Welcome Back Message from Principal Barnes!

Welcome back to another incredible school year at Rome Middle School! Whether you're a returning student or a brand-new Wolf, we're thrilled to have you! This is going to be an awesome SY26!  You already know What time is it? It’s time to W.A.R.M. UP!  We Are Rome Middle and winning is the goal!

I’m Mr. Barnes, your principal, and I cannot wait to see every single one of you. I'm looking forward to seeing our hallways buzzing with laughter, fresh energy, and stories from summer break. Additionally, I'm looking forward to walking into classrooms full of curiosity, creativity, and students ready to level up.

This year, we're laser-focused on growth. Our RMS Vision is simple and powerful:  At least 75% of Wolf Blitz Reading classes will demonstrate median growth of 55% or above in the MAP assessment from fall to winter and from winter to spring!  We’re aiming high and we know you can rise to the challenge.

What’s Important for SY26:

  • Bus Finder Info:
    Parents/Guardians will now be able to track their students bus by downloading the Stop Finder Bus App.  Click here for more bus info.

  • Morning Arrival:
    Parents/Guardians may drop their student(s) off on the bus ramp as early as 7:30 AM.  ONLY during morning arrival will Parents/Guardians be permitted to use the bus lane to drop their student off.  The buses will drop students off using the lane closest to the bus ramp and parents/guardians may drop off their student(s) using the lane closest to the staff/student parking lot.  The middle lane is NOT a drop off location NOR is the parking lot during morning arrival.  Parents/Guardians MUST drop off using the bus lanes.  

  • After-School Dismissal:
    Car Riders may be picked up at the front of the school.

  • Parents/Guardians will drive through the staff/student parking lot, make a right and drive towards the RMS practice field, then loop around the roundabout and head back towards the RHS to pick up their student(s) at the front of RMS (side facing Veterans Memorial Highway).

  • Students staying after school (athletics, clubs, tutoring, etc.) will be dismissed to the gym first. Then car riders. Bus riders will be dismissed over the intercom when their bus is ready to load.

  • Dress Code Reminder:
    Jeans with holes are NOT permitted.  See the RMS Student Handbook for other dress code  and other important details.

  • School Hours:
    School starts at 8:30 AM. Homeroom is from 8:00–8:30 AM.
    All students must enter through the Gymnasium entrance up to 8:30. After that, students must use the Front Office entrance.

  • Student IDs:
    ALL students must wear their ID visibly at all times. No exceptions.

  • Lockers:
    Every student must have a locker. Ask your homeroom teacher for more details

  • Disengage to Engage Initiative:
    A new procedure designed to enhance student focus and create a more conducive learning environment. For more details click here.

Lastly, we want all of our students and parents to know Our Success Is Your Success!    Here at RMS we are committed to engaging students, empowering staff and elevating success.  Finally, we look forward to transitioning to our new facility next school year.  Let's Go!

Go Wolves,

Mr. Barnes

MISSION STATEMENT:

ALL STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE FROM ROME HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED FOR COLLEGE OR WORK.