Raider News - Rippon Middle School

Raider News
Summer 2016
Important Dates
August 23rd & 29th
Concussion Training
7:00 p.m.
August 25
Open House
6th Grade—12:30-2:00
p.m.
New 7th & 8th Grade—
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Returning 7th and 8th
Grade—2:30-3:00 p.m.
August 25th
Athletic Physicals
Aux Gym 6:30 p.m.
August 29th
First Day of School
August 29
Coaches Meet and Greet
Gymnasium 7 p.m.
August 30th
Fall Sports Tryouts:
Football, Boys Soccer,
Girls Track, Volleyball
September 5th
Labor Day Holiday
September 15th -20th
Book Fair
Dear Parents and Friends,
Welcome to Rippon Middle School for the 2016-17 school year. Each year, we strive to improve our
ever changing program, and we are proud of our successes. We look forward to another exciting and
productive school year. As in the past, our focus is to exceed our previous years’ accomplishments in
all academic subjects. This goal can be achieved with your continued support. We value your input and
look forward to a quality home-school working relationship to grow and build upon our successes.
During the 2015-16 school year, our school was fully accredited. Each year, we continue to incorporate more academic rigor into our instructional program. We hope to increase the SOL pass rates to
include more Pass Advanced scores. We believe all students will learn. When students learn in a safe
and nurturing environment, they strive to attain exceptionally high levels of academic achievement.
Each year, we recognize more and more students for their academic achievements. Our focus is on
learning and sending our students to high school well prepared for their next level of academic
achievement.
As we know, many issues may present themselves to our children in their everyday lives. We, as parents and educators, work to protect our children and students, but we must also teach them how to successfully approach stressful situations that may arise at school, home or a social setting. Parents and
educators must work together to educate the children on topics such as peer pressure, drugs, sex, social
media and bullying. Our children know right from wrong; we need to encourage them to go with their
feelings about a situation and not succumb to peer pressure. Keeping the lines of communication open
is essential to a child’s success. Everyone needs to listen to what they are saying. As the role models
for our students, we must lead by example and support the students whenever possible. Parents and
students are encouraged to support Prince William County School’s “Code of Behavior,” which can be
found on PWCS’ web-site. With everyone’s support and compliance with the guidelines established,
our students and teachers will be able to work in a well-established and successful learning environment. Our efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for our students have resulted in a low number
of discipline referrals each year. We thank you for your support and effort to ensure our students’ safety and well-being.
At 7:50 a.m., the school doors open, and we welcome our students to participate in another day of
quality learning. In order to maximize on our instructional program, the first class begins at 8:10 a.m.
All students must be in their first period class at this time. Students who eat breakfast each morning
will be allowed in the building at 7:40 a.m. Dismissal will begin each day at the scheduled time of 2:50
p.m.
Our enrollment has significantly increased for the upcoming school year. With this increase in enrollment, we recommend all students ride a bus to and from school each day. The front of the building is
designated exclusively for buses only, both in the morning and afternoon. No students may be dropped
off or picked-up in the front of the building. Tr affic is quite heavy dur ing pick-up and drop-off
times, and we hope to save everyone some time by recommending your child(ren) ride the bus to and
from school. We understand several of our students must be transported daily by car. Students who are
transported by car must be dropped-off in the morning and picked-up in the afternoon in the designated
area located at the back of the school next to the baseball field. In the morning, students may be
dropped-off at the back of the school beginning at 7:50 a.m. Pick-up in the afternoon begins at approximately 2:50 p.m. Teachers are on duty each morning to welcome the students as they arrive to school.
Please follow the designated drop-off/pick-up procedures to ensure our students’ safety.
September 20th
Back to School Night
6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year at Rippon Middle School. It takes a cohesive, well-tuned
team to be successful. Let’s make this the best year ever, by working together for our students!
October 10th
Professional Learning
Day—Schools Closed
Gail R. Stone
October 24th—26th
School Pictures
November 3rd
End of First Grading
Period
Sincerely,
Rippon Middle School
15101 Blackburn Road ▪ Woodbridge, VA 22191
703.491.2171 ▪ FAX 703.491.2487
Gail R. Stone, Principal ▪ Rebecca Tassa, Assistant Principal
Dr. Kimberly McGee, Assistant Principal, Crystal Estes, Admin. Intern.
