This week, we are taking a moment to celebrate the extraordinary leadership and unwavering support of our school's backbone: our APs! They are the driving force behind the scenes, ensuring our campus runs smoothly, our students thrive, and our teachers are empowered.
A special and heartfelt thank you to Mr. Mork, Mr. Richardson, and Ms. Sherrard. We are so grateful for your passion for education, your mentorship, and the dedication you bring to our school every single day. Your impact on our community is immeasurable. Join us in celebrating them and letting them know how much they are appreciated! 🍎🎉
A special and heartfelt thank you to Mr. Mork, Mr. Richardson, and Ms. Sherrard. We are so grateful for your passion for education, your mentorship, and the dedication you bring to our school every single day. Your impact on our community is immeasurable. Join us in celebrating them and letting them know how much they are appreciated! 🍎🎉
Our April Library Newsletter is officially live and it is packed with fun! We are celebrating School Library Month and Poetry Month with some seriously cool prizes.
Inside this issue:
🧊 The Haiku Book Clue Challenge: Can your students solve the clues for a chance to win a NeeDoh Nice Cube?
🎨 Poetry Choice Board: Get creative and explore new verses.
💪 Perseverance: Special book recs from Mrs. Duke focusing on our April Capturing Kids' Hearts theme.
🏆 BIG GIVEAWAY: Details on how students can enter to win a basket of NeeDohs and squishies!
📝 NJHS Updates: Important info for the 26-27 application process.
Click the link below to dive in!
🔗 [https://app.smore.com/n/2bqu3]
Inside this issue:
🧊 The Haiku Book Clue Challenge: Can your students solve the clues for a chance to win a NeeDoh Nice Cube?
🎨 Poetry Choice Board: Get creative and explore new verses.
💪 Perseverance: Special book recs from Mrs. Duke focusing on our April Capturing Kids' Hearts theme.
🏆 BIG GIVEAWAY: Details on how students can enter to win a basket of NeeDohs and squishies!
📝 NJHS Updates: Important info for the 26-27 application process.
Click the link below to dive in!
🔗 [https://app.smore.com/n/2bqu3]
Capture one last middle school memory at 'Summer's Sunset,' an exclusive evening for our SMS 8th graders. Enjoy inflatable games and fun with friends. Be sure to bring cash, as snacks will be available to purchase. This is the perfect, relaxed way to say goodbye to our middle school years and look forward to the adventures ahead. Don't miss this final SMS celebration—reserve your spot today!
Who: 8th Grade Only
When: May 1st from 6-8PM
Ticket Link: bit.ly/4sc52tz
*Student ID must be worn at all times to enter & remain at the event.
Who: 8th Grade Only
When: May 1st from 6-8PM
Ticket Link: bit.ly/4sc52tz
*Student ID must be worn at all times to enter & remain at the event.
We are excited to begin the invitation process for the National Junior Honor Society!
📝 How do students qualify? Eligibility is based on a 90% cumulative average in ELAR, History, Math, and Science. This is calculated by averaging the semester 1 grade with the quarter 3 grade.
In addition to academics, we celebrate students who demonstrate the NJHS four pillars: Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.
📅 Mark your calendars! Invitation letters with application instructions will be sent home via ELAR classes the week of March 30th.
📝 How do students qualify? Eligibility is based on a 90% cumulative average in ELAR, History, Math, and Science. This is calculated by averaging the semester 1 grade with the quarter 3 grade.
In addition to academics, we celebrate students who demonstrate the NJHS four pillars: Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.
📅 Mark your calendars! Invitation letters with application instructions will be sent home via ELAR classes the week of March 30th.
Calling all Bobby Summers Middle School families! Mark your calendars because the event of the year is almost here. Our 2026 Multicultural Night is a "can’t-miss" celebration of the vibrant cultures that make our school community so special!
📅 When: Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Bobby Summers Middle School
We want YOU to represent! Whether it’s through a colorful display, a taste of your favorite traditional dish, or a show-stopping performance, we want to see your heritage shine.
✨ How to get involved:
Showcase: Set up a cultural display table.
Taste: Bring your best "typical" family recipes to share.
