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The Launch Pad
The Launch Pad
Vol. 1 / Iss. 1
Vol. 1 / Iss. 1
Back to School
Rockingham Middle school kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with Open House on Thursday, August 24th from 5:00-7:00. We gave out schedules and students and teachers were able to get to know one another a little before the start of the year. Our first day was a great success! On Monday, August 28th, we kicked off what is sure to be the best year yet at RMS.
STEM Spotlight
Check out these cool STEM projects that our classes have been working on:
Ms. Lawrence and Ms. Willet’s students created lava lamps to study density and matter.
Mrs. Britt’s class used 2D materials to create 3D jack-o-lanterns.
Mr. Snell’s class created catapults after learning about the Renaissance!
Mrs. Tyler’s class is working on Everfi Stem Career Exploration!
Athletics Department
Rocket athletes have been dedicated to making our school proud so far this year! Girl’s Track took 2nd place at the championship. Volleyball players are advancing to the Championship game! The golf team had a great season, sending 4 golfers to the championship where Talley Webb earned Girl’s Individual Champion! Our Football players are undefeated. The cheerleading squad has done an amazing job lifting the support for our Rockets this year. Cross Country began its season mid-October and continues improving times and finishing races at the top! We look forward to our Winter Sports that will be beginning soon! Make sure you follow our Facebook page for weekly Rocket Reviews.
We welcomed photographers from Metro Portraits on September 21 and again on October 19. All students and staff got their portraits taken to be published in this year’s yearbook. Fall Sports teams were also photographed.
If you did not receive a link to view and purchase your student’s portraits, you can check your student’s school email account. If you have questions, please call the school or email Mrs. Britt.
Fourteen students from 7th and 8th grade attended the BETA Leadership Summit at the Great Wolf Lodge on October 8th - 10th. These students presented project proposals and all qualified to go to Nationals in Savannah, GA this summer! Congratulations to these students!
Custodian Appreciation Day
BETA Leadership Summit
Picture Day
We celebrated Custodian Appreciation Day on October 2nd. Ms. Angie, Mr. Johnny, and Ms. Carmen (pictured above) work hard every day as our school is in session. In addition, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Dockery, Ms. Dawkins, and Ms. Nora work hard before and after school to make sure everything is in tip-top condition! If you see them, please tell them how much we appreciate everything that they do.
Yearbooks are on sale! Our early bird price is $40, and the sale ends November 30. This year, students can customize covers with names and icons. Eighth graders may purchase baby ads to honor their high-school transition. We will include the voices of our school through quotes detailing “why we love RMS.” Find all of this on the yearbook sale site!
Morning Book Checkout is now available. After reporting to homeroom, students may bring a hall pass to the media center between 7:30-7:55 to browse and select books.
Our annual fundraiser selling the World’s Finest Chocolate ran from September 12th through October 6th. Possible prizes include visiting the game truck, being entered into a drawing for items like an Oculus Quest, and even cash! Our top seller was Cameron Griffin! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for their participation and support! Prizes will begin to be distributed in December.
World’s Finest Chocolate Sale
National Principals Month
From the Media Center:
In reflection of the great things she has done for RMS, these words were used to describe her:
October is National Principals Month. Mrs. Taylor, principal at Rockingham Middle School has truly impacted our Rockets in a big way since coming to our school last year.
This opportunity will help our students as they prepare to continue their education at the high school and beyond!
Parent-Teacher Conferences - 11/14
NC Check-Ins - between 11/2-11/9 (in ELA & Math classes)
Report Cards - 11/8
Book Fair - 11/6-
Fine Arts - 11/20-11/21
Band Concert - 12/5 at 6:00
Chorus Concert - 12/11 at 6:00
Calendar Change - 12/15 full day for students
No School Days -
- 11/10 Veterans Day
- 11/22-11/24 Thanksgiving Break
- 12/18-1/1 Winter Break
- 1/15 MLK Jr. Day
Coming Up in the 2nd Nine Weeks
FirstHealth Health Career Fair
Thank you for taking the time to read our first issue of The Launch Pad. We are so proud of all the hard work our students put in and love to showcase our Rockets. Stay tuned for Issue 2!
On October 10, the 8th graders traveled to Richmond Community College to participate in a Career Fair. This fair, hosted by FirstHealth, allowed students to learn about the options they have if they choose to pursue a future in healthcare.
