PLEASE consider being an FSA Proctor - beginning April 24!
Times and dates for April/May FSA testing HERE.
Contact the Guidance Office for information.
Parents -- you can help your students prepare for the upcoming FSA by encouraging them to complete the appropriate tutorials.
Click the links below, and they will be able to participate in clear, step by step learning experiences that will help them become more comfortable with the exams. Being prepared helps ease testing anxiety, so we strongly suggest you take the time to investigate these useful options.
6th Grade:
Practice reading informational text "The Pavement Bookworm" • "Robots Come to Life"
Practice determining a theme or central idea of a text
"A Closer Look: Understanding Themes in Poetry" • "Mission Possible: Finding the Theme"
7th Grade:
Practice reading informational text
"Frederick Douglass: The Art of Interaction" • "Food For Thought: Analyzing Authors' Approaches"
Practice determining a theme or central idea of a text
"Game On: Finding the Central Idea" • "Spread Your Wings: Structure & Meaning in Poetry"
"Finding Buried Treasure: Uncovering the Theme"
8th Grade:
Practice reading informational text
"Happy Halloween! Textual Evidence and Inferences"
Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts
"Story Structure: Many Paths"
Practice determining a theme or central idea of a text
The Truth About Sugar? • All Aboard! The Central Idea Express
8th Grade trip to 
Washington DC, Historic Williamsburg, and Gettysburg
November 2018
Car wash tickets are available for students to pick up in the front office with Mrs. Corbitt, as well as permission slips for checking out candy for the candy sale.
If your student is interested in going on the 8th grade trip, but not signed up yet, you are encouraged to Contact Mrs. Eller at 833-4142 or at ellerd@okaloosaschools.com for additional information.
Washington DC, Historic Williamsburg, and GettysburgNovember 2018
Car wash tickets are available for students to pick up in the front office with Mrs. Corbitt, as well as permission slips for checking out candy for the candy sale.
If your student is interested in going on the 8th grade trip, but not signed up yet, you are encouraged to Contact Mrs. Eller at 833-4142 or at ellerd@okaloosaschools.com for additional information.
Students going on the Washington D.C. Trip are selling World's Finest Chocolate bars for $1 each to help finance their trip in November. Stop by the Front Office to purchase. Thank you for your support!
Washington D.C. Trip Yard Sale and Car Wash will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
in the front parking lot of Niceville High School.
Washington D.C. Trip students will be collecting monetary donations and selling World's Finest Chocolate
at Walmart on Sunday, April 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Washington D.C. Trip Yard Sale and Car Wash will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
in the front parking lot of Niceville High School.
Washington D.C. Trip students will be collecting monetary donations and selling World's Finest Chocolate
at Walmart on Sunday, April 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Top 8th Grade Chess Player is Spencer Meyer!Top 7th Grade Chess Player is Timothy Aiken!
The top 6th Grade Chess Players are: Jacob Bradley,
Tyler Gump, Joel Havercroft, and Anthony Madden.
All levels of players are welcome - beginner to expert!
Contact Ms. Swift for more information.
Congratulations to the Ruckel Boys Golf Team on their 2nd Place finish in the Tournament!!
Go Rams!
Order your 2017-2018 RamPages Yearbook now!! Online orders only! Price is now $60 each
WE ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!!
The RamPages Yearbook will arrive the second week of May
-- DON'T MISS OUT!
Visit Jostens.com to place your order!
The Ruckel PTO needs you to volunteer! We have many Board Member and Committee Chairperson positions open for the 2018-19 school year. Did you know that the PTO raises money that goes to each and every teacher, sports and academic organization at Ruckel?
But we can’t continue to do so without your help! Please consider volunteering next school year! Contact Michelle Bryan at tsgatormom@aol.com.
8th Grade Big Kahuna Field TripMoney and permission slips are due back to your child's first period teacher by Thursday, April 26.
Ruckel 8th Grade Formal • Saturday, May 5
Ruckel will be hosting its second annual 8th grade formal. This dance is for 8th graders only to celebrate the end of the year and moving on to high school.
In order to attend the event, students must be passing for the year and be in good standing with discipline.
If a student gets into trouble before the dance, they will not be allowed to participate.
Saturday May 5 • 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Niceville Community Center
Admission: $10.00 includes dinner
Donations needed: fruit/veggie trays, chips, punch ingredients (Hawaiian Punch, Sprite and sherbert).
