Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Reminder Picture Day is Coming Soon!

Ruckel’s Got Talent is back! This incredible show highlights the various talents of our wonderful Ruckel students and we are inviting all interested students to audition on Wednesday, September 16th in the Ruckel choir room. Singing, instruments, dancing, comedy, gymnastics, yo-yo, juggling…anything goes! Groups or solos are both welcome as well as those interested in being our stage crew or emcees. Sign up at: https://ruckelsgottalent.my.canva.site

🎮 Ruckel Esports Tryouts Begin This Week! 🎮
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Thursday at 2:30 PM
Tryouts will be held in the Esports Room, behind the stage in the Cafetorium.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: To participate, students must have both the required consent forms AND the Google Esports Tryout Registration Form completed before tryouts.
Paper consent forms are available in the Front Office or on the Ruckel website and must be turned into Ms. Davies in the Guidance Office prior to tryouts.
No completed forms = No tryout!
https://forms.gle/ZCGmjBZc7LDSX9dN7
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Thursday at 2:30 PM
Tryouts will be held in the Esports Room, behind the stage in the Cafetorium.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: To participate, students must have both the required consent forms AND the Google Esports Tryout Registration Form completed before tryouts.
Paper consent forms are available in the Front Office or on the Ruckel website and must be turned into Ms. Davies in the Guidance Office prior to tryouts.
No completed forms = No tryout!
https://forms.gle/ZCGmjBZc7LDSX9dN7

Ruckel Families,
A few important reminders for this week:
FAST PM1 TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW, AUGUST 25
Students will NOT report to Homeroom on testing days. Testing begins promptly at 7:45 AM and ends at approximately 10:15 AM, followed by an adjusted schedule for the remainder of the day.
Testing Schedule:
• 8/25 – 1st Period
• 8/26 – 2nd Period
• 8/27 – 3rd Period
• 9/1 – 4th Period
• 9/2 – 5th Period
• 9/3 – 6th Period
Please make sure students arrive on time and get a good night’s rest. The FAST PM1 Testing Flyer is attached with additional information.
MEDICAL CARDS IN FOCUS
Many students still need to have their Medical Card completed in FOCUS. If your student becomes ill or needs to visit the clinic, our clinic staff cannot see your student unless the Medical Card has been completed. In the event of an emergency, we will, of course, contact 911 as appropriate.
Directions for completing the Medical Card in FOCUS are attached. Please take a few minutes to complete this if you have not already done so.
PICTURE DAY – THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Picture Day is this Thursday, August 27. Students will have their pictures taken during their Science or Social Studies class.
Ruckel Spirit Wear is NOT required for Picture Day. Students may wear other school-appropriate clothing that meets dress code.
Thank you for your attention to these reminders and for helping our Rams have a great week!
A few important reminders for this week:
FAST PM1 TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW, AUGUST 25
Students will NOT report to Homeroom on testing days. Testing begins promptly at 7:45 AM and ends at approximately 10:15 AM, followed by an adjusted schedule for the remainder of the day.
Testing Schedule:
• 8/25 – 1st Period
• 8/26 – 2nd Period
• 8/27 – 3rd Period
• 9/1 – 4th Period
• 9/2 – 5th Period
• 9/3 – 6th Period
Please make sure students arrive on time and get a good night’s rest. The FAST PM1 Testing Flyer is attached with additional information.
MEDICAL CARDS IN FOCUS
Many students still need to have their Medical Card completed in FOCUS. If your student becomes ill or needs to visit the clinic, our clinic staff cannot see your student unless the Medical Card has been completed. In the event of an emergency, we will, of course, contact 911 as appropriate.
Directions for completing the Medical Card in FOCUS are attached. Please take a few minutes to complete this if you have not already done so.
PICTURE DAY – THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Picture Day is this Thursday, August 27. Students will have their pictures taken during their Science or Social Studies class.
Ruckel Spirit Wear is NOT required for Picture Day. Students may wear other school-appropriate clothing that meets dress code.
Thank you for your attention to these reminders and for helping our Rams have a great week!


Dear Parent/Guardian,
Students will take the FAST PM1 between 8/24-9/3. Please see the schedule below for exact dates and times for your student. For more details about the test(s) your student will take, including the timing of the test and how you will receive results, see the applicable Fact Sheet, posted to the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal. https://flfast.org/resource-list/en/fact-sheets
Students will test in their Math and ELA class period. ALL testing will begin daily at 7:45 and end at 10:15 . With an adjusted schedule for the remainder of the day.
8/25- 1st period
8/26- 2nd period
8/27- 3rd period
9/1- 4th period
9/2- 5th period
9/3- 6th period

Mrs. Watson and the Ruckel art classes are SO excited about this donation. Thank you to Sharing and Caring for these supplies and their continued support of our community. Everything they do is appreciated very much and these art supplies will be put to good use this year!

Cross Country Schedule

Academic Team Information

Tonight is Ruckel's PTO Fundraiser! Join Us

What a great first week back at Ruckel! 🖤💛 Our Rams came ready to learn, engage, and grow, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to push excellence forward throughout the year.
Great things are ahead, Rams!
Great things are ahead, Rams!

Open House Details...Mark Your Calendars

FAST TESTING SCHEDULE BEGINS NEXT WEEK!

Current Ruckel Football Schedule

Current Volleyball Schedule

Picture Day is Thursday, August 27!

Interested in being a part of SAC?

ESPORTS MEETING.

Open House will be September 1, 2026. Mark your Calendar.

