TSSAA Board of Control Addresses Governor's Order and Discusses Contingency Plans for Football Multiple options for Football considered with plan to extend season for Girls' Soccer July 1, 2020 The TSSAA Board of Control held a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to discuss the effect that the extended COVID-19 State of Emergency will have on... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools has released its 2020-2021 Re-Entry Framework for Schools. This information is only the beginning of the planning process. Schools will use this framework to build schedules and to put procedures in place for the upcoming school year. You will be receiving much more information in the coming weeks from your child's school. Please read... READ MORE >
Mrs. Candace Sanders has been selected as the Southwest TN Teacher of the Year and is one of 9 finalists for the overall TN Teacher of the Year award. As a finalist, Mrs. Sanders will be invited to serve on the Commissioner of Education's Teacher Advisory Council for this coming school year. We want to congratulate Mrs. Sanders on her award and we are very proud... READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, Please follow the link below to complete a very important survey. As Lauderdale Co. plans for the upcoming school year, the district is preparing for the potential effects of COVID-19. The survey closes on Friday, June 12. Your feedback is appreciated! https://forms.gle/2q8vCBKDVDYVnz6F7 READ MORE >
Each year, employees of each school nominate and vote for the classified employee of the year in their respective school building. We would like to congratulate this years winners and thank them for all they do for their school, teachers and most importantly, their students. Ripley Primary School Veronica Henderson Ripley Elementary... READ MORE >
Ripley Primary and Halls Elementary Cindy Ray12 YearsAlternative Learning AcademyMarilyn Pearson22 YearsRipley Elementary SchoolLarry Finch28 YearsBoard of EducationSusan Farris, Ed.D.30 YearsRipley PrimaryAnita Cullum34 YearsHalls Elementary SchoolBrenda Eison35 YearsBoard of EducationSherrie Sweat40 YearsAlternative Learning AcademyDaphne Barbee43 Years READ MORE >
Each year, employees of each school nominate and vote for the classified employee of the year in their respective school building. We would like to congratulate this years winners and thank them for all they do for their school, teachers and most importantly, their students. Ripley Primary School Veronica Henderson Ripley Elementary... READ MORE >
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers have the opportunity to apply for the TN Teacher of the Year program. The TN Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee who care about children, devote their... READ MORE >
As schools begin summer athletic activities under the guidance of state and federal officials, please see below the general guidance provided to schools and coaches regarding a limited, phase one reopening of athletic activities in Lauderdale County for Summer 2020. Phase two gatherings/practices will be considered upon further guidance from state government and... READ MORE >
https://docs.google.com/forms/...RMS athletes for the 2020-2021 school year: Attached you will find a document to be filled out if your child is interested in participating in athletics at RMS next school year. Once it is considered safe to resume any kind of activities, coaches will be reaching out to you to give you information on practice/conditioning/tryout... READ MORE >
Our final 6th and 7th grade recognition goes to our students involved in both academic and leadership clubs organizations! We are proud of these students for their involvement in these various activities during their time at RMS. We are proud of the example you are setting for the coming year. https://docs.google.com/presen... READ MORE >
Now that the school year has ended, meals will not be delivered off site. Student meals may still be picked up at either RPS, RHS, or HHS on Mondays and Thursdays through June 29. Meals will be served on Tuesday, May 26, as a result of the Memorial Day holiday.Any organization wanting to host a community, summer feeding site should contact Mrs. Kerri Carmack,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Student Council officers! We look forward to the great things you will do for the council and RMS! READ MORE >
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Below is the information needed for joining the live video stream of the upcoming graduation ceremonies for Lauderdale County Schools. In addition to the live stream, the ceremonies will be recorded and posted online for future viewing. In the event the live stream fails during the ceremony, additional cameras will be recording the event as a back up. These videos... READ MORE >
Next week, our end of year pickups will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 9:00AM-12:00PM and Wednesday, May 20 from 9:00AM-12:00PM and 4:00PM-6:00PM. This will be your opportunity to drop off items belonging to RMS as well as pick up student personal belongings and final report cards for this academic year. At this time, we are not holding report cards... READ MORE >
2020 Graduation Ceremony UpdateGeneral Guidance for Audience Participants Lauderdale County Schools is excited to be offering an "in person" experience for the Class of 2020. We are proud of our graduates and want them to be able to share this special moment with their selected guests and classmates. Congratulations Class of 2020 for your accomplishments.As we... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Freshman Class Officers! We look forward to the great things that you will do for your class, Student Council, and Ripley High School! READ MORE >
Today's 8th grade recognition goes to our students involved in leadership clubs and organizations! We are proud of our 8th grade students who have been involved with Junior Beta Club and Student Council during their time at RMS. Thank you for leading by example! Junior Beta ClubStudent Council READ MORE >
We are kicking off our week of 8th grade recognition with our academic clubs and organizations! We are proud of our 8th grade Academic Quiz Bowl, History Day, and Robotics students and their dedication to these activities. Academic Quiz BowlHistory DayRobotics Team READ MORE >
2020 Teacher and Staff Appreciation WeekMay 4th-8th is recognized as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week” across the country. Please join our schools and district office in showing your appreciation for the amazing work that our teachers and staff members do each and every day. We also want to extend a thanks for teachers and staff members who are going above... READ MORE >
NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through working to insure our students are healthy. School nurses are often the first place a student thinks to go when they don’t feel well or have been hurt.... READ MORE >