Aida Hernandez, Counseling Director
Rebecca Tassa
Assistant Principal
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Hi, I am Mrs. Tassa, 8th grade administrator. I am looking
forward to working collaboratively with the entire Rippon
Middle School community. My goal is to support staff and
families in any way I can to make sure every child has a great
middle school experience. I can't wait to meet you at Open
House and Back to School Night and at other exciting events
throughout the school year.
Though I taught at the high school level for a short time, my
passion and the majority of my experience is in middle school
level education. I was a language arts teacher and loved every
second of it. I have coached volleyball and been a yearbook
adviser. These past 12 years, I have been an assistant principal,
the joy of which has been forming close relationships with
parents, students, and staff to make a positive difference in the
lives of children.
Please do not hesitate to reach out and let me know how I can
help you.
Mrs. Tassa, Dr. McGee, and Mrs. Estes
Crystal Estes
Administrative Intern.
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I get to become a member of the 6th grade Rippon community! I am truly honored to
be appointed to this position for the second year, and am looking forward to meeting everyone. I attended Prince William County
Schools during elementary, middle and high school. My educational experiences in this county inspired me to be a part of the
teaching profession. I graduated from Old Dominion University and then from Regent University with a degree in Supervision and
Administration.
I have spent my career as a grade five teacher and grade six mathematics teacher, before being transferred to Rippon Middle
School. Deciding to become an administrator came from a strong desire to make a positive impact on an entire school community
as well as the asperation to help build the capacity of teachers and students as we move into a challenging 21st century. It takes a
village to raise a child. Parents, teachers, support staff, community and administration play a part in helping our students meet and
exceed our expectations of them. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you as the school year progresses.
Dr. McGee
Assistant Principal
Welcome to a new school year! I am excited about the upcoming school year as a member of the administrative team here at
Rippon Middle School. My first year at RMS was wonderful! I look forward to many opportunities to work and learn with
the terrific educators, staff, students, and parents this year to make RMS the best middle school in Prince William County!
I believe teamwork and open communication are very important and know together we will continue to ensure a positive and
productive learning environment for our students. Parent involvement is very important for student success. Throughout the
school year, consider volunteering, attending Back-to-School-Night, joining the PTSO, attending sporting events, or simply
stopping by to say hello. My hope is you and your child find me both approachable and easy to speak to. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you ever have questions, concerns, or just want to share good news about your child or about our school.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with your children each day. I am truly honored. Again, I am excited to help support
the students, parents, teachers and community of Rippon Middle School. I look forward to meeting and working with each of
you in the coming weeks.
TDAP IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED FOR SIXTH GRADERS
SE REQUIERE PRUEBA DE LA VACUNA DE REFUERZO DE TDAP PARA ESTUDIANTES ENTRANDO AL SEXTO GRADO
Parents are reminded students entering sixth grade in Prince William County Public Schools
this fall must present proof they have had a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) booster
shot within the past five years. By state law, without proof of this immunization, children will
not be able to enroll in school for the 2016-17 school year.
If the last Tdap booster shot was administered more than five years from the beginning of the
upcoming school year, this immunization must be administered over the summer. The booster
shot may be listed as T, Td, Dtap, and/or Tdap. Parents are urged to call their child’s doctor or
local health department if they have questions.
Shots may be obtained from a doctor, military clinic, or the Prince William County Health
Department. The Prince William County Health Department may be reached at the following
locations and telephone numbers: 9301 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110, 703.792.6300, and
4001 Prince William Parkway, Ste. 101, Woodbridge, VA 22191, 703.792.7300.
SE REQUIERE PRUEBA DE LA VACUNA DE REFUERZO DE TDAP PARA ESTUDIANTES ENTRANDO AL SEXTO GRADO
Se les recuerda a padres de estudiantes que van a entrar al sexto grado este otoño a las escuelas del Condado de Prince William, que tienen que presentar prueba de la vacuna de refuerzo (llamado Tdap) contra el tétano, difteria y tos ferina administrada dentro de los últimos
cinco años. Por ley del estado, sin la prueba de esta vacuna, los niños no podrán empezar el
año escolar, 2016-17.
Si la última vacuna de refuerzo Tdap fue administrada hace más de cinco años antes de la
fecha de entrada a las escuelas en septiembre, este refuerzo debe ser administrado de nuevo
este verano. La vacuna de refuerzo puede aparecer en los documentos como T, Td, Dtap, o
Tdap. Se les pide a los padres que por favor se comuniquen con el médico de su niño o con el
La vacuna puede ser administrada por un doctor, en una clínica militar, o en el Centro de
Salud del Condado de Prince William. La documentación debe ser llevada a la escuela
intermedia de su niño/a o al Centro de Matrícula.
