Important Dates

Principal's Message

Greetings,

The second five day week at RMS was a fantastic one! It was filled with exciting events, including our very first social. This week also brought the first edition of the RMS News, continued team teaching on research skills, and a successful recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution by Ms. Darlington's homeroom students

Friday evening's Social was the perfect ending to an incredible week at RMS! Students moved fluidly between games in the lobby, snacks, gym play, and dancing. Favorite songs brought bouncing students into the cafeteria for dancing, while a slow song sometimes resulted in awkward glances, hurried exits, or swaying at arm's length. The positive energy of this event was a direct result of the dedication of our staff chaperones, parent volunteers, and the RMS office team. Our next Social will happen Friday, October 24th, and we invite students to wear school-appropriate Halloween costumes (no weapons or masks).

This same positive energy and enthusiasm was felt throughout the school this past week with the arrival of Ms. Voake, our new interim associate principal. Each day she brings to RMS warm greetings, active listening, and insightful questions. 

I am continually inspired by the commitment of the RMS staff, whose hard work provides students with so many ways to learn and grow.

Take care,

Anissa

School News and Information

Student Photos

Please take a minute to fill out this form if you would like to see and/or purchase school photos this year. This form must be filled out in order to view picture proofs. Online ordering will end on 9/30/25 - after that, please reach out to our photographer at tealparkerphotography@gmail.com to access images.

RMS has three open positions, please visit SAU 70’s SchoolSpring page for more information.

• Digital Arts teacher: This half-time position is scheduled to teach four mornings a week. 

• Financial assistant: The shift of Janice Starkey to the Assistant Business Manager for SAU70 opens the financial assistance position at RMS. 

• 1:1 special education assistant: This job could flex between 27-35 hours per week based on candidate availability. 

Attendance Correction -  Our email for ALL attendance purposes is rmsattendance@sau70.org

 

Drop-off/Pick-up

Please do not use Dresden Road, Curtiss Road, or RMS parking lots for student drop-off or pick-up. The cutouts on Lyme Road are the designated locations for before and after school private car transportation. The State Law School Zone Speed Limit is 15MPH. 

 

Calling all Volunteers!  

Interested in helping with health screenings?  Want to lend a hand with theatre productions?  Not sure of your availability but are still interested in hearing about upcoming volunteer opportunities? Please take a minute to fill out our annual intake form - by doing so we are able to streamline our volunteer program and let you know of opportunities that speak to your strengths and interests.    

 

Health Office Updates

Government budget cuts prevent RMS from partnering with health care providers to sponsor a school based flu clinic for students. Other flu clinic options include:

 

Pediatric Flu Clinic

The Pediatric flu clinic schedule is for patients ages 6 months to 18 years.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon
Pediatrics 6L Reception Area

September 8 through December

• Monday through Friday: 7 am to 5 pm

• Saturdays: 8 am to 12 pm

• Sunday, October 26: 8 am to 12 pm

 

PHC Flu Clinics:

The Public Health Council of the Upper Valley partners with area providers to offer free flu clinics. Please visit their website to learn specifics.

 

Athletics and Co-Curriculars

Club Updates

• The Robotics Team meets every Monday from 3:00-5:30pm. Advisors: Tom Hermanson and Jess Holmes

• Quiz Bowl Team meets during 7th/8th grade lunch in room 600. Advisor: Alex Lovejoy

• SAGE (Sexuality and Gender Equality) meets every Tuesday during lunch. All are welcome! Advisors: Chris Putnam-Pouliot and Cris Wood

• The Math Team meets every Friday from 3:15-4:30pm at HHS in room 313. Advisor: Tom Wharton

 

School/Team Apparel

We will be setting up an online school store. Students and families will be able to purchase RMS merchandise directly and have it shipped directly to your house! This will hopefully be available to families by October.

Any questions about Athletics or extracurricular activities in general can be directed to Brandon Hannon, Director of Athletics & Co-curricular Programs

 

RMS Cafe

Information about menus, mealtime, and application for RMS’ meal program are on the FRMS website. The RMS lunch program is run “in house” and does not follow a state or federal program.  If your family may benefit from assistance for meals, please contact Robin Morley-Ploof in the office for more information.  The program is confidential and runs the same way as the more traditional cafe meal funding program. 

RMS works hard to accommodate the dietary needs of our community, so if you have any questions, concerns, please contact Austin Jacobs. 

 

PTO Update

The September meeting is Thursday, September 25th at 7:00pm. Please visit the PTO website for a meeting link.