Information on Year-End Events for High Schools As the school year has come to an abrupt end, school leaders, teachers, sponsors, and coaches have been working on ways to recognize Lauderdale County students. With traditional banquets, scholarship recognition, and awards ceremonies unable to occur, high schools will be posting several items online highlighting... READ MORE >
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY The first Friday in May is celebrated as School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those men and women who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place to be! For many children, the cafeteria is the first place they enter on a school day. The school nutrition staff does a great job of preparing meals and the well-being of every child is... READ MORE >
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal Day. We are so thankful for all of our principals and assistant principals and the work they do each day for our students, staff, and community. Lauderdale County principals are amazing leaders and their commitment to excellence is evident in the way they lead. Each and every day we are thankful for our... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools Graduation Notice – April 29, 2020 Lauderdale County Schools has been working with state and local officials while planning for the upcoming high school graduation ceremonies. It is our goal to provide the Class of 2020 with the best possible experience during these difficult times. After consulting with local officials and the TN... READ MORE >
NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use with students during COVID-19 related school closures. The STE(A)M Resource Hub includes three weekly challenges around design activities, critical thinking, and career exploration that... READ MORE >
From Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association....With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring sports and the postponed state basketball tournaments, are cancelled. This is an unprecedented time across our state and country, and we do not make this... READ MORE >
On April 15, Governor Lee announced that he encourages all schools in TN to close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. There will be many decisions to be made as the district works to close out the 19-20 school year. In the document linked below, you will find some preliminary information about closing out the school year for students, teachers, and... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County, Let’s “LIGHT IT UP” for 2020 SENIORS! Wednesday, April 15th, at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) Lauderdale County’s Athletic Complexes will light up the fields for 20 minutes to recognize the spring athletes in this year's senior class. We encourage our communities to LIGHT UP their porches to show support for the entire Senior class during these... READ MORE >
Recently, the Tennessee Association of Student Councils presented virtual awards due to the cancellation of the annual state convention. Ripley Middle School Student Council received the 2020 Four Star Council Award. This award recognizes outstanding councils across the state for the various projects and initiatives that are completed in each school and community.... READ MORE >
NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, FROM 9:00-11:00AM - NEXT PICK UP WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28. VISIT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL TO RECEIVE HARD COPY MATERIALS. THESE MATERIALS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON APRIL 14 BY CLICKING HERE.K-5 Math & ELA3-5 Geography6-8 Citizenship & Civics6-8 Science9-12 SubjectsAlgebra... READ MORE >
The Tennessee Department of Education is partnering with PBS stations across the state to offer 1st-8th grade students up to 30 hours of standards-aligned instructional lessons per week during times of COVID-19 school closures. Broadcast programming, developed by the Tennessee Department of Education in partnership with teachers across the state, will cover... READ MORE >
Please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions document addressing several important topics. CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ DOCUMENT Categories covered include: Instructional Materials/AcademicsEnd of School Year Related QuestionsStudent Meal ServiceExtracurricular Activities and EventsGeneral QuestionsHow to Stay Informed READ MORE >
A new COVID-19 school update page has been added at https://www.lced.net/covid-19-information--72. This page will have important information and recent updates. It also includes instructional materials for download along with supporting online resources. The same information can be found at the top of the menu in you mobile app. Look for the "COVID-19 INFO"... READ MORE >
Click the following link to download the flyer with all dates, times, and locations for food pick up. Pick up begins Monday at RPS, RHS, & HHS - Now Open Monday, Wednesday, & FridayDelivery begins Wednesday, March 25 and will occur each Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - (see the linked flyer for more information) Free Breakfast & Lunch Flyer READ MORE >
How long will schools be closed? It is possible that the school closures will continue beyond March 31. However, local officials will await guidance from federal and state authorities on re-opening schools.Will students have to make up school in the summer time? At this point, there is no indication that students will have to attend school through June and July.... READ MORE >
As announced on Monday, March 16, all schools in Lauderdale County will be closed until at least March 31 to limit community exposure to COVID-19. An update on future closures will be posted to this site and social media outlets prior to March 31.As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we will be sharing additional information and mobilizing as many services to... READ MORE >
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus and the wide spread precautions being taken across the state, Lauderdale County Schools is planning for the possibility of an extended school closure beyond Spring Break. At the moment, state officials are not recommending the closure of schools in communities without clinically confirmed cases of the virus. ... READ MORE >
Staff, Families, and Lauderdale County Community Members, We want to thank you all for your patience and concern during the rapidly evolving situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As we continue to monitor the regional impact of this pandemic, schools will be following and adhering to guidelines communicated by state and federal authorities. In preparing... READ MORE >