Las oficinas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Prince William están localizadas en
las siguientes direcciones y teléfonos: 9301 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110, 703.792.6300,
o 4001 Prince William Parkway, Ste. 101, Woodbridge, Va 22191, 703.792.7300.
HEALTH TREATMENT PLANS
If your child has a medical condition requiring treatment and/or medication at school, he/she
should have a Health Treatment Plan completed by August 1 of each year. Contact the school
nurse if you need the required forms. You may retrieve the forms from either the RMS or the
PWCS websites. Please submit health treatment plans to the nurse before the first day of
school.
VISION & HEARING SCREENING
Vision & hearing screenings will take place in the fall for all 7th Grade students and students
new to PWC public schools. The screenings are a requirement in accordance with state
regulations and the Virginia Department of Health. You will be notified if the screening
results indicate a potential problem that requires further evaluation by a doctor.
RIPPON MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Rippon School Counseling Department
Scheduling Information
Welcome Rippon families to our 2016-17 school year. “Bienvenidos a Rippon, esperamos que han pasado muy bien este verano!”
I know your families are anxious to see schedules, however, during Open House on August 25th. you will receive your assignment
to your homeroom, where you will report on your first day. Your homeroom teacher will give you your full schedule on the first
day of school. If you are unable to come to Open House, we will post your homeroom assignment on the windows in front of the
school, after 6 pm on Friday, August 26. Names will be listed in alphabetical order.
Counseling Team:
Ms. Rapcavage ([email protected]) will continue to work with grade 6 students. Mr. Davison ([email protected]) will
continue to work with grade 8 students, and I will continue to work with our grade 7 students. Ms. Alswayan
([email protected]) is our School Counseling Secretary. Please see her for any concerns regarding your registration. On
behalf of our Counseling Department, Bienvenidos!
Ms. Hernandez
School Counseling Director
([email protected])
Grade 6
Language Arts
Marble Composition Book No Spirals
3 Ring Binder—2”
5 Tab Dividers
2 Glue Sticks
Social Studies
3 Ring Binder—1/2” to 1”
5 Tab Dividers
Pencil Sharpener
2 Glue Sticks
Math
Marble Composition Book No Spirals
4 Dry Erase Markers
4 Glue Sticks
Science
3 Ring Binder—1”
5 Tab Dividers
2 Dry Erase Markers
2 Glue Sticks
All Classes
Pencil Pouch
3 Boxes of Pencils
1 Package of Red Pens
1 Package of Blue Pens
2 Boxes of Colored Pencils (No crayons)
Small Scissors
2 Highlighters
Flash Drive—1 or 2 GB
Box of Tissues and Hand Sanitizer—Given to Homeroom Teacher
Student Agenda—can be purchased at school for $3 at Open House, Back to School night, or during the school year
Grade 7
Language Arts
Science
9”X11” 3 Subject Spiral Notebook—5 Star or Target Brand **
3 Ring Binder **
Composition Notebook**
Binder Dividers **
3 Ring Binder—1”**
2 Composition Notebook—100 pages **
2 Pocket Folders with Brads **
Dry Erase Markers
3 Ring Binder—2” to 3” **
Box of Tissues
10 Binder Dividers **
Supply Pouch
Flash Drive—1 or 2 GB
** - Notebooks or Binders are dependent on your student’s teacher
Social Studies
Math
9”X11” 3 Subject Spiral Notebook—5 Star or Target Brand
100-200 page Notebook
2 packs of 6 Glue Sticks
All Classes
Loose Leaf Paper
Black pens
Pencils
Package of Index Cards
Highlighters—Multi Colors
Colored Pencils
Erasers
Scissors
Pencil Sharpener
Glue Sticks
Box of Tissues and Hand Sanitizer—Given to Homeroom Teacher
Grade 8
3 3 ring binders 1 1/2” to 2 “
2 packages Loose Leaf Paper
3 Sets Binder Dividers
2 Notebooks
3 Pocket Folders
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
4 Boxes of Tissues
2 packages Glue Sticks
2 Packages Index Cards
5 Marble Composition Notebooks—No spirals
2 packages of Matte finish Scotch Tape
Regular Pencils
Pens
1 5 Subject Notebook with pockets
Sticky Notes
Mini-stapler
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Student Agenda—can be purchased at school for $3 at Open House, Back to School night, or during the school year
Please note, this is a suggested supply list. While this list does contain the basic supplies, individual teachers may require
additional supplies for the year. Book bags will need to fit into the lockers as students are not permitted to carry them during
the school day. Book bags on wheels are not permitted for use in school. Exceptions to these guidelines will be considered by
the administration when a medical note is provided.
