It has been my extreme privilege to be the principal of the BEST middle school in the world!
This school has honored me with life-long memories and friendships.
Please know that I will always be a RAM.
Proud to be a Ram Always,
Debra Collins Goolsby
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 RMS Cheerleaders!
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Ruckel Rockettes!
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Ruckel Rockettes!
The band parents presented Mr. Steadman with a $4000 check to buy a trumpet because he spent his savings last summer to teach band to orphans in Guatemala.
Way to go, Ruckel Ram Band!
Congratulations to the winners of theRuckel Chess Club 2013 Tournament
Standing (left to right): Hunter Brake, runner-up; Riley Hawkins, semi-finalist
Seated (left to right): Perrin Davis, champion; Randy Tyson, semi-finalist
Perrin's name will be engraved on a plaque on display at Ruckel.
The plaque lists past tournament winners, dating back to 1983.
Ruckel Basketball Summer Camp •
June 18 to 21
Open to incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Boys & Girls • Space is limited!
Summer Basketball Camp will be running 10 am to 12 pm Tues- Friday
for all ages. 8 am to 10 am is cancelled.
Summer Volleyball Camps -- See Volleyball Page for Info!
Open to incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Boys & Girls • Space is limited!
Summer Basketball Camp will be running 10 am to 12 pm Tues- Friday
for all ages. 8 am to 10 am is cancelled.
Summer Volleyball Camps -- See Volleyball Page for Info!
Congratulations to the Ruckel students who achieved State Recognition
in the Duke TIP program for 7th graders!
Daniel Bobbitt,
Christian Brobeck,
Trey Buck, Julia Freeman*, Meredith Freeman, Eve Glenn, Kaitlyn Hall*,
Dylan Hammond, John Hencinski,
Allison Keen, Mandalay Martin,
Ryan Murphey, Samuel Stahl*,
Nathan Tabor, Zachary Verzwyvelt,
Parker Walsh
* indicates students who also achieved Grand Recognition
in the Duke TIP program for 7th graders!
Daniel Bobbitt,
Christian Brobeck, Trey Buck, Julia Freeman*, Meredith Freeman, Eve Glenn, Kaitlyn Hall*,
Dylan Hammond, John Hencinski,
Allison Keen, Mandalay Martin,
Ryan Murphey, Samuel Stahl*,
Nathan Tabor, Zachary Verzwyvelt,
Parker Walsh
* indicates students who also achieved Grand Recognition
For more than 20 years, Ruckel Middle School, under the leadership of Jill Dickey, has created wreaths to present at local Veteran's Day and Memorial Day Celebrations. Students are asked to contribute by writing names of friends and family on the wreath. This year the Memorial Day wreath was presented at Doolittle Park in Valparaiso by Michael Escoffier and Jackson Debolt.
Congratulations to Ruckel's "Introduction to Technology" students, who have earned the following certifications so far this year:109 in Microsoft Word; 89 in Excel; 124 in PowerPoint;
51 in Web Design -- final list!
Congratulations to our 2012-13 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Girls Tennis • Softball • Boys Golf • Girls Golf • Girls Track
Boys Soccer • Girls Soccer • Boys Swim • Girls Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
Baseball • Girls Tennis • Softball • Boys Golf • Girls Golf • Girls Track
Boys Soccer • Girls Soccer • Boys Swim • Girls Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
Congratulations
to the Ruckel Girls Track & Field Team
2013 County Champions!!
Congratulations
to the Ruckel Boys and Girls Golf Teams
2013 County Champions!!
Congratulations to the Ruckel
Lady Rams Softball Team
2013 County Champions!!
Congratulations
to the RuckelLady Rams Tennis Team
2013 County Champions!!
Great job Ruckel Boys Tennis!
2nd Place in County!
Congratulations to the
2013 County Champions
Ruckel Ram Baseball Team!!
Undefeated record of 16 to 0!
Congratulations to the participants
of the 2013 Ruckel Idol Talent Show• 3rd Place: World's Smallest Cheerleader
Allissa Parr, Erin Fisher and Sophia Williams
• 2nd Place: When I was your Man - Michael "Beiber" Bruzinni
• 1st Place: Bach Inventions in D Minor - Zachary Verzwyvelt
And our 2013 Ruckel Idol is: Our own "Man Band"- Xander Johnson, Collinge Lacy and Preston Booth!
