Ruckel is collecting Toys for Tots, now through Thursday, December 19.
Drop off toys to Mrs. Cole's room, 104, or at the Front Office. Let's help RMS
meet our goal of gathering 200+ toys for our community boys and girls!
The Ruckel Rockette Dance Team is hosting "Polar Express Girls Night Out"
Saturday, December 7 • 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the Ruckel Gym.
This event is open to girls Kindergarten to 5th grade and
the cost is $30. This includes pizza, craft, and a t-shirt.
Come have fun with the Ruckel Rockettes!
There will be an informational meeting for the 2014 trip
to Washington, DC, on
Monday, December 9, at 5:30 pm
in the Ruckel Media Center.
All interested 7th graders and their parents are invited. If students want to pick up an information/registration packet before the meeting, please see Mrs. Eller or Mrs. G. in Rm. 406/408.
Register now for our Family Night FUNdraiserFriday, December 13 • 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Ruckel Cafeteria • $30 for craft, pre-register
$35 at the door • Pizza & Subs for small charge
Bring your family and work together to create a wonderful burlap
Snowman for the holidays! Doors will open at 5:30 pm for dinner
-- Join us! Click Here for Flyer
Contact Angela Reigelsperger at 585-281-0405 for info
What Not to Wear...Ruckel Edition! • Ruckel Dress Code Policies
All-Chorus Winter Concert Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm
Rocky Bayou Baptist Church • Niceville
Call Time for Students and Assigned Chaperones - 5:00 pm
*Yearbook Group Pictures will be taken during this sound check time*
Doors open for audience at 6:00 pm • $3.00 donation at the door
RMS Bands Holiday ConcertTuesday, December 17 • 6:30 pm
Niceville High School Auditorium
Volunteers, please sign up on Charms!!
Ruckel Families -- if you are doing some holiday shopping on the Amazon.com website,
please start on the Band Page and click through to Amazon from there -- the RMS Band
will receive a small portion of your purchase, at no cost to you!! Thank you!
Holiday Concert Assembly • Thursday, December 197:55 am in the Ruckel Gym
Enjoy the talent of our Ruckel Bands & Choruses!
Black & Gold Basketball Games • Thursday, December 19
6th Grade: 10:45 to 11:35 am • 7th Grade: 11:40 to 12:30 • 8th Grade: 12:35 to 1:30 pm
Holiday Early Release at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 19
6th Grade: 10:45 to 11:35 am • 7th Grade: 11:40 to 12:30 • 8th Grade: 12:35 to 1:30 pm
Holiday Early Release at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 19
Congratulations to the six Ruckel Middle School students selected for the All-State Band!
Left to right: Mandy Martin, Meredith Freeman, Camille Miles, Zachary Verzwyvelt, Ryan Murphey, and Colton Williams. Pictured with RMS Bands Director Eddie Steadman.
Congratulations to the 14 Ruckel Middle School students selected for the 2014 All-State Choruses!
John Hencinski, Richard Brown, Elijah Sutton, Wesley Krist, Joe Walker, Olivia Reneau, Katrin Woods, Kali Kerrigan, Madelyn Huston, Emma Ladd, Julia Freeman, Abrial Bonilla, Mandy Martin, Meredith Freeman.
You can order your 2013-2014 Ram Pages Yearbook online for $55!
Okaloosa County In School Suspension (ISS) Policy -- details here
Congratulations to Bill Breitenbeck for being selected
as Ruckel's Teacher of the Year
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Congratulations to Janet Simpson for being selected
as Ruckel's Support Person of the Year
in Mrs. Amos' room every Tuesday morning.
Thank you to our newest Adopt-A-Classroom Sponsors!
City Glass Company and The McCarthy Family
City Glass Company and The McCarthy Family
Eligible 7th grade students are encouraged to register for the Duke UniversityTalent Identification Program (TIP) Talent Search. Info Letter Here.
Please visit the Duke TIP Web Site for details about the Talent Search.
Online registration is available and recommended.
Please call the Guidance Office at 833-4154 if you have further questions.
Keep collecting those little pink squares!Our next collection deadline for Box Tops is OCTOBER 25!
& Campbell's Labels!! We're collecting Tyson Project A+ as well!