Grocery Store gift cards to fill in missing items are very welcome
If you are willing to send in donations, please email Mrs. Granger with a list of what you will provide.
You will receive a reminder email closer to the date.
Thank you, Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Hallmark
April is the Month of the Military Child. This allows us to recognize and honor Florida's youngest heroes, over 50,000 military children, and their families. Purple Up! acts as a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices. See Flyer Here
Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green; Marine red; and Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force blue.
Ruckel Middle School Football
Spring Practice and sign-ups -- Flyer Here
Summer Practice and Tryouts -- Flyer Here
Ruckel Dance Team Tryouts Thursday through Saturday, May 3, 4 and 5, in the Ruckel Gym
More specific details, including clinic times, will be included in the Tryout Packet. Packets will be available approximately two weeks before tryouts.
If you have any questions please e-mail Coack Kendall Cragin at Kendall.Cragin@okaloosaschools.com.
In the meantime, feel free to start getting your Sports Participation Forms filled out.
Sports paperwork can also be found on the Ruckel Website under Athletics.
Congratulations to the following sutdents who won awards in the annual Ruckel Idol Talent ShowFirst Place -- Emma Bailey
Second Place -- Nathan Foster
Third Place -- Kylee Saltsman
Ruckel Idol -- Alyssa Fleck!
Congratulations to all of our talented participants!
Congratulations to all four Ruckel Choirs, each of which sang at the adjudicated Florida Vocal Association District 1 Music Performance Assessment on Tuesday, March 13, 2018!!
Each Ruckel Chorus received the highest score of ‘Superior’ from every judge.
Each Chorus received the highest score of ‘Superior’ from the Sight-Reading Adjudicator. Straight Superiors for each Ruckel Chorus!!! See details here
All members of the Ruckel Chorus are invited to attend a fun trip
to Shipwreck Island in Panama City on Saturday, April 28. See details here
Congratulations to the Ruckel Honor Band for earning a Superior Rating
at the Florida Bandmasters Associate District Concert Festival in March!
Congratulations to the Ruckel Art Students who participated in the Okaloosa County School District and
the Arts & Design Society
2018 Van Porter Artist of the Year
Juried Art Show
See photos and details here
Art in the Capitol Winner
This student-made artwork is currently on display at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. Seventh Grade Ruckel Student, Anna Keim, won the honor of representing Okaloosa County with her piece, Epic, which features a Hermit Crab. Please stop by the Media Center to see the entries of 8th graders who participated in the Van Porter art show this year.
The works of Mya Shekitka, our Van Porter Artist of the Year, are on display in the Ruckel Front Office.
Ruckel Speech and Debate Team
Andrew Christy placed First in Lincoln/Douglas Debate.
Kayla and Jordan Pagan placed 1st in Interpretation
for their Duo Humorous Interpretation.
Rene Pineda placed Second and
Samuel Williams placed Third in Oratory.
Lillian Bentley and Chandler Mason also gave strong performances in Lincoln/Douglas debate.
Congratulations to everyone!
National Flight Academy ScholarshipThe Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Emerald Coast Post is pleased to offer a $1,250 scholarship to a 7th or 8th grade student to attend the National Flight Academy in Pensacola FL this summer. Current 7th or 8th grade students in Walton, Okaloosa, or Santa Rosa Counties are eligible to apply.
See Mrs. Nall in room 703 for an application.
Congratulations to Ms. Mary Tucker of Ruckel Middle School for being selected "The Best-Mannered Teacher of 2018" by the National League of Junior Cotillions, Emerald Coast Chapter.Mrs. Tucker was nominated by one of her 6th grade students, Alyssa Tucker, who is a Year 1 student in the National League of Junior Cotillions. Congratulations also go out to Alyssa for her essay about Mrs. Tucker, which was selected as the winning essay! Mrs. Joan Freeman surprised both Ms. Tucker and Alyssa during her fourth period class with flowers, award certificates and gift cards.
The Okaloosa County School District now requires additional information if you are riding a bus not originally assigned to you (ex. going home with a friend). Your bus note must include the following information: your first and last name,
the student's name and address you are riding with, their bus number and their
bus stop.
As always, take your note to the Front Office and a bus pass will be issued.
Our Ram Rally was heldTuesday, March 6
SEE FLYER HERE!
Controlled Open Enrollment Info Here
Visit our Academics Page • 2017-2018 Registration Forms and Curriculum Guides
• Sign up to receive Ruckel email newsletters here!
