RMS Weekly Update

11/21- Sunrise Celebration

11/24- T2 Assembly

11/26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/1- School Resumes

12/3- Winter Band Concerts 6:30 & 8:00 PM

12/12- 8th Grade Winter Dance

12/19- Spirit Day-TBD

12/22- No School- Winter Break

DO NOT send in lunch or treats for students other than your own. We can not accept food deliveries for lunch tables and friends. Door Dash and other delivery services are not allowed for any reason.

Trimester 2 begins on Monday. Schedules will be available for students to view beginning after school today Friday 11/14. Please have your student review their schedule in PowerSchool over the weekend.

Congratulations to the RMS finalists in the My Personal Michigan Hero essay contest. The following RMS students have written essays about their own Michigan heroes for the 57th annual contest. A team of ELA teachers has determined that their essays will now move on to the state-wide competition with a chance to win $1,000 and an additional $1,000 for RMS. The top three essays at RMS and statewide winners will be announced in the spring.

The following writers have been selected to move on to the state-wide competition.

• Grace Booza

• Annabella Butynski

• Gianna Cusenza

• Tyler Duda

• Audrina Forsythe

• Liana Lanni

• Jodi Martin

• Bayleigh Metter

• Will Sadauskas

• Taline Toukhanian

Thank you to the other participants for their time and effort in the contest.

• Guiliana Billiau

• Addison Caldwell

• Hilde Clemens

• Aria Danyko

• Logan DeKubber

• Lillian Dombkowski

• Brooklynn Eyeson

• Brooklynn Forget

• Isabella Gillette

• Carter Heaney

• Kadence Hammond

• Lillee Haase

• Hannah Hill

• Korah Keith

• Lilian Kilgo

• Nela Koki

• Nadia Lanni

• Ava Merle

• Piper Miller

• Quinn O’Brien

• Judi Palazzolo

• Josephina Prowalny

• Aleena Salgat

• Scarlett Suszynski

• Ella Schafer

• Violet Viviano

• Edward Zaiglin

When: April 8-10, 2026

Where: Washington, DC

Who: 8th Grade Students

Trip Leader: Marisha Sunday

ONLINE TRIP INFO & REGISTRATION PORTAL NOW OPEN: ROMEO MS - DC TRIP '26

Fundraiser Available

We have set up an optional fundraiser for students to help them raise money for their trip. Click the link below to purchase either Cluver’s or Hungry Howie’s cards for $12.50 each. You will need to enter your payment amount depending on how many cards you want to purchase (10 cards x $12.50 = $125.00 etc.) Cards are then SOLD for $25. You keep $12.50 from each card sold (a total of $125 for ten cards sold) and apply it towards the cost of the trip. All cards must be purchased through the website link and can be picked up in the main office by the gym from Mrs. Lackowski. Cards are non-refundable, so we recommend starting with 10 and purchasing more as needed. If you have any questions, feel free to email katie.lackowski@romeok12.org or marisha.sunday@romeok12.org.

Link to Purchase Fundraiser Cards

When you select our school on the website, you can decide if you would like to purchase CULVER'S Cards or HUNGRY HOWIE'S Cards.

If you are interested in helping sponsor a student to attend the 8th-grade trip, please contact Katie Lackowski at katie.lackowski@romeok12.org.

When: Friday, December 12, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Price: $5.00

Tickets for the 8th grade dance will be sold during eighth grade lunch beginning on Wednesday December 10th. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased before the dance. Tickets are their permission slip and must be signed by parent or guardian prior to purchase.

Please see the following guidelines:

• Only 8th grade students may attend the dance.
• This ticket will be used to win prizes. Drawings will take place throughout the evening.

• Bottled water and light snack will be served.
• Students must remain inside the building at all times.
• Students MAY NOT bring guests from other schools.
• Students are to follow and abide by the school rules.
• Have a ride home arranged to pick student up promptly at 8:00 p.m.

Parents:

If you are interested in helping set up or donating to the dance, please use the following link to sign up. Thank you!

8th grade dance signup genius

Our care closet is well organized and available for students. This is made possible by the incredible kindness and generosity of our community, and we couldn’t be more thankful. There are a few things that we are looking to restock. If you would like to contribute to an item or items, please see the link below.