Clipping those labels means $$$! Spread the word throughout your neighborhoods!
Ruckel Middle School Mobile Device Acceptable Use Practices!
This form must be signed and returned to your First Period teacher.
Student Illnesses • Flu SeasonPlease keep your child home if they are sick.
The rule is that they must be fever-free for 24 hours without Tylenol
or Motrin and throw-up-free for 24 hours. Students will have five days to make up work they miss AFTER they come back to school.
SUCCESS CENTER TUTORING IS AVAILABLE
Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the RMS Media Center. Please contact the Guidance Office for an application. There is no cost for this service. A bus is available for after-Success Center transportation.
Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the RMS Media Center. Please contact the Guidance Office for an application. There is no cost for this service. A bus is available for after-Success Center transportation.
A safety reminder to car riders: Students who are dropped off in the morning or picked up after school from the front of the school may not go out to the parking lot to meet their ride. All students must be picked up from the sidewalk;signs mark the pick up and drop off area. Parents not wishing to wait in line may meet their child at the sidewalk and escort them out to the parking lot.
To help ease congestion on Partin Drive, we ask that you always move forward as directed by the staff.
Would you like Ruckel Middle School news delivered
straight to your Inbox?Sign up for the RMS Email List!
Click Here and fill out the form to have your email address added
to our distribution list!
Do you need to unsubscribe from RMS Email? Click here for info!
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Ruckel Boys and Girls Soccer Teamsfor winning the Lions Cup Tournament in November! All proceeds from this event were donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.
The girls put a name of a friend or family member that has battled
any type of cancer on the back of their jerseys and dedicated their games in their honor. Go Rams!
Next Early Release Day is
Thursday, January 9, at 11:35 am
More info on our Calendar Page.
More info on our Calendar Page.
Nurse's Corner
All medications must be brought by the parent to the nurse’s office. The parent must fill out and sign a consent form and turn it in with the medication to the nurse. No student is allowed on campus with any medication. If the student brings in medications, it can result in a discipline referral -- this is a county regulation. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
ALL upcoming 7th graders need to have their TDaP prior to the first day of school and the documentation must be turned in to Joyce Hayes in the Front Office. No 7th grade student can start school without proof of current immunzation status on file in the office: NO EXCEPTIONS! 6th grade students should receive this vaccine as soon as possible & bring it to the office. Schedules will not be issued to 7th grade students next year if they do not have proof of vaccine. Students who do not have this documention will be sent home. Questions? Call the School Nurse, Cynthia Bowers, RN, at 833-4201. 7th Grade Immunization Flyer New for 2013! School Immunization Chart New for 2013! Complete School Immunization Requirements Flyer New for 2013! For more information, visit www.ImmunizeFlorida.org
Call the Okaloosa County Health Department at 850-245-4342 for their Immunization Clinic Hours and more information. |
All medications must be brought by the parent to the nurse’s office. The parent must fill out and sign a consent form and turn it in with the medication to the nurse. No student is allowed on campus with any medication. If the student brings in medications, it can result in a discipline referral -- this is a county regulation. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
Visit the RMS Student Spotlight to see what our amazing Rams are doing!
Congratulations to our 2013 Ruckel District Champions
Girls Cross Country Champs! • Boys Cross Country, Runners-up!
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Girls Cross Country Champs! • Boys Cross Country, Runners-up!
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Visit lots of useful sites from our Links Page -- here's a sample:
Need a little tutoring help at home?
TEN GREAT LINKS FOR MATH FUN -- CLICK HERE!
Check our Links Page for FCAT Explorer, online textbooks, and more!
Visit the link to FDLRS info for parents on our Links Page!
Plus mobile access to tutor.com for Military Families!
Focus: Florida Achieves is a site to assess and improve skills for FCAT and other assessment exams. You need your password from your teacher.
* CHECK FOR LINKS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COMPUTERIZED TESTS!
Need a little tutoring help at home?TEN GREAT LINKS FOR MATH FUN -- CLICK HERE!
Check our Links Page for FCAT Explorer, online textbooks, and more!
Visit the link to FDLRS info for parents on our Links Page!
Plus mobile access to tutor.com for Military Families!
Focus: Florida Achieves is a site to assess and improve skills for FCAT and other assessment exams. You need your password from your teacher.