Thanks for supporting ourANNUAL "CHANGE FOR CHILDREN" FUNDRAISER
Our Classroom Campaign raised $2015.29.
In April, we will have a school-wide event during the Assembly to raise additional funds for Change for Children See more details here.
Congratulations to Kathy Rittaco,
Ruckel and Niceville HS Swim coach,
for winning her second Coach of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Ruckel winners of the East Panhandle Regional Science and Technology Fair in January 2018!
Christina Carter, Lindsay Marrion, Hannah Yurack, Reva Kabnurkar, Sasha Nunez, Page Dolloff, Brooke Lewis, Samuel Cary, Connor Dooly, and Charles "Ben" Sherwin - details here
KEEP COLLECTING FOR NEXT YEAR!Box Tops for Education - Thanks for bringing them in!
We earned $500 from our Fall Collection -- WOW!
Help us raise money for Ruckel! It's easy to do.
March 2018 Newsletter HERE
En espanol aqui
CHECK OUT OUR PAGE
WITH MORE EXCITING RECIPES!
Please check regularly to be sure that your child has money in their Lunch Account.
Ruckel Cheer competed in the UCA Southern Regional Championship at Hoover High School in Alabama in December. The team placed First out of eight teams and received a bid to the UCA National Cheerleading Championship in Orlando! Congratulations!
The Ruckel Dance Team competed in the UDA Florida State Championships Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend and won 1st place in the state in the Hip Hop division and 2nd place in the Jazz division!Congratulations!
Please follow directions during morning drop off and afternoon pick up at the Car Rider Ramp.
See Car Rider Details Here
Parents, please remember students should not be reporting to school prior
to 7:00 am as teachers are not on duty.
If your student arrives between 7:00 and 7:20 am, they are to report to the Cafeteria where a faculty member will be present. This is for the safety of your student.
Please refrain from using your cell phone while you're in the student drop off and pick up line.
to 7:00 am as teachers are not on duty.
If your student arrives between 7:00 and 7:20 am, they are to report to the Cafeteria where a faculty member will be present. This is for the safety of your student.
Please refrain from using your cell phone while you're in the student drop off and pick up line.
Gabrielle Rico took First Place in the middle school poster competition and Gillian Bruce did a great job in the middle school oratorical competition
at the MLK Oratorical and Poster Competition 2018.
Pictured Gillian Bruce and Gabrielle Rico
Congratulations to the Outstanding Students of the Second Nine Weeks!7th Grade: Elaina Hayes, Bailey Tate, Nick Zagaruyka, Ryan Donaldson
8th Grade: Jack Messmore, Mary Louise Dodson, Sharren Wimer
See photos on Assemblies Page!
Lots of great things go on at Ruckel Middle School.
Check here to see what was going on in March!
Okaloosa County School District Board Meetings and Workshops are now being live-streamed from the OkaloosaSchools.com website.
Tune in here
Become a Ruckel Middle School Partner in Education! WE NEED YOU!
It takes more than teachers, staff, parents, and students to make a strong school.
Follow this link to see how YOU can help!
It takes more than teachers, staff, parents, and students to make a strong school.
Follow this link to see how YOU can help!
THANK YOU to our Partners in Education
Platinum Level
Condo Complements
Dr. Kyle Simmers, M.D.
Gold Level
Emerald Coast Marketing & Publishing
McCarthy Medical
Swift Family
Ferrin Campbell Construction
Silver Level
The Eaton Family
Learn about becoming a Partner in Education HERE!
Platinum Level
Condo Complements
Dr. Kyle Simmers, M.D.
Gold Level
Emerald Coast Marketing & Publishing
McCarthy Medical
Swift Family
Ferrin Campbell Construction
Silver Level
The Eaton Family
Learn about becoming a Partner in Education HERE!
Congratulations to Ruckel's Teacher of the Year, Rita Lamberson,
and to Ruckel's Support Person of the Year, Julia Perez!
Thank you for making Ruckel Middle School the best it can be!
Mr. Michael Wright, Ruckel Lunch Monitor, was presented with a letter of recognition at the school board meeting on January 22.
Mr. Wright received this recognition for the above-and-beyond care he gives to students in the cafeteria.
Pictured, Mr. Wright and Mr. Whiddon
Congratulations to the Ruckel Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams
for winning the 2017 Okaloosa County District Championship!! Go Rams!
