Excel students in Ms. Pipkin's class have been studying Survival 101. They learned the requirements for survival including shelters, first aid, water purification, dangerous animals, and tools. Their culminating project was to write a survival scenario and create a diorama.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
project
project
project
project
BAH HUMBUG! Teachers and Staff enjoyed a Dickens themed Christmas party complete with a photo booth, a delicious buffet courtesy of Mindi and Steve Hearn, music, and games. The luncheon was concluded with a good old fashioned snowball fight in the hallway.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
party
party
party
party
The RMS 2019-2020 School-Wide Spelling Bee will be held Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 in the library. Winners from grades 6-8 will compete for the championship. School winners will compete in the County Bee in February.
about 5 years ago, Tammy Pipkin
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Marleigh H. who won third place across the entire state for the Creative Writing competition at the State Beta Convention. She had to write a 200-500 word essay in 90 minutes on a prompt given at the beginning of the competition.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Marleigh H.
Jr. Beta attended the State Convention in Nashville, November 23 - 25.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
BETA Convention
The Jr. Beta Club made donations to the Lauderdale County Animal Shelter as part of their “Puppy Love” project. The club donated dog food, cat food, blankets, and other supplies to the shelter. Mr. Sammy Grantland gave an overview about the shelter to the students.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
BETA CLUB
BETA CLUB
BETA CLUB
BETA CLUB
RMS Basketball Cheerleaders will hold a cheer clinic for K-5th grade, Saturday December 14th. The clinic is $20 and students will perform Monday at our home game against Brighton.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Cheer
RMS Tiger Club is still taking orders for school approved jackets through Wednesday, December 18. Orders can be dropped off at RMS until Wednesday. Visit the “documents” section of the RMS website to download an order form.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Jacket
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of December 9, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
about 5 years ago, Lauderdale County Schools
Week 16 ROAR
Week 16 ACT
Working together to get past adversity! That's what it's like to be an RMS TIGER!
about 5 years ago, The RMS Tiger
All hands on deck at RMS!
Working against the water!
It's best to work with a buddy!
Due to the failure of a water line and the flooding of Ripley Middle School, there will be no school for students at Ripley Middle School on Friday, December 6, 2019. All other schools are in session and on regular schedule. All faculty and staff will report as usual.
about 5 years ago, Lauderdale County Schools
23 members of the Beta Club attended the State Convention on November 23-25. Marleigh Hawks placed 3rd for Creative Writing. Also, the RMS Jr. Beta Club received the GOLD key Award. RMS was well represented. You can see the full story at https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/news
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
RMS has been named a Silver Level Model of Demonstration School for the 2019-2020 school year. We are 1 of just 23 schools in west Tennessee to receive this recognition. Thanks to all of our teachers and staff who continually go above and beyond to meet the needs of our students.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Silver
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of December 2, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
about 5 years ago, Lauderdale County Schools
Week 15 ROAR
Week 15 ACT
It's Wednesday! That means it's time for another RMS Robotics team meeting. We have four teams this year getting ready for our first ever competition. The robots are getting built then time for driving and coding for autonomous play! Go Tigers!
about 5 years ago, The RMS Tiger
RMS VEX Robotics teams at work
Teachers and Staff met with Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein, the authors of "Hacking School Discipline." The book is a nationwide top seller and a big hit in the education field. They offered several tips and strategies for teachers to use in the classrooms during their visit.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Staff
RMS will be hosting Three Oaks tonight with a B game starting at 5:00. Please come out and support your Tigers. Good luck to all the basketball players and cheerleaders.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School
Girls Bball
Cheer
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of November 18, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
about 5 years ago, Lauderdale County Schools
Week 14 ROAR
Week 14 ACT
Lauderdale Co. Schools will operate on a regular schedule today. Dress warm and stay safe!
about 5 years ago, Lauderdale County Schools
Due to the threat of wintry weather late tonight, the RMS basketball game start times have been moved to 5:00 in Brighton. The JV game has been cancelled. There will be a shortened halftime and warmup before the boys game so expect the boys game to start before 6:00. Good luck to all players and cheerleaders.
about 5 years ago, Ripley Middle School