Yearbook Announcement:
Reminder for students and families, Yearbook club will resume meeting next Monday January 12, 2026.
There will NOT be a meeting this afternoon, Monday January 5, 2026.
Reminder for students and families, Yearbook club will resume meeting next Monday January 12, 2026.
There will NOT be a meeting this afternoon, Monday January 5, 2026.
RMS Basketball Announcement:
RMS Boys and Girls Basketball will have practice this afternoon from 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the RMS Gymnasium today, Monday January 5, 2026.
RMS Boys and Girls Basketball will have practice this afternoon from 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the RMS Gymnasium today, Monday January 5, 2026.
Intramural Co-ed Soccer Announcement:
All students interested in participating in Intramural CO-ED Soccer are
asked to pick up a permission slip located on the bulletin board in the
gymnasium. The permission slip for Soccer must be returned by
Wednesday , January 14th to Ms. Smith, Ms. Lloyd or Mr. Cheek. After
returning the permission slip you will be placed on a team. Intramural
Soccer will begin on Thursday January 15th and end on Thursday
February 5 th . Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:25
– 3:15pm.
All students interested in participating in Intramural CO-ED Soccer are
asked to pick up a permission slip located on the bulletin board in the
gymnasium. The permission slip for Soccer must be returned by
Wednesday , January 14th to Ms. Smith, Ms. Lloyd or Mr. Cheek. After
returning the permission slip you will be placed on a team. Intramural
Soccer will begin on Thursday January 15th and end on Thursday
February 5 th . Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:25
– 3:15pm.
Wishing our Timberwolf Families and Community a safe, joyful, and happy New Year's Eve! May the year ahead be filled with learning, growth, and success!
The Honor Roll recognitions on our school website have been updated! Congratulations to our students for their hard work and achievements. Families are encouraged to visit the website to view the update.
https://www.rochesterschools.com/o/rms/page/awards-and-recognitions
The Honor Roll recognitions on our school website have been updated! Congratulations to our students for their hard work and achievements. Families are encouraged to visit the website to view the update.
https://www.rochesterschools.com/o/rms/page/awards-and-recognitions
A message from our Wellness Coach, Mrs. Leas:
I hope that our RMS Families are enjoying their holiday break!
I am the new Wellness Coach for our RMS students. I am currently working on restructuring our FCS classroom, and I am asking our school community for assistance. Our biggest ask is a portable dishwasher. Proper food safety requires items to be washed at high temperatures, and this would make a huge difference. Maybe Santa brought you a brand-new kitchen this year?
Additionally, I currently have a Donors Choose project for the wellness classroom side. Donations there are tax-deductible, and right now all donations are being doubled, perfect for anyone looking to meet their end-of-year giving goals 😉
Thank you all so much for your continued support. I hope everyone enjoys a restful and happy break. I’ll be in and out of the building over break doing some organizing and would be more than happy to pick up any donations.
Thanks again, and happy holidays!
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PSMJD5ZH7R82?ref_=wl_share
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/wellness-classroom/9958022/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_10380090&rf=directlink-dc-2025-12-project-teacher_10380090&challengeid=22591126
I hope that our RMS Families are enjoying their holiday break!
I am the new Wellness Coach for our RMS students. I am currently working on restructuring our FCS classroom, and I am asking our school community for assistance. Our biggest ask is a portable dishwasher. Proper food safety requires items to be washed at high temperatures, and this would make a huge difference. Maybe Santa brought you a brand-new kitchen this year?
Additionally, I currently have a Donors Choose project for the wellness classroom side. Donations there are tax-deductible, and right now all donations are being doubled, perfect for anyone looking to meet their end-of-year giving goals 😉
Thank you all so much for your continued support. I hope everyone enjoys a restful and happy break. I’ll be in and out of the building over break doing some organizing and would be more than happy to pick up any donations.
Thanks again, and happy holidays!
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PSMJD5ZH7R82?ref_=wl_share
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/wellness-classroom/9958022/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_10380090&rf=directlink-dc-2025-12-project-teacher_10380090&challengeid=22591126
7 Days of Little Moments, Big Learning: Holiday Break Family Chats
Holiday break offers families a chance to reconnect and reflect together. The Rochester School District has created “7 Days of Little Moments, Big Learning”, a one-page family resource designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents and children during the break.
Each day includes a simple discussion prompt or activity that helps build important skills such as communication, empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting — all without worksheets or added pressure.