Congratulations to the Ruckel Volleyball Team for winning the
2017 Okaloosa County District Championship! UNDEFEATED!!
Many tutorial resources are available on Ruckel's Links Page, including a shortcut to the Khan Academy website! Check it out for homework help and skills development!
Check our Educational Links Page for online textbooks, typing, & more!
Visit the link to FDLRS info for parents on our Educational Links Page!
DUKE UNIVERSITY TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
See full details in our flyer HERE.
Please visit the Duke TIP web site here for answers to any questions that you may have about the Talent Search. Please call the Guidance Office at 833-4154 if you have further questions.
The Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search includes a group of students who have demonstrated advanced aptitudes on grade-level assessments. These students participated in taking an above-level test, either the SAT or the ACT, which provides the means to further define their potential for a higher level of learning. Duke TIP provides the participants with comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities. Students with qualifying scores are invited to attend a State Recognition Ceremony at designated universities.
Interested in volunteering at Ruckel?
Fill out the ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM HERE
Parents -- Join the RMS PTO!
2017-2018 Membership Form Here
Fill out the ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM HERE
Parents -- Join the RMS PTO!
2017-2018 Membership Form Here
Okaloosa County School District Food ServicesLearn details about school Breakfast & Lunch programs and
other facts about our Food Services! Please check from time to time to be sure that their child has money in their lunch account.
Ruckel Lunch Menu Here • Ruckel Breakfast Menu Here
Please check weekly to be sure that your child has money in their Lunch Account.
Beginning this year, we will no longer be interrupting classes for delivery of lunches or lunch money.
You are welcome to sign in as a visitor and deliver these items to your student during their lunch time.
Due to safety issues, microwaves will no longer be available. If your student has a specific dietary
need that might require the use of a microwave please stop by our guidance office and we will
be happy to discuss this with you.
You are welcome to sign in as a visitor and deliver these items to your student during their lunch time.
Due to safety issues, microwaves will no longer be available. If your student has a specific dietary
need that might require the use of a microwave please stop by our guidance office and we will
be happy to discuss this with you.
APPLY FOR REDUCED OR FREE LUNCH ONLINE AT THIS LINK!
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!
Shop at the
Ruckel's One-Stop Shop for Supplies & Spirit Gear! |
Nurse's Corner
Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter Here - November 2017
Students are not allowed to have any medication in their possession without permission from the school and their physician. Violation of this policy can result in a discipline referral. All medications must have a Dispersion of Medication form filled out and on file in the nurse's clinic. Medications that are kept in the nurse's clinic must be brought to school by the parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the clinic at 833-4201. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter Here - November 2017
Students are not allowed to have any medication in their possession without permission from the school and their physician. Violation of this policy can result in a discipline referral. All medications must have a Dispersion of Medication form filled out and on file in the nurse's clinic. Medications that are kept in the nurse's clinic must be brought to school by the parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the clinic at 833-4201. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
Be Ready For Seventh Grade Flyer --
A reminder to 6th grade parents that your child will need a Tdap vaccinebefore he or she begins 7th grade. These can be obtained privately
or at the Okaloosa County Health Department at no charge. Please bring proof of this immunization (on a Florida Certificate of Immunization Form 680) to the school Front Office so it may be entered in the system before their 7th grade school year. |
The School Check In System has been implemented in the Front Office. In order to check a student out or sign in as a visitor or volunteer, a valid driver license or state ID is required. Thank you for your cooperation. Policy for students checking out on Pep Rally days: If you know you will be checking your student out on a pep rally day, please check them out before 1:00 pm. Otherwise, students will report to a separate location until checkout so that they can be easily located. |
All RMS students have a One Okaloosa ID for signing on to their ClassLink. Their One Okaloosa ID number two-sided instruction sheet was sent home at the beginning of the year. Please keep this information safe because the One Okaloosa ID will be used all year to access everything from home.
Also note, students may download Office 365 on up to five (5) personal devices (free). You may also find the links to ClassLink and the instruction sheet in the gold column on the left side of the Ruckel Home Page.
Also note, students may download Office 365 on up to five (5) personal devices (free). You may also find the links to ClassLink and the instruction sheet in the gold column on the left side of the Ruckel Home Page.
Would you like Ruckel Middle School news delivered
straight to your Inbox?Sign up for the RMS Email List! Or read the latest issue in the gold column to the left. Fill out the form on this webpage to have your email address added to our distribution list! And don't forget to get our Ruckel App!
