Administrator's Corner
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Welcome to the Administrators Corner. I'm Anissa Morrison, Interim Principal of Frances C. Richmond Middle School (RMS). Each week I will use this space to keep you updated on important events and topics from our school.
I hope you find all of this information helpful, informative and fun.
Regards,
Anissa
Week ending April 3, 2026
Important Dates
Monday, April 13th ~ Q3 reports cards posted at 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 15th ~ 2nd Annual Bandemonium All Bands Concert 6:30 at HHS
Monday, April 20th - Friday, April 24th No School, April Break
Principal's Message
Greetings,
Spring in Northern New England is more than a season of mud and rain, it's a time of renewal. Just this week, the first crocus blossoms appeared in my roadside garden—a small but sturdy sign of change.
At Richmond Middle School, we are embracing our own season of new beginnings. On Monday, our students officially kicked off the fourth marking period. It is also a time of looking forward; last week, school administrators and counselors held their first introductory conversations with families from Ray and MCS whose students will join the RMS community this August. Before we know it, the 2025–2026 school year will culminate in the excitement of Bridge Week, field trips, and our traditional 8th-grade send-off.
A New Chapter
The conclusion of the RMS principal search marks the beginning of a personal transition for me. I have decided to step away from the Richmond community to seek a professional path that offers a healthier work-life balance.
For many years, I have described Richmond Middle School as my professional home. However, my tenure as a school leader has often required sacrificing the very balance I once held as a tenet of my classroom teaching, with workdays frequently beginning well before sunrise.
While I am not yet certain what my post-RMS journey will look like, I am moving forward with the intent to find a role that aligns with my deepest values: community, relationships, and service. I am deeply grateful for the thousands of students that I had the pleasure of working with during my educational career. I look forward to finishing this school year strong with our incredible students and staff.
To new beginnings,
Anissa