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Happy SRO Day! RMS is so grateful to have Officer Harris helping to keep our building safe and secure! #galePROUD
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It's that time again! RMS Spirit Squad Tryouts are coming up the week of April 1st! All 6th graders interested in trying out for the spirit squad, please come to the gym on Thursday, February 15 at 9:15 am!
If you're interested tryout packets will be available to pickup in the RMS Office on Friday, February 16th.
Mandatory Parent Meeting is on Monday, March 11th at 6:00 pm! A parent and the candidate must be at this meeting to tryout for the RMS spirit squad.
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We are needing parents to volunteer to help Feb 8th 4-7 and Feb 13th 4-7 for beginning band tryouts. Contact the Band Office to sign up.
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Please come out and support the QuizBowl team's Family Night at Zaxbys!
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Don't forget that Spring Pictures are on February 8th! If you would like to purchase a spring photo please go to mylifetouch.com and use our Picture Day ID: EVTFW2MPD
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Don't forget! Monday kicks off the start of RSD Kindness Week! February 5-9 students and staff members will be encouraged to dress up, complete daily kindness challenges, and community service projects.
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The RMS staff is so thankful to Connect Church for taking time out of their day to hand out treats to teachers and sponsoring the Happy Wagon!
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Thank you so much Anthony and Kristina from Arkansas VIP Awards for coming out and greeting RMS families on Wednesday.
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We have an exciting announcement to kick off your day – the RSD Solar Eclipse Challenge is officially underway! This unique challenge invites all our talented students to showcase their creativity in two fantastic categories: Literary Arts and Visual Arts. Unleash your imagination through words! Create a poem, short story, or any literary masterpiece inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of a solar eclipse. Let your words paint a vivid picture of this celestial phenomenon. Whether it's a painting, drawing, or digital artwork, capture the essence of a solar eclipse through your visual masterpiece. Use colors, textures, and shapes to convey the magic of this celestial event. Make sure to mark your calendars! All submissions must be received by March 25th. This gives you plenty of time to channel your creativity and bring your unique perspective to life.
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If you have a 6th grade girl who is interested in cheer and dance, please remind them to join us on February 15 at 9:15 in the gym! Email Shelley Ritter or contact the front office if you have any questions.
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Attention RMS Families, Cyclone Softball is offering a Skills Camp on February 17th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach, Robert Edwards at robert.edwards@rsdk12.net
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All RSD schools will be in session tomorrow, January 23, 2024.
Buses will be following the normal routes.
See you tomorrow, RSD!
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Due to the inclement weather, Tuesday's Quarter 2 Gale Awards have been cancelled.
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All schools closed 1/22/24
Due to current weather reports and an ice storm warning issued by the National Weather Service, RSD has made the decision to close all schools tomorrow, January 22, 2024, in order to ensure the safety of all students and families.
Make Up day information will be announced at a later time.
Stay safe and stay warm!
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Schools In Session 1/19/24
All RSD schools will be in session tomorrow, January 19, 2024.
Buses will be following the normal routes.
See you tomorrow, RSD!
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All RSD schools closed 1/18/24
RSD has driven bus routes and road conditions are still undesirable for RSD buses to safely transport students.
In order to ensure the safety of RSD families and staff, all RSD schools will be closed tomorrow, January 18, 2024 due to road conditions.
Make Up day information will be announced at a later time.
Stay safe and stay warm!
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RMS families, the Gale Awards have been moved to Tuesday, January 23rd.
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All schools closed 1/17/2024
In order to ensure the safety of RSD families and staff, all schools will be closed tomorrow, January 17, 2024 due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Make Up day information will be released as available.
Find more information regarding inclement weather at this link: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1399647
Stay safe and stay warm!
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All schools closed 1/16/2024
In order to ensure the safety of RSD families and staff, all schools will be closed tomorrow, January 16, 2024 due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Make Up day information will be released as available.
Find more information regarding inclement weather at this link: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/1399647
Stay safe and stay warm!
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Quiz Bowl had a practice tournament at Central Baptist in Conway to get ready for their upcoming tournament season. We love to see their hard work and dedication! #galePROUD
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