East Middle School

Raptor Report- 08/17/2025
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This Week in the Newsletter:
-First day of school information
-Parking lot procedures
-Football and volleyball details, including practice schedules

Newsletter Information:
The newsletter is sent out every Saturday at 9 AM to the email we have on file. Please make sure your email is up to date to receive the latest information. If you don’t receive it, the newsletter is also available on our school website’s live feed.

1 day ago, Monica Atkins

District Opener – Building Closure Notice

On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.

4 days ago, Rapid City Area Schools

📚✨ East Middle School Open House ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome ALL of our 6th–8th grade students and families to Open House on Wednesday, August 13th from 4:00–6:00 PM!

Come meet your teachers, walk your schedule, drop off school supplies in your lockers, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.

We can’t wait to see everyone back in the building!

#EMSOpenHouse #RaptorNation #BackToSchool

14 days ago, East Middle School

📣 Calling all incoming 6th grade families and NEW to East families! 📣

We’re excited to welcome our newest Raptors to East Middle School! Join us for 6th Grade Orientation and NEW to East on Monday, August 11th from 8:00–9:30 AM. This event is just for our 6th grade students and NEW to East and their families as they begin their middle school journey.

You'll rotate through three quick sessions to learn about:
🔹 Skyward Family Access, Communication, & Canvas
🔹 How to open lockers and navigate around the POD
🔹 Middle School Activities & Student Handbooks

After the sessions, you'll have time to ask questions, explore the building, and connect with staff. Extra-curricular sign-ups will also be available during this time!

We can’t wait to meet our new families and help our students feel confident and ready for the school year ahead. 🦖

#RaptorNation #WelcomeToMIddleSchool

14 days ago, East Middle School

🏖️ East Middle Summer Send-Off! Thank you for an amazing year! We’ll miss our 8th graders and can’t wait to see all you’ll achieve in high school. 💛❤️ Enjoy your summer—we’ll be back July 30! 👉 Parents: Please complete returning student registration before the new year. 📧 And don’t forget to check your email for updates! — Your East Middle Team

3 months ago, Monica Atkins

Raptor Report- 5-24-25- Raptor in a field of flowers

Parent Newsletter – May 17 Updates 📅 The last day of school is Thursday, May 22! 📌 Returning Student Registration – Now Open 🧥 Lost and Found 🎳 8th Grade Bowling Trip – Thursday, May 22 📘 Yearbooks for Sale 🩺 Health Office Reminder 📣 Central Cobbler Sideline Cheerleading Tryouts Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/vz60g

3 months ago, Monica Atkins

Raptor Report- May 17 - Cartoon raptor in a field of yellow flowers.

🎉Raptor Report: 5/03/2025 May Updates Are Here! 📣 Staff Appreciation – Still time to donate 🙌 🎶 Music Concerts – Multiple events this month 🎵 🎲 D&D and Student Council – Last practices this week! 🦖 Raptor Den – Wrapped up for the year, thank you all! 🏃 Track Meets – Don’t miss the May competitions! 📍 Full details 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/4zgqc

4 months ago, East Middle School

Cartoon velociraptor in a field of yellow daisies. Purple letters that say Raptor report May 3, 2025

The AM and PM route for bus 115 servicing Rapid Valley & East Middle will be canceled May 5th – May 16th. We apologize for this inconvenience. This route will begin again on May 18th. Thank you, Student Transportation Team

4 months ago, East Middle School

Weekly Newsletter Update 🧡 Staff Appreciation Week – Donations Needed! 🧪 MAPs Testing: April 28 – May 2 🎳 8th Grade Events 📘 Yearbooks on Sale – April 28 🏫 Club Updates 🏀 Sports Updates & Opportunities Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/qagu3 -EMS staff

4 months ago, East Middle School

Baby raptor running through grass, purple letters saying Raptor Report, date- April 26, 2025

Let’s Show Our Staff Some Love – Sign Up to Bring a Treat! ❤️🍽️ Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 5–8, and we’re excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff with some well-deserved treats and meals! We’d love your help in making it special. We’ve created a SignUpGenius where you can sign up to bring a food or drink item. Each item has a listed drop-off date—some are needed by May 2, others by May 5, depending on the event. 👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CA5AC2