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Dear RNMS Families,

We are pleased to share that we have successfully completed this year’s New York State assessments. Thank you for your partnership in helping your children be well-prepared each day, ensuring devices were charged and that students came to school well-rested.

As we move into next week, we are looking forward to our Spring Concert on Thursday, May 14, featuring our band, strings, and chorus students. It promises to be a wonderful evening, and we hope to see many of you there to support our performers.

Have a great weekend, and happy Mother’s Day to all who are celebrating.

Best,

Jason Doerr
Principal

Next Week

• May 13
• 7th Grade Field Trip to PNW BOCES
• May 14
• Student-Principal Advisory Group Meeting, Pd. 1, A37
• MS Spring Concert, 6:00 PM, PAC
  
  

On the Horizon

• May 18
• Combined PAC Meeting, 1:15 PM, DW Auditorium
• 6th Grade Field Trip to SoundWaters
• May 19
• Budget Vote, 7:00 AM-9:00 PM, MS/HS Community Rm.
• Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7:00 PM, DH
• May 21
• MP4 Progress Reports Posted, by end-of-day
• May 25
• Memorial Day - Schools Closed
• May 29
• 8th Grade Dance, 7:00-9:00 PM, Dining Hall

NYS Testing Makeups: Students who missed part or all of this week’s New York State assessments will have an opportunity to complete makeups beginning Monday. Families of impacted students will be contacted directly with specific details.

Library Closure during Testing: The library will be closed before, during and after school until Friday, May 22 for high school testing. There will also be no cafe after school.

Yearbook Order Information: A yearbook can be purchased by clicking on the link below and entering Rye Neck Middle School’s code: 40568. The online sales deadline is today, May 8, 2026.
www.yearbookordercenter.com

Rye Neck Springfest: This is NYSPHSAA Mental Health Awareness Week. Rye Neck Athletics has partnered with the JCK Foundation for Springfest this Saturday. PLEASE take the time to watch this powerful video by JCK/RN Athletes. Below flyer has additional information with QR Code to the day's schedule. Food trucks will be on hand thanks to the Booster Club!

Shrek Playbill Ads:

WRMSSEF Fair Participation: We want to congratulate our Middle School Science Fair students who earned a spot in the Westchester Regional Middle School Science and Engineering Fair (WRMSSEF) this past weekend (May 2nd) at Edgemont High School. They excelled in a long day of presenting their projects for the judges many times Saturday, all with smiles and upbeat attitudes!

Thank you to participants Brooke A., Addison B., Sophia C., Charlotte M., Sara T. and Julia Z. for putting in the time and effort!

Congratulations to the following students who received their awards at the ceremony on May 6th:

• Addison B. & Sophia C.: Marie Curie Award for Biochemistry/Chemistry
• Sara T.: Third place in Environmental & Earth Sciences
• Julia Z.: Third place in Microbiology

April Artists of the Month: One student in each grade has been recognized for their hard work and effort in art class as well as their creativity and understanding of art concepts and skills. Congratulations to Kiran V. (6th grade), Saran D. (7th grade), and Jacob P. (8th grade) who are the artists of the month for April. All of their work can be seen on display in the main office.

Wellness Day - Connection Part 2:

Our May Wellness Day theme of Connection kicked off last Friday with a simple but powerful activity. Students shared via a Google Form which teachers they feel most connected to and why. This week, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, those thoughtful responses were shared with staff, creating some truly meaningful moments across the building.

Today, the theme came to life in a big way with a PTSA-sponsored visit from So Fun Gameshow! Students took part in a one-of-a-kind, high-energy experience featuring original games, professional hosts, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusion, and community-building. It was more than just fun--it was connection in action.

Special thanks to the PTSA for helping make this event happen. Check out the pics below!

Please check out our 8th Grade Spotlight this week!

Future Updates: The schedule below will spotlight different grades and programs in upcoming newsletters:

• May 15 - 7th Grade
• May 22 - 6th Grade
• May 29 - Arts/P.E.

• 2025-2026 Calendar
• Student Handbook
• Course Guide
• Club Offerings
• Panthers' Den Weekly Sign-up Form
• Remote Instruction Procedures
• Sandy Hook Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
• SportsYou
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy
• Village of Mamaroneck Bicycle Safety Brochure

Early Release Days 2025-2026: As part of our continued work on the district’s strategic plan, Rye Neck will hold six early release days this year. On these dates, middle school students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. Please note that second period will begin at 8:25 a.m. (instead of 8:33 a.m.), so we encourage families to plan accordingly to avoid lateness. You can view the adjusted schedule for these days in the middle column of our Bell Schedule chart. Our remaining early release date is June 3.

Math Tutoring: Mu Alpha Theta, our high school math honor society, is excited to expand its peer tutoring services to support middle school students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get extra help, build confidence, and strengthen their math skills while working with accomplished high school peers. Middle school math teachers have posted the corresponding Google Form in their Google Classrooms. If your child is interested in receiving tutoring, they must complete the form using their Rye Neck student account. We encourage families to take advantage of this great resource!

Info for Soon-to-Be 9th Graders:

• 4-Year Planning Meetings: If you have not done so already, please schedule a 30-minute 4-year planning meeting with Mrs. Sullivan.
• 9th Grade Orientation Recap: View the presentation slideshow.
• HS Honors Courses: Please read this letter regarding high school honors courses.

• 9th Grade Elective Courses: Please read the 25-26 Electives letter and view this slideshow.
  
  

2025-2026 6th Grade Intramural Schedule: 6th grade intramural sports take place from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on the dates below. Intramural sports:

• are run by Rye Neck Coaches.

• will consist of skill development and scrimmaging.
  

• require your child to be registered on FamilyID using this link: 6th Grade Intramurals

• only run on days when school is in session.
  

• require students to bring their own glove/racquet/stick/shin guards

  
  

Please note that while attendance is not mandatory for participation, if you sign up we ask that you make every attempt to attend each day. A student may register for multiple sessions/sports.

Please see the schedule below:

Recycling Challenge: The HS Eco Club is excited to announce that our school is participating in the NexTrex Recycling Competition!! Our goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic in one year to win a free bench for our school district! We would absolutely love it if you could help us out by collecting plastic at home & having your kids bring it in! The special recycling bin will be located near the MS main office. If anyone has any questions, feel free to email Chelsea Gillespie at cgillespie@ryeneck.org.

Camp Cryptobot for Incoming 9th through 12th Graders:

To gather more feedback from parents, we invite you to use this Google Form below to share your questions, comments, concerns, or ideas. While submissions can be made anonymously, please include your name and contact information if you would like a direct response.