C.W. Ruckel Middle School

Track and field information.

The lengths some teachers will go to to help keep their students motivated! Mrs. Nespoli held a goal setting competition. The winners, 8 students, cut her hair to donate to Children with Hair Loss (11 inches)!

Want information about track?

Students interested in Track.Tryouts will be Feb 11 - 17.Please see social media and the school webpage for event tryout information as well as the front office and gym lobby for flyers.There will be an informational parent meeting on Tues, Jan. 13th at 5:30 PM in the Cafetorium.

Save the date! More information will be coming in the new year.

🏀 Thank You, Peppers of Niceville! 🌶️ A huge THANK YOU to Peppers of Niceville for generously donating tonight’s pregame meal for our Ruckel Middle School basketball teams! Your support helps fuel our student-athletes and shows what it truly means to support local schools. We are so grateful for community partners like Peppers who consistently step up for our students. 💛🖤

Don't forget to eat at CFA tonight and support Ruckel.

Shout out to Ruckel Cheer for earning first in the competition this weekend in Orlando. Way to work hard. Next stop Nationals! Go Rams

Congratulations to our Academic Team for their great showing at Saturday's competition at Liza Jackson. Varsity couldn't compete due to low numbers because many of our members were marching in the Christmas Parade, but JV's outstanding performance made up for it. This is the third time in three competitions so far this year that our Junior Varsity has come in 1st Place, winning all 7 of their matches! Wow! Go Team Ruckel!

Calling all Ruckel students, grades 6-8! Have a talent you’d like to share? Singing, dancing, instruments, juggling, comedy, yo-yo, gymnastics, you name it--solos or groups! We also need emcees and stage crew! All acts and emcees must sign up to audition on 20 Jan. Go to https://ruckelsgottalent.my.canva.site/ for time slots and more details. Final Shows will be Mar 5 & 6.

I hope you will make time to help support our chorus by attending this fun event at Lily Pads in BWB this Saturday. 10-6

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who generously contributed to our Vertical Raise “67” Donation Campaign. Your support directly impacts our students and strengthens the opportunities we can provide at Ruckel Middle School. Thanks to you, our campaign was a tremendous success. Below are some photos of our students enjoying the prizes made possible by your kindness and generosity.

Congratulations to our All County Band Musicians!

Ruckel Middle School leads the way in All County Band once again this year!
Last year, 33 of our talented musicians earned a spot — and this year, we are proud to announce that 34 students have been selected. WOO!

This achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for music, as well as the outstanding guidance of our band directors. We are incredibly proud of each of these students for representing Ruckel with excellence.

Way to go, Rams — Ruckel continues to set the standard! 🎶✨

Ruckel Community- we exceeded our fall fundraising goal! Thank you families, students and local businesses for contributing and donating. A big shout to these local businesses for donating prizes: Katie’s House of Flowers Basil & Baxters Salt & Story Rad Bowls Pounders Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Top 3 homerooms: 1. Feazell 2. Bilderback 3. Marshall Final prizes will be distributed on Friday, November 21! Go RAMS!

The final day to send in items to benefit Sharing and Caring is this Thursday, November 20th. Please have your students bring non-perishable food items and items like shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, dish soap, feminine care products, deodorant, and diapers, especially the larger sizes, to their 1st Period. The classes who donate the most in each grade will win a donut party! Rams lead, cans feed!

Ruckel students, please remember that in order to be compliant with the school dress code, the outer layer of your outfit must be Ruckel apparel unless it zips to show a Ruckel t-shirt beneath. Due to popular demand, we are opening another window for students to order Ruckel sweatshirts. Students may order from November 18-November 23 through school cash online. Sweatshirts available are pictured above. Hoodies-https://okaloosaschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/5351/452/False/True Zip-https://okaloosaschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/5352/452/False/True

Don't forget to join us at Chick Fil A tonight and come out to support Ruckel

Don't forget to wear red this Wednesday.

We are proud to recognize Ms. Janet Simpson for her outstanding dedication and service to Ruckel Middle School. She is Ruckel's educational support person of the year. As our STP Monitor, she works tirelessly to support students with care and consistency. She ensures all appointments are scheduled seamlessly, steps in to cover classes whenever needed, and keeps our front desk running smoothly with professionalism and a smile. Ms. Simpson is always willing to jump in wherever she is needed, and she consistently goes above and beyond to support our staff, students, and families. Her commitment to excellence and her steady presence make a tremendous impact on our school community. Congratulations, Ms. Simpson—this honor is well-deserved! We are grateful for all you do for Ruckel Middle School.