Hashir Aqeel, a rising eighth grader at Rippon Middle
School has recently been recognized as a regional finalist in the Google Science Fair, a global online science
competition. Hashir is one of the top one hundred students around the world to continue to the next stage in
this world-wide competition. This competition is open
to students ages 13 - 18 and is meant to help them actually change the world we live in. Hashir's project was to
create salt tolerant rice seeds because he had learned that
many of the world's rice paddies are polluted with salt
water. Hashir demonstrated through his Science Fair
project that his treatment of the rice seeds made a dramatic difference. Everyone at Rippon MS is very proud
of Hashir and we wish him the best of luck in the final
round on August 11th.
Students and Parents are invited to
attend our Open House on Thursday
August 25th. 6th grade will meet
from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. New
7th and 8th grade will meet from
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and
returning 7th and 8th grade
students may come from 2:30 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. During the Open House,
you will have the chance to walk
through the school, meet your
homeroom teacher, purchase P.E.
attire (while supplies last), meet the
school Nurse and join the PTSO. We
look forward to seeing you then!
2016-17
Interims
Report Cards
Oct. 11
Nov. 16
Dec. 21
Feb. 8
Mar. 15
Apr. 25
May 26
Jun. 26 (mailed)
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
We invite you to join us at our
Back-To-School Night on September 20, from 5:30-8 p.m. for
all sixth, seventh, and eighthgrade parents and students. Plan
to meet your child’s teacher, discuss instructional objectives, visit the book fair, sign up for parent portal and celebrate Rippon’s
excellence.
Read to your child and become
your child’s favorite teacher.
www.BeTherePrinceWilliam.org
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S LUNCH ACCOUNT
Are you ever puzzled by your child’s cafeteria lunch balance? Do you ever wonder what he/she may be purchasing and/or eating at
school? My School Bucks is a convenient and secure way to manage your child’s school expenses. To create an online account for
you child, visit https://www.myschoolbucks.com. This program allows you to access your child’s online account, deposit funds,
view your child’s meal purchases, and set daily and weekly spending limits. This can all be done conveniently and securely as you
maintain your family's school-time budget and spending.
Some parents do not want their child(ren) to purchase meals at school. If you do not wish to have your child(ren) purchase or charge
lunch, please send a letter stating your child is not allowed to purchase or charge meals. Letters may be addressed to:
Mr. Amusu
Food Service Manager
Rippon Middle School
15101 Blackburn Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
You may reach the Cafeteria Manager at 703.494.8008. Please remember, if your child(ren) then charges a school lunch, the payment for the lunch must be made the next day. Thank you for your assistance with this.
School Food & Nutrition Service
Free and Reduced Price Meals
Free and reduced price meals are available to students whose households qualify under federal standards. Your children may qualify for free meals
or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. You can apply for free or reduced price meals online.
Complete and submit the application from the school division’s website. If you wish to complete a traditional paper application you can
obtain a copy from your child’s school office or from the School Food and Nutrition Services Office at 703.791.7319.
Here are answers to questions you may have about applying.
1. Who can get free or reduced price meals? Childr en in households getting Food Stamps or TANF and most foster childr en can get fr ee
meals regardless of your income. Also, if your household income is within the limits of the Federal Income Guidelines, your children can get free
or reduced price meals.
2. Will the information I give be checked? A cer tain per centage of applicants will be asked to send wr itten pr oof of the infor mation they
provided. The selection of applicants for this verification is done at random.
3. Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No. Use one Fr ee and Reduced Pr ice Meal application for all students in your household.
4. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply again later? Yes. You may apply any time dur ing the school year if your household size goes up, income goes down, or if you start getting Food Stamps or TANF. If you lose your job, your children may be able to get free or reduced price meals
during the time you are unemployed.
5. Do I have to fill out an application for Free and Reduced Price Meals every year if I qualified for meal assistance last year? Yes. Federal
Guidelines require a new application be completed every year.
