We are fortunate to have many strong Fine Arts programs at Ruckel, including Art, Band, and Chorus. In addition to these elective classes, there are many other teams, organizations and special activities that add an extra dimension to our educational mission here. Please explore our wide variety of offerings -- you're sure to find something that interests you!

Academic Teams
Varsity & JV Academic Teams. Sponsor Mrs. Johnson.

Art Club
Watch for meetings to begin in the fall in room 905. See Mrs. G Watson the Art classroom for details.

Assemblies
During the year, the entire school participates in several pep rallies to celebrate our many achievements in academics, athletics, and arts!

Band
Ms. Bruse teaches our Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Honor, Football and Jazz Bands, as well as our 5th Grade Band Enrichment Program. We have one of the most successful middle school band programs in the state of Florida, consistently receiving superior ratings at music performance assessments and sending students to All-County and All-State.

Chess
Check the Chess Page and come to practices -- all skill levels are welcome!
Contact Mrs. Kempton

Chorus
Mr Feazell leads our choruses through training and practice for successful auditions for All-County and All-State honor choirs, as well as developing exceptional talent in Ruckel's Ambassadors.

DND
Sponsored by Mrs. Vargo in room 403, Thursdays 2:30-3:30.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA meets once a month in the gym at 7:00 am. The dates are announced on Remind, school announcements, and the Ruckel Web page. Please see any of our sponsors - Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Moses -- for more information.

Hope Squad
Hope Squad is a peer nominated suicide prevention club. Sponsored by Mrs. G Watson

Multicultural Club
Contact Mrs. Simpson for more information about this inclusive club in many social and service activities.

National Junior Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society members possess the virtues of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. Advisor Mrs. Tomasetti

RAM Responders

Ruckel RoboRams
Contact Mrs. Jerome for more information.

School Dances
Sponsored by the PTO and the Cheerleaders, these social events give our students a chance to hang out with their friends, grab some pizza, and dance to the fun tunes!

Speech and Debate Team
Members meet weekly after school and participate in district competitions three times per year. Come and see what Speech and Debate is all about. Listen for announcements for details. Ms. Brenneise is the coach.