We’re thrilled to announce Lauderdale County
School District’s mobile app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2FMzOUv or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2FKRhg6
Follow the link below to the 2019-2020 registration schedule and school calendar for Lauderdale County Schools.
http://www.lced.net/o/lauderdaleschools/browse/26171
We're hiring! A job fair for general cleaners and custodians will be held on Saturday, June 22, at Ripley Elementary School from 10am-1:00pm.
All teachers & staff gathered today to close another school year by celebrating many accomplishments. Closing a year with a little singing and dancing seemed appropriate. I am honored to work alongside such wonderful educators. Have a great Summer! --Shawn Kimble, Superintendent
Congratulations to Heaven Ward and Jordan Glass for placing third in the TMSAA state track meet!
Ripley Middle School's Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held tomorrow, May 17. The ceremony will be held at the Ripley High School gymnasium. Parents and guests will be able to access seating for the ceremony at 8:45AM and the ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30AM.
As a reminder, all eighth grade students should report to RMS tomorrow by 7:45AM. Students should arrive in their promotion attire and report to their designated seat in the cafeteria.
We hope you will join us to celebrate this accomplishment for our students!
The learning never stops in Tech Lab. Caleb K. put together a GoPiGo robot yesterday and it was successfully deployed today. Welcome to RMS Neptune Rover!
Eighth grade students were given permission forms today during lunch for promotion practice. Students must return these forms tomorrow when they arrive to RMS.
Please be sure your student arrives by 7:45AM on Thursday and Friday to prepare for promotion activities. ALL students must be present for promotion practice tomorrow in order to participate in the ceremony on Friday.
** Those in need of a permission form may download the form from the "Documents" section of the RMS website to print, sign, and return with their student tomorrow. **
8th graders visited the Dyersburg State Community College, Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington for the "On Track for College" event.
Students in Ms. Laura Webb's class recently completed a study on the Holocaust by creating butterflies. The butterflies represent children survivors and victims.
On Tuesday, May 7, the Ripley Middle School Student Council inducted the newly elected officers, senators, and members-at-large for the 2019-2020 school year.
Outgoing 8th graders Leah H., Taylor C., Taylor S., and Annsley H. were recognized for the service to the council and for state level award recognition at State Convention.
2019-2020 Student Council
Executive Officers (L to R):
President: Cade P.
Vice President: Joshua H.
Treasurer: Courtney S.
Secretary: Ju'Nya B.
Rising 7th Senators and Members-at-Large (L to R):
Alex C., Liam F., Ty C., Steven M., Myles W., Rhett W., Alayna W., Aisa B., Kamiyah B., Jayden M., Sarah S., Shaniyah B.
Rising 8th Senators and Members-at-Large (L to R):
Mason P., Nadalee A., Holly H., Joshua S., Dalton K., Madisen O., Margia M., Matthew S., Greene-Leigh C., Neveah S., Chandler W.
The Academic Quiz Bowl Team sponsored by Ms. Tammy Pipkin and Ms. Laura Webb competed at Dyersburg State Community College Thursday, May 9th. Congratulations on their 3rd place win!
It's great to be appreciated! Thank you to the RMS Administration for the surprise visits this morning! It's a pleasure working with you. Aloha!
You can still buy the Ripley Middle School yearbook and have it shipped home. https://www.treering.com/1015052508963262
Congratulations to two of our RMS Track members for qualifying for the State Meet!
Heaven Ward - girls' long jump (15'6")
Jordan Glass- boys' long jump (18'2")
We wish them the best of luck as they compete at the State Meet on May 18 at Austin Peay!
May Day is tomorrow, rain or shine! Students who are eligible to participate may come to school out of dress code (tops and bottoms) as long as clothing meets the length and fit expectations. Due to several water activities, students are asked not to wear white attire. Students may bring a change of clothing and towels as well.
Students who earned tickets for utilizing appropriate testing strategies will receive these upon entering the May Day area. Students may purchase additional tickets during their time outside.
Please be sure your student turns in his/her SIGNED permission form that was sent home today.
TNReady paper/pencil testing begins tomorrow! Students will take all parts of their ELA state assessment this week.
Tuesday, April 16: ELA Subpart 1 (Writing)
Wednesday, April 17: ELA Subpart 2
Thursday, April 18: ELA Subpart 3 and 4
AS AN INCENTIVE, students will be able to earn TWO May Day tickets each testing day by utilizing the following testing strategies:
1) Be present for testing,
2) Remain attentive to the test for the assigned testing time,
3) Maintain a secure and respectful testing environment (not falling asleep during the test, not being disruptive during the test, etc.).
Students can earn up to TWELVE free May Day tickets by doing their best during testing!
Spring pictures orders are due this Wednesday, April 17! Be sure to bring your order and payment to school on this day!
Congratulations to the 31 new members of the Ripley Middle School Jr. Beta Club. The club is comprised of students who are athletes, band members, SCA members and just plain smart! Great job!
Congratulations to our 2019 Lauderdale County Teachers of the Year. Thank you to Bank of Ripley and members of the Lauderdale County Board of Education for honoring these teachers at last night board meeting.
