Richland Middle School

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Location
Richland Middle School
7400 Hovenkamp Ave. Richland Hills, TX 76118
Information
Principal	Cheri Sizemore
Enrollment	553 (As of 2006)
Type	Public
Established	1955
Information	(817) 547-4400
Mascot Colors	Rams Purple & White
Fed by	Richland Elementary & Jack C. Binion Elementary
Feeds to	Birdville High School
Homepage	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.

1 Main Staff
2 Athletics
3 Band

[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): Edward Spears

[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 3 sports total for the year. 7th Graders arrive for practice (for football & basketball) @ 7 AM, while 8th Grade practices in the afternoon. (The 7th Grade off-season program does not begin until 8 AM.) Track & Field is usually an after-school practice for both grades. 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 Russell Porter. 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.