These family chats are meant to fit naturally into your day and support learning beyond the classroom.
Holiday break offers families a chance to reconnect and reflect together. The Rochester School District has created “7 Days of Little Moments, Big Learning”, a one-page family resource designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents and children during the break.
Each day includes a simple discussion prompt or activity that helps build important skills such as communication, empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting — all without worksheets or added pressure.
These family chats are meant to fit naturally into your day and support learning beyond the classroom.
Audition Announcement for Drama Club
Early Release today at 11:30 am
Hello RMS Families,
Just wanted to share a little holiday cheer as Team Princeton gets ready for winter break! 🎄✨ We have been having lots of fun celebrating last week’s Spirit Week and continuing the fun today as we wrap things up together.
Reminder tomorrow is an early release day, see you all tomorrow!
Just wanted to share a little holiday cheer as Team Princeton gets ready for winter break! 🎄✨ We have been having lots of fun celebrating last week’s Spirit Week and continuing the fun today as we wrap things up together.
Reminder tomorrow is an early release day, see you all tomorrow!
Announcements for 12/22/2025
There will be a mandatory meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this Monday afternoon, December 22nd, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be finishing any work we have on our Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well as working on our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you.
In Friday's Holiday Movie Madness voting, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" beat "Frosty the Snowman" to move on to tomorrow's final. Today's voting will decide who joins Rudolph in the final. Today's matchup is "Home Alone" versus "Efl" and the winner moves on to tomorrow's final voting. Make sure you come down to the library during an independent work time or your lunch time to cast your vote! Also from the library, thank you to all who participated in our Holiday Book Giveaway and thank you to the teachers who helped us out by explaining how it works in their classes. We were able to give away more than 500 books for holiday reading!! We hope you enjoy your books and happy reading!!
There will be a mandatory meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this Monday afternoon, December 22nd, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be finishing any work we have on our Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well as working on our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you.
In Friday's Holiday Movie Madness voting, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" beat "Frosty the Snowman" to move on to tomorrow's final. Today's voting will decide who joins Rudolph in the final. Today's matchup is "Home Alone" versus "Efl" and the winner moves on to tomorrow's final voting. Make sure you come down to the library during an independent work time or your lunch time to cast your vote! Also from the library, thank you to all who participated in our Holiday Book Giveaway and thank you to the teachers who helped us out by explaining how it works in their classes. We were able to give away more than 500 books for holiday reading!! We hope you enjoy your books and happy reading!!
Coderz Club has been canceled this afternoon 12/22/2025, and tomorrow 12/23/2025.
🌟 Evening RMS Families, 🌟
Last week, our Spirit Week and Winter Assembly were phenomenal! 🎶
Thank you to our band and chorus students for such a fun and engaging performance. A special shout-out to Mr. Diamond and Ms. Lovins 👏 for all the hard work and dedication you put into supporting our students.
📅 Reminders:
School on Monday, 12/22
Tuesday, 12/23 is an Early Release day ⏰
🎄❄️ We wish all of our RMS families a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing students back refreshed after the break!
Last week, our Spirit Week and Winter Assembly were phenomenal! 🎶
Thank you to our band and chorus students for such a fun and engaging performance. A special shout-out to Mr. Diamond and Ms. Lovins 👏 for all the hard work and dedication you put into supporting our students.
📅 Reminders:
School on Monday, 12/22
Tuesday, 12/23 is an Early Release day ⏰
🎄❄️ We wish all of our RMS families a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing students back refreshed after the break!
Hello RMS Families & Rochester Opera House
The entire Seventh Grade of Rochester Middle School would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the performers and staff of the Rochester Opera House for their amazing performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. We greatly appreciate the time, effort and dedication of everyone involved with the show and feel honored to be able to visit the Opera House each year. Thank you for all that you do for our community.
Sincerely,
The Grade Seven Students and Staff of Rochester Middle School
The entire Seventh Grade of Rochester Middle School would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the performers and staff of the Rochester Opera House for their amazing performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. We greatly appreciate the time, effort and dedication of everyone involved with the show and feel honored to be able to visit the Opera House each year. Thank you for all that you do for our community.
Sincerely,
The Grade Seven Students and Staff of Rochester Middle School
Morning Announcements for Thursday December 18, 2025
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today is Ugly Sweater Day!
