Rochester Middle School

Dear RMS Families and Community,

We are excited to be planning a school-wide event for our students and are looking forward to creating a fun and memorable experience for everyone.

To help make this event possible, we’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items that will be used during the celebration. If you are able and willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support. All donations are completely optional, and any contribution—big or small—will help make this event special for our students.

You can view the Wish List here: https://a.co/0iIp520m

Thank you so much for your continued support of our school and our students. We truly appreciate our amazing school community.

Warm regards,
The P.A.C.K. Advisory Team and Students

Celebrating National School Counseling Week

This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counseling Week, recognizing the vital role our school counselors play in supporting students every day.

School counselors help students succeed academically, navigate social and emotional challenges, plan for the future, and feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether they are helping a student set goals, manage stress, resolve conflicts, or explore career pathways, their impact reaches far beyond the counseling office.

We are grateful for our counselors’ dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you for being trusted listeners, advocates, and champions for our students and school communities.

Please join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do!

A message from the

Rochester School District Health Services

EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

Friday Night through Monday Night

According to the weather report, dangerously cold temperatures are expected all weekend. Wind chills and extreme cold can make it feel even colder and exposed skin can freeze in minutes.

What This Means

• Frostbite can occur on exposed skin (face, ears, fingers) in 10–30 minutes

• Hypothermia is possible even with short outdoor exposure

• Cold is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and pets

STAY SAFE TIPS

Children

• Cover all exposed skin: hats, scarves, gloves, face coverings

• Avoid outdoor play unless absolutely necessary

• Keep trips outside short and supervised

Pets

• Bring pets indoors at all times. Paw pads, ears, and tails can freeze quickly

• Do not leave animals in garages or outside shelters

Families

• Avoid going out Friday night through Monday unless necessary

• Dress in layers if travel is unavoidable

Homes

• Protect outdoor faucets and exposed pipes

• Let faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing

• Check heating systems and space heaters for safety

Vehicle Safety

Never Leave children or pets in cars. Cars lose heat quickly.

• Extreme cold can be dangerous if you are stranded or delayed.

• Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, especially Friday night–Monday

• Make sure your car has a full tank of gas, working heater and keep an emergency kit in your car (blanket, flashlight, snacks, phone charger)

• If you get stuck stay in your car, run heater 10 minutes per hour and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow.

Bottom Line

• If you don’t have to go out — stay in.

• If you do go out — cover up completely.

Stay warm. Stay safe.

Afternoon RMS Families,

Checkout some of the fun we had at crab soccer! See you all tomorrow!

RMS Boys and Girls Basketball for this evening, Thursday January 22, 2026 has been canceled.

Co-ed Intramural Soccer Announcement:

Intramural Soccer has been canceled for this afternoon, Thursday January 22, 2026.