6. How long will the approval process take? Applications will be r eviewed and an eligibility deter mination made within ten wor king days
of the receipt of the application. Meals begin when the application is approved.
7. I received information that one of my children qualified for meal assistance but I did not hear about the others. Should I assume they
will be approved? No. Sometimes one child is appr oved dir ectly thr ough r ecor ds r eceived fr om Social Ser vices. We must get an application
for the other siblings. If you have already turned in an application for one or more children and would like to add another sibling, you may do so by
calling 703.791.7319.
8. Will my children be treated differently if they receive free or reduced price meals? No. This infor mation is confidential.
9. Who should I include as members of my household? To apply for fr ee or r educed pr iced meals based on household income, you must
include all adults and children who reside in your household or economic unit. If two families reside in the same house but maintain separate finances they are counted separately for this process.
10. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. Citizen? Yes. You do not have to be a U.S. Citizen to
receive free or reduced priced meals.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SCHOOL SAFETY
STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP OFF AND VISITORS
For the safety of our children, PWCS requires a valid government– issued picture ID from
the parent or person who enters Rippon in order to pick-up a student. If the person picking up
a student is someone other than a parent, his/her name must be listed in our student data base
as a parent approved family member or friend. No student will be released to someone
other than a parent without prior written notification from the parent or guardian.
It is important for your child to attend school for the entire day. We understand there may be
an occasional need to pick up your child early from school for a family emergency or doctor’s
appointment. Should you need to pick your student up, we ask you come before 2:30 p.m.
Dismissals after 2:30 p.m. are discouraged as it inter r upts the after noon procedures and
causes traffic in and around the bus circle. Your student will be dismissed once a parent or
guardian comes into the main office and presents their ID. Students will NOT be called to the
main office until ID verification has been completed and the student is signed out.
Emergency dismissal of students will be addressed on an individual basis, and all guidelines
will be adhered to. We appreciate your support with this request.
If a student arrives late to school, the parent can either accompany the student into the office
to sign the student in, or send a note with the student stating the reason for the late arrival. If
a student arrives without a note or a parent, the tardy will count as unexcused.
Parents or guardians who drive their child to school may drop him/her off between 7:50 and
8 a.m. Walkers should not arrive before 7:45 a.m. After school, car riders may be picked up
between 2:50 and 3 p.m. The drop-off and pick-up site is located in the back of the school at
the door nearest the track and baseball fields.
If there is a change in your child’s afternoon routine, a note must be provided first thing in
the morning to the secretarial staff located in the office. If a student is to ride a different
bus home they must turn in written notification from the parent or guardian to the front office
first thing in the morning. If a student is to ride home with a different student we must have
written notification from the parent or guardian of each student.
Student Attendance!!!
Please be reminded it is necessary for parents or guardians to write a note in order to excuse a student’s absence from school.
The absence note must include the student’s name, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, the parent’s phone
number, and signature. Please send the note with your student the day he/she returns to school. We do not accept telephone
calls to report or excuse an absence. Absences and tardiness will be deemed excused or unexcused in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Code of Behavior and PWCS Regulation 724-1. Absences that exceed three (3) consecutive days require a
doctor’s note. If a student accumulates five (5) unexcused absences, he/she is referred to the attendance officer. In order for any
prearranged absences to be classified as excused, principals shall be notified in writing within a reasonable amount of time prior
to the absence. Parents will be strongly encouraged to schedule family trips during school holidays. Prearranged absences that
extend beyond 15 school days will result in the withdrawal of the student from school. In this situation, parents would be required to re-enroll their child. Excessive prearranged absences may result in absences being unexcused.
RIPPON MIDDLE SCHOOL
*PTSO MEMBERSHIP/VOLUNTEER FORM
2016-17
Print Parent or Teacher Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________Zip:_________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name_________________________________________________________________Grade____________________
Student Name_________________________________________________________________Grade____________________
Student Name_________________________________________________________________Grade___________________
Family Annual Dues: $10 - Teacher Annual Dues $5.00- Students Free
(Cash or check payable to Rippon PTSO)
Your PTSO supplies volunteers for many programs that benefit all of our students. Please check all areas of interest where
you would be willing to assist. Have fun, get involved and be a part of your child’s school experience!
