Ravenswood Middle School

Friday, October 13, 2023 RvMS will be offering scheduled Parent/Teacher conferences. If you haven't already made an appointment to visit your child's teacher to discuss data, please do so by contacting your child's teacher. There will be no school for students on Friday October 13, 2023.

Good evening. While the 2023/2024 school year is underway, it is now time to start working on the 2024-2025 School Calendar. This year, we have developed three draft calendars for guardians and employees to provide input which be presented to the Jackson County Board of Education. To review the three draft calendars click https://tinyurl.com/ylopofb3 . To review the 2024-2025 calendar guidance document click https://tinyurl.com/ytxtr88m . To vote on a calendar click https://tinyurl.com/ys4ptyzz Thank you

Picture Day: Picture Day is Friday, 9/29 with makeups on 10/20. If you have any questions, please call Ravenswood Middle at (304) 273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Midterms/Data Chats: Midterms will be sent home on Monday, 9/18. We are asking that you reach out to your child's teachers when returning the midterm and schedule a meeting on Friday, 10/13. The meeting may address grades, iReady data, attendance and/or GSA scores. School hours for Friday, 10/13 will be from 10:00 - 6:00 to help with parents' work schedules. If you have any questions, please call the school at 304-273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Good evening, Jackson County Schools will be sending out emails to the student email accounts of students who participated in the WVGSA Grades 3-8 last spring. These emails will include instructions and codes to allow you to review your child’s video report and other information from the tests. Please review the results with your child. If you have any questions about the report, please contact your child's school Thank you.

After School Tutoring: After School Tutoring will begin on Monday, 9/11. Tutoring will be available weekly on Monday - Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Tutoring is available to all students. Students are required to bring work to tutoring to receive assistance. If students are to be picked up, the parent/guardian needs to be at the school to pick up the student(s) at 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call the school at (304) 273 - 5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Attendance Matters!   Congratulations to the 6th grade students for earning an impromptu award for having the highest attendance rate for August—they earned some free time and popsicles.  Ravenswood Middle will continue with a monthly grade-level attendance competition.  Announcements will be made weekly to make all grade levels aware of the attendance rate. If you have any questions, please call Ravenswood Middle at (304) 273-5480. Thank you,  Bill Heis, Principal

Sports Schedule Changes: Volleyball--8/30 game is cancelled and will be rescheduled for 10/18 Football--8/31 game is moved to 8/30 If you have any questions, please contact Ravenswood Middle at (304)-273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

8th Grade Parents: There will be a Washington DC parent meeting Wednesday, August 30th, at 5:00. Important dates, fundraisers, and how to become a certified volunteer will be reviewed. If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for Mr. Gandee. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Good evening. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Wednesday brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we continue to work together to become the #1 school district in our state. We begin this school by sharing wonderful news – Jackson County Schools is now the 5th-ranked school district in WV in ELA and Math proficiency, moving up five spots from last year. We are so fortunate to have a fantastic community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. As I just mentioned, our goal is to be # 1. Leading the state will not come easy. It will take hard work, determination, and perseverance from our children and the entire community to demand high expectations and excellence in our schools. I believe in the power of public education, as well as our parents, our employees, and especially our communities. Anything is possible; we must be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish our goal. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Congratulations on your work being a Top 5 school district in the state of WV. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Public Preview of School Library Books - Jackson County Schools provides the opportunity for parents and interested citizens to visit those schools with staffed libraries to preview new library books purchased for the upcoming school year. Ravenswood and Ripley high schools and middle schools will offer this opportunity during the week preceding the first day of school for students. The books will be on display August 16-22, 2023, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Those interested in reviewing the new school library books must call the administrator of the respective school and make an appointment before visiting the library.

6th Grade Orientation / Open House: Ravenswood Middle will be hosting a 6th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, 8/22 at 5:00. We will meet in the auditorium and then be dismissed to visit the 6th grade teachers. We will then host an Open House for 7th and 8th grade students that will begin in the auditorium at 5:45. We look forward to an exciting school year where our students will be academically and socially successful. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 304-273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Helmet Fitting: There will be a helmet fitting on Monday, 8/7 at 4:30 at the Ravenswood High School locker room. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Fall Practices--Opening of all season practices including times and places: Football: 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ the practice field on Monday, 8/7 Cheer: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. @ the Ravenswood Middle Gym on Monday, 8/7 Tennis: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. @ the tennis courts on Monday. 8/7 Cross Country: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. @ the Pit on Monday, 8/7 Soccer: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Ravenswood Grade on Monday, 8/7 Volleyball: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. @ the Ravenswood Middle Gym, Monday, 8/14 Good luck to all of our student athletes as we begin the new year! If you have any questions, please call the school 304-273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Attention parents of students who will be in 7th grade this fall. There are 2 shots that every 7th grader MUST receive before they can come to school in August 2023. All upcoming 7th graders must have a Tdap and meningitis shot. If they do not have these 2 shots before the first day of school in August, they will be sent home until they receive them- no exceptions. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse at 304-273-5480. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Helmet fitting: There will be a helmet fitting on Wednesday, June 14 at the Ravenswood High School locker room at 11:00. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Helmet fitting: There will be a helmet fitting on Wednesday, June 14 at the Ravenswood High School locker room at 11:00. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

Food Service Announcement - Jackson County Summer 2023 Food Service is starting June 14 and ending August 3. Information @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/1130830

DC Trip: There will be a meeting for the chaperones of the DC trip on Monday, 5/15 at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal

DC Trip: There will be a meeting for the chaperones of the DC trip on Monday, 5/15 at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Thank you, Bill Heis, Principal