Good evening. This is a reminder that tomorrow, May 30, 2025, Jackson County Schools will have a three-hour early dismissal, which is the last day of the school year for all students. If your child rides a bus, the bus will arrive at the drop-off location three hours before the normal drop-off time. As always, you can check the Zonar app to see the exact location of your child's bus at any given time. Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, please see the latest message from 8th Grade. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F96TEwY7QVYGORGkdECeQgwyWKE9tE4qr79c0bMVWrE/edit?usp=sharing
Good evening RMS 6th Grade Parents, All 6th grade students attending the ACE Adventure field trip tomorrow, May 29th, must be at the school by 6:45. To receive updates throughout the day you can join the remind group linked below.
https://www.remind.com/join/aceadve
Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, On Thursday, May 29, the 8th grade will travel to Cedar Lakes for an end of the year celebration. Lunch will be provided.
- We have reserved the pool for the morning hours. Please send a towel and sunscreen with your student.
- Students are welcome to bring fishing poles. Please do not leave hooks on the fishing line if traveling on the bus. We will have a truck to transport fishing poles from RMS to Cedar Lakes.
- Permission slips are due on Tuesday, May 27.
Good evening RMS 8th Grade DC Parents, please click link to see the latest message regarding DC.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fLbZn9mERGk4A0CnACkXKc1PMRAU4vGhaIFJ2mSj154/edit?usp=sharing
Good evening RMS 6th Grade Parents, please click the link below to view the latest message regarding the Ace Adventure Field Trip and sign up to receive further updates. Thank you and have a great evening.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ibZ2o3ij2W13r3nUMWL4Yw9iHtdR1L_AO_N6l12reUg/edit?usp=sharing
Good evening RMS 6th and 7th Grade Parents, all 6th and 7th graders please bring iPads and chargers to school tomorrow. Devices will be collected. Thank you and have a great evening!
Good evening RMS 8th Graders, this message is for those with students traveling to DC on Wednesday, May 21: Students need to arrive at school between 1:45 and 2:15 am. Buses will depart at 3:00. All luggage will be searched by school personnel prior to leaving. Please remember to bring a packed lunch in a disposable bag. All medications should be placed in a Ziplock bag and clearly labeled with the student’s name. Medications will be given to the bus chaperone when the student arrives at school. Please pack a rain poncho or jacket. Rain is in the forecast. If you are traveling with us and leaving a car at the school, please park in the lot near the softball field and transportation lot. Mr. Melhorn will direct traffic.
Please note that buses will drop off students at the Dutch Miller lot near Fruth Pharmacy on Friday night around midnight. Can’t wait to travel!
Good evening RMS 6th Grade Parents, 6th grade ACE adventure permission forms and money are due Monday May 19th during homeroom. Even if you child is not attending the field trip or not eligible a note or form needs to be turned into their homeroom teacher stating plans for the day. Thank you and have a great evening!
Good evening RMS 8th Grade Parents, tomorrow, May 16 will be 8th grade device collection. This is a reminder for students to bring their charged MacBooks, chargers, and hotspots (if they have them) tomorrow. Thank you and have a great evening!
Good evening RMS 7th Grade Parents, reminder that students will return from the Zoo around 6:30 pm today to the Ripley Dutch Miller parking lot. Please refer to the attached map for pickup area. Thank you! https://drive.google.com/file/d/14PpV8IEq-SqJRI01gssQfO_Qt4PoWooU/view?usp=sharing
Good evening RMS Family, the GSA Incentive Trip has been moved to Monday, May 19. If you need to update the permission form that was sent last week, please scan the QR code that was given to students today who met criteria. Thank you and have a great evening.
Good evening RMS Families, tomorrow, 5/13, there will be helmet fittings after school in the Chancey Walker building. Any 8th graders who are interested in playing football at Ripley High School please plan to attend the fittings. Students can ride bus 38 to RHS after school. Pickup will be at 5:30. Have a great evening.
Good evening RMS Families, students have worked extremely hard this week on the GSA. Please complete the below permission slip to Cedar Lakes. If students have a combined ELA and Math Scale Score Growth of 30 or more points, students will be permitted to attend the GSA incentive at Cedar Lakes on May 13. Students will be notified on Monday, May 12 if they met the criteria. Completing this form does not guarantee that your child will qualify for the trip. Only the students who meet the criteria above with this completed form will be permitted to attend the trip. Please complete this form ASAP. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRcNq7wiyMNk9nBx7nA7dsaKGAnsvFvDKFaWYWAfST74VzjQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Good evening RMS Family, we will be taking the General Summative Assessment (GSA) this week. May 6 (Math), May 7 (ELA), May 8 (ELA Writing), and May 12 (8th grade Science only). Please have your child come to school on time, well rested, and with a fully charged device. Students may also bring their own wired headphones. There are two goals (with two separate incentives) that have been set by RMS and Jackson County BOE. RMS individual student goal is for students to increase their Scale Score in both Math and ELA combined by 30 or more points. Jackson County BOE has set a school wide goal of increasing percent proficient by 2% compared to last year for both Math and ELA. As always, please encourage your child to give their best efforts. Thank you and have a great weekend.
Good evening RMS Family, after school tutoring and PLATO has ended for the year. Thank you and have a great evening.
Good evening 7th grade parents! Permission slips for the Columbus Zoo field trip went home this week. Money and permission slips will be collected this week. Permission slips are due tomorrow, Friday 4/25, and can be turned in from 7:30-7:55 in the gym. If you would like the option to pay online, please have your child see Ms. Smith for the QR code. Permission slips will not be collected after Friday. Thank you and have a great evening!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17G0lIvIs85Rc_7iib2SMzJsCbst7ZOue/view?usp=sharing
📣 Exciting News for Incoming 8th Grade Students!
Introducing the Early High School & Credential Program in Jackson County Schools
Beginning Fall 2025, Jackson County Schools is launching a new, innovative opportunity for a small pilot group of incoming 8th graders: the Early High School and Credential Program!
This initiative is designed to empower students early by allowing them to begin earning high school credits and complete Career & Technical Education (CTE) credentialing while still in middle school.
🌟 What does this mean for students?
Selected students will:
• Get a head start on their high school journey by taking advanced classes in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
• Begin earning recognized credentials in career and technical fields.
• Have access to real-world learning experiences such as:
o Work-based learning
o Apprenticeships
o Hands-on career exploration
This pilot program opens the door to more flexible and personalized pathways through high school, giving students the skills and experience they need for college, careers, and beyond.
📝 Who can participate?
A small group of students will be selected to participate in this pilot. If you think your child may be interested in this opportunity, please complete the following survey @ https://forms.gle/rZFG9t3pyvxNxvRW7 . More details about eligibility, the application process, and program structure will be shared in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned — this is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Jackson County Schools!
For questions or more information, please email whosaflo@k12.wv.us.
Good evening RMS Family, just a reminder that Spring Sports and Club Pictures are tomorrow, Monday, April 21st. This will include, baseball, softball, track, and archery for pictures. Please make sure students come to school with all official attire for those sports. FFA is also asked to bring official dress for their pictures. Thank you and have a great evening.
Good afternoon. This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 18, 2025, is an early dismissal day due to Faculty Senate. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early. All buses will arrive at their after-school stops 3 hours early. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.