Just RMS administrators doing what needs to be done for student success! Mr. Lockhart taught Math in Ms. Gitchell’s class for a while this morning.
Due to the forecast of dangerous weather during our afternoon bus commute tomorrow, we are providing you with advanced notice that schools in Lauderdale County will dismiss at 1:30pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is approaching! Please review the attached information from Ripley Primary regarding the registration process for both grades. For registration questions, please reach out to RPS @ 731-635-0691.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Mario Fulton II!
Mario Fulton II graduated from Ripley High School in 2004. He has earned his associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in social work from University of Tennessee - Martin and Walden University.
Mario is a school social worker, published author, and entrepreneur. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ThinkRich Clothing and Stairway 2 Success, Incorporated. Mario’s favorite part of his career is impacting the lives of students and advocating for mental health services.
Way to go, Mario! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Holly Crook!
Holly Crook graduated from Halls High School in 2009. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Administration and Business. In January 2015, she completed flight training at ATP Flight School in Smyrna, TN.
Holly is an airline pilot for Federal Express (FedEx). Holly enjoys doing what she loves for a living. With each flight being a little different, there’s never a dull moment. She enjoys the views from above when flying to new places, over the oceans and mountains, and witnessing amazing sunrises and sunsets.
Way to go, Holly! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Spring Formal FAQ
The RMS Student Council had a blast at convention this year. A special thank you to Mr. James Barbee and the RHS SCA for taking us under your wing and showing us the ropes! Thank you to everyone who took care of us this weekend and drove us back and forth.
A big congratulations to our very own, Mrs. Cindy Anderson, for being awarded TASC’s Administrator of the Year!
4-H Day! Students completed the Bug on the Run 4-H activity. They worked in small groups to build a habitat for their endangered species, which kept trying to get away!
Lego Day in STEM! STEM students used instruction manuals to build their models. Some of the Tigers designed and built their own creations including buildings and vehicles.
In the next few days, coaches will be handing out proofs for the spring sports pictures to their teams. The last day to turn in orders will be Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Orders should be turned in to homeroom teachers.
Rising 9th grade Registration Information!
LCS aims to provide a smooth transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten for children. Families can use simple strategies to give children a strong start to school.
Families should remember to keep things S.I.M.P.L.E. as they support their young learners.
S – Focus on hearing and playing with sounds
I – Stay informed on ways to support your child
M – Model when playing and talking with your child
P – Play games with sounds and words at home
L – Spend time listening and learning with your child
E – Engage in literacy activities that help prepare your child for school
Practice listening and learning with your child by watching PBS Starting with Sounds, where famous Tennesseans read their favorite books and sing songs about sounds and words.
RMS loves rewarding students who choose to do the right thing everyday! Students who have reached Tier 4 in resiliency points were rewarded with goody bags. Students who have reached Tier 5 in resiliency points were rewarded with goody bags and lunch with a friend.
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 15th!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jarvis Maclin!
Jarvis Maclin is a 2010 graduate of Ripley High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and his master’s degree from Capella University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Memphis.
Jarvis is currently a Juvenile Probation Officer/ Juvenile Service Worker III for the Department of Children’s Services. His favorite part of his career is promoting and advocating for positive change among families.
We are #LauderdaleProud of your dedication, Jarvis!
Our #LauderdaleProud double feature is Corey and Madison Crihfield!
Corey Crihfield and Madison Davis Crihfield are 2011 graduates of Halls High School. During their senior year, Corey and Madison were the only students from Halls to attend the dual enrollment co-op Industrial Electricity program at TCAT - Ripley. That introduction to trade work sparked Corey’s interest and after graduation, led to his career as a Maintenance Technician. Corey now has over 10 years of hands-on trade experience and has attended leadership and training conferences. He is currently putting his knowledge and skills to use with Lauderdale County Schools as a system-wide maintenance technician.
After high school, Madison attended Northwest Mississippi Community College’s School of Mortuary Science, and graduated in 2013 with a degree in Funeral Service Technology. After mortuary school, she attended both Arnold’s Beauty School in Milan, becoming a licensed cosmetologist in 2014, and Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2016. Madison works at Covington Funeral Home as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, as well as a licensed Pre-Need Insurance Producer, and has been serving families in all aspects of funeral service, both in their time of loss, and in preparation for their future.
Corey and Madison both say the most rewarding part of their careers is being dependable and reliable people that are able to help others in their times of need, no matter how big or small!
We are #LauderdaleProud of Corey and Madison!
Families of rising Kindergarteners are encouraged to apply for the KinderBoost(TM) summer transition program. Applications can be completed using the QR codes below. QR codes are school specific, so be sure to scan and apply at the correct location.
Thank you Ms. Crystal Smith!
RMS 8th graders enjoyed a CTE Tour at RHS Thursday. They learned about some of the opportunities available to them at the high school level. Thank you for welcoming us Ripley High School!
