Hurricane Happenings

Georgia Milestones
Attention Parents: There will be NO checkouts before 12:00pm on the testing dates.
Please make arrangements for doctor appointments, etc.
Thank you for your understanding. Please call the school with any questions.
Testing Dates
- April 28 - Math Section 1
- April 29 - Math Section 2
- April 30 - Science 8th GRADE ONLY
- May 1 - Social Studies 8th GRADE ONLY
- Makeups May 2-7, 2025
Help prepare your child for the Georgia Milestones
Experience Online Testing
This practice site is a chance for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, experience online testing, and practice using online tools. Parents and educators are also welcome to explore this site along with the Georgia Department of Education website which provides further information.
Keep your eye out for any study/practice information sent from teachers.
Counseling Department
8th Grade Activities
Attention ALL 8th grade students-
Here are a few dates to reserve on your calendar:
May 5th-9th: 8th grade week
May 9th: 8th grade GALA: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Rutland Middle School.
This event is for RMS 8th grade students who purchased Package #1. No outside guests are allowed to participate.
May 12th: North GA Field Trip
Parents, please review the updated itinerary in the Kelly Tours platform.
May 21st: 8th Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony 10:00 am, Rutland High Auditorium.
Due to limited seating, 8th grade students will receive two (2) tickets per student for this event. If you bring a child, please hold him/her in your lap. Please do not bring any
balloons or large floral arrangements into the auditorium. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
6th & 7th Grade Awards
6th & 7th grade Awards Day is Tuesday May 20th at 10 a.m. Location: Rutland Middle School.
Students who will receive an award and their parents will be invited to attend the 6th & 7th grade awards program.
Jay's Hope - Hats for Hope Fundraiser
Rutland Middle School is the top middle school fundraiser in the Bibb County School District for Hats 4 Hope. Thank you for all of the support you gave in helping raise awareness of childhood cancer.
IXL Leaderboard Team 6-1
Mrs. King, ELA teacher on Team 6-1, recently rewarded her students with the highest IXL usage of lessons. Great job!
Last Days of School
Thursday, May 22, 2025 Dismissal:
SOAR – 10:40 a.m.
High Schools – 11:30 a.m.
Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, and Northwoods – normal school dismissal times
Friday, May 23, 2025 Dismissal:
SOAR – 10:40 a.m.
High Schools – 11:30 a.m.
Elementary Schools and Northwoods – 12:30 p.m.
Middle Schools – 1:30 p.m.