Tomorrow is Pajama Day!
Reminder for UA teachers, 7th graders will be going on a field trip today. They will be returning around 1:00 pm today.
In yesterday's voting in the Holiday Movie Madness bracket, "Elf" defeated "Die Hard" to move on to the semi finals. In today's voting, it's "Home Alone" versus "The Polar Express" so make sure you get down to the library to vote for your favorite during your lunch time or an independent work time. Also from the library, make sure you get your orders for the Great Holiday Book Giveaway in by tomorrow so the library elves can get your choices to you by the holiday break. Please choose only one or two books so that we can make sure we have enough for everyone. Happy reading!!
Boston College will be hosting a snack cart on Friday December 19, 2025.
There will be a mandatory meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this Monday afternoon, December 22nd, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be finishing any work we have on our Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well as working on our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you.
It would also be appreciated if some of our NJHS Members could give some of their time this Thursday afternoon to work on the Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well. Thank you.
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today is Ugly Sweater Day!
Tomorrow is Pajama Day!
Reminder for UA teachers, 7th graders will be going on a field trip today. They will be returning around 1:00 pm today.
In yesterday's voting in the Holiday Movie Madness bracket, "Elf" defeated "Die Hard" to move on to the semi finals. In today's voting, it's "Home Alone" versus "The Polar Express" so make sure you get down to the library to vote for your favorite during your lunch time or an independent work time. Also from the library, make sure you get your orders for the Great Holiday Book Giveaway in by tomorrow so the library elves can get your choices to you by the holiday break. Please choose only one or two books so that we can make sure we have enough for everyone. Happy reading!!
Boston College will be hosting a snack cart on Friday December 19, 2025.
There will be a mandatory meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this Monday afternoon, December 22nd, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be finishing any work we have on our Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well as working on our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you.
It would also be appreciated if some of our NJHS Members could give some of their time this Thursday afternoon to work on the Holiday Bulletin Board Display as well. Thank you.
The RMS Guidance Department would like to express our deepest gratitude for everyone who has helped fulfill student wishes. The overwhelming support is greatly appreciated.
We do have some families that have reached out to us that are in need. If you would like to contribute, please click on the link:
https://padlet.com/laganierel1/rms-wishes-2025-gcnxt3lb9o7j474l
We thank our community for all the support during this holiday season!
We do have some families that have reached out to us that are in need. If you would like to contribute, please click on the link:
https://padlet.com/laganierel1/rms-wishes-2025-gcnxt3lb9o7j474l
We thank our community for all the support during this holiday season!
Announcements for December 17, 2025
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today is Holiday Headwear!
Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day!
Reminder for UA teachers, 7th graders will be going on a field trip tomorrow, Thursday December 18th.
In yesterday's Holiday Movie Madness voting "Frosty the Snowman" beat out "The Santa Clause" to move on to the third round. I predict that today's voting will be close! Today's matchup is, "Die Hard" versus "Elf" so make sure you come to the library during an independent work time or your lunch time to cast your vote and make your voice heard! Also from the library, all orders for the Holiday Book Giveaway need to be in by Friday. If you have any questions or problems with ordering, please see Mrs. Sturtevant in the library and she'll be happy to help you!
Boston College will be hosting a snack cart on Friday December 19, 2025.
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today is Holiday Headwear!
Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day!
Reminder for UA teachers, 7th graders will be going on a field trip tomorrow, Thursday December 18th.
In yesterday's Holiday Movie Madness voting "Frosty the Snowman" beat out "The Santa Clause" to move on to the third round. I predict that today's voting will be close! Today's matchup is, "Die Hard" versus "Elf" so make sure you come to the library during an independent work time or your lunch time to cast your vote and make your voice heard! Also from the library, all orders for the Holiday Book Giveaway need to be in by Friday. If you have any questions or problems with ordering, please see Mrs. Sturtevant in the library and she'll be happy to help you!
Boston College will be hosting a snack cart on Friday December 19, 2025.
Morning Announcements for December 16, 2025
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today, dress as your favorite holiday character.
Tomorrow is Holiday Headwear!
The Student Council will be meeting this afternoon from 2:30-3:30.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In a very close vote yesterday, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" edged out "Christmas Vacation" to move on to the semi-finals in our Holiday Movie Madness competition. Today's voting is "Frosty the Snowman" versus "The Santa Clause" so make sure you come to the library during your lunch time or an independent work time to vote! Also from the library, don't forget that all book orders for the Holiday Book Giveaway need to be in by this Friday so that we can get books out before the holiday break. When you're choosing, make sure to only choose one or two so that we have enough for everyone. Happy reading!
