Mrs. Mayer’s 8th grade science classes had fun playing “Battle of the Beaks” while learning about natural selection! Each student “bird” received a uniquely shaped beak as well as various foods in their bird feeder. They were then challenged to eat as much as possible in 30 seconds to see who could thrive in such a competitive environment!
Mrs. Walla's sixth grade algebraic thinking students practiced their exponents skills today with one large and one small wooden block.
Mrs Hutchinson's 5th grade class participated in Day 1 of Starbase. They discussed characteristics of teamwork. Activities included were an introduction to CAD (computer aided design) and using Newton's 1st Law of Motion to design a harness to safely land Eggbert from the space shuttle.
Students in Ms. Gallagher’s Computer Programming class are learning to code using Python. They are using the interactive game Ozaria to learn Python coding.
Students in 6th grade STEAM class worked on team building while completing a Lego Build Challenge.
Updated Athletic Schedule for this week
We have a full slate of basketball games in Almont on Friday.
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Students in 6th Grade STEAM class brainstormed and created posters based on the question, “What is STEAM education?”
The Varsity Wrestling team won the 4th annual Richmond Alumni Duals, going 5-0 on the day with wins over Lincoln Park, Lamphere,Holly, Chippewa Valley, and Anchor Bay.
senior Matthew Mitch earned his 100th career win.
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It was a busy week for the RHS Competitive Cheer team. On Wednesday, they hosted 6 BWAC schools and took second. On Saturday, they won the Rochester Invitational.
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Congratulations, All-State Clarinetist Claire Reinhard! Claire earned first chair in the 2024 MSBOA All-State Middle School Band and performed Saturday, January 27 in Grand Rapids during the Michigan Music Conference. This is a tremendous honor and the band sounded fantastic. Thank you, Claire, for representing Richmond Bands with pride!
Earlier this week, RMS Builders Club worked hard to make handmade tie blankets, which will be donated to Children’s Hospital. Thank you to the Metro Detroit Young Professionals Kiwanis for sponsoring this fun service project!
6th grade algebraic thinking students enjoyed a dice activity to introduce the importance of order of operations.
Congratulations to our RMS writer's club members who have had work chosen for publication in a Young Writer's magazine!
No "Plan B" needed! Get a good night's sleep because we're looking forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Thursday. While most back road conditions have improved, give yourself a little extra time on the way in tomorrow. Be careful out there!
Tonights Middle School Boys Basketball games have been cancelled.
Varsity Cheer, Bowling, and Wrestling are still a go.
Please drive safe
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RMS Builders Club Members:
Remember to wear your blue club shirt to our meeting tomorrow! We will be taking our club picture for the yearbook. If you didn’t order a shirt, you can also wear blue. Hope to see you there!
Road conditions and temperature forecast have not improved, Richmond Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Exams scheduled for Wednesday will be moved to Thursday.
As of now, Richmond Community Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, January 24th. However, the rain and temperatures and their impact on back roads are being monitored. If the weather forecast or road conditions change, you will be notified as soon as possible. Please have a "Plan B" if schools are closed.
Fifth grade students from Mrs. Hutchinson’s class had a ton of fun at their Macaroni Car Derby last week in STEAM class! They worked really hard on their cars testing, and rebuilding to figure out what works, what makes them go further, what makes them go faster, etc. Mrs. Gibson is so proud of all their hard work!
The first meet was a success for the RHS Powerlifting Team!
In addition to over 20 Blue Devil competitors, JV lifters Jordyn Jones, Ryley Pastuschyn, Sophia Jackson, and Leah Dimmabro punched thier tickets to the State Championships later this winter.
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