RMS Messenger February 27, 2026
Important Dates
March 4th- Coffee with the Principal – SEL and School Climate
March 6- Bulldog Bounce
March 30-April 3 Spring Break
April 6- Teacher Institute Day No School (Office Open)
Important Links
Transportation Change Requests
To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process, all transportation changes must be called into the office no later than 2:00 PM.
Requests received after 2:00 PM will be handled as best as possible; however, we cannot guarantee that late changes can be accommodated.
As a reminder, students are only permitted to ride the bus they are assigned to. Riding a different bus is not allowed.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for all students.
Anderson Book Fair
Book Fair!
We’re thrilled to partner with Anderson’s Bookstore to support an early spring book fair at Rotolo Middle School! This exciting event celebrates the magic of reading and supports our school’s reading community.
Date: March 2nd-6th
Time: 8:00am-3:20pm Monday-Friday (students only), 3:20pm-5:00pm on Thursday-Friday (families)
Location: Rotolo Middle School’s LRC
Track and Field
**RMS Track & Field for 7th and 8th grade girls and boys is back for the 2026 season, and registration is officially open!** Practices begin March 9 (boys) and March 10 (girls), running through May 9, with daily workouts from 3:00-4:40p. All athletes will start in the East Gym during the first week, and the first few days will alternate boys and girls.
Registration must be completed through SNAP including a current physical, emergency contacts, and consent forms *before* athletes can participate.
Track fees and uniform purchases will be handled through MySchoolBucks.
Full schedules and updates can be found on the RMS Track website, and families can always reach out to Coach Annie.Fricot@bps101.net (boys) or Coach Cassandra.Ideran@bps101.net (girls) with questions.
Registration Link: https://schools.snap.app/rotoloms
Track Website: https://sites.google.com/bps101.net/rotolotrackandfield/home
5Essentials
We are reaching out to remind you about the 5Essentials student survey (Grades 4-12) that will be administered at your student’s school. This is the thirteenth year the Illinois State Board of Education will implement this survey across the state. This survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). Questions can be found here: English, Spanish If you do not want your student to participate, please contact Tara Piatek
Bulldog Bounce
🌊🐾 Get Ready for the Bulldog Bounce! 🐾🌊
Middle school families — it’s time to dive in! Our upcoming school dance, Bulldog Bounce, is making waves with this year’s exciting theme…✨ Under the Sea! ✨
On Friday, March 6th from 3:00–5:00 PM, our school will transform into an underwater celebration full of energy, music, and nonstop fun!
Here’s what’s swimming your way:
🎶 Live DJ and dancing
🏀 Basketball tournament
🏐 Volleyball tournament
🎬 A movie room to relax and chill
🎯 Fun games and activities
📸 Photo Booth to capture all the memories made
🍕 Food, snacks, and sweet treats available for purchase
🎟 Entry is $10
Students can also purchase tickets for food, treats, and games through MySchoolBucks.
Want to help make our event extra special? You can contribute funds to help us purchase prizes! Please sign up on MySchoolBucks for donation opportunities. Thank you for your support!
We can’t wait for students to dress up, hang out with friends, and make some fin-tastic memories at this year’s Bulldog Bounce! 🐠✨
Thank you for your continued support — it’s going to be an afternoon full of waves, laughs, and Bulldog pride!