Ravenswood Middle School

Popcorn is here! If you are able, you can stop and pick up popcorn at the Ravenswood Middle Art Room between 1:00 and 4:00 today, Thursday 4/13. If you are unable and need to make other arrangements, please contact the school at (304) 273 - 5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Required Immunizations All upcoming 7th graders must show proof of Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they can start school this fall on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. There will be NO exemptions and students will be sent home on the first day of school if they do not meet the required immunization requirements. For your convenience, the Jackson County Wellness Center will be coming to the school in May to administer vaccines to any upcoming 7th graders that have the proper consent/registration form signed by the parent/guardian. Please return this form completed by April 17, 2023, for your child to receive these immunizations at school in May. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, 304-273-5480, or e-mail charlea.taylor@k12.wv.us Thank you for your corporation with this matter. Bill Heis, Principal

Good evening, This is a reminder that Jackson County Schools will be closed for Spring Break beginning Monday, April 3rd, through Friday, April 7th. Please have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing Spring Break.

DC Trip: The final payment of the Washington DC trip was sent home with your child today. We will start collecting the payments on Monday March 27th and the payment must be turned in by March 31st. If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for Mr. Gandee or Ms. Walker. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

RJTC: On Thursday, March 23, the 8th grade students will travel by bus to the Roane Jackson Technical Center. Students will tour the Technical Center and have a short assembly with the Director of RJTC. The bus will leave Ravenswood Middle at 9:00 and return to school at 12:00. Please be advised that your student will be out of the middle school building for a portion of the day. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please call the school at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased for Spring Sports 2 different ways. You may purchase a ticket at the event for cash or you may go online and purchase tickets using the Go Fan site at the following link: https://gofan.co/app/school/WV86166. If you have any questions, please call the school at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Spring Sports are upon us. The schedules are posted on the Ravenswood Middle School site. The link is: https://ravenswoodms.jack.k12.wv.us/o/rms Good luck to our student-athletes and coaches. Thank you to the parents, guardians and the community for the support. Bill Heis, Principal

Report Cards: The 4th 9-weeks begins Wednesday, 3/15. Report Cards for the 3rd 9-weeks will be distributed Tuesday, 3/21. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please call (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Winter Sports: Congratulations to all of our coaches and teams for a successful Winter Sports Season. Wrestling, Cheerleading, Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball all had great seasons! Thank you to the parents for supporting the student-athletes at Ravenswood Middle. Bill Heis, Principal

We are now offering online payments for school fundraisers and equipment fees. Please click on link below or hold your device's camera up to the QR code to begin a payment. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accept Discover or American Express for payments. https://osp.osmsinc.com/JacksonWV/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=UT301

Credit Recovery for 8th grade students: If your child received a letter concerning retention, there is an opportunity for him/her to recover grades beginning immediately after school from 3:30 – 4:30 in Room 229. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the school at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Midterms: Midterms will be distributed on Tuesday, 2/7. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please call the school at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Report Cards: Ravenswood Middle distributed report cards to students on Monday, 1/9. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the school at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Wednesday, December 21, is a half day for the students. Christmas Break is December 22 - January 2. Students and staff will return on January 3, 2023. Merry Christmas!

Can food drive is currently going on at Ravenswood Middle School. Please help support the students in this event by sending in nonperishables this week.

School Learning Environment Survey: An extension was granted--surveys may be completed by 12/1. Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. Parent participation in the survey is very important. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLESPF22 The Parent login code: P035301 If you have any questions and/or problems completing the survey, please contact Ravenswood Middle at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Good evening staff and parents: By now you should have received information regarding the Raising Boys and Girls Conference on December 9-10 at Ripley High School. This is a free conference for educators and parents. Space is limited. Please register for this event as soon as possible. Conference details and registration information can be found at jcee.org. Most importantly, please take a few moments today to thank a Veteran for their service to our country. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Good evening, Jackson County Schools is asking parents/guardians to provide input and vote on the 2023-2024 school calendar. To view the three (3) draft calendars, please click the following link - https://tinyurl.com/2chjvgy6 To vote, please click https://tinyurl.com/246g6ofv

Scholastic Book Fair: Ravenswood Middle School will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair Monday, 10/17 through Thursday, 10/20. Students may shop during the school day and pay using cash, checks made to the middle school, credit cards, Apple pay, or an eWallet that can be set up through Scholastic. There will be books, posters, and school supplies for sale, with prices starting at $1. To set up an eWallet or shop online, find our fair at bookfairs.scholastic.com. All proceeds benefit reading programs at our school. Thank you, Jessica Cox, Library Media Specialist

Parents: Please sign and return the permission slip for the Signs of Suicide presentation by Monday, 10/16. Permission slips need returned to the student's Homeroom teacher. The presentation will be presented to each grade level in the next two weeks. If you have any questions, please direct them to our counselor Mrs. Ball. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal