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Some teacher names may change but here is the general map.

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-backpack
-water bottle
-binder, pencil, notebooks, and other school supplies (you will receive most of these supplies from RMS)
-Clothes and athletic shoes for PE (your PE teacher will give you all of the details)

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This is your go-to website for quick information on most things RMS.  Of course, we want to talk to you in person too, but the phone numbers for how to reach everyone are on this site. This site is also easily accessed by going to the main Rochester School District Website (www.rochester.wednet.edu) and selecting RMS from the dropdown menu.

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Connecting for Success Conferences - Week of August 30
In place of our traditional open house events, families will receive a personalized opportunity to meet teachers and get acquainted with the school. At the Connecting for Success Conference, the student and parent/guardian will: Meet with the teacher to discuss the student's interests, needs, and strengths; preview what school will be like this fall; receive school supplies; learn about ongoing student and family support; and ask questions.

Call the school office starting August 23 to sign up. A Zoom conference can be scheduled upon request. (Masks are required for in-person conferences.)Rochester Primary
(360) 273-5161 Grand Mound Elementary (360) 273-5512 Rochester Middle School (360) 273-5958 Rochester High School (360) 273-5534 HEART High School (360) 273-5534

COVID Safety RequirementsAs many of you have heard, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently updated .
COVID-19 requirements for all K-12 schools . RSD acknowledges that some families are supportive of the required COVID mitigation strategies, while others are not. As you read through the overview of the key requirements, it is important to know RSD is required to comply with all public health requirements Please click here for more information.

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Connecting for Success Conferences - Week of August 30 In place of our traditional open house events, families will receive a personalized opportunity to meet teachers and get acquainted with the school.

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"Being interested in others was my key to unlocking the door to making friends. "

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"Being interested in others was my key to unlocking the door to making friends. "

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My Schedule is Wrong and I Am Really Struggling With...

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My Schedule is Wrong and I Am Really Struggling With...

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Mrs. Friedman can help!  She is our awesome counselor and in charge of your schedules. You can find her in her office sometimes and at your lunch almost always.

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Getting Ready for Middle School Part 1: Fears & Faves

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All Things Skyward - Family Access Toolkit

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All Things Skyward - Family Access Toolkit

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Skyward is your best tool for tracking your child's assignments and grades. but it takes a bit of navigating to learn all of its features.  The Family Access Toolkit videos and instructions can help.

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Family Access Toolkit: Students | Skyward

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With Family Access, you hold your educational career in the palm of your hand. What's your game plan?

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How To Make Friends at School: 7 Proven Ways

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Seven ways on how to make friends at school. This could help you make friends at a new school and develop a close circle of most trusted friends.

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All routes are subject to change without notice. Please call First Student for current times at (360) 273-0292 or (360) 273-5055. For assistance with a Busing Emergency After Hours please call (360) 827-5855.

Selected a color link below for specific weather route information.

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All routes are subject to change without notice. Please call First Student for current times at (360) 273-0292 or (360) 273-5055. For assistance with a Busing Emergency After Hours please call (360) 827-5855. Selected a color link below for specific weather route information.

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I Need to Talk to Somebody or I have Money or a Permission Slip to Drop Off...

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I Need to Talk to Somebody or I have Money or a Permission Slip to Drop Off...

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Mrs. McLeod in the office can help you with these things and just about anything else too!

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Getting Ready for Middle School Part 2: The School Day

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If your child is ill, especially with possible Covid-like symptoms, he or she must stay home, but absences for other things in middle school affect not just one class, but 7 classes for each day missed.

Students are at risk academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days. Once too many absences have occurred, they can affect learning, regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

Chronic absence, missing 10 percent of the school year or more, does not just affect the students who miss school. If too many students are chronically absent, it slows down instruction for other students, who must wait while the teacher repeats material for absentee students. This makes it harder for students to learn and teachers to teach.

Sporadic, not just consecutive, absences matter. Before you know it – just one or two days a month can add up to nearly 10 percent of the school year.

By middle and high school, chronic absence is a leading warning sign that a student will drop out.

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Mission: Graduate | “Every Day Matters” with Blackout Theatre Company 1 of 6

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Many of us struggle to talk to new people, but meeting new people doesn't have to be scary. Have a look at some of our ideas to help you start building new friendships at school.

1. Use Conversation Starters to Get Chatting

Check out our conversation starters for going back to school.

2. Spend Time with Your Friend's Friends

Hanging out with friends of friends can be a great way to meet new people. It's always less awkward if you have someone to introduce you and something to talk about.

3. Speak to Someone Who's on Their Own

Not only will you be helping someone else who might be in a similar situation to you but it usually feels easier to approach one person than a large group.

4. Look for Common Interests

Having something in common with someone won't automatically make you best friends, but people tend to open up about things they're passionate about.

5. Be Approachable

It's far easier to approach someone who looks like they want to talk to you. Barriers such as wearing earphones and negative body-language might put people off.

6. Ask Open Questions

Open questions are questions that can have a number of responses, whereas closed questions are questions which are limited to a few set answers. When chatting to people try to use open questions to encourage discussion and if you get asked a question try to respond in a way that suggests you're happy to continue a conversation.

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A Shy Person's Guide to Making Friends at School

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Many of us struggle to talk to new people, but meeting new people doesn't have to be scary. Have a look at some of our ideas to help you start building new friendships at school. 1. Use Conversation Starters to Get Chatting Check out our conversation starters for going back to school.

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Mrs. Fast in the RMS Office will help you out.

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It is more important than ever to be involved in your child's schooling during middle school.  RMS has a great booster club that needs your help getting going again after 2023-2024.  Look for invitations to join shortly after school starts.

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These are some FlipGrid videos the teachers made a couple of years ago.  You may have to click "sign up with Google" to access the videos. Just click your school email. Then scroll down until you see a bunch of teachers' faces! Most of these teachers are still here although their information may have changed a little bit. Enjoy!

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Mr. Maus is our school Principal. He wants to hear from you. He also wants you to play Floor Hockey at lunch!

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Some Truths About the Middle School Experience.

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Some Truths About the Middle School Experience.

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This is a powerful piece that you should read, and you should come back to again after a few months here. The advice stands up to the test of time.

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Adapted from 10 Truths Middle Schoolers Should Know

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Uh-Oh, I Messed Up and I Need Someone Fast...

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Uh-Oh, I Messed Up and I Need Someone Fast...

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Mr. Tveten is our Assistant Principal and the person you will want to see if you have some kind of trouble. He plays floor hockey at lunch too!

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Sleep and Health | Healthy Schools | CDC

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Sleep helps students stay focused, improve concentration, and academic performance. Not getting enough sleep leads to a higher risk for obesity, diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries.

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Spirit Days make school more fun! This picture is from "Almost Anything but a Backpack Day!" Students were very creative! Wednesdays are "College Wear Wednesdays" and Fridays are Warrior Blue and Gold days. We have many other spirit days throughout the year, like Western Day and Pink vs. Camo.

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At the beginning of the year, you may choose to take the opportunity to run as an ASB representative. This means you represent your class on the Student Council. You will meet with other students from all grades once a month to talk about and vote on school items.

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During the year, you may have the opportunity to join a club at RMS. We are not sure what that will look like this year, but keep your eyes peeled for something that interests you. NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, and that is one example of a club. Students stay after school during the month of November and try to hit the goal of writing a novel. Some even publish their books!

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Learning to play an instrument is a skill that will stay with you for your entire life! Band is a great way to meet new people and enjoy playing music together. You will also get to perform in concerts during the year, and a few fun trips. If you didn't already sign up for band as one of your classes, consider giving it a try!

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Latinos Unidos is a club that is open to everyone. In this club, members celebrate all the wonderful things about Hispanic culture, here and around the world. They also occasionally take fun trips, like going to a Sounders game.