Perform: Do you dance? Sing? Play an instrument? The stage is yours!
📝 Sign Up Now
Don't wait—register today to secure your spot!
Organization meetings Wednesdays 4:15PM and Thursdays 8:15AM
Registration Link: bit.ly/SMSMCN26
¡Llamando a todas las familias de la Escuela Intermedia Bobby Summers! Marquen sus calendarios porque el evento del año ya está casi aquí. ¡Nuestra Noche Multicultural 2026 es una celebración imperdible de las culturas vibrantes que hacen que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan especial!
📅 Cuándo: Miércoles, 22 de abril
⏰ Hora: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Dónde: Escuela Media Bobby Summers
¡Queremos que TU cultura esté presente! Ya sea a través de una exhibición colorida, una probada de tu platillo tradicional favorito o una presentación espectacular, ¡queremos que tu herencia brille!
✨ Cómo puedes participar:
Exhibición: Prepara una mesa con una muestra cultural.
Sabor: Trae tu mejor comida típica familiar para compartir.
Talento: ¿Bailas? ¿Cantas? ¿Tocas un instrumento? ¡El escenario es tuyo!
📝 Regístrate aquí
¡No esperes más y asegura tu lugar hoy mismo!
Reuniones de organización miércoles 4:15 y jueves 8:15 a.m.
Registration Link: bit.ly/SMSMCN26
📅 When: Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Bobby Summers Middle School
We want YOU to represent! Whether it’s through a colorful display, a taste of your favorite traditional dish, or a show-stopping performance, we want to see your heritage shine.
✨ How to get involved:
Showcase: Set up a cultural display table.
Taste: Bring your best "typical" family recipes to share.
Perform: Do you dance? Sing? Play an instrument? The stage is yours!
📝 Sign Up Now
Don't wait—register today to secure your spot!
Organization meetings Wednesdays 4:15PM and Thursdays 8:15AM
Registration Link: bit.ly/SMSMCN26
¡Llamando a todas las familias de la Escuela Intermedia Bobby Summers! Marquen sus calendarios porque el evento del año ya está casi aquí. ¡Nuestra Noche Multicultural 2026 es una celebración imperdible de las culturas vibrantes que hacen que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan especial!
📅 Cuándo: Miércoles, 22 de abril
⏰ Hora: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Dónde: Escuela Media Bobby Summers
¡Queremos que TU cultura esté presente! Ya sea a través de una exhibición colorida, una probada de tu platillo tradicional favorito o una presentación espectacular, ¡queremos que tu herencia brille!
✨ Cómo puedes participar:
Exhibición: Prepara una mesa con una muestra cultural.
Sabor: Trae tu mejor comida típica familiar para compartir.
Talento: ¿Bailas? ¿Cantas? ¿Tocas un instrumento? ¡El escenario es tuyo!
📝 Regístrate aquí
¡No esperes más y asegura tu lugar hoy mismo!
Reuniones de organización miércoles 4:15 y jueves 8:15 a.m.
Registration Link: bit.ly/SMSMCN26
Wishing the RCISD Family a safe Spring Break full of adventures, good books, and plenty of time in the sunshine!
#experienceRCISD
#experienceRCISD
🌟 NJHS Students Give Back in Q3! 🌟
Our National Junior Honor Society students have been busy serving both our school and community in so many meaningful ways this quarter!
They’ve volunteered with nonprofits like the Royse City Animal Shelter, local churches, and Feed My Starving Children. They’ve helped teachers at various RCISD campuses before and after school, served on our campus recycling team, participated in the CKH Kindness Bingo challenge & much more!
We're so proud of the hard work and dedication of our NJHS students! 👏 Their service is making a real impact on our campus & community. #NJHSGivesBack #CommunityService
Our National Junior Honor Society students have been busy serving both our school and community in so many meaningful ways this quarter!
They’ve volunteered with nonprofits like the Royse City Animal Shelter, local churches, and Feed My Starving Children. They’ve helped teachers at various RCISD campuses before and after school, served on our campus recycling team, participated in the CKH Kindness Bingo challenge & much more!
