In November of last year, a team of Robertsville middle students, educators, and Oak Ridge scientists submitted a proposal to NASA for their Cube Satellite Launch Initiative (CSLI) in hopes of sending a student-designed nanosatellite named, “RamSat” into space. NASA’s CSLI provides opportunities for small satellite payloads built by various schools and non-profit organizations […]
Jason Reynolds, an award-winning author of books for children and teens, will visit Robertsville Middle School on Monday, April 2. Mr. Reynolds has written ten books for middle school readers. His novels have been recognized with such prestigious awards as the National Book Award Finalist, the Kirkus Prize, the Coretta Scott King Award, the Schneider […]
In Oak Ridge Schools, we value the teacher assistants who daily help our students grow. They assist in the supervision of on-going activities related to curriculum, organizing and preparing materials for instruction. They reinforce skills in small groups or with individual students, completing records, and moderating discussions. They prepare materials for students who are out, […]
The staff of Oak Ridge Schools recognize that high profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can cause worry, confusion, and fear of potential risks. We would like to provide some information and guidance about how we prepare, and how we plan to continue to respond in Oak Ridge. Our desire is that parents and […]
The students at Robertsville Middle School are turning pillowcases into dresses to send to girls in Africa. The RMS students know that this project is more than just sending dresses…it’s about sending hope! Rams are coming in before school starts to get their sewing on…the more pillowcases we have, the more dresses we’ll make. If […]
The Robertsville Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, January 23. Eighty-one students participated in the bee. After five rounds, four students–sixth graders Emily Salko, Noa Duke, Sophie Sluss, and Ahna Wurm–remained in the bee. Sophie and Noa were eliminated in the the 7th round. After forty-five rounds (an RMS record!), Emily won the […]
Dr. Bob O’Connor has been named Teacher of the Year at Robertsville Middle School. He teaches 5-8 Special Education. Dr. O’Connor teaches students who have struggled in school environments that do not account for or address their disabilities. His classroom practices focus on fostering individual needs and providing a therapeutic environment for optimal mental health. […]
Seventh grader Matt Kitts won the 2017 Robertsville Middle School Geographic Bee for the third year in a row. Sean Gilbert, also a seventh grader, finished as the first runner-up in the bee. Fifth grader Jayden Davis placed third. Matt will go on to represent RMS at the Tennessee State Geographic Bee in Nashville in […]
During fall break, twelve students and three teachers (Dr. O’Connor, Mrs. Jeter, and Coach Scott) from Robertsville Middle School visited the Tremont Institute in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They camped in tents for three days, hiked to a waterfall, caught salamanders in the creeks, and participated in problem-solving and team building activities. The […]
From July 1-10, 2017, ten eighth grade students and two Oak Ridge Schools staff chaperones visited Naka-shi, Japan for the twenty-sixth annual Middle School Exchange. The annual exchange is organized by the Oak Ridge Sister City Support Organization and Oak Ridge Schools.
The goal of the exchange is to build knowledge and understanding between cultures. To […]