C.W. Ruckel Middle School

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🛑💛 Today, Ruckel Middle School proudly recognizes and thanks our amazing crossing guard for the vital role they play in keeping our students safe each and every day. Rain or shine, hot or cold, they are a consistent, welcoming presence—helping our students arrive safely to school and return home at the end of the day. Your dedication, attentiveness, and genuine care for our students do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for your commitment to safety and for the positive start and end you help provide to each school day. Thank you for all you do for our Ruckel family and community!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mr. Feazell, and Education Support Professional of the Month, Ms. Myers! 🎉 Mr. Feazell and Ms. Myers continue to do incredible work leading the Ruckel Chorus program. Through their dedication, energy, and passion for the arts, they consistently motivate and inspire our students to perform at their very best—both musically and personally. Their commitment to excellence, teamwork, and student growth is evident in every rehearsal and performance, and it has a lasting impact on our school culture.

This morning Ruckel FCA attended the 2026 All Sports Association breakfast at NWFSC. Faith, Fellowship and Food! It was an amazing event!

Track and Field information.

PTO is hosting the Ruckel Middle School Dance on Thursday, February 19th, from 5:30 pm-7:30pm in the cafetorium. Tickets on sale now. https://gofan.co/event/6062217?schoolId=FL78330
This is a new GoFan link due to a technical issue. Previous purchases remain valid.

Don't forget to dress up next week for HOPE WEEK!

5th grade parents! Save the Date!

Esports is off to a great start!

PTO meeting this Monday, February 9, at 5 pm in the conference room.

Join us in celebrating Hope Week. Next Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13.

Help support The Ruckel Band. Spirit Day at Panda Express – Support the Band! We’re excited to announce a Spirit Day at Panda Express in Niceville! On Monday, February 2, 2026, Panda Express will donate 20% of all sales to support our band when you use the fundraiser code 3854983. The best part? There’s no extra work involved—just enjoy a meal! *Date: February 2, 2026 *Location: Panda Express – Niceville *How: Dine in or order online and enter Code: 3854983 This is a simple and delicious way to support our band, so make plans to eat out that day. Please share this with friends and family to help us make it a big success! Flyer attached. Thank you for your continued support of the Ruckel Ram Band!

Softball information

Help support The Ruckel Band Spirit Day at Panda Express – Support the Band! We’re excited to announce a Spirit Day at Panda Express in Niceville! On Monday, February 2, 2026, Panda Express will donate 20% of all sales to support our band when you use the fundraiser code 3854983. The best part? There’s no extra work involved—just enjoy a meal! *Date: February 2, 2026 *Location: Panda Express – Niceville *How: Dine in or order online and enter Code: 3854983 This is a simple and delicious way to support our band, so make plans to eat out that day. Please share this with friends and family to help us make it a big success! Flyer attached. Thank you for your continued support of the Ruckel Ram Band!

Candy Grams will be delivered Friday, February 13th.

Flag Football parent meeting February 5.

Congratulations to our amazing Teacher of the Year, Brittany Dunson! We are proud to call her a Ruckel Ram! Thank You, Ms. Dunson, for all that you continue to do for our students and staff!

This weekend, Ruckle Middle School's Speech and Debate Team had the honor of sending five of its highest-ranking students to Orlando, Fl, to compete in the National Civics and Debate Championship. As noted on the NCDC website, "[w]hile most conventional debate tournaments require students to compete in only one event, the NCDC “triathlon” requires students to compete in different debate events on each of the three tournament days. With exemplary performance in rigorous contests aligned with Florida’s standards, students compete in the areas of Congressional Debate, Extemporaneous Debate, [and] Impromptu Speaking." The following five RMS students demonstrated grit and growth as they challenged themselves through a weekend of grueling competition: Faith Cotterman, Allie Klucewicz, Benjamin Nusimow, Catherine Middleton, and Jocie Palang. We are so proud of these RAM leaders and all they've accomplished!

PTO is hosting the Ruckel Middle School Dance on Thursday, February 19th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the cafetorium.
We need approximately 40 volunteers to chaperone this event. ALL volunteers must have a current Volunteer Application Approved prior to the dance.
Volunteers can complete this process at rmd.me/GvGUcCjwNse. Please complete this right away as it can take 2-3 weeks to process.
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Ticket sales for the dance will open on GoFan on February 1-17.
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