Congratulations to the Ruckel Middle School 2013 Tech Bowl Team, Rachel Cathey, Alex Tolbert, and Camille Miles, for winning First Place in the annual competition in May!
-- Ruckel has won more times than any other middle school!
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Congratulations to Michelle Schramm and Allana Gomezbe, who are being recognized for "High Academics" by the Okaloosa MC chapters (Multicultural Clubs and Minority Councils) for academics, leadership, and diversity at an awards dinner May 25.
What Not to Wear...Ruckel Edition! • Ruckel Dress Code Policies
Congratulations to Ruckel's Odyssey of the Mind Teams
on their successful presentations!
on their successful presentations!
Visit the RMS Student Spotlight to see what our amazing Rams are doing!
Congratulations to Eve Glenn for her recognition through the Kohl's department store Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program! Details in the Spotlight!
Congratulations to Eve Glenn for her recognition through the Kohl's department store Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program! Details in the Spotlight!
If your child has meds in the Ruckel clinic, they need to be picked up
by the parent by 1:00 pm
on the last day of school, or the meds will be destroyed.
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 850-423-1065 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. New form for 2012!
First Day of School is Monday, August 19
Next Early Release Day is September 5 -- more info on our Calendar Page.
Next Early Release Day is September 5 -- more info on our Calendar Page.
Congratulations to the Ruckel Students who competed in the Florida State
Science and Engineering Fair in March!ALL of them won awards! Go Rams!
Eve Glenn • Third Place, Behavioral Science
Lauren Matthews • Fourth Place, Botany
Ryan Murphey • Third Place, Engineering
Daniel Bobbitt • Second Place, Engineering
Congratulations to two of our eighth grade Ruckel Rams who received awards at the annual Van Porter Art Show, held at the Arts and Design Society's gallery in Ft. Walton Beach. Chandler Fletcher received Honorable Mention.
Tim Tuper received the show's highest honor and was named
Van Porter Artist of the Year.
All of their award-winning pieces are currently on display at the school. More Info!
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!
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.
Learn more about beingA RUCKEL RAM!
Zoning waivers are available!
Visit our Academics Page for curriculum details!
We still have some Classrooms in need of Adoption!
Thank you to our Adopt-A-Classroom Sponsors
Thank you to our Adopt-A-Classroom Sponsors
Thanks for supporting Ruckel's annual Change For Children fundraiser to benefit Children in Crisis of Fort Walton Beach.Congratulations to Chloe Hilley from Mr. Keeler's class, who was his highest contributor and was rewarded by giving Mr. Keeler a pie in the face!
Ruckel donated $2,000 to CIC, Sponsored by the Multicultural Club
Keep collecting those little pink squares!Watch for our next collection deadline for Box Tops for Education
Clipping those labels means $$$! Spread the word throughout your neighborhoods!
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! |
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!
Ruckel Middle School Mobile Device Acceptable Use Practices!
This form must be signed and returned to your First Period teacher.
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.
Club & Team Meetings
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Academic Team: See the Academic Team page for upcoming competition and practice dates. Varsity coach is Mrs. Washington; JV coach is Ms. Love. Practices are held on Tuesdays after school -- check calendar on team page.
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Book Café: Watch for upcoming information! Led by Mrs. Eller.
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MathCounts Varsity and JV teams meet Tuesday mornings from 7:00 to 7:30 am, in Mrs. Watson's room #703. If we do well, we will be going to the State Competition in Orlando! Go Rams! For more information, email ruckel.mathcounts@yahoo.com.
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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 alternate Fridays from 7:00 to 7:30 am in classroom #909A, Ms. Brown's room near the chorus area.
Is your club missing? Email your information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
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!
May Breakfast & Lunch Menu Here
New prices will take effect for the 2013-14 school year -- More info
To protect your student's instruction time, Ruckel has implemented
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info 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 12TH "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!
C.W. Ruckel Middle School • Top 10 School in the STATE of FLORIDA!!
See the report here • See article here
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!
C.W. Ruckel Middle School • Top 10 School in the STATE of FLORIDA!!
See the report here • See article here
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.
