Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School -

Today is the day! Our Community Engagement Day Picnic, hosted in partnership with our amazing PTO is today! 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and quality time together! ✨ A day to relax, connect, and enjoy one another Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase, or families may bring their own lunch. We'll see you at 12 PM!

Save the Date! This is a friendly reminder that Mr. Hall will hold an Interest Meeting on Thursday, November 20th, immediately after dismissal, in Room 412 on the 8th Grade Hall for the DCSS Social Studies Fair.

We're excited to announce that your student now has free, 24/7 access to live, one-on-one tutoring through Tutor.com, paid for entirely by the school district! This resource is available anytime, even late at night, for help with subjects like Math, ELA, and more.

Video Instructions
For a visual step-by-step walkthrough, please scan the attached QR code to watch a short video guide.

Academic Excellence is a Team Sport! #BeTogether

Social Studies Fair Interest Meeting This Thursday! Parents and Guardians, If your child has a topic they are passionate about—or something they’ve always been curious to explore—the Social Studies Fair is a wonderful opportunity for them to dive deeper and showcase their creativity and research skills! Mr. Hall will hold an Interest Meeting on Thursday, November 20th, immediately after dismissal, in Room 412 on the 8th Grade Hall. The meeting will end at 4:30 PM, so please ensure your child has transportation arranged. Students will learn how to select a topic, conduct meaningful research, and create a project they can be proud of. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hall. We look forward to seeing our Elite Eagles soar through inquiry and exploration! 🦅📖

🎉🏆 ACADEMIC BOWL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎉 Our Elite Eagles soared to victory on Friday — bringing the trophy HOME to Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School! Congratulations to our incredible Academic Bowl team for dominating every single round with excellence, confidence, and teamwork! This win is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and brilliance of our students and coaches. Our Elite Eagles continue to show what excellence looks like — in the classroom and in competition! 🔥 Eagles SOAR. Excellence is the standard. #EliteEagles #SoaringToSuccess

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet Family — You’re Invited! Join us for our upcoming Local School Governance Team (LSGT) Meeting as we continue working together to strengthen our school community and support our Eagles! 🦅💙❤️ 💻 Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/ktx-iaeo-sba 📞 Dial-In Number: (US) +1 601-751-2180 🔑 PIN: 554 238 271 Academic Excellence is a Team Sport!

This week, students in Grades 6–8 will take the i-Ready Reading and Math Diagnostics. This important assessment helps us understand student growth and tailor instruction to meet every learner’s needs. ✨ Our Goal: 100% PERFECT ATTENDANCE! We need all of our Eagles present, on time, and ready to do their absolute best. 📣 Please encourage your child to get a good night’s rest, charge their device, and arrive ready to focus.

Family. Connection. Community. At Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School, we believe that academic excellence is a team sport! We’re excited to invite all of our Elite Eagle families to our Family Bonding Day Picnic, hosted in partnership with our amazing PTO! 📅 Friday, November 21st 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 RACMMS Campus Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and quality time together! Expect: ✨ Family Games ✨ Photo Booth ✨ Community Fellowship ✨ A day to relax, connect, and enjoy one another Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase, or families may bring their own lunch.

Progress Report Grades Are Now Available! Parents and guardians, progress report card grades have been updated and are now available for viewing in Infinite Campus. Please take a moment to log in and review your child’s current academic progress. Additionally, some students received letters today regarding attendance and/or academic performance concerns. 📄 The purpose of these letters is to notify you that we have significant concerns about your child’s progress and to outline specific areas where they may be experiencing difficulty. We encourage all parents to: ✅ Review grades in Infinite Campus ✅ Read any letters that were sent home.(Keep one copy and send one copy back to school signed). ✅ Reach out to teachers if you have questions or need support ✅ Partner with us to ensure every Elite Eagle stays on track for success Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our students soar! 🦅💙❤️🤍

📅 IMPORTANT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT 📅

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, is a REMOTE LEARNING DAY!

What You Need to Know:

Assignments: Students will receive all necessary assignments on Friday, November 7th, to complete at home on the remote learning day.

Subjects Covered: We've prepared engaging and meaningful work in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These activities include writing, problem-solving, and creative tasks designed to support our core learning standards and ensure academic excellence.

Submission: Please ensure your student completes all assignments. Work should be submitted once we return on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025.

Details: Please check Google Classroom for any additional information or updates from your student's teacher.

Let's make it a great day of mobile learning and academic excellence—the Robert Cross Way!

Need a little extra help with homework or studying? With Tutor.com, students can connect with expert tutors for personalized, on-demand support — anytime, anywhere!

Get help with:
Tough homework problems
Improving your writing skills
Studying for tests
Reviewing difficult concepts — and so much more!

Click the link for the a step-by-step guide!

HUGE NEWS from the "85 thrive AR Book Challenge" WE ARE IN THE TOP 5! In the first two weeks, our reading efforts have put us among the elite! Way to go, Elite Eagles! Your hard work and dedication to reading are paying off. Every book makes a difference! THANK YOU parents/guardians for encouraging students to read at home and in school! Academic Excellence is A Team Sport!!

Good afternoon parents, Due to inclement weather, Academic Bowl Team Practice and Chorus Practice have been canceled for today. Please make any necessary transportation arrangements for your child. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. —Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School

Join the RCMS Dazzling Diamonds for our Fall Festival! It’s time for music, food, and games as we celebrate the season together! 📅 October 30, 2025 🕔 5PM - 7PM 📍 324 Lockett Station Rd, Albany, GA 31707 🎟️ $10 Entry 🎟️ $15 Entry – Includes one snack and one raffle entry for a $50 gift card! Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit — it’s going to be a fun-filled evening of fall fun you don’t want to miss! 🍁🎶🎯 #FallFestival #RACMMSDazzlingDiamonds #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent

It's Red Ribbon Week 2025!!! October 27-31 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is proud to celebrate Red Ribbon Week - a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future! Join us each day as we show our school spirit and commitment to living drug-free!

🎨 Congratulations to Our 2025–2026 Art Club Members! 🎨 It is with great pleasure, on behalf of the RACMS Art Club Committee and Mr. Burnam, that we congratulate and welcome this year’s newest members!

On behalf of Albany Middle School, we’re proud to announce the students who have earned their spot on this year’s basketball team! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have paid off.

Red Ribbon Week 2025!!!

October 23–31

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is proud to celebrate Red Ribbon Week — a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future!

Join us each day as we show our school spirit and commitment to living drug-free!

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Presents

🎉 You Belong Here! 🎉

Every student and staff member deserves to feel valued, respected, and connected in our school community. Together, we celebrate kindness, inclusion, and unity!

🧡 UNITY DAY 2025 🧡
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Join us in standing together against bullying and for friendship and acceptance.

👕 Wear ORANGE to show your support and let everyone know —
YOU BELONG HERE!

#UnityDay #YouBelongHere #EliteEagles