How to unsubscribe from RMS Email -- info here!
Is your phone or tablet your main link to the world?Then download the new RMS App to stay up-to-date
with school news and announcements.
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE TODAY!
See RMS App flyer HERE
Be sure and check out our "school app" for Ruckel's current news, calendar and events. You may access this thru our website or by visiting: www.SchoolInfoApp.com. There are many links available, which you can customize to suit your needs. This is a great way to stay in touch with the latest news via your smartphone. If you have any questions concerning the school app, you can contact Janet Simpson at 833-4142.
The RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL web site is only as current as the information which is provided --
if YOU have content 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 content 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!
Join the Ruckel PTO today!
Don't miss any PTO news -- register for Remind, a free message service, and stay in touch!
to sign up for updates from RMS PTO!
Don't miss any PTO news -- register for Remind, a free message service, and stay in touch!
to sign up for updates from RMS PTO! Attention! Please don't use the St. Jude's Church parking lot for picking up your kids.
We have the multiple pick up points on Ruckel Property. Thank you for your cooperation.
We have the multiple pick up points on Ruckel Property. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) is available to all students at Ruckel who have
a family member who is active duty Military,
Reserves or National Guard. See full details HERE
Club & Team Meetings
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Academic Team: See the Academic Team page for upcoming competition and practice dates.Interested students see Ms. Love for Junior Varsity (6th grade) and Mrs. Szklarski for Varsity (7th & 8th grade).
- Chess Club: The first Chess Club meets on selected Mondays, 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the Media Center. Watch this space for updated information throughout the school year! All levels of players are welcome – beginner to expert! Contact Ms. Swift for information.
- French Club: The French Club meets Tuesdays in room 905 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. We learn about the French-speaking world—its language, history and culture; taste wonderful new foods; and play pétanque (the French version of bocce). All Ruckel students are welcome to join us. There are no dues and the only requirement to participate is an interest in learning. Contact Mrs. Patterson for more info!
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MathCounts MathCounts meets 7:00 – 7:30 am in Mrs. Paul's room 405. No need to sign up, just show up! We will meet each Wednesday at 7:00 am.
- Student Government Association (SGA) meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:15 am in the Media Center. Their sponsors are Mrs. Williams and Mr. Regans.
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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 #603. 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
ceremonies. Please visit their web page for more information. -
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets on the first, third and fifth Fridays from 7:00 to 7:30 am in the Media Center. See our page for dates.
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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!
• Learn about Math classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
• Learn about Math, IT, and Science classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
• Learn about Math, IT, and Science classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
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.
Has your student been absent? Read our Attendance Policy here.
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
Please become familiar with our Tardy Policy and our Checkout Policy.
Has your student been absent? Read our Attendance Policy here.
The School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the Media Center at 7:00 am. See Ruckel's 2016-17 School Performance Plan!
CW Ruckel Middle School 2015-2016 Annual School Public Accountability Report
is available here.
is available here.
Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) TESTING INFORMATION:
Below are some links on which your students can practice…
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing -- Lots of lessons & games to practice
www.powertyping.com -- Select "Qwerty" for correct lessons
www.typingweb.com
Practice FSA can be found at www.fsassessments.org
Below are some links on which your students can practice…
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing -- Lots of lessons & games to practice
www.powertyping.com -- Select "Qwerty" for correct lessons
www.typingweb.com
Practice FSA can be found at www.fsassessments.org
Ruckel's School Financial Report is available HERE
Parents:
In our technology-rich world, our students have access to things that we may want to protect them from. Sometimes the thing we need to protect them from is themself. Sexting is becoming a wide-spread concern among teenagers in the world. Please review the Power Point link found here and have a conversation with your teenager as you see fit to inform them about the dangers of participating in this activity.
In our technology-rich world, our students have access to things that we may want to protect them from. Sometimes the thing we need to protect them from is themself. Sexting is becoming a wide-spread concern among teenagers in the world. Please review the Power Point link found here and have a conversation with your teenager as you see fit to inform them about the dangers of participating in this activity.
