Congratulations to Melinda Swift on being awarded the RMS Teacher of the Year!
Melinda serves as a 6th grade math teacher, our building-level coordinator, and the math department lead, and she excels in every role she takes on. Her dedication to student success, commitment to her team, and strong leadership make a lasting impact across our entire school.
In the classroom, Melinda creates an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and confident in their learning. Beyond her classroom, she leads with organization, insight, and a genuine passion for helping both students and staff grow.
We are especially proud to share that Melinda has been named Teacher of the Year! This is a well-deserved honor that reflects the difference she makes every single day.
Congratulations, Melinda, and thank you for the leadership, heart, and excellence you bring to our school community!
Melinda serves as a 6th grade math teacher, our building-level coordinator, and the math department lead, and she excels in every role she takes on. Her dedication to student success, commitment to her team, and strong leadership make a lasting impact across our entire school.
In the classroom, Melinda creates an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and confident in their learning. Beyond her classroom, she leads with organization, insight, and a genuine passion for helping both students and staff grow.
We are especially proud to share that Melinda has been named Teacher of the Year! This is a well-deserved honor that reflects the difference she makes every single day.
Congratulations, Melinda, and thank you for the leadership, heart, and excellence you bring to our school community!
Congratulations to our very own Jeff Mumert on being awarded the RMS Employee of the Year!
Jeff consistently goes above and beyond to support our staff, whether it’s troubleshooting unexpected tech issues, setting up equipment, or patiently walking someone through a solution step-by-step. His responsiveness, knowledge, and willingness to help make a huge difference in our day-to-day work.
Technology challenges can be frustrating, but Jeff’s calm attitude and problem-solving mindset turn those moments into positive experiences. He truly embodies what it means to serve others and support our school community. We are so lucky to have him in our building.
Jeff consistently goes above and beyond to support our staff, whether it’s troubleshooting unexpected tech issues, setting up equipment, or patiently walking someone through a solution step-by-step. His responsiveness, knowledge, and willingness to help make a huge difference in our day-to-day work.
Technology challenges can be frustrating, but Jeff’s calm attitude and problem-solving mindset turn those moments into positive experiences. He truly embodies what it means to serve others and support our school community. We are so lucky to have him in our building.
The ATLAS Summative dates will be May 5th-8th.
We know that each of our Gales are going to do great on their tests this year! Our RMS teachers have been working hard to make sure that students are ready and feel confident as they take their exams. Please read the reminders below so that you can help your RMS student be prepared for this week.
Students are successful in taking exams when:
1.) Students are well rested and get a good night's sleep.
2.) Students eat breakfast the morning of the the exam.
3.) Student's computers are charged and ready to use.
4.) Student's parents/guardians encourage them to do their best.
5.) Students stay positive about the testing process and outcome.
We know that each of our Gales are going to do great on their tests this year! Our RMS teachers have been working hard to make sure that students are ready and feel confident as they take their exams. Please read the reminders below so that you can help your RMS student be prepared for this week.
Students are successful in taking exams when:
1.) Students are well rested and get a good night's sleep.
2.) Students eat breakfast the morning of the the exam.
3.) Student's computers are charged and ready to use.
4.) Student's parents/guardians encourage them to do their best.
5.) Students stay positive about the testing process and outcome.
Our automation and robotics classes are preparing for ATLAS testing by reviewing ratios. We are designing rubber band race cars using gear ratios to increase movement with our simple builds. Way to go Gales!
Attention football families, there will be a parent meeting on April 30th at 6pm at the arena for anyone interested in joining the RSD football program.
Happy Administrative Assistant Day! We have some amazing office workers at RMS, and we couldn't do things without them!
All ATLAS Assessments begin at 8:30 Tuesday-Friday May 5th-8th. Make up testing will be the week of May 11th. Students may not check out during testing sessions.
Good Afternoon Gales,
1) Fundraiser--Ends on April 28th--If you need a form stop by the office in between classes.
Students that sell 3 bags of beef jerky get to choose from the treasure box
Students that sell 5 bags of beef jerky get to have an extra recess time.
Students that sell the most bags of beef jerky will get a 🥇VIP pass🥇to the front of the lines during the dance on May 12th (this includes concession stand, bathroom, and pick up after the dance--VIPs will have their own pick up line and your parents won't have to wait in line after the dance)
1) Fundraiser--Ends on April 28th--If you need a form stop by the office in between classes.
Students that sell 3 bags of beef jerky get to choose from the treasure box
Students that sell 5 bags of beef jerky get to have an extra recess time.
Students that sell the most bags of beef jerky will get a 🥇VIP pass🥇to the front of the lines during the dance on May 12th (this includes concession stand, bathroom, and pick up after the dance--VIPs will have their own pick up line and your parents won't have to wait in line after the dance)
The Russellville Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee last week and 7th grader, Vivaan K took home 3rd place! Way to go Vivaan!
We had so much fun at our RMS Art Show last week! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our amazing artists!
Our Medical Detectives once again delved into the mysteries of the brain. We were able to dissect and label the parts of a brain as part of our unit on learning about the brain and what the different parts do. They did a wonderful job and several are looking forward to other dissection labs in the upper grades.
RSD will dismiss classes on Friday, April 17, 2026 for Teacher Inservice.
All current 5th and 6th grade students interested in filling out the RMS Robotics application for the 26-27 season, please email justin.mcclure@rsdk12.net for the application to be sent to you.
With Robotics applications coming up, we wanted to share some highlights from this past year. RMS was able to send three teams to our final Robotics Tournament. Our students had a great showing with one team placing 4th in the tournament. They worked hard and had a wonderful time. Way to go Gales!
RMS is so lucky to have such amazing Assistant Principals! Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🌟 Thank you Amber Casey, Candace Freeman, and Ashley Jackson for everything you do for our school.
Attention Gales, the 8th grade volleyball tryouts have been changed due to the high school track schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please reach out to Coach Whitehead with any questions.
Congrats to next year's Gales Spirit Squad! Go Gales!
Please contact Coach Jones with any questions!
Cross Country Tryouts will be Monday April 20th and Monday April 27th. Meet immediately after school in the gym and they will end at 4 PM. A CURRENT ATHLETIC PHYSICAL is needed before you can tryout. There will be flyers in the office for more information.
Mrs. G’s 2nd period got creative with independent reading today. Each student was given a book light and found a cozy place to read. The book lights were purchased through the TAG grant that Mrs. G was awarded through the Junior Charity League to help promote reading in the middle school classroom! It was a great way to end the week!
