Congratulations to Marleigh H. who won third place across the entire state for the Creative Writing competition at the State Beta Convention. She had to write a 200-500 word essay in 90 minutes on a prompt given at the beginning of the competition.
Jr. Beta attended the State Convention in Nashville, November 23 - 25.
The Jr. Beta Club made donations to the Lauderdale County Animal Shelter as part of their “Puppy Love” project. The club donated dog food, cat food, blankets, and other supplies to the shelter. Mr. Sammy Grantland gave an overview about the shelter to the students.
RMS Basketball Cheerleaders will hold a cheer clinic for K-5th grade, Saturday December 14th. The clinic is $20 and students will perform Monday at our home game against Brighton.
RMS Tiger Club is still taking orders for school approved jackets through Wednesday, December 18. Orders can be dropped off at RMS until Wednesday. Visit the “documents” section of the RMS website to download an order form.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of December 9, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
Working together to get past adversity! That's what it's like to be an RMS TIGER!
Due to the failure of a water line and the flooding of Ripley Middle School, there will be no school for students at Ripley Middle School on Friday, December 6, 2019. All other schools are in session and on regular schedule. All faculty and staff will report as usual.
23 members of the Beta Club attended the State Convention on November 23-25. Marleigh Hawks placed 3rd for Creative Writing. Also, the RMS Jr. Beta Club received the GOLD key Award. RMS was well represented. You can see the full story at https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/news
RMS has been named a Silver Level Model of Demonstration School for the 2019-2020 school year. We are 1 of just 23 schools in west Tennessee to receive this recognition. Thanks to all of our teachers and staff who continually go above and beyond to meet the needs of our students.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of December 2, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
It's Wednesday! That means it's time for another RMS Robotics team meeting. We have four teams this year getting ready for our first ever competition. The robots are getting built then time for driving and coding for autonomous play! Go Tigers!
Teachers and Staff met with Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein, the authors of "Hacking School Discipline." The book is a nationwide top seller and a big hit in the education field. They offered several tips and strategies for teachers to use in the classrooms during their visit.
RMS will be hosting Three Oaks tonight with a B game starting at 5:00. Please come out and support your Tigers. Good luck to all the basketball players and cheerleaders.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of November 18, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
Lauderdale Co. Schools will operate on a regular schedule today. Dress warm and stay safe!
Due to the threat of wintry weather late tonight, the RMS basketball game start times have been moved to 5:00 in Brighton. The JV game has been cancelled. There will be a shortened halftime and warmup before the boys game so expect the boys game to start before 6:00.
Good luck to all players and cheerleaders.
RMS students and faculty supported our veterans by marching in the Veteran's Day Parade with signs made in Ms. Heath's and Ms. Bedrick's art classes.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of November 11, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
The Ripley Tigers basketball team will host Haywood tonight at Ripley Middle School. The girls game tips off at 6:00 and will be followed immediately by the boys. Come out and support your Tigers!