All students must leave campus after school unless they are involved 
in a supervised school sponsored activity. Florida Statute 232.25(1)and (2)
Supervision of students by school personnel is provided:
a. During the time the student is being transported to or from school at public expense
b. During the time the student is attending school
c. During the time the student is on the school premises participating with authorization in a school sponsored activity and
d. During a reasonable time (30) minutes before and after a student is on the school premises for attendance at school or for authorized participation in a school sponsored activity, and only when on the school premises
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW, PARENTS SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION
in a supervised school sponsored activity. Florida Statute 232.25(1)and (2)
Supervision of students by school personnel is provided:
a. During the time the student is being transported to or from school at public expense
b. During the time the student is attending school
c. During the time the student is on the school premises participating with authorization in a school sponsored activity and
d. During a reasonable time (30) minutes before and after a student is on the school premises for attendance at school or for authorized participation in a school sponsored activity, and only when on the school premises
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW, PARENTS SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION
Okaloosa County Student Training Program (STP) Policy -- details here
Using a Mobile Device at Ruckel?
Be sure you've turned in the right paperwork!
Check with the Guidance Office for the current forms!
Congratulations to our 2017 Ruckel District Champions
Ruckel Volleyballl
Boys Cross Country • Girls Cross Country
Ruckel Baseball Team • Ruckel Softball Team
Ruckel Boys Tennis Team • Ruckel Girls Tennis Team
Ruckel Boys Swim Team • Ruckel Girls Swim Team
Ruckel Girls Track Team
Congratulations to our 2016 Ruckel District Champions
Girls Volleyball • Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf • Girls Cross Country
Congratulations to our 2015 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Softball • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Swim Team • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2014 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Girls Golf • Boys Tennis • Boys Track • Softball • Boys & Girls Soccer • Boys Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Ruckel Volleyballl
Boys Cross Country • Girls Cross Country
Ruckel Baseball Team • Ruckel Softball Team
Ruckel Boys Tennis Team • Ruckel Girls Tennis Team
Ruckel Boys Swim Team • Ruckel Girls Swim Team
Ruckel Girls Track Team
Congratulations to our 2016 Ruckel District Champions
Girls Volleyball • Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf • Girls Cross Country
Congratulations to our 2015 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Softball • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Swim Team • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2014 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Girls Golf • Boys Tennis • Boys Track • Softball • Boys & Girls Soccer • Boys Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Okaloosa County Schools are actively recruiting bus drivers in the North, South, and Central
areas of the county. If you are interested, please call!
North office • 689-7301 South office 833-3555 • Central office 833-4161
areas of the county. If you are interested, please call!
North office • 689-7301 South office 833-3555 • Central office 833-4161
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
Crime Stoppers Anonymous tip line: 863-TIPS
Don't do it! • Don't take it! • Report it if you see it! • It's that simple.
Anonymous tip line: 833-4149
Crime Stoppers Anonymous tip line: 863-TIPS
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.
Updated April 2018
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.
Updated April 2018Explore five different CHOICE opportunities at Ruckel Middle School!
Course descriptions are available HERE!
Course descriptions are available HERE!
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 post-secondary 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.
Okaloosa County School District Career and Technical Education offers programs in a dozen different areas of study. These programs are open to all eligible high school students in the district. Check out the opportunities here, including the Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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!
Public Safety alerts are 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. 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. The 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. 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. The 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 16TH "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 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 link http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/. Congratulations!
Parent Resource Forms
• State of Florida - School Entry Health Exam Form available here
• OKALOOSA COUNTY VOLUNTEER AFFADAVIT FORM IS NOW ONLINE!!
All volunteers will now register on line with the district. This will automatically add your name as a volunteer in the School Check In system once your completed application is approved!
• Vendor's Request to Contact Principals
OKALOOSA COUNTY UPDATED SPORTS FORMS
Download the appropriate Okaloosa County Sports Forms HERE!
All current Okaloosa School Documents and Policies may be found HERE in both English and Spanish. PUBLIC NOTICE: In compliance with Section 1012.42 Florida Statutes, this information is to inform you that several teachers are currently teaching out-of-field. More info available here.
• State of Florida - School Entry Health Exam Form available here
• OKALOOSA COUNTY VOLUNTEER AFFADAVIT FORM IS NOW ONLINE!!
All volunteers will now register on line with the district. This will automatically add your name as a volunteer in the School Check In system once your completed application is approved!
• Vendor's Request to Contact Principals
OKALOOSA COUNTY UPDATED SPORTS FORMS
Download the appropriate Okaloosa County Sports Forms HERE!
All current Okaloosa School Documents and Policies may be found HERE in both English and Spanish. PUBLIC NOTICE: In compliance with Section 1012.42 Florida Statutes, this information is to inform you that several teachers are currently teaching out-of-field. More info available here.
