertson@usd394.com). Thanks! We look forward to seeing you on May 17 to celebrate our 8th graders.
RHMS hosted the Patriot South League Band Festival today and their hosting skills and performances did not disappoint! 7th grade band received a "II" and the 8th grade band received a "I"! We had several students who performed solos and did an amazing job! Beyond proud of the work these students have put in! Congratulations!!
* Band concert Tuesday at the HS @ 7:00. 6th grade report @ 6:45; 7th/8th report @ 7:00.
* No school Wednesday (3/20). We're hosting League Band Festival. 7th/8th bands report @ 8:00am.
* State assessments begin this week. Students need plenty of sleep and a good breakfast. Also, Chromebooks should be fully charged.
RHMS Spring sports parent meeting will be Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30 pm. This is for any students participating in soccer, track or golf.
What a cool experience for four of our 8th-grade students who recently served as pages at the Kansas Legislature. Big applause to Marissa Jensen, Elijah & Lucas Goodrich, and Meredith Beaver for representing our school with enthusiasm and curiosity!
Under the guidance of RHMS teacher, Ms. Sally Smith, our students had the chance to meet Governor Kelly and witness democracy in action!
The students sat in on crucial House and Senate meetings where important bills were voted on. What an incredible opportunity to witness the legislative process in action! 🗳️🏛️
After lunch, our pages explored the Capitol, including a super cool trip to the Dome at the very top of the building. What a view!
𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮:
Designed for middle school and early high school students, the Page program is a fantastic way to delve into the legislative process and gain hands-on experience.
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴:
Must Dress and act appropriately throughout the experience.
Will Receive a $5.00 pay voucher for the Statehouse snack bar.
Get a certificate of appreciation signed by the sponsoring legislator.
Capture a memorable photo with the sponsoring legislator and the Governor as a memento of their service.
A huge round of applause to these future leaders! Let's continue to inspire curiosity and civic engagement in our students. #RocketPride🚀
Congratulations to Madix DePue and Olyvia Besco for medaling in the Patriot South League Spelling Bee!!! Madix took 5th place for 7th grade! Olyvia is the 8th grade Patriot South League Champion!!!
RHMS spring practices start next week!!
Track starts Monday, March 4th
Soccer starts Monday, March 4th
Golf starts Wednesday, March 6th, first day will be at RHMS.
Tonight is the night! Our in-person conferences are happening from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. We hope you've received communication from your child's Rocket Time teacher about scheduling.
⏰ Most conferences are pre-arranged, so please check your communication for your designated time slot. If you haven't received any specific time, feel free to drop by! While we welcome walk-ins, please be aware that there might be a short wait depending on the conference schedule.
👩🏫 This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child's progress, ask questions, and connect with teachers.
We appreciate your active involvement in your child's education! 🚀
8th Grade Parents:
HS counselors visited with your students today about enrollment for next year. In a few days, students will be added to a Google classroom that will have all course info, available electives, and extra curricular activities. Join them for more info at the enrollment fair on 2/14 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Principal Robertson channeled his inner quarterback skills with Patrick Mahomes after the Chiefs' exciting Super Bowl win last night! 🏈✨ Mr. Robertson sure knows how to shake off the stress of a Monday and bring some touchdown vibes to the office! 😀
Picture packets for the middle school spring picture day should be coming home soon (if they haven't already). Picture day will be Thursday, Feb. 22. Parents can order online ahead of time with the code: EVT8PQDS6, or wait until proofs are in to order.
Parents: We have several illnesses making the rounds at the middle school. If your student is running a temperature or presenting symptoms, please keep them home to help mitigate the spread of germs. Be sure to call the office to report their absence. Any student running a temperature of 100.1 or higher at school will be sent home. As a reminder, if a student is absent 3 or more consecutive days, they will be required to provide a doctor's note to the office for their absences. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school healthy!
All 8th graders and their parents are invited to the high school enrollment fair from 5:00-7:30pm on Wed., Feb. 14, in the high school auxiliary gym. Come see what classes, clubs, and opportunities are available and get information on the upcoming enrollment process. Hope to see you there!
Due to an all-staff training on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the high school, the middle school building will NOT open early. Doors will open at the regularly scheduled time of 8:55am. Parents, if you drop your students off early in the morning, please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather. Thank you!
The Middle School Choir and Drama Dept is selling the World's Finest Chocolate to raise money for their program. If you'd like to purchase a candy bar, reach out to your favorite 8th grade vocal student or email Ms. King and let her know what kind and how many! mking@usd394.com
RHMS will be hosting the league band festival on March 20th. The middle school will not have school that day to allow us to accommodate the band festival and the schools attending. Band students will receive additional information from their band teacher on schedule and report time at a later date.