RMS Care Closet Wish List

We have opened the store for one week only! Get your order before Christmas 🎄

Click the link to order Spirit Wear for this year. More options are available.This year, we introduced grade-level colors. Students wear specific colors that represent their grade, promoting school spirit! 💚💛💙🐾

The last day to order is 11/16/25

Click here to make this holiday season special with Spirit Wear!

Our lost and found has more lost than found! Please remind your student to stop and look for any of their items. Anything left will be donated over Thanksgiving break.

Ski and Snowboard Club is still open for registration, registration will close at the end of November. Romeo Club nights are Thursdays, January 8th through February 26. Please click HERE for the website and ALL the information you need to register. The opportunity to purchase spirit wear will also close at the end of November.

There are 4 STEPS to complete, including that we now need to resume the Club Fee to pay for the bus to Pine Knob from Romeo Middle School (only available to middle school students). Also, please read ALL the information pertaining to Club, the majority of your questions will be answered. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Roeser at danielle.roeser@romeok12.org.

Note: Pine Knob adds a fee for any registrations December 1 and beyond.

All are welcome!

Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school students and is sponsored by our local Kiwanis Club. Focused on community service, Builders Club is a student-led organization. Students choose the projects and work together to complete them. Every student has a voice. Meetings take place weekly, before school, on Tuesdays. Our goal is to complete at least one project each month. Students can participate in any of the projects that interest them.

By joining Builders Club, you get the chance to:

• Meet new people in grades 6-8 and make new friends

• Build Leadership skills

• Work to make our school and community a better place

Previous projects:

• Visiting Macomb County Animal Shelter

• Breakfast with Santa volunteer (with preschoolers)

• Working at Concession Stand (basketball games)

• Builders Club garden

• Raising money and awareness for the Homeless

• Visiting and volunteering at Samaritan House

• Sending cards to Veterans

• Making blankets for MCREST women and children’s shelter

• Visiting Wellbridge Nursing Care and making crafts with the residents

You can join anytime!

Please click the following link to access our RMS Drama Club Newsletter.

RMS Drama Club Newsletter

R Time (Advisory) classes are a time for students to learn many life skills, and to have some fun! Each team will facilitate Gym and Rotation Days throughout the year to continue team-building and creating a positive learning environment. If you would like to donate to Advisory supplies that can be used by any student in the building, please check out this Amazon Wish List.

Thank you!

RMS Advisory Team

Romeo's PTO Council is hosting a fundraiser at Bavarian Blast -- Michigan's biggest indoor waterpark and family fun center located in Frankenmuth -- on Wednesday, March 4. Take advantage of Professional Development Day and turn a no school day into an all fun day! Enjoy 16 new waterslides, a rip roaring wave pool, and a not-so-lazy river. Head out Tuesday, March 3 and spend the night -- click here for discounted room rates -- or come for the day with discounted day passes (use Code 1433TC). All funds raised benefit ALL Romeo Community Schools.

Woohoo! The counseling team is so proud of our students for making it through the first trimester! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been encouraging students to make that final push to complete assignments and give their best effort on summative assessments. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing weekend and returns on Monday feeling refreshed and ready for a brand-new start!

*Please note that there will be no schedule/elective changes being made UNLESS there is an error in your schedule. Please email the correct grade level counselor for any questions.*

★ 6th Grade:

We did it!!! Our 6th grade students have shown grit and a great attitude throughout all of the first trimester. I am so proud of all of them for adjusting so well to middle school and for trying their hardest. We will be taking a break from Homework Help for the next 2 weeks to reset for our second trimester. I will be working with students who may have struggled in one or more classes and will be focusing on goal setting for the rest of the year. Please keep communicating with me if you have any questions or concerns. I truly appreciate the insight our parents bring and enjoy partnering with you on this middle school journey.

★ 7th Grade: Always reach out if you think your child needs help organizing their assignments or need an overall academic-check to assure they are in a good spot :)

Awesome job 7th graders for pushing through!

★ 8th Grade: Our intern from Oakland University, Mrs. Long, is beginning her career as an elementary school counselor! We want to thank her for being here with us and wish her the best of luck in her new district!

Mr. Brad Martz, Principal

Mrs. Katie Lackowski, Administrative Assistant