Students from Ripley Middle School’s Academic Quiz Bowl Team participated West Tennessee History Day on February 29, 2020 at the University of Memphis. Students were asked to create projects based on the theme, “Breaking Barriers in History”. Fourteen students participated by creating either exhibits or websites. The Academic Quiz Bowl Team is sponsored by Mrs.... READ MORE >
Project AWARE students and staff will be promoting a KINDness campaign, during the week of March 9-13, in all Lauderdale County Schools. AWARE students will be promoting KINDness in a variety of different ways at each grade level. HHS, HJH, RHS, and RMS students will be participating in a KINDness challenge throughout the week which will highlight several... READ MORE >
HTL Advantage hosted the inaugural Pathways2Possibilites: P2P West Tennessee 2020 Career Expo. About 3,500 8th graders attended from public and private schools representing the following West Tennessee counties: Haywood, Tipton, Lauderdale, Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Lake, Madison and Obion. P2P is a unique, hands-on, interactive, career exploration... READ MORE >
Twenty students were recently inducted as members of the Ripley Middle School Jr. Beta Club. National Beta recognizes high achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, fosters leadership skills, and provides settings for students to develop interpersonal relationship skills. Ms. Tonia Estes,... READ MORE >
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Students will have the opportunity to qualify for the Classics Club by passing an AR test on a level 7 book or higher by May 7th. Students in the Classics Club will celebrate with a pizza party and extra game room hours. See Ms. Pipkin, RMS Librarian, for more details. READ MORE >
Students from Ms. Laura Webb’s 8th grade Social Studies class recently completed a mock trial where Andrew Jackson was put on trial for his role in Indian Removal. Check out the slideshow below for pictures of this activity! READ MORE >
The purpose of this announcement is to help inform all stakeholders in Lauderdale County about current knowledge and guidance around the role of the school in responding to the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. Although the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says the current risk to the general public in the United States is relatively low, the CDC is... READ MORE >
Recently, Lauderdale County 4-H had a county wide public speaking contest for youth to show off their speaking skills. In grades 4th- 6th, students from Ripley Middle, Ripley Elementary and Halls Elementary presented their speeches to the class during 4-H time in January. Class winners then were asked to compete on the county level in February. ... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools' 5th Annual Lace Up for Literacy is just around the corner. Please support this important effort by registering now. All of the information you need for the race scheduled on April 4, 2020, can be found at the links below. http://www.lced.net/o/lauderdaleschools/browse/106813Register Online for Lace Up For Literacy 5k and 1 Mile Fun... READ MORE >
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers have the opportunity to apply for the TN Teacher of the Year program. The TN Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee who care about children, devote their... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Board of Education members met on February 21-22, 2020 at UTM-Ripley Center for an annual retreat. On Friday evening, board members along with Superintendent Shawn Kimble and Asst. Superintendent Sherrie Sweat reviewed board self-evaluation data facilitated by Harriet Dawson, educational consultant. Results from seven categories: board meetings,... READ MORE >
Seniors from Halls HS and Ripley HS signed Career-Technical Education (CTE) Letters of Intent to attend TCAT-Ripley in front of family, school administrators, and current TCAT students. TCAT-Ripley hosted the National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day on February 20, 2020. The national signing day is designed to honor students entering an occupational field,... READ MORE >
RMS Beta Club members showed their artistic talents at the annual state convention. We are very proud of Ava U., Marleigh H.,Ty C., and Ja'ziah T. READ MORE >
Ms. Heath's Art Class has been studying and creating Pop Art. Pop art is an art movement that emerged in the United Kingdom and the United States during the mid- to late-1950s. The movement presented a challenge to traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular and mass culture, such as advertising, comic books and mundane mass-produced cultural objects. READ MORE >
Teachers and staff were treated with Coke floats on Valentine's Day. Thanks to all Student Council members and advisors for showing us love and support! READ MORE >
Grade 6 Top Tiger- Jamarcus S. Our Grade 6 Top Tiger is Jamarcus S. Jamarcus’ favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he enjoys researching historical information. He also enjoys reading books. Jamarcus’ favorite part of middle school is being able to visit the library and learning in all of his classes. In the future, Jamarcus plans to become an... READ MORE >
The Ripley Middle School Robotics team placed 6th out of 21 teams at their competition which was held at Jackson Christian School. Also, they won the sportsmanship award for the day. Check out the article on WBBJ which features our very own Dr. Brandon. Jenny Brandon Congratulations to all students involved. We are proud of your efforts and... READ MORE >
THANK YOU LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOL COUNSELORS!Lauderdale County Schools would like to thank all counselors for the work they do for children each and everyday. Our school district is blessed to have some of the hardest working and best counselors in the state. Please make sure to let your counselors know just how much you appreciate them.National School... READ MORE >
Ripley Middle School was recognized during the PIE (Partners in Education) Conference by the Tennessee Behavior Supports Project as a Silver Level Model of Demonstration School for the 2019-2020 school year! Only 23 West Tennessee Schools received this level of recognition! Thank you to our RTI2-B team as well as our teachers and staff for working together to meet... READ MORE >
On Friday, Jan 31st, Mrs. Fullen’s Science and RTI classes created volcanic mountains out of play dough. They used baking soda and orange colored vinegar to cause an eruption so the students could see what happens when a volcano erupts, on a much smaller scale of course! The kids enjoyed the process! READ MORE >
On Friday, January 24, 2020 Mrs. Fullen’s science class created the layers of Earth using Oreos, chocolate syrup, and plain m&m’s after studying the layers of Earth in class. READ MORE >
