To closeout our 2019-2020 school year, it is our pleasure to share our RMS virtual student awards ceremony. To view the students awards, please visit this link: 2020 RMS Student Awards. In addition, Dr. Kinder-McMillan has put together our traditional 8th grade photo retrospective video: https://youtu.be/pJgIP5xfeNM. […]
TDOE and TSIN Release STEAM Resources for At-Home Learning
NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use with students during COVID-19 related school closures.
The STE(A)M Resource Hub includes three weekly challenges around design activities, critical thinking, and career exploration that can all be done in the home. The challenges, created in partnership with TSIN educators from across […]
Dear Oak Ridge Schools Families,
3/25/2020
As I mentioned earlier, there was a possibility that the governor would extend the closure of schools in Tennessee. Just recently, we received word that Governor Lee has recommended school districts remain closed through April 24. We obviously will comply with this mandated closure.
We continue […]
The Tennessee Teacher of the Year program is designed to promote recognition, respect and appreciation for outstanding teachers in Tennessee, to stimulate interest in teaching as a career, and to encourage public involvement in education. Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education applauds teachers who care about children, who devote their professional lives to enriching […]
On Monday, January 13, Robertsville Middle School hosted its annual spelling bee. 80 students participated in the contest. After 17 rounds, 7th grader Zen Bennett correctly spelled the word assertion to win the bee. 7th grader Eurydice Delmau placed second. Zen qualifies for the regional bee to be held later this spring.
Three Oak Ridge schools—Glenwood Elementary, Jefferson Middle, and Robertsville Middle schools received recent announcements of grant awards for future projects involving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Glenwood Elementary School received a grant for $5000 to fund a project titled, “Engineering a Brighter Future,” a hands-on initiative to engage students in STEM-based learning focused […]
On Wednesday, November 20, Robertsville Middle School staff and students had the pleasure of hosting Frank Brogan, the US Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. The purpose of his visit was to learn more about the unique partnership Robertsville has with NASA and local scientists and the work to date on […]
On Thursday, October 24, bestselling and award-winning author Alan Gratz presented at Robertsville Middle School. He spoke to nearly 600 RMS 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the morning and then signed copies of his novels in the library after his presentation. He talked to students about his childhood and then played an enthusiastic game […]
Mrs. Christy Free has been selected to serve as the Vice Principal of Robertsville Middle School beginning July 1, 2019. Mrs. Free holds Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University and Masters of Education degree from Milligan College. She received her Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Mrs. […]
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