Republic Middle School
Family Newsletter
Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve
Greetings RMS Families!

We had the opportunity to present to the BOE during the February board meeting this last Thursday. We were so excited to present and brag on the amazing things we have going at RMS and all of the hard work that has taken place this school year. Check out the link below to view the presentation!

RMS BOE Spotlight presentation: click on the button RMS- Lead, Grow, Serve to view the video.

You will find the following information in this month's family newsletter:
  • Enrollment
  • Student scheduling information
  • Student Showcase
  • Volleyball camp information
  • Yearbook information
  • Spring sport parent/guardian informational meeting
  • NO TAX levy increase bond issue information
  • Canvas support resources for parents/guardians
  • Modified quarantine updates and details
  • RMS PTO information
  • Substitute vacancy information
  • Calendar events
  • RepMO Return to Learn plan
  • Building School Improvement Plan update
  • Summer school upcoming information
  • Important links


Thank you,
Allison Dishman, Principal
Tonia Herbold, Assistant Principal
Curt White, Assistant Principal
Michael Wright, Assistant Principal
Enrollment

6th grade: 377

7th grade: 396

8th grade: 394

RMS: 1167


Student Scheduling for 2021-2022
Counselors will begin visiting with our 6th and 7th grade students this week about elective options and scheduling for the 2021-22 school year. Students will be viewing a video that illustrates information about each course. If you have questions regarding scheduling for the upcoming school year, please contact the RMS counseling office: 417.732.3640 x4006.
If you'd like to review the elective information with your student, you may click on the links below. Remember you will view the video for the grade level your student will be in for the 2021-22 school year.
[Student Showcase]
Our Republic Percussion students had the opportunity to showcase their hard work on February 9th! Type the YouTube link to the right in your browser to check out all of the wonderful sounds from our Republic Percussion section.
6th Grade Volleyball Camp
Click the link below to access more information about the current 6th-grade student volleyball bootcamp.
Spring Sports Parent/Student Athlete Presentation
Parents/guardians are required to view the MSHSAA Athletic Eligibility/Sport presentation and the specific sport presentation your athlete is participating in this Spring.

Please click here to access the Google Form to view the required information and document your participation.
No Tax Levy Increase Bond Issue
To address the upcoming growth in our community, academic needs of our youngest learners and the safety of our students and employees; Republic School District is proposing a no tax levy increase bond issue on the April 6, 2021 election ballot. The following projects are part of this proposal:

  • A new Republic Early Childhood Center (EC) with attached high wind shelter on district owned land at the corner of Hines and Hampton.
  • A gymnasium/high wind shelter at Schofield Elementary, the only building that does not have a gym.
  • Funds to acquire property for a future new school building in 4-5 years.

These projects are estimated to cost $16 million and to be completed in the fall of 2022.

Regardless of the bond issue passing or failing, the tax levy will not change from its current rate of just over $4.15.


We'd love your help in sharing this information! Here are a few ideas:
1. Share the district's posts on social media with your followers.
2. Share the facts about the proposed projects with your friends and family.
3. Text republicschools.org/bondissue to 10 family and friends reminding them to vote April 6.
4. Getting to the polls and VOTING ON APRIL 6!
Canvas Support for Parents/Guardians

  • How to manage your Canvas Dashboard

  • How to managed the types and amount of notifications you receive

  • How to view and utilize the Canvas gradebook to support your student
RMS PTO Newsletter
Click here to checkout the RMS PTO Newsletter
RMS BSIP Update
The RMS Leadership team made up of department heads and administration, with feedback from teachers has collectively agreed upon our building-wide goals contained in the 2020-21 BSIP. Our goals will be focused on improvement in the areas of literacy, numeracy, attendance, and discipline. Each quarter the leadership team will revisit the actions established to meet our goals, as well as determine the effectiveness of our action steps. 

Literacy
1st quarter: 77% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
2nd quarter: 76% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
Numeracy
1st quarter: 74% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
2nd quarter: 78% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment

Teachers continue to utilize reteaching and reassessment strategies and RTI support of student learning.
Summer School
We're beginning to get a few questions about summer school 2021, and we're EXCITED that you're asking! While we can tell you that we WILL have seated summer school, we're still working on the details. Look for enrollment information the week after spring break!
March

01
Flag practice, 3:00

05
Coach spring parent meeting

08
Flag practice, 3:00

09
NJHS Mtg., 2:40

12
End of 3rd quarter

15 - 19
SPRING BREAK

22
Flag practice, 3:00
Girls softball vs. Neosho, home 4:30

23
Track vs Nixa, home 4:00

25
Girls softball @ Lebanon, 4:30

26
3rd quarter grades distributed
Girls softball @ Branson, 4:30

29
Flag practice, 3:00
Girls softball vs Nixa, home 4:30

30
M.S. Musical "School House Rock", 7:00pm

MAP Testing will take place May 3rd-14th. More Information to come.


Important Links