We're so proud of the hard work and dedication of our NJHS students! 👏 Their service is making a real impact on our campus & community. #NJHSGivesBack #CommunityService
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
We are proud to announce Mrs. Plowden as our Support Staff of the Year!
Mrs. Plowden holds one of the most important roles on our campus: providing a steady hand and a calm space for students when they need it most. She is a master of the "reset," helping students reflect, refocus, and return to their learning with a better mindset. Her patience and her ability to build relationships with every student who enters her room make her an invaluable part of our school’s heart and soul.
Please join us in celebrating her commitment to student growth and success!
Mrs. Plowden holds one of the most important roles on our campus: providing a steady hand and a calm space for students when they need it most. She is a master of the "reset," helping students reflect, refocus, and return to their learning with a better mindset. Her patience and her ability to build relationships with every student who enters her room make her an invaluable part of our school’s heart and soul.
Please join us in celebrating her commitment to student growth and success!
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Rice has been named our Campus Teacher of the Year!
As our Innovative Learning Specialist and ChromeCo lead, Mrs. Rice is the heartbeat of our campus's forward-looking classroom strategies. She doesn’t just manage our Chromebooks; she manages to make technology a bridge to deeper understanding. From coaching staff on new tools to sparking curiosity in her students, her title of "Innovative" is one she earns every single day.
Please join us in honoring her for her vision, leadership, and dedication.
As our Innovative Learning Specialist and ChromeCo lead, Mrs. Rice is the heartbeat of our campus's forward-looking classroom strategies. She doesn’t just manage our Chromebooks; she manages to make technology a bridge to deeper understanding. From coaching staff on new tools to sparking curiosity in her students, her title of "Innovative" is one she earns every single day.
Please join us in honoring her for her vision, leadership, and dedication.
🐾 Help Our Furry Friends 🐾
Summers NJHS is hosting the Paws for a Cause service project all month long to benefit the Royse City Animal Shelter! We are collecting pet care items from the Amazon Wish List (https://bit.ly/4b3ZNph) now through March 26th.
Don’t forget about our Woofs & Whiskers Wednesdays! If your student brings a donation to Mrs. Duke in the library on Wednesdays, they get to pick a prize:
March 4th: Math Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
March 11th: ELAR Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
March 25th: Science Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
📍 Drop off: SMS Library
🔗 Wish List: Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/4b3ZNph
Let’s show our local shelter some love! 🐶🐱
Summers NJHS is hosting the Paws for a Cause service project all month long to benefit the Royse City Animal Shelter! We are collecting pet care items from the Amazon Wish List (https://bit.ly/4b3ZNph) now through March 26th.
Don’t forget about our Woofs & Whiskers Wednesdays! If your student brings a donation to Mrs. Duke in the library on Wednesdays, they get to pick a prize:
March 4th: Math Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
March 11th: ELAR Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
March 25th: Science Pass or Mini Animal Keychain
📍 Drop off: SMS Library
🔗 Wish List: Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/4b3ZNph
Let’s show our local shelter some love! 🐶🐱
Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, from 5-7:00 p.m. for the Royse City ISD Job Fair! Learn about our amazing students, meet some of our dedicated administrators and staff, and hear about the future of the district.
*Due to forecasted severe weather on March 10th, the RCISD Job Fair has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2nd.
The March Library Resources newsletter is here! 📖✨
✅ Read Across America Week
✅ LitCon 2026
✅ Capturing Kids’ Hearts: Courage Challenge & Book Recs
✅ & MUCH MORE!
Check it out now: https://app.smore.com/n/48jbd
#RCISDLibraries #CapturingKidsHearts
✅ Read Across America Week
✅ LitCon 2026
✅ Capturing Kids’ Hearts: Courage Challenge & Book Recs
✅ & MUCH MORE!
Check it out now: https://app.smore.com/n/48jbd
#RCISDLibraries #CapturingKidsHearts
Join us in supporting the Royse City Animal Shelter! This March our National Junior Honor Society is hosting a service project to help our furry friends in need.
📦 How You Can Help:
🐾 Shop the Amazon Wishlist (link below) for approved items that will make a difference for the animals!
🐾Every donation counts, no matter how big or small!
