Administration OfficeABOUT RAPID RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Welcome to the Home of the Rams! We have many reasons to be proud
of our school. Our achievement can be attributed to the many dedicated
teachers, students, administrators, and family members who have worked
continuously to improve student learning. Rapid Run is recognized
as a National and Ohio School To Watch. Our school is also recognized
as a National PTA School of Excellence for Parent and Family Involvement.
For eight consecutive years RRMS has earned an "Excellent"
rating from the Ohio Department of Education.
Located in Delhi Township, Rapid Run Middle School serves nearly 650
students in grades 6 - 8 every day. Our school is designed to meet
the unique academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of adolescent
learners. To accomplish this task we have strong partnerships with
PTA, local businesses, and colleges and universities.
We are dedicated to ensuring that all students gain the necessary
knowledge and skills to be successful in the 21st Century. This preparation
takes place in the classroom and in the many exceptional co-curricular
programs that help to build student confidence and success. There
is tremendous support for helping students successfully navigate the
transition from elementary to middle school and from middle school
to high school.
Mission Statement
All Rapid Run Middle School students will be inspired to take ownership of their education, achieve at high levels and be successful life-long learners.
Vision Statement
Rapid Run Middle School will become nationally recognized as a premier middle school for academic achievement, staff accomplishments, and extra-curricular activities.
Core Beliefs
1. All students can learn
No matter what the circumstances, all students have the potential for
growth. We recognize that motivation, learning styles and levels of
achievement will vary, but we must have measures of success for all
students.
2. High expectations for success
must be the norm
This is true for students and staff. We must set ambitious but attainable
goals and then hold ourselves and our students accountable for meeting
those goals while providing the necessary supports to do so.
3. Trust is vital
Trust is the link between students, teachers, administrators, parents
and the community that allows for the flow of ideas and builds a safe
environment for success and high expectations.
4. All students have unique skills
and talents
Students have individual needs that require strategies which focus on
and build upon their strengths in order to help them reach their potential.
5. School climate contributes to
achievement
The school must foster physical and emotional safety which enables students
and staff to feel comfortable taking risks. Respect and positive fellowship
between and among students and staff will lead to a togetherness that
will increase school spirit. High self efficacy on the part of staff
and students will lead to increased achievement levels.
6. Education is a shared responsibility
When the staff, students, parents and community are working together,
everyone benefits. We need to take ownership of all students in our
school regardless of their grade level or class assignment.
7. Rates of learning vary
Students learn at different rates. We need to celebrate small successes
with our students so that they are more aware of their accomplishments
and have increased incentive to continue to strive to learn. We need
to push our students beyond the boundaries of our curriculum.
8. Cooperation is essential
We need to intentionally incorporate collaboration between students
into our classrooms. Staff must set a positive example for the students
by showing respect for each other and collaboration between and among
grade levels and special area classes.
9. Optimism is critical
The staff and students must truly believe that together they can achieve
anything. Morale is contagious. It starts with the adults in the building
and trickles down to the students.
10. School improvement is a process,
not an event
School improvement is an endless journey. There will never be a time
when we can stop and think that we have arrived. We must constantly
strive to improve what we do and find more ways to foster intellectual
and emotional growth in our students.
Go RAMS!