Check out our Students of the Week!
https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/page/students-of-the-week
Check out our Staff Member of the Week!
https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/page/staff-member-spotlight
Happy SRO Appreciation Day!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Quawanda Ward Wilson!
Quawanda Ward Wilson is a 2003 graduate of Ripley High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lane College in 2007.
Quawanda is currently an educator with Haywood County Schools. Her favorite part of education is impacting and molding young minds.
Way to make a difference, Quawanda! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Just a reminder of the district-level procedures regarding tomorrow's Valentine's Day deliveries. Each school will share specific procedures regarding collection and distribution through their front office and/or social media channels.
Lauderdale County Schools extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Christine Michael and the Brownsville/Haywood County community. Christine was a Haywood High School junior whose academic and leadership abilities, along with her character, exemplified what we aspire for our young people to be.
Lauderdale County Schools extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Christine Michaels and the Brownsville/Haywood County community. Christine was a Haywood High School senior whose academic and leadership abilities, along with her character, exemplified what we aspire for our young people to be.
Attention Halls High School and Ripley High School Seniors!
The Countdown is On! Finish the FAFSA by March 1 and open the door to your #TNPromise - scholarships, grants, financial aid, and more. #TNFAFSAChallenge CollegeforTN.org
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee!
Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee graduated from Ripley High School in 1985. He has earned degrees from Community College of the Air Force, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and Central Michigan University.
Chief Barbee served in the United States Air Force at locations around the world. His station assignments included Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Chief Barbee was deployed to Balad Air Base in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi Freedom. Chief Barbee served for 30 years and his career culminated at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as the Armament Career Field Manager.
He currently serves as a Senior Acquisitions System Engineer for Global Hawk. His favorite part of his career is working on new advanced aircrafts and solving complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Chief Master Sergeant Barbee is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud! We thank you for your service!
For Valentine’s Day, Tiger Art students learned about Jim Dine heart art and glitch art. Students designed their own heart art to practice new skills.
National Beta Sponsor Week!
Congratulations to these students!
National School Counselors' Week
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Missy Patton Rogers!
Missy Patton Rogers, Ed.D., graduated from Halls High School in 1996. She has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, University of Memphis, and Trevecca Nazarene University. She has also earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree from Capella University.
For 20 years prior to teaching, Dr. Rogers was an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with West Tennessee Healthcare. She made the decision in her early thirties to enroll in college and earn her bachelor’s degree. She shares her journey with her students as a reminder to never give up on their dreams, even when life turns a different direction. Her favorite part of her teaching career is having the opportunity to teach and nurture the children of her hometown.
Dr. Rogers is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud!
RMS Families,
Ripley Middle School aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. Throughout the school year, we have had a few instances of toy guns being brought to campus. Though these items are not a physical threat, they create disruptions to learning, and jeopardize our safe and supportive atmosphere. Students who are found with these items on campus or buses will receive the appropriate disciplinary action.
We ask that our families have conversations regarding the appropriateness of items that are brought to school as well as the practice of checking belongings before leaving home each day. We are including example pictures below of items that have recently been brought on campus for reference. We appreciate you all partnering with us as we continue to provide our safe and supportive learning environment for all students!
Kindness shirt deadline has been extended to Friday, March 10, 2023.
Picture Order Deadline Extended
Family/Teacher Conference Information
The Booster Club Meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7th, at 5:00 p.m. in the library.
Family-Teacher Conferences begin tomorrow! This is a great opportunity to receive updates on your child's learning progress as we approach state testing this spring and the end of the school year.
