Russellville Middle School

Attention RMS Volleyball Families! 🏐 We will be holding a mandatory parent meeting to discuss the upcoming volleyball season, schedules, expectations, and important information for players and families. 📅 Date: Thursday, May 29th 🕒 Time: 5 PM 📍 Location: RHS Arena Whether you're new to the program or a returning family, your attendance is important as we prepare for a successful season! We can’t wait to hit the court and have a great year ahead! ❤️🖤 #RMSVolleyball #ParentMeeting #RMSPride #RussellvilleStrong #CycloneVolleyball

💻 Device Return Reminder 💻 As we close out the school year, all student computers, chargers, and pouches must be returned on May 28th for 6th grader and 29th for 7th grade. 📅 Return Dates: May 28th (6th grade) May 29th (7th grade) 📍 Items Due: Computer, Charger, and Yondr Pouch Please make sure all items are returned in good condition to avoid any fees. Thank you for helping us keep our technology in great shape for next year!

📣 Important Announcement for RMS Families 📣 There will be an early dismissal for all Russellville Middle School students on Wednesday, May 28th to allow our teachers and staff to attend an end-of-year celebration. 🕐 Dismissal Time: 1:15 PM 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28th Please make any necessary arrangements for pick-up or after-school care. We appreciate your support as we wrap up another great school year and take a moment to celebrate the amazing work of our RMS staff! Thank you for being part of the RMS family!

Calling all future engineers, creators, and innovators! 🚀 Join us for an exciting hands-on camp where students will explore the world of pre-engineering and advanced manufacturing through fun, interactive activities and real-world challenges. 📅 Dates: June 9th - 13th 📍 Location: RHS 👥 Who: Current 5th & 6th grade students 🕒 Time: 8 AM - 12 PM Spots are limited—don’t miss this chance to learn, build, and dream BIG! For more info or to register, email josh.edgin@rsdk12.net

This Memorial Day, we encourage our Russellville Middle School students to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

🛑 Important Transportation Update 🛑 The last day for the Boys & Girls Club shuttle from Russellville Middle School will be Thursday, May 23rd. 🚍 After May 23rd, the shuttle will no longer run for the remainder of the school year, so please make alternative transportation arrangements for your student if needed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we finish out a great year! ❤️🖤

📚 Library Book Reminder 📚 Hey RMS families! Just a quick reminder that all library books are due back by May 22nd. Please help your student check at home and return any borrowed books by that date to avoid late fees. Thank you for helping us keep our library ready for next year’s readers! ❤️🖤

📣 Reminder: Physicals Today and Thursday! 📣 Athletics and Band physicals for all RMS, RJHS and RHS students will be held TODAY(Boys) and THURSDAY (Girls) at Russellville High School. All students participating in sports or band during the upcoming school year must have a current physical on file to be eligible. 💬 Please remind your student to dress appropriately and bring any required forms with them! Let’s get ready for a great year in athletics and band! 🎶🏃‍♀️🏈🎺

RMS Field Day is this Friday, May 23rd! Students need to wear comfy shoes & athletic clothing. We will not have water activities! Students may bring their own water bottle, but there will be water stations available with cups. Families are welcome to sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/oP8mvQK72ahDCj6W7

📚✨ Yearbooks Are Almost Gone! ✨📚 Hey RMS families! We still have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy filled with memories, laughter, and all the highlights from this amazing school year. Once they’re gone—they’re gone! 📞Contact Mrs. Tripp or Mrs. Mross for more information! 📅 First come, first served! Let’s wrap up the year with something your student can treasure for years to come!

RMS families, the last day to pick up medications is June 3rd.

RMS Families, There will be a parent meeting for future 7th grade football players tomorrow at 5:30 PM in the RHS indoor gym. The meeting for future 8th grade football players will follow at 5:45 PM.

Hello RMS families! We are excited to announce plans for the 2025 Summer Food4Kids program and are grateful for your support. This FREE program will run for 10 weeks from Tuesday, June 10th to Wednesday, August 13th, and is available to school-aged children experiencing food insecurity. This year, distribution sites will be in Pope, Yell, and Johnson Counties. https://www.rivervalleyfood4kids.org/summer-program Online Registration will open on Monday, May 12th.

Hello, RMS family! Yearbooks go out tomorrow in advisory. Sales technically ended quite some time ago, but if you are still interested in getting a yearbook, you are welcome to email Mrs. Tripp or Mrs. Mross to see if we have extras. Yearbooks are $44, and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Go Gales!

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Our Book Fair starts February 18th! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/russellvillemiddleschool #ScholasticBookFairs

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for February 18-24 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/russellvillemiddleschool #ScholasticBookFairs

Vivaan Kaliraman, Alanah Staswick, and Ella Eagle represented RMS at Pope county spelling bee January 28th. Vivaan placed first and Ella placed 3rd. They are going to represent RMS and Pope County at Arkansas State Spelling bee this March. We are so proud of all of their hard work!

Congratulations to our second quarter Survivor Competition winners! Their team won the Survivor Challenges, and their names were drawn for the individual prizes. Thank you to the RMS PTO for donating the gift cards and AirPods for our winners! Sixth Grade Winners: Hadley Collins, Maleri Terry, Gemma Taylor, Sofia Quintero, and Myla Chenowith. Seventh Grade Winners: Izabella Chenault, Jose Ortiz Vazquez, Saul Ortiz, and Kingston Stewart

Attention RMS families, any 6th grade girls interested in cheer and dance, please tell them to join us during Advisory on Friday, February 14!

Our seventh grade students want to send a huge shoutout to the RJHS Student Council, Spirit Squads, and staff and administration for inviting us over to the RJHS for Transition Day! Thank you!