* CHECK FOR LINKS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COMPUTERIZED TESTS!
Bullying: Stomp it out!
Don't do it! • Don't take it! • Report it if you see it! • It's that simple.
Anonymous tip line: 833-4149
Don't do it! • Don't take it! • Report it if you see it! • It's that simple.
Anonymous tip line: 833-4149
The School District of Okaloosa County adheres to a policy of prohibiting discrimination in employment,
programs, services and activities.The district strives to provide equal opportunity for all and to identify
and overcome potential barriers to recruitment, employment, training, or promotional opportunities
for its staff and applicants.Violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
programs, services and activities.The district strives to provide equal opportunity for all and to identify
and overcome potential barriers to recruitment, employment, training, or promotional opportunities
for its staff and applicants.Violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
Ruckel Chess ClubWe will meet the second and fourth Thursdays each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in room 102 with Ms. Swift. All levels of players are welcome - beginner to expert!
Our goals are: 1. To discover ways to improve your game
2. To always demonstrate good sportsmanship and
3. To have fun while thinking strategically!
For more information, contact Ms. Swift at swiftl@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us
Learn more about beingA RUCKEL RAM!
Zoning waivers are available!
Visit our Academics Page for curriculum details!
Shop at the
7:00 to 7:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
7:00 to 7:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
Ruckel's One-Stop Shop for Supplies & Spirit Gear! |
To protect your student's instruction time, Ruckel has implemented
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
Please become familiar with our Tardy Policy and our Checkout Policy.
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
Please become familiar with our Tardy Policy and our Checkout Policy.
Club & Team Meetings
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Academic Team: See the Academic Team page for upcoming competition and practice dates. Varsity coach is Mrs. Rhodes; JV coach is Ms. Love. Practices are held on Fridays after school -- check calendar on team page.
- Chess Club: Our first meeting isThursday, October 10 at 2:30 pm in room 102 with Ms. Swift. We will meet the second and fourth Thursdays each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. All levels of players are welcome - beginner to expert! For more information contact Ms. Swift at swiftl@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us
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MathCounts Varsity and JV teams meet Tuesday mornings from 7:00 to 7:35 am, in Mrs. Amos's room #302. If we do well, we will be going to the State Competition in Orlando! Go Rams! For more information, email ruckel.mathcounts@yahoo.com.
- Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. For more information, come to a kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 12th at 5:00 pm in Mrs. Duty's classroom.
- Student Government Association (SGA) meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:15 am in Room #502. Their sponsor is Mr. Chambers.
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The Ruckel Literary Club has produced The Ruckel Review for three years! Watch for it in Fall 2013!
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The Multicultural Club celebrates diverse cultures and ethnic groups. Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons until 3:30 pm in Mrs. Beachem's room #705. For more information, check their web page.
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The National Junior Honor Society meets periodically to work on service projects and for induction
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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets on the second and fourth Fridays from 7:00 to 7:30 am in classroom #909A, Ms. Brown's room near the chorus area.
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The Yearbook Staff meets after school on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Nall's room, room 210. Meetings end promptly at 3:45 pm.
Is your club missing? Email your information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
The RMS web site is only as current as the information which is provided --
if YOU have something to share, please email photos or information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
Messages sent to this email will only respond to RMS website issues.
Please email school administration with other questions. Thank you!
if YOU have something to share, please email photos or information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
Messages sent to this email will only respond to RMS website issues.
Please email school administration with other questions. Thank you!
The CHOICE program is an innovative, award-winning program that allows students to earn high school credits, college credits, scholarships, and professional industry certifications,
all at the same time and at no cost to the student.
It functions as a critical link in transitioning secondary students into successful high-skill, high-wage careers in the workforce and/or postsecondary opportunities. The CHOICE team's focus is career-readiness because the workforce-ready student is in high demand.
Click the icons to explore the programs we offer and to learn more about the current job market and wages.
APPLY FOR REDUCED OR FREE LUNCH ONLINE! CLICK HERE!
Filling out your application online will have your student enrolled in our program faster than applying
with a paper form -- click above and get started!
Filling out your application online will have your student enrolled in our program faster than applying
with a paper form -- click above and get started!
Okaloosa County School District Food ServicesLearn details about school Breakfast & Lunch programs and
other facts about our Food Services!
December Lunch Menu Here • December Breakfast Menu Here
Remember, in order to be promoted from 8th grade to 9th grade,you must pass all 12 core classes
-- that's four core classes per year (Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts).
Contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions.
See your student's grades online with the Parent Portal
Having trouble figuring out how to get your child's assignments off the new grades-on-line? Here are a couple of steps to help:
(1) Log in with your student's number. The last four digits of this number is their password.
(2) When the "report card" view comes on the screen, scroll over to the grade from the class that you would like to check. This is a hyperlink that will take you to a view of the assignments for your child in that class.
(3) To see the class work, homework, and test scores that comprise each grade (the class report page),
put cursor on grade and left click.
If you want to receive e-mail notification regarding your student’s progress, the program is a bit different now.Please log into the
Parent Portal, sign up for the report(s) you would like to receive, and provide your email information.
You will need your student's identification number, which can be found on their schedule and begins with 46. The PIN number is the last four digits of the student ID number.
After receiving a verification email, grade notification emails should begin.
You can also access the Parent Portal on your Apple devices using the iOCSD app -- click here to go to the iTunes store and download it for free!
Please call Kim Picorossi in RMS Student Services at 833-4149 if you have questions. Thanks!
Having trouble figuring out how to get your child's assignments off the new grades-on-line? Here are a couple of steps to help:
(1) Log in with your student's number. The last four digits of this number is their password.
(2) When the "report card" view comes on the screen, scroll over to the grade from the class that you would like to check. This is a hyperlink that will take you to a view of the assignments for your child in that class.
(3) To see the class work, homework, and test scores that comprise each grade (the class report page),
put cursor on grade and left click.
If you want to receive e-mail notification regarding your student’s progress, the program is a bit different now.
You can also access the Parent Portal on your Apple devices using the iOCSD app -- click here to go to the iTunes store and download it for free!
Please call Kim Picorossi in RMS Student Services at 833-4149 if you have questions. Thanks!
The Florida Department of Education has developed an online tool called Success Measures to help parents and families throughout the state learn about changes to our standards and assessments. Provide your student's grade level and courses, and learn more about the assessments which will pertain to them. 
Important info for students enrolled in advanced Math classes at Ruckel Middle School
Info about Math classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel
Info about Math, IT, and Science classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel
Public Safety alerts are now available from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office via the Nixle service.
Nixle is an on-line service that allows the Sheriff's Office to communicate with citizens in situations involving significant public safety incidents ranging from a missing child or crime in progress to a traffic crash that shuts down an area road. See information flyer here.
Parents are reminded that they can sign up for the Florida Offender Alert System at www.flsexoffender.net. This
valuable and free service allows citizens to track Florida's registered sexual offenders and predators. he Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement has a letter describing this service and a brochure you can download.
Nixle is an on-line service that allows the Sheriff's Office to communicate with citizens in situations involving significant public safety incidents ranging from a missing child or crime in progress to a traffic crash that shuts down an area road. See information flyer here.
Parents are reminded that they can sign up for the Florida Offender Alert System at www.flsexoffender.net. This
valuable and free service allows citizens to track Florida's registered sexual offenders and predators. he Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement has a letter describing this service and a brochure you can download.
These guidelines explain what's expected of every Ruckel Ram
and the order of consequences for broken rules.Click the Ram for info!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUCKEL RAMS FOR EARNING THEIR 13TH "A" RATING IN A ROW!
To learn more about the school grades for the Okaloosa School District, AYP status and school report cards,
please visit the following link http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/. Congratulations!
To learn more about the school grades for the Okaloosa School District, AYP status and school report cards,
please visit the following link http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/. Congratulations!
Parent Resource Forms:
• State of Florida - School Entry Health Exam - Form
• Volunteer Affadavit - Form NOTE: Volunteer paper work has to be done EVERY CALENDAR SCHOOL year!
OKALOOSA COUNTY UPDATED SPORTS FORMS - effective May 1, 2013
Download the entire Okaloosa County Sports Form Packet HERE! Please dispose of any old forms.
Interscholastic Athletics Parental Permission Form
