It's time for some football
1 day ago, Lucretia Waskow
football
Attention parents of bus riders: Please see this important information below. It must be entered into FOCUS for each of your students as well. Please help us make transportation easier for the first day of school by having this completed before Monday. We GREATLY appreciate it!
5 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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Ruckel Middle School would like to give a huge thank you to MVMT Institute for sending students to welcome our teachers back with relaxing massages! Your thoughtful gesture helped our staff feel appreciated and recharged as we began the new school year. We’re grateful for your partnership and the wellness you brought to our campus! 💙
6 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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A big thank you to Peppers Mexican Grill for treating our staff to a delicious lunch on the second day of school! Your generosity and support helped keep our energy high and spirits even higher as we kicked off the new year. We’re grateful to have community partners like you by our side! 💙
6 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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thanks
Ruckel Middle School extends a heartfelt thank you to Crosspoint Church for providing a delicious breakfast for our staff on the second day back! Your generosity and continued support mean so much to our team as we prepare for a new school year. We’re grateful for community partners like you who help us start strong! 💙
6 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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A huge thank you to Poppy’s for the amazing pops you provided. Your sweet treats were the perfect pick-me-up and truly appreciated by our entire staff. We’re grateful for your continued support of Ruckel Middle School — thank you!
6 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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We are so excited to have our teachers back on campus as we kick off another incredible school year! Their dedication, creativity, and passion make Ruckel a place where students thrive, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish. This year, we will continue to RISE reaching higher, inspiring one another, supporting our students, and excelling in all we do. Together, we’ll make 2025–2026 a year to remember!
8 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
welcome
welcome
A big thank you to Fishbein Orthodontics for treating our Ruckel Middle School teachers to a wonderful breakfast on our first day back from summer break! Your thoughtfulness and support help start our year on such a positive note. 💙
8 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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Ruckel Middle school would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Church on Bayshore for providing our teachers with a delicious lunch on the first day back from summer break! Your kindness and generosity made our return to campus extra special, and we truly appreciate the way you care for our school community. 💙
8 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
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Volleyball schedule
12 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
volleyball schedule
Back to School Savings Alert!

Did you know Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is now permanent and runs the entire month of August? From August 1–31, families can save on essential school items tax-free — including clothing, school supplies, learning aids, and even personal computers!

Plan your shopping and check out the official list of tax-free items here: https://floridarevenue.com/.../Documents/TIP_25A01-08.pdf

Please note: School supply lists are provided individually by each school. Many of our secondary teachers will share their specific supply requests during orientation or on the first day of school. Reach out to your school if you have any questions!

We can't wait to see everyone back in our buildings on August 11th!
15 days ago, OCSD Webmaster
BTS Sales Tax Holiday
Volleyball tryouts!!!
16 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
volleyball
Cross country information...
18 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
cross country
Student passwords were reset. They can be located in Parent Portal. *Student schedules will not be visible in Parent Portal until Readiness Day.
18 days ago, Lucretia Waskow
password
Mark your calendars!
about 1 month ago, Lucretia Waskow
readiness day
Volleyball camp is coming.
about 1 month ago, Lucretia Waskow
volleyball
Are you looking for your basic school supplies for this year? This will be a good start!
about 1 month ago, Lucretia Waskow
school supply lists
Sign up now if you haven't already!
about 1 month ago, Lucretia Waskow
school cash online
Attention returning and new parents. There will be a change in our drop-off times for the upcoming school year. The gates will not be open until 7:15 am.
about 1 month ago, Lucretia Waskow
new gate hours
Attention returning and new parents. There will be a change in our drop-off times for the upcoming school year. The gates will not be open until 7:15 am.
2 months ago, Lucretia Waskow
drop off time update