RHAM Middle School Raptor Report

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM*

Fridays 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM*

Please call office at 860-228-9423 with questions or to confirm hours for a particular day.

*Hours subject to change*

All incoming 7ths graders and 8th graders:

Please see the letters linked below for Summer Work Assignments.

These can also be found on the RHAM Middle School Website.

August 2026

• August 13- Walk Around Day (10:00-2:00 PM)
• August 18 Walk Around Day (10:00-2:00 PM)
• August 24-26 Staff Development
• August 27- First Day of School
• August 28- 7th Grade Team Building Day

Grade 7:

Don't forget we're looking for volunteers to help out with our summer Walk Around Days! 7th graders can find the sign up in their Grade 7 School Counseling classroom! As we begin to wrap up the year we want to wish you all a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in 8th grade!

Grade 6:

We hope you have an amazing summer! We're looking forward to welcoming you into RHAM next year! We'd love to see you at one (or both!) of our summer Walk Around Days, which will be on August 13th and August 18th from 10am-2pm. 8th Graders will be available to give tours of our building, or you're welcome to try and navigate your schedule on your own. We know trying to work a locker combination is stressful for many incoming 7th graders, so this will also be an opportunity to work on that. Don't worry if you don't master it right away! Teachers and other staff will be in the halls at the start of the year to help out!

As summer approaches, we are sharing this mental health resource guide as a helpful reference for families. While summer is often a time to relax and recharge, changes in routine can sometimes present challenges for students and families. The guide includes counseling resources, crisis support options, and community services that may be helpful throughout the summer. We encourage you to save this information so it is readily available if needed.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We made it—the last day of school is finally here! The backpacks are a little heavier, the students are a lot more excited, and summer has officially arrived!

As we head off to enjoy a well-deserved break, I want to thank you for your partnership throughout the school year. It has been a pleasure caring for your children and helping keep our school community healthy and thriving.

One important housekeeping item: If your child has medication remaining in the health office that has not been picked up, please send me an email so we can coordinate an alternative pickup date. These medications are eager to begin their summer vacation too, but they must go home with a parent or guardian and cannot stay at school over the summer.

A few friendly summer reminders:
• Stay active, stay hydrated, and don't forget the sunscreen.
• Keep up with routine physicals, dental visits, and immunizations. Please submit any updated health forms or medical documentation to mshealthoffice@rhamschools.org.
• Practice water safety and wear appropriate protective gear during sports and outdoor activities.
• Get plenty of rest—and maybe enjoy sleeping past the school alarm for a few months!

I wish all of our students and families a safe, healthy, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Thank you for a wonderful school year. I look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall!

Courtney Roy, BSN, RN

Regional School District 8

P: 860-228-9423 Ext 4009

F: 860-228-5316

courtney.roy@rhamschools.org

• We have two lunch waves at RHAM Middle School: 10:35 am and 11:20 am.
• If you would like to look up the menu for either breakfast or lunch options, please click the linked image.
• We know that students often get hungry before and after lunch, so they may bring a snack to keep in their locker.
• We would like to remind everyone that because of allergies, no nut products are allowed in school.
• Information for our payment system, Linq Connect, will be made available to families in late August.

Heather Partridge heather.partridge@rhamschools.org

860-228-2115 ext. 3710

There are times when families find themselves in need of support to ensure that their children are able to get lunch at school. If you are in need of assistance, please see the Free/Reduced information under the parent tab and then click on food service.

Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals are encouraged to submit an application if that has not already been done. Applications can be completed by contacting Jen Choma at 860-228-9474 ext. 3401, or by clicking the linked image.

The link below provides a video with instructions on how to complete an application for free and reduced price meals or free milk. https://vimeo.com/777367788

The link below provides information regarding information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Nutrition/NSLP/Forms/FreeRed/AddendumC.pdf

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Bus routes can be found by going onto the middle school website and clicking on the bus route icon on the main page. Please note that on the first few days of school the bus company recommends that students are outside waiting for their bus a few minutes early. The bus drivers are getting used to their new routes and often tend to be a little early (or late).

Parents & families are able to monitor the progress of the bus that transports their child(ren) to and from school in real time using a computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Please note that the monitoring of bus progress is restricted to the families of students riding their assigned bus.

Please use this link for more detailed information and to register: Transportation Information

We wanted to share some key details about the MyRideK12 app and what can affect its updates.

• The app’s tracking is typically about 2 minutes behind real-time.
• For the best updates, your phone should have at least three bars of signal.
• The bus also needs a strong signal for its location to update properly.

Because of these factors, especially in rural areas, there may be times when the app’s updates are slower or less accurate.

We appreciate your understanding and are happy to answer any questions.

Here at RHAM Middle School we offer a large variety of clubs and activities for students to get involved in. This is a great way to meet new people and try new things of interest. Below is a sampling of Clubs and Activities that were offered in the previous school year.

*These offerings are subject to change in the upcoming school year.

Students who stay after school are required to sign up in the After School Binders during the school day. Students must indicate if they are being picked up, walking home, or taking the late bus. Students must know their home address if they are taking the Late Bus home. Please see below for more information about the Late Bus.

Middle School is the first opportunity for students to participate in a full school sport. Some of the teams at this level are try-out based and others are open to all students. More information will be given as the beginning of the new school year approaches. If your student is interested in joining athletics, you can also begin to familiarize yourselves with the Final Forms program which you will find a link to below.

• Late buses run Monday - Thursday (No Fridays or half days).

• Start date TBA in September.

• Students are picked up at the Middle School around 4:00 pm.

• There is 1 bus per town.

• Bus routes are determined at the time of pickup, based upon how many students are on the bus and student locations. The length of time it takes to get home will vary. You might not be dropped off at your actual home, you could be dropped off up to 1 mile away.

• You will report to the library after your activity or event and wait there doing school work until the late bus arrives.

• You must be staying after school for an event or activity.

• You cannot leave the school grounds then come back to take the late bus.