🐾 Amazon Wish List - https://bit.ly/4b3ZNph
🐾 Not an Amazon shopper? No problem! Feel free to shop anywhere you 'd like. The shelter has requested food/treats only be items you see on the wish list to keep our furry friends healthy.
Check out the graphic for more details and ways to get involved. Together, we can make a pawsitive impact! 🐶💖
#NJHS #RoyseCityAnimalShelter
Join us for the opportunity to preview the full range of instructional materials that are being considered for implementation in the 2026–2027 school year.
We’re kicking off March Madness Dress Up Days starting March 10th! Whether you’re repping your favorite team or channeling your inner coach, it’s time to show up and show out. Check the flyer below for the daily themes and start planning those fits! 👟💨
The Game Plan:
- Dates: March 10th – March 13th
- The Goal: Maximize that school spirit!
- The Finale: Friday’s Color War—who’s taking the title? 🏆
The Game Plan:
- Dates: March 10th – March 13th
- The Goal: Maximize that school spirit!
- The Finale: Friday’s Color War—who’s taking the title? 🏆
We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions. More information at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
When: Tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until food is gone.
Where: Baley Middle School (1310 East Hwy 66) in the back parking lot.
Nos enorgullece asociarnos con el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas en el Programa de Despensa Escolar, que proporciona alimentos no perecederos y productos frescos de forma gratuita a estudiantes, personal y la comunidad a través de distribuciones escolares. Más información en: https://www.rcisd.org/article/2363602
Cuándo: Mañana de 11:00 a.m. hasta que se agoten los alimentos.
Dónde: En el estacionamiento posterior de la Secundaria Baley (1310 East Hwy 66).
Huge congratulations to our brilliant young scientists! 🧪✨
We are so proud of all the students who participated in this year’s Science Fair. The creativity, rigor, and curiosity on display were truly inspiring. After much deliberation, we are thrilled to announce our top finishers:🏆
1st Place: Bella S.
2nd Place: Sarah A.
3rd Place: Veronica P.
4th Place: Lucy E.
5th Place: Kyndall H.
6th Place: Tomas M.
We are so proud of all the students who participated in this year’s Science Fair. The creativity, rigor, and curiosity on display were truly inspiring. After much deliberation, we are thrilled to announce our top finishers:🏆
1st Place: Bella S.
2nd Place: Sarah A.
3rd Place: Veronica P.
4th Place: Lucy E.
5th Place: Kyndall H.
6th Place: Tomas M.
SAVE THE DATE: 8th Grade Formal 🎓✨
📅 When: March 28th
📍 Where: Summers Middle School
👔 Dress Code: Dress to Impress
Tickets on sale NOW via Venmo: @Summers-PTO
Please include your student's name in the Venmo notes.
🙋♀️ Raise your hand if you love your school counselor! 🙋♂️
This week, we've been celebrating the incredible Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory. From offering a helping hand to providing a listening ear, they make our school a brighter, kinder place every single day.
Our leadership team said it best:
"Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory lead with such empathy and care. Because of them, our students have someone who listens, believes in them, and never gives up on them. Bobby Summers is a stronger campus because of their hearts and work." — Mr. Mork
"You two are absolute rockstars! We love seeing how you go above and beyond to make sure every kid feels safe, supported, and happy here. Thanks for always having their backs and pouring so much heart into what you do!" — Mr. Armstrong
Thank you, Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory, for all you do for our students and our staff. We are so lucky to have you! 🌟🍎 #experienceRCISD #NSCW26
This week, we've been celebrating the incredible Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory. From offering a helping hand to providing a listening ear, they make our school a brighter, kinder place every single day.
Our leadership team said it best:
"Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory lead with such empathy and care. Because of them, our students have someone who listens, believes in them, and never gives up on them. Bobby Summers is a stronger campus because of their hearts and work." — Mr. Mork
"You two are absolute rockstars! We love seeing how you go above and beyond to make sure every kid feels safe, supported, and happy here. Thanks for always having their backs and pouring so much heart into what you do!" — Mr. Armstrong
Thank you, Mrs. Donnell and Ms. Gregory, for all you do for our students and our staff. We are so lucky to have you! 🌟🍎 #experienceRCISD #NSCW26