Volunteer Opportunities
I can help in the following areas:
____Box Tops for Education
____Baking
____Teacher Appreciation
____Phone Tree
____Membership Drives
____Front Desk Coverage
____Honor Roll Party
____Fundraising
____PTSO Concession Sales
____General Volunteer
*The PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student, Organization) is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers and students. We
work in association with the school administration to provide a positive and rewarding experience for all the students at Rippon
Middle School.
As mandated by law, all student athletes and their parents/guardians are required to complete an annual
Concussion Training session before the student is allowed to try out for any PWCS sport.
Face-to-face Concussion Training - Students who are trying out for a sport for the first time in
middle school or are new to Prince William County Schools, must attend a face-to-face concussion training
session with their parents. The training date at Rippon for Fall sports is:
August 23rd and 29th▪ 7:00 pm. (Please arrive by 6:45 p.m., as the doors will be locked at 7:00
p.m.) If you are unable to attend, you may participate in a face-to–face training at any other middle
school in PWCS. The link to those dates can be found on the PWCS web site. Since there are differences in
the way concussions will be handled at the middle school and high school, a parent having children in both
levels is required to attend a middle and a high school presentation.
Online Training - Parents and students who have previously participated in a face-to-face
concussion training session are eligible to complete the online training to meet the requirement. A direct
link to the training site is located on the announcement section of the PWCS Main Web page and on
Rippon Middle School’s Web page. When you complete the on-line training, print the certificate and bring
it to the school. Please do not wait until the last minute in case of any computer issues.
Fall sports season tryouts will be August 30th.
If you have completed your athletic physical, please bring the completed form (with physician’s
signature) to the Concussion training session.
Athletic Physicals - Family Medicine of Lake Ridge will be administering athletic physicals on 8/25/16
at 6:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. The cost is $27.
Physical forms are available online or at any middle school in the County.
Coaches Meet and Greet
- On August 29th after concussion training in the Gymnasium, Rippon MS
will host a Meet and Greet session with the Season I and Season II Coaches for parents. This will include Football, Boys Soccer, Volleyball, Girls Track, Wrestling, Boys Basketball and Cheerleading. It is extremely important for parents of students interested in Football to attend. We have essential information to
share at this meeting.
FOOTBALL
BOYS SOCCER
GIRLS TRACK
Tryout Begin 8/30
Tryouts Begin 8/30
Tryouts Begin 8/30
Thursday September 22
Lake Ridge @ Rippon
Friday October 14
Potomac @ Rippon
Tuesday November 20
Rippon @ Potomac
Thursday September 29
Rippon @ Hampton
Wednesday October 19
Graham Park @ Rippon
Friday September 23
Rippon @ Graham Park
Thursday October 6
Potomac @ Rippon
Monday October 24
Rippon @ Potomac
Thursday October 13
Rippon @ Woodbridge
Wednesday October 26
Rippon @ Woodbridge
Thursday October 27
Graham Park @ Rippon
Monday October 31
Fred Lynn @ Rippon
Tuesday November 1
Rippon @ Fred Lynn
Tuesday September 27
Fred Lynn @ Rippon
Friday September 30
Rippon @ Woodbridge
Tuesday October 11
Rippon @ Saunders
Tuesday October 18
Potomac @ Rippon
Regionals October 25
Location
TBD
VOLLEYBALL
Monday September 19
Saunders @ Rippon
Wednesday October 5
Rippon @ Graham Park
Wednesday September 21
Rippon @ Lake Ridge
Wednesday October 12
Rippon @ Fred Lynn
Monday September 26
Woodbridge @ Rippon
Wednesday September 28
Bye Week
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Students must be academically eligible to represent a school in any athletic and after-school activities. A
student is determined to be academically ineligible if in a nine week grading period he/she receives two or
more F’s. If the student receives two or more “F” grades, he/she is ineligible to participate in the following
nine week period. Academic eligibility will carry over from the fourth grading period to the first grading
period of the next school year. Rising sixth grade students start the school year with a “clean slate”; however
the student can be declared ineligible to participate in the nine weeks following a marking period if criteria
are not met.
CONDUCT ELIGIBILITY
A student is determined to be conduct ineligible to participate in athletic or after-school activities if he/she
receives two or more U’s in the preceding nine week marking period. Conduct eligibility will not carry over
from the fourth grading period to the first grading period of the next school year. The new school year starts
with a “clean slate”. The student is ineligible to participate in the nine weeks following a marking period if
criteria are not met. The student may meet eligibility at the interim and be eligible to try out for a sport in the
next season if the proper criteria are met.