Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School -

❄️ Friendly Reminder, Parents! ❄️ Don’t forget that our Winter Dance is tomorrow! This is a great opportunity for students to relax, have fun with friends, and enjoy an exciting after-school event in a safe setting. 📅 Friday, January 30 ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 💲 $5 per child 🍿 Concessions will be sold

Attention Parents: Boys Track & Field tryouts for Albany Middle School are coming up soon. Please see the attached flyer for dates, times, and important requirements. All physical and insurance information must be uploaded in Final Forms.

Yearbooks are for sale for $40! They can be purchased in the media center with cash or online using a credit or debit card. The deadline to preorder a copy is March 27. Online order info: Ybpay.lifetouch.com ID code: 1408726

**Parent Reminder** LSGT Meeting & Family Game Night This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Family Game Night is happening TONIGHT at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School! 🗓 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 📍 RACMMS Cafeteria LSGT Meeting: 4:30 PM–5:00 PM Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/yui-hhzr-opy?hs=224 Family Game Night: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Join us for a fun evening with games, laughter, and family engagement — Are you smarter than a RACMMS scholar? ❗ Important Update: The PTO Meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for next week. The exact date will be shared soon. We look forward to connecting with our families tonight!

Merry Acres Girls’ Track & Field practice is cancelled today. Practice will resume tomorrow after school. Please see the flyer for details.

All Dougherty County School System schools and offices WILL be OPEN on Monday, January 26, and will operate on a normal schedule. Please be advised that a false social media post is circulating claiming that Dougherty County School System schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. This information is NOT accurate. For accurate and timely information, families and employees should rely only on official DCSS communication channels, including: • DCSS website • DCSS app • DCSS official social media accounts • DCSS Rooms (official messaging platform) Thank you for helping us stop the spread of misinformation and for your continued support of the DCSS.

Join us for Parent-Teacher Family Game Night — “Are You Smarter Than a RACMMS Scholar?”

Robert A. Cross Middle School Cafeteria

🗓 Wednesday, January 28, 2026

✔️ LSGT Meeting
✔️ PTO Meeting
✔️ Family Game Night Fun

Bring the whole family for an evening of connection, competition, and community!
👉 See the flyer for full details and times.

#EliteEagles #RACMMS #FamilyGameNight #ParentEngagement #StrongerTogether

It’s Time to Hit the Track! Great afternoon, RSMMSA family! We hope all is well. This message is for students interested in RSMMSA Track & Field who are zoned for Radium Springs ONLY. Important Requirements (must be completed before tryouts): • Current, completed physical on file • Copy of insurance card on file • Parent and student registration through FinalForms Register at: docoschools-ga.finalforms.com Track & Field Tryouts: • Monday & Tuesday, January 26–27 • 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM Transportation Reminder: Students’ rides must be on time for pickup.

College Spirit Day is Here! Students—show your college pride and your love for reading! Wear jeans and your favorite college team shirt as we celebrate the College Football Championship and Week 2 of the DCSS Read Bowl Challenge. Who are you representing? No matter who wins on the field, one thing is certain—READERS become LEADERS! Let’s show our school spirit and keep reading strong!

Girls Track & Field Tryouts – Merry Acres Middle School

Attention students and families! Girls Track & Field tryouts are approaching, and we are excited to welcome student-athletes who are ready to compete and represent Merry Acres Middle School.

📌 Please refer to the flyer for all details.

⚠️ Important Note:
These tryouts are for students zoned for Merry Acres Middle School ONLY.

📄 Reminders:
✔️ All required paperwork must be completed and submitted through Final Forms (account must be GREEN)
👟 Dress appropriately for tryouts (tennis/running shoes – no spikes)
💧 Bring a personal water bottle

If you have questions, please contact the coaches listed on the flyer.

Dear Robert Cross Families,

This is a friendly reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place this week at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School. Please note that dismissal will begin at 1:20 PM on Thursday and Friday.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support!

📣 Eagle Announcement! 🦅 We are testing this week at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School! Our Elite Eagles will be taking school-wide assessments this week to show their growth and strengths: 📘 Tuesday, January 13 | I Ready Reading Diagnostic Testing 📐 Wednesday, January 14 | I Ready Math Diagnostic Testing We ask our families to help set our students up for success by encouraging good testing habits: ✅ Arrive to school on time ✅ Get a good night’s rest ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast ✅ Come focused and confident, ready to do your best 📊 These assessments help guide instruction and support student growth, and our goal is 100% attendance during testing!

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School is proud to invite families and guests to our 2025–2026 National Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony. 📅 Date: January 29th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Students should arrive by 5:15 PM) 👔 Student Attire: Black & White 💛 Let Us Lead by Serving Others. For questions, see the flyer or please contact mandy.dozier@docoschools.org.

Eagle Update!

Parent/teacher conferences will be held, January 15 (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) & January 16th (1:30 - 4:00 PM). Both days are half-days/early release for students. The release time for middle school students is 1:20 PM.

See the flyer for more details!

📌 Attention Eighth Grade Parents & Guardians 📌

As we prepare documents for high school registration, the Dougherty County School System requires proof of residence to ensure students are registered for the correct school zone. Parents and guardians are required to submit a copy of their December utility bill as proof of residency. Please be sure the student’s name is written on the utility bill.

The utility bill must be submitted by Friday, January 17th to our Records Clerk, Mrs. Walker. Students may turn in the document, or a parent or guardian may drop it off at the school office.

If the utility bill is not in the parent or guardian’s name, an additional form must be completed and signed by the Deputy Superintendent at the Dougherty County Board Office.

This information will be sent home with students on Friday, January 9th, but we wanted to share it early for families who would like to get a head start. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.

Pajama Jam Day is Almost Here! Join us on Friday, December 19, 2025, for one of our favorite spirit days at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School—Pajama Jam Day! Students may wear school-appropriate pajamas and enjoy a fun, high-energy Pajama Jam Dance! 📌 Important: All school expectations apply. 👉 Click the flyer for full details, guidelines, and reminders. Let’s make it a fun, safe, and spirited day for our Elite Eagles! 💙❤️🤍🦅

📣 Attention Parents & Guardians Zoned for Merry Acres Middle School Girls! 🏃‍♀️💨 If your daughter is interested in joining Girls Track, be sure to check out the flyer below 👇 for important details about our upcoming Girls Track Interest Meeting. 🗓 Date: January 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:15 PM 📍 Location: MAMS Cafeteria The flyer includes a QR code that must be scanned to complete all required paperwork for both the parent/guardian and student athlete.

📣 Friendly Reminder for Parents (Please Excuse the Late Message) Good evening, Robert Cross families! We wanted to send a quick reminder that tomorrow is not Pajama Day. Pajama Day will take place on Friday, as outlined in our 12 Days of Christmas flyer.

🎄 Festival of Lights at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School 🎄 Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for an evening filled with festive lights, snacks, and holiday fun for the whole family! 📍 324 Lockett Station Rd., Albany, GA 31721 🎟️ Tickets are $5 — and will be SOLD AT THE DOOR! Come out, bring the family, and help us light up the night, The Robert CrossWay! 🦅✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

Robert Cross Family, get ready for a festive and spirited week ahead!

From December 15–19, we’re celebrating the final stretch of our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer at Robert Cross with fun daily themes. Join us each day as we spread cheer, creativity, and Eagle pride throughout the building!

*** There has been a slight change to Wednesday and Friday! See the flyer for details!***