C.W. Ruckel Middle School

***IMPORTANT*** ALL families are encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch whether you believe you qualify or not. The program qualifies students and schools for more than free meals! You can begin the application August 1, at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ For more information about the Free or Reduced Lunch program visit our website www.okaloosaschools.com or watch this informational video: English https://youtu.be/VERXgwsCpE8 Spanish https://youtu.be/9dg5vxuVVH4

The nurse will be on campus August 7 for Readiness Day. Don't forget to check in any medications with her.

August 7 is Readiness Day! Mark your calendars. This is for all students and parents to pick up their schedule, walk the campus, and purchase lockers and planners. Don't forget to check in at the PTO table.

Help Ruckel stuff the bus, this Saturday, from 2-4 at the Niceville Walmart. All donations during that time will go directly to Ruckel students.

Mark your calendars!

Readiness Day times are available

If you are joining us on readiness day bring any required medication to the nurse.

The Ruckel front office will be closed July 3-7. We will reopen with regular summer hours (8am-2pm) on July 10.

For those of you who start shopping early, below is the school supply list.

Good afternoon Ruckel Parents Just a few reminders before the school year comes to an end. 1. Please make sure all medication is picked up from the front office by 1:00 tomorrow 2. All students entering 7th grade next year need an updated FLA 680 shot record with the Tdap Vaccine. Schedules will be held if not turned in by Orientation day. 3. If you plan on moving this summer, please let Ruckel know so we can update your address or if you moved out of state or district so we can withdrawal your child. To our 8th graders have an amazing last day of middle school tomorrow. To our 6th and 7th graders, next year holds so much potential for you all. Have a great summer and as always GO RAMS!

Congratulations to all of our Ram Star students. You all do fabulous things to make Ruckel amazing.

Without fail… one of the best concerts of the year! Our Rams can sing and are a pleasure to hear each and every time! Proud of these talented students!

Come out Monday and enjoy the Ruckel Spring Concert.

Parents Mark your calendar for Monday August 7, 2023 for Ruckel Readiness Day!

Have you ever wanted to visit the Land of Fire and Ice (Iceland)? This is an educational, international field trip of a lifetime next summer? I am one of the leaders organizing the trip this year and it is open to rising 5th through 11th graders (and parents) at Ruckel, Niceville High, and Lewis. Please see the attached powerpoint with necessary information as well as email me for more information (Neely.Calhoun@okaloosaschools.com). This is a STEM trip -meaning that the entire trip is based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction. We will Land at Reykjavik, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital city. Students will experience a world, unlike anything they've ever imagined! We will discover explosive geysers, giant volcanoes, towering waterfalls, and black sand beaches where Viking explorers landed over 1,000 years ago. From the historic and cultural centers of Reykjavik to volcanic activity this trip incorporates all elements of STEM learning. Our Adventure, Day by Day -6 Days Day 1 : Travel to Iceland Day 2 : Welcome to Reykjavik! Viking World Exhibition Reykjavik City Orientation The Pearl - S,T Tectonic Plates, Lava Fields - S Day 3 : Explore the Natural Wonders of Iceland! Golden Circle Thingvellir National Park Geothermal Bakery - S Gullfoss Waterfall The Great Geysir - S Frioheimar - S,T,E Kerid Crater Lake - S Day 4 : Examine awe-inspiring science South Shore Lava Centre Experience - STEM Skogafoss Waterfall Vik and Reynisfjara Beach - S Solheimajokull Glacier - S,E Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Day 5 : Engage with Energy! Hveragerdi - S Raufarholshellir Cave - S National Museum Hellisheidi Power Plant - STEM Day 6 : Aquatic Adventures! Blue Lagoon - S Gunnuhver -S https://vimeo.com/175836531

Ruckel Intermediate, Advanced, Jazz and Honor bands gave the audience an amazing performance tonight.

The Ruckel Boys 4x8 earned a 3rd place finish at the FLYRA MS State Meet today.

Girls 4x800 relay team. They earned themselves a 5th place finish in the FLYRA Middle School Meet.

Charlie Perkins is your 2023 FLYRA Middle School State Champion in discus. With a PR of 174'4". He is officially the State Record and Meet Record holder.

Congratulations to Ruckel Track and Field students