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today, dress as your favorite holiday character.
Tomorrow is Holiday Headwear!
The Student Council will be meeting this afternoon from 2:30-3:30.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In a very close vote yesterday, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" edged out "Christmas Vacation" to move on to the semi-finals in our Holiday Movie Madness competition. Today's voting is "Frosty the Snowman" versus "The Santa Clause" so make sure you come to the library during your lunch time or an independent work time to vote! Also from the library, don't forget that all book orders for the Holiday Book Giveaway need to be in by this Friday so that we can get books out before the holiday break. When you're choosing, make sure to only choose one or two so that we have enough for everyone. Happy reading!
🎶 TONIGHT _You’re Invited! 🎶
Rochester Middle School proudly presents our Winter Band Concert! Join us for an evening of festive music performed by our talented student musicians.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Rochester Middle School
47 Brock Street, Rochester, NH
This free community event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and support our students’ hard work. ❄️🎺🎷
📞 For more information, please contact the school office at 603-332-4090.
Announcements for Monday December 15, 2025
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today, we kick off by wearing your most festive socks!
Tomorrow, dress as your favorite holiday character.
Any student interested in drama club, there will be a meeting this afternoon from 5:30 - 6:15 pm for students and their parents/guardians.
There will be an important meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this afternoon, December 15th, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be beginning our work on creating a new Holiday Bulletin Board display as well as planning for our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you!
The next meeting of the student council will be tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, from 2:30-3:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
Today we're starting the second round in the Holiday Movie Madness voting and it's "Christmas Vacation" versus "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Don't forget to come down to the library to vote during an independent work time or your lunch time. Also from the library, all Holiday Book Giveaway orders need to be in by this Friday so that the library elves can get the books to you before holiday break. Remember to choose one or two books so that we can have enough for everyone and happy reading!
The Student Council is hosting spirit week!
Today, we kick off by wearing your most festive socks!
Tomorrow, dress as your favorite holiday character.
Any student interested in drama club, there will be a meeting this afternoon from 5:30 - 6:15 pm for students and their parents/guardians.
There will be an important meeting for members of National Junior Honor Society in Room 116, this afternoon, December 15th, from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be beginning our work on creating a new Holiday Bulletin Board display as well as planning for our Winter Holiday Service Activity. Mr. L looks forward to seeing you!
The next meeting of the student council will be tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, from 2:30-3:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
Today we're starting the second round in the Holiday Movie Madness voting and it's "Christmas Vacation" versus "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Don't forget to come down to the library to vote during an independent work time or your lunch time. Also from the library, all Holiday Book Giveaway orders need to be in by this Friday so that the library elves can get the books to you before holiday break. Remember to choose one or two books so that we can have enough for everyone and happy reading!
❄️ Keep Everyone Safe This Winter! ❄️
Cold weather is here—make sure everyone stays safe, warm, and healthy as temperatures drop.
Here are a few quick tips:
🧥 Layer up. Several thin layers work better than one heavy coat.
🧣 Protect extremities. Hats, gloves, and warm boots are essential.
⏱️ Limit time outdoors in extreme cold or wind chills.
🚗 Car seat safety: Avoid bulky coats under harnesses—use blankets over the straps instead.
💧 Stay hydrated. Kids need fluids even in cold weather!
Learn more winter weather safety tips for children:
👉 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter
👉 American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html
👉 Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/cold-weather-tips
Stay warm, stay safe, and help protect everyone in your life! ❄️💙
Cold weather is here—make sure everyone stays safe, warm, and healthy as temperatures drop.
Here are a few quick tips:
🧥 Layer up. Several thin layers work better than one heavy coat.
🧣 Protect extremities. Hats, gloves, and warm boots are essential.
⏱️ Limit time outdoors in extreme cold or wind chills.
🚗 Car seat safety: Avoid bulky coats under harnesses—use blankets over the straps instead.
💧 Stay hydrated. Kids need fluids even in cold weather!
Learn more winter weather safety tips for children:
👉 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter
👉 American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html
👉 Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/cold-weather-tips
Stay warm, stay safe, and help protect everyone in your life! ❄️💙