On Monday, 9 school busses full of Ripley Middle School students travelled to the Discovery Park in Union City, TN. These students who were able to attend qualified because of outstanding behavior for the 2nd 9 weeks. Students were able to walk the park and check out the different exhibits indoors/outdoors and everything else that the park has to offer. Over 400... READ MORE >
January 27-31, 2020 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Lauderdale County is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week and honor local board members for their... READ MORE >
If you plan to go on the Washington trip, make sure you sign up by February 4th. READ MORE >
The Tigers boys basketball team came away with an impressive win last night in the WTAC Tournament, defeating Haywood 35-24. The duo of Jamarcus and Jamrion Whitelow led the way offensively with 12 and 11 points respectively. The Tigers used a strong second half and a total team effort to pull off the W. Tonight, the Tigers will face Munford in the WTAC... READ MORE >
This week 7th grade Wit and Wisdom classes (Mrs Dixon, Mrs Sherman, and Coach Wiggin) created and performed Tableaus based on Escape from Mazanar which details the memoirs of a schoolgirl raised in an internment camp for Japanese Americans. Tableaus are an innovative illustration where students create a frozen, silent picture to illustrate the scene and reactions... READ MORE >
Ms. Bedrick's class has been recycling plastic water bottles the last couple of days. They have used a pattern to apply to empty bottles and cut out. They are using markers and nail polish to make them colorful. Also they applied beads and fishing line to complete stained glass butterflies. READ MORE >
Starting the 3rd 9 weeks, Ms. Dixon’s 7th grade ELA class is reading Farewell to Manzanar, a compelling memoir describing one family’s experience in Manzanar Interment Camp in California. To contextualize their reading, students participated in a Gallery Walk exploring a collection of internment camp photos. The Gallery Walk allows students to visualize and gain... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy during the Fall 2019 Honors Program at TCAT-Ripley on December 17, 2019. Dr. Kim McCormick, Vice Chancellor of External Affairs for the Tennessee Board of Regents, outlined the work between the two institutions before presenting the award to Shawn Kimble, Superintendent of... READ MORE >
After making national headlines recently for poor treatment at an area restaurant, students in Mrs. Tracie Taylor's Halls Junior/Senior High class were treated to a celebration luncheon at Olympic Steakhouse in Ripley. Members of the community were present to show appreciation to the class for being model students. Local leaders spent time with students and even... READ MORE >
In an intense 35 round battle, the spelling bee champions for Ripley Middle School were named on December 18th. The young competitors conducted themselves like gentlemen as they shook hands and congratulated one another. We wish these students well as they progress to the county-wide bee in February.School Champion: Joshua H. (8th Grade)2nd Place: Deepan C. (6th... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the grade level spelling bee winners! They will compete in the school-wide bee on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00. 6th Grade: 1st Place Elias C., 2nd Place Aastha P., 3rd Place Justin H. 7th Grade: 1st Place DeePan C., 2nd Place Liam F., 3rd Place Kamille P. 8th Grade: 1st Place Joshua H., 2nd Place Trenton B., 3rd Place Larry C. READ MORE >
New English Language Arts Curriculum Fosters Excitement about Reading and Writing for Students and Teachers AlikeRIPLEY, TN — This week, the Knowledge Matters Campaign visited Lauderdale County as part of a national tour that highlights schools and districts across the country using high-quality instructional materials to enhance student engagement and... READ MORE >
Twenty-Three members of the Jr. Beta Club attended the State Convention which was held November 23-25. Congratulations to Marleigh Hawks who placed third in the state for Creative Writing. Students had 90 minutes to write a 200-500 word paper about a topic assigned at the beginning of the competition. Great job, Marleigh!The RMS Jr. Beta Club also received the GOLD... READ MORE >
Ripley Middle School has been recognized by the Tennessee Behavior Supports Project as a Silver Level Model of Demonstration School for the 2019-2020 school year! Only 23 West Tennessee Schools received this level of recognition! Thank you to our RTI2-B team as well as our teachers and staff for working together to meet the needs of our students! READ MORE >
40 rising scholars went to UT Martin for a young writer’s conference. Students learned about crafting writing in break out sessions focusing on imagery, poetry, allegories, creating characters from behind the mask, and other sessions. Students experimented with different activities to develop their own writing skills and a love of writing. These writing practices... READ MORE >
RMS families and staff enjoyed the Arctic Adventure Literacy Night with free snow cones, hot chocolate, and S'mores. The students participated in face painting, an indoor snowball fight, a photo booth, book fair, reading, and story time with Santa. A great time was had by all! READ MORE >
Tuesday, October 29th was a busy night at Ripley Middle School as they hosted 3 events in one evening. The Math department welcomed parents into the RMS library where they were greeted by Math teachers and Ms. Kent, Director of Middle School Education. Ms. Kent gave an overview of the new Math curriculum that teachers are using at RMS before parents broke out into... READ MORE >
Congratulations to this week's Top Tigers!6th Grade- Kelsey S. Our Grade 6 Top Tiger is Kelsey S. In her free time, she enjoys dancing. Her favorite subject in school is Math. Kelsey’s favorite parts of middle school are better rules, the teachers, and the activities. In the future, Kelsey’s goal is to have a career that is interesting and successful to her. ... READ MORE >
Congratulations to this week's Top Tigers!6th Grade- Jaykob D. Our Grade 6 Top Tiger is Jaykob D. In his free time, Jaykob enjoys talking to his friends on the phone, eating, sleeping, and watching tv. His favorite subjects in school are Math and Science. When asked about his favorite part of middle school, Jaykob enjoys seeing his friends and attending... READ MORE >
Lauderdale AWARE hosted its biannual Culture and Compassion Retreat on September 20-22 at Lakeshore Camp in Eva, TN. Students from both Ripley and Halls discussed how to overcome prejudice, stereotypes, bias, discrimination, and negative labels through showing compassion, vulnerability, and establishing genuine relationships. Lauderdale County students described... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the first RMS VEX IQ Robotics team: Eilias C., Cole P., Aastha P, Cayden P., Deepan C., Liam F., Marleigh H., Nickalis P., Reese B., Sydney C., Megan C., Caylee E., Hayden J., Joey J., Makala N., McKenna O., Lakavius S., Chandler W., Rachel C., Morgan S. Meetings will be Wednesdays until 5 starting... READ MORE >
