Richland Middle School
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| Established | 1955 |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | Cheri Sizemore |
| Students | 553 (As of 2006) |
| Mascot Colors |
Rams Purple & White |
| Fed by | Richland Elementary & Jack C. Binion Elementary |
| Feeds to | Birdville High School |
| Location | 7400 Hovenkamp Ave. Richland Hills, TX 76118 |
| Information | (817) 547-4400 |
| Website | Click Here |
Richland Middle School (formerly called Richland Jr. High School) was established in 1955. It recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary during the 2005-2006 school year. It is located in Richland Hills, TX. The school mascot is the Richland Rams, & proudly displays purple & white as its school colors. RMS hosts grades 6-8.
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[edit] Main Staff
Principal: Cheri Sizemore
Vice Principal: Stan Key
Academic Counselor: Jackie Bloom
Crisis Counselor: Dr. Ron Israel
Secretary: Sharon Ruiz
Assistant: Dora Thrash
School Resource Officer (SRO): Nathan Stringer
[edit] Rivals
Richland Middle School has a somewhat bitter rivalry against Smithfield Middle School, as Smithfield once insulted RMS due to low TAKS scores.
[edit] Athletics
RMS offers a wide variety of sports for 7th & 8th graders to take part in. For boys, options are Football,Basketball,Track & Field, and/or Cross Country. For girls, options are Volleyball,Basketball, Track & Field, & Cross Country. There is also an off-season program if the student does not wish to participate in the current sport being played, which consists of running, agilities, weights, & preparation for the next sport. However, athletes are required to participate in at least 1 fall sport (Football/Volleyball or Basketball) & 1 spring sport (Track & Field or Cross Country). 7th Graders arrive for practice @ 7 AM, while 8th Grade practices in the afternoon. (The 7th Grade off-season program does not begin until 8 AM.) The Athletics Department is headed by Chad Keener.
[edit] Band
Richland Middle School has 3 bands: The Beginner Band, The Concert Band, & The Honor Winds Band.
[edit] Beginner Band
The RMS Beginner Band consists of 6th graders & 7th graders who have joined the band for the first time. The Beginner Band is taught by Gary Barnard & Matthew Cho. This band performs only a few concerts, but still travels just like the other 2 bands. (Just not as much)
[edit] Concert Band
This band consists primarily of 7th graders, & is directed by Gary Barnard. This band performs more concerts & performs at UIL. (During the 2006-2007 school year, there were no French Horns in this band.) The Concert Band also accompanies the Honor Winds Band at the 8th Grade Fall Rally.
[edit] Honor Winds/Symphonic Band
The Honor Winds Band (also called Symphonic Band) consists of 8th Graders & 7th Graders with advanced playing abilities, & is directed mainly by Matthew Cho. This band performs the most concerts & also performs at UIL & regional competitions.
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