RMS seeks to reward students for outstanding excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership/service. This week, we will recognize our first “Top Tiger” students. Students selected as Top Tigers have exhibited excellence in the following areas: Scholarship Brings materials Completes work on timeMaintains high standards at own academic... READ MORE >
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a t-shirt. Student shirts are $15. The form is attached. Please return your money and completed form to Ms. Pipkin no later than 2:00.READ 20 Form. https://5il.co/agol READ MORE >
There will be a Washington DC interest meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 5:00 PM in the RMS cafeteria. 7th and 8th grade students should attend with their parent or guardian. READ MORE >
In July of this year, Governor Bill Lee made grant funds available to school districts in Tennessee for the purpose of expanding access to School Resource Officers (SRO). Lauderdale County Schools was awarded this grant and has expanded the SRO program in the county by adding two new officers. This expansion now gives each regular school in the county access to a... READ MORE >
Along with several other places in the building that have been updated in the past school year, the students at RMS have been enjoying the new gym and floor space that the new bleachers have provided. There is much more room for PE classes to be able to implement new and different activities for the students as well as additional room for our student athletes to... READ MORE >
Students at Ripley Middle School were rewarded last week through the ROAR program. The program emphasizes Respect, Optimism, Accountability, and Responsibility. Students who show consistently good behavior are given ROAR cards by their teachers and administrators. The students then place those cards in a box in the cafeteria where they are drawn weekly. Students... READ MORE >
8th graders began their first novel study, Crossover by Kwame Alexander, this week. Student interest was piqued as they formulated questions in response to what they noticed.Why is the book written like a poem? Why is every page a different topic? Is this book about the NBA?These questions and more will be answered as they delve further into this exciting story! READ MORE >
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION has a new app. You can still send your boxtops to school, but now you can also just add them to the app - no cutting out, no saving! Mrs. Hearn is our Boxtops collector. Send her the boxtops or add them to the app.Click the link to find out howBoxtops for Education READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools showed notable improvement in overall student performance in 2019 and has been recognized for a higher accountability classification by the state. The Tennessee Department of Education’s recent release of school district accountability results noted that Lauderdale County Schools moved to the higher status of “Achieving”. School districts... READ MORE >
Announcement: In response to the search for an escaped inmate from West TN Penitentiary, Lauderdale County Schools will be taking extra precautions to insure the safety of staff and students. We ask that you assist the schools by limiting student checkouts and unnecessary visits to campus. As usual, School Resource Officers will be present and alert at their... READ MORE >
Did You Know?Students at Ripley Middle School will have brand new curriculum materials in grade 6-8 ELA and Math. Why is This Important?Students across grade levels in each subject will be using the same materials and curriculum...meaning all students will get the same level of rigorous instruction no matter what teacher they have.Standards have changed in the past... READ MORE >
Tomorrow begins our first day of the new school year! Administrators, faculty, and staff are excited to welcome our Tigers back to our building. We would like to share with you all a few updates regarding our morning arrival procedures. For the 2019-2020 school year, students will report to their first period classes by 7:45AM. This is also the... READ MORE >
To ensure the safety of our students, Ripley Middle School will implement a new procedure for car rider dismissal. At approximately 2:47PM, car riders will be dismissed from homeroom to exit the building. In order to pick up your student each afternoon, you must have a car tag from RMS that will have an assigned number on it.Temporary tags were given out during... READ MORE >
As the school year has come to a close and Summer is underway, it is beginning to sink in just how much hard work goes into preparing each class for graduation. Faculty and staff work extremely hard from Kindergarten through graduation to prepare students for what awaits them.Did you know?Over $7,000,000 in scholarships were offered to local graduates of the Class... READ MORE >
At last month's teacher/staff recognition program, several district employees were honored for their service to Lauderdale County Schools. We thank our retirees for their contributions and wish them great things in the future! Again, thank you! READ MORE >
The Lauderdale County School Board approved tenure for ten teachers at the June 2 board meeting. Reaching this professional milestone and pictured with school board members and Superintendent Shawn Kimble are: Antinea Cherry, Ripley Elementary School; Mellissa Frank, Ripley Primary School; Megan Davis, Ripley Primary School; Sarah Aitken, Ripley Primary School;... READ MORE >
The RMS Chess Club is proud to announce that club advisor Fred Strantz became champion of the 2019 Tennessee State Senior Chess Tournament held in Crossville, Tennessee, May 17-19. Mr. Strantz played five rounds of chess from Friday through Sunday and he was pitted against the best senior chess players from all across Tennessee. We are proud of Mr. Strantz and... READ MORE >
Students in Mr. Billings’s 6th grade Writing class spent the last few weeks of school learning to write in cursive. Each student spent class time learning the basics and putting those skills to practice by working on specialized worksheets which took them step-by-step through the alphabet. A week into the project, the students were writing cursive and replicating... READ MORE >
The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization), recently awarded RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, $5,000 for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education projectThe competitive grant program provided teachers an opportunity to apply for funding up to $5,000 and preference was given to... READ MORE >
May 6-10, 2019, is recognized as teacher/staff appreciation week across our nation. Please join us next week by showing your appreciation for our teachers and staff members. Their positive efforts have a lasting effect on our schools, students, and communities. Thank you teachers and staff!!! READ MORE >
RMS Project LEAPS students attended STEM Day at the Discovery Center in Union City Saturday. It included a traveling exhibit of the Towers of Legos with examples of skyscrapers from around the world built out of Legos. The students had the chance to construct his or her own Lego structure. READ MORE >
These students wrote and published their own original book using Write Brain Books. They are in Ms. Michelle Nowak's ESL class. Congratulations to our published authors! READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian, As another school year is coming to a close, our schools asking for your attention and help with a very serious and expanding issue. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation among students, through the use of social media. This negative, and in some cases illegal, behavior is extremely... READ MORE >
Craig Fitzhugh, Chairman and CEO of the Bank of Ripley, addressed Lauderdale County Schools’ Superintendent Study Council, school principals, and district administrators on Thursday, April 18. A long-time advocate of public education during his political career, Mr. Fitzhugh stressed the importance of literacy, especially early literacy in the lives of children... READ MORE >
Thirty-four students and teachers from Ripley Middle School visited Washington D.C. at the beginning of their Spring Break. Their visit included tours of the United States Capitol, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Museum of African American History and Culture as well as other Smithsonian Institutions. Students also visited the... READ MORE >
There was a great turnout Saturday morning for Lauderdale County Schools' 4thAnnual Lace Up for Literacy 5K and 1mile Fun Run. The weather was perfect for the event! Ripley High School was filled with community literacy supporters of all ages. The Easter Bunny made an appearance, was available for pictures, and even cheered on the racers. There was something for... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools' 4th Annual Lace Up for Literacy 5K and 1 mile Fun Run will be held this Saturday April 6th with a new venue and new race route. The event will be held at Ripley High School with the 5K planned to kick off at 9am following the presenting of the Colors by RHS JROTC and the singing of the National Anthem by RES student Julia... READ MORE >
Now that Spring Break has ended, RMS students and teachers are preparing for this year's TNReady state assessments. Students will take an online assessment for Science and paper-pencil assessments for English/Language Arts, Math, Science. Please note the following scheduled testing dates, particularly for Science testing as it begins next week. We encourage all... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County 8th grade students will take part in High School Preview Day tomorrow, March 22, 2019. Ripley Middle School 8th grade students will travel to Ripley High School to tour the CTE classes: JROTC, Machining, Plant and Animal Ag Science, Criminal Justice, and Health Science classes along with viewing art class exhibits, choir, music and dance... READ MORE >
Students at RMS Project LEAPS participated in Engineering Week with the help of the Dyson Foundation's Engineering Box. They took apart a Dyson vacuum and examined how each piece worked. It was reassembled and tested perfectly. Each student was able to participate in the process and had their own attachments to disassemble and restore. The experience has been... READ MORE >
The RMS Chess Club had a special visitor join us for a few matches on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Assistant Principal, Mr. Matt Spraker, took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to sit, relax, and play some chess with a few of the members of the chess club. Mr. Spraker ‘claims’ he doesn’t play chess very often, but we have our doubts. He is a very skilled... READ MORE >
Groups of students from Halls High School and Ripley High School joined staff and students from TCAT-Ripley to celebrate SkillsUSA Week. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers & industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel in skills development based in coursework and through competitive events... READ MORE >
Students at Ripley Middle School participated in the annual school spelling bee. The top three winners for each grade level were awarded engraved medals. 6th Grade (front left to right) Nickalis Powell (1st Place), Cody Cross (2nd Place), and Alex Caldwell (3rd Place)7th Grade (middle left to right) Joshua Hearn (1st Place), Lakavious Stokes (2nd Place), and... READ MORE >
State Senator Ed Jackson and State Representative Chris Hurt joined local elected officials, TCAT-Ripley and Lauderdale County Schools staffs, and Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Executive Director Mike Krause for the presentation of a $75,000 check from THEC under its Supporting Postsecondary Attainment in Rural Counties (SPARC) initiative. The funds... READ MORE >
In recognition of American Heart Association's Go Red! Day, several RMS students were trained to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR. This life-saving practice includes calling 9-1-1 for medical assistance, checking if the person is breathing, and administering chest compressions to pump blood around a person's body. Students who were... READ MORE >
The RMS Chess Club is pleased to announce the stellar performance of one of its members, DeePan Chauhan, in the 2019 Region 4 Tennessee State Scholastic Chess Tournament held in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, January 26. DeePan is a sixth grade student at RMS and this was his first experience playing chess on the tournament level. He won two of his matches in the... READ MORE >
The Search for High-Quality Curriculum and Instructional Materials Did you know there is a difference in standards and curriculum? Often, they are used topically in the same manner, but they are actually very different. Educational standards are the learning goals for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Curriculum is materials... READ MORE >
Students are being introduced to CAD, Computer Aided Design, in Tech Lab. After twenty minutes, one student had a cool modern desk. Nice work! READ MORE >
Tomorrow, January 30, 2019, Ripley TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology) will host an Open House to the public to provide tours of the facility, assist in completing applications and corresponding FAFSAs, and answer any program related questions. The tours will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Any middle or high school students from Ripley Middle... READ MORE >
Today, 8th grade students created rock layers and embedded a "fossil." This was a prelude to discussing fossils and getting to experience them firsthand next week. The students will be digging out their "fossil" next week. READ MORE >
During cold/flu season, it is extremely important to encourage healthy habits to help in reducing the spread of germs. Please assist in the efforts to limit illness by talking with your child about the following strategies to avoid germs: Hand washing is the #1 way to prevent the spread of germs at home and at school.Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or... READ MORE >
On January 10, the RMS administrative team met with each grade level class to provide announcements and updates for the Spring 2019 semester. Common Assessment proficiency levels were discussed for each subject. Overall, improvement was seen in multiple subject areas. Each grade level group was tasked with an area to improve upon. Improvement strategies were... READ MORE >
Ms. Tammy Pipkin’s Excel class at RMS concluded their semester long study of world geography, cultures, and foreign language with a special guest speaker, RMS teacher, Sheryl Goodwin. She shared photos and artifacts from her family’s experience living in Africa. (Here they are shown holding a 10’ long Python skin.) They also tasted and learned about snack foods... READ MORE >
Ripley Middle School Student Council sponsors the Carl Perkins Angel Tree at RMS each year. Parents and teachers take care of purchasing the gifts for the children RMS adopts. This year we were determined that TOGETHER the student body could make a difference in our community. If everyone can give just a bit, TOGETHER it will add up. Students were able to pay... READ MORE >
RMS Band and Choir students held their Christmas Concert on Friday, December 7th. Ashley Roark is the music director at RMS. Deana Graham is the band director at RHS. RHS band members joined the 7th and 8th grade band students in a performance of Adventum to conclude the concert. RMS is grateful for these students who choose to invest their time in our music... READ MORE >
Welding: A new course offering for high school students in Lauderdale County Lauderdale County high school students will soon have a new dual enrollment opportunity in partnership with Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)-Ripley. Lauderdale County School district has received a Tennessee Higher Education Commission Supporting Postsecondary Attainment in... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools receives the Read to Be Ready Summer Reading Grant in Each of the First Four Years of the Initiative NASHVILLE—Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the 218 public school recipients of the 2019 Read to be Ready Summer Grants, which will provide a total of $8,900,000 in funding for tuition-free, month-long... READ MORE >
RMS will hold the basketball homecoming activities next week, December 3-6. Be sure to check out our activities for the week! DRESS UP DAYS: Monday, December 3: Country vs. City Tuesday, December 4: Twin it to Win it! (Twin MUST be in the same grade) Wednesday, December 5: Mathletes (Nerds) vs. Athletes (Jocks) Thursday, December 6: Tiger Pride (Purple and... READ MORE >
tnAchieves, the partnering organization to Governor Haslam's TN Promise in 83 counties, is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for the Class of 2019. TN Promise affords every high school senior in the state the opportunity to attend a local community or technical college tuition free with mentor support. More than 64,000 students applied this year, making it the... READ MORE >
On November 9, Ripley Middle School's 8th grade students were treated to a presentation by Ripley High School's Junior ROTC. During the presentation, students were informed about what Junior ROTC stands for and the various programming opportunities that are available to them if they were to join while at RHS. Some of these programs include drill team, color guard,... READ MORE >
National Celebration Spotlights Individuals Committed to Public EducationThe week of November 12th is recognized as 2018 National American Education Week. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. This year, the theme is “Great Public... READ MORE >
RMS Chess Club News The RMS Chess Club is off to a great start for the 2018-2019 school year. Our numbers have doubled since last year and we now have thirty registered students. Many of this year’s members are new to the game of chess and in all cases, each one of them learned how to set up the board and how each piece moves by the end of his or her first... READ MORE >
Project AWARE students from Lauderdale County Schools have been invited to the International Bullying Prevention Association’s national conference in San Diego. The focus of this year’s conference will include the importance of adult-youth partnerships with different student led sessions offered throughout the conference. Student led sessions are a highlight of... READ MORE >
On October 30, RMS Student Council leaders were invited to speak at the Lauderdale County School Board meeting regarding their experiences in Student Council and at Ripley Middle School. President Taylor Carney spoke on the purpose of Student Council and the leadership it provides within our school. Taylor mentioned the local and state level conferences that our... READ MORE >
Members of the Lauderdale County School Board were recognized at the October 2018 school board meeting as a TN School Board of Distinction. Delta District Director, Marty Burlison, presented Chairman Harkness with the plaque which identifies Lauderdale County's school board as a board of distinction through 2020. TSBA's Board of Distinction program recognizes... READ MORE >
Over the last few years, Lauderdale County Schools has worked to increase opportunities for Early PostsSecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) for its high school students. EPSOs include a course and/or exam that give students a chance to obtain postsecondary credit while still in high school. Our county also offers several programs of study at each high school that ends... READ MORE >
Ripley Middle will be recognizing students this Friday, October 26, who had stellar achievement during our first round of Common Assessment benchmarks. Students are divided into two groups: Excellent Achievement and Superior Achievement. In order to earn Excellent Achievement recognition, students must have scored On Track (Level 3) or Mastery (Level 4) on three... READ MORE >
As part of the "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" program, TSSAA recognizes member schools that have made the effort to remind their athletic family that there is a particular code of conduct, a particular level of expected behavior, and a way to act that is proper if one wishes to be a part of an athletic contest, regardless of how they participate. "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!"... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools is working to expand high quality, rigorous instructional materials to classrooms across the county. The English/Language Arts curriculum being used in local schools is pushing students to look at complex texts in a deeper and more meaningful way. Recently, 2nd graders have been reading, writing & talking about the impact of change. They... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Health Department and Lauderdale County Schools have partnered to provide seasonal flu vaccinations at your child’s school. If your child is uninsured, there is no cost to you for the vaccine. If your child is covered by TennCare or private insurance, the local TN Health Department will file a claim with your insurer and receive reimbursement... READ MORE >
Miss Dixon’s 7th grade class is enjoying studying from the new curriculum Wit & Wisdom. Over the last couple of weeks 7th grade ELA has focused on exploring Identity in The Middle Ages. In the photos below the students were reading about the different medieval groups and identifying the central and supporting ideas of each article. READ MORE >
Over the past two weeks, RMS students have participated in MOVE2STAND, a STARS Nashville interactive training. During each grades MOVE2STAND program, students were challenged to examine their attitudes toward bullying. The program seeks to foster empathy among students and to help young leaders understand how bullying impacts school climate and communities. STARS... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, September 4th, students and faculty at Halls Elementary School were allowed to toss over 1,000 water balloons at Mr. Campbell, HES Principal. Students and faculty who made a $1.00 donation to the school's fundraiser, Go Jim Go, could throw a balloon at their school's principal. Halls Elementary is a proud supporter of Go Jim Go and LeBonheur... READ MORE >
Our school-wide cookie dough fundraiser has ended and the results are in. Ripley Middle School raised $5,292.40 during this year’s fundraiser! We would like to thank our students, faculty, and community for supporting our fundraising efforts. Funds from this year’s fundraiser will be used to purchase classroom instruction materials for our English and Writing... READ MORE >
Ripley High juniors are seeing demonstrations of state-of-the-art HAAS machining tool technology (MTT) equipment located at RHS. The machining pathway offers opportunities for high demand, high paying jobs. The Machining Tool Technology program is a dual enrollment class with TCAT-Ripley taught by Mr. Wayne Maupin, TCAT instructor. Juniors and seniors have the... READ MORE >
With Parent-Teacher Conferences beginning this week, many parents and guardians will look for ways to track their student’s progress before the grading period ends in October. One method of viewing progress instantly is by utilizing PowerSchool’s Parent Portal. PowerSchool’s Mobile App also gives parents instant access to information they need to stay... READ MORE >
The Ripley Middle School garden was started at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. It was made possible by the Be More Garden grant from the UT Extension office. The grant was developed to promote healthy food choices in young people. There have been many steps that have been taken to get the garden up and going. The first projects... READ MORE >
Lauderdale County Schools is pleased to announce that Halls Elementary has been identified as a Level 5 value-added school for academic progress in 2017-2018. This is the highest value-added ranking that a school can receive for student progress. Schools in Tennessee receive a 1-5 score designation for overall value-added growth with 5 being the highest score. ... READ MORE >
Chess Club with Mr. Billings is in full swing this year! Meetings are on Thursdays. Every game begins and ends with handshake. See Mr. Billings for an application. READ MORE >
In November 2002, Tennesseans voted to create a state lottery. The General Assembly established that profits from the lottery go toward specific educational programs: college scholarships, early childhood programs, and before/after school programs. These funds are put into a state account that is determined by competitive grants for eligible organizations within... READ MORE >
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a multi-phase plan, highlighted by a statewide listening tour, to improve delivery of the state’s elementary and secondary assessments known as TNReady. The goals of the engagement plan and tour are to: Engage in an open conversation about assessment and ways to improve administration;Gather feedback that can... READ MORE >
On August 21, students attended grade level assemblies regarding our school-wide cookie dough fundraiser. In these assemblies, students learned how their participation in the fundraiser will benefit the school and how they will be rewarded at the conclusion of the sale. Students are able to earn prizes by selling particular quantities of items. Seventh graders... READ MORE >
On Thursday, August 9th, RMS students and their families were invited to participate in our school-wide Open House. This gave families the opportunity to meet with their student's classroom teachers and to visit booths sponsored by various RMS clubs and sports teams. Visitors were also able to attend an administration session that reviewed dress code, student... READ MORE >
It's time to fill the halls and welcome our students back!Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - Our new school year begins! Classes begin at 7:45 a.m. Car riders may enter after 7:00 a.m. Bus riders enter as they arrive.Thursday, August 9, 2018, 5:00-6:00 - Ripley Middle School Open HouseThursday, August 9, 2018, Meet the Tigers at Ripley High School 6:00-8:00, BBQ plates for... READ MORE >
See ABC 24's Local Cool School Highlight of Lauderdale County and "Professional Development"... we are so proud of our students and teachers!https://www.localmemphis.com/v... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | 11:46am NASHVILLE- Tennessee is the top state to close the “honesty gap” while simultaneously raising expectations and improving student performance, according to a new study released today (here) by Education Next. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen joined the authors and other education leaders in Washington, D.C. today to highlight... READ MORE >
For the first time, department eliminates two TNReady exams NASHVILLE — Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the approval of recommendations that will reduce student testing in 2018-19. The recommendations are the first to be released by the state’s third Task Force on Student Testing and Assessment – which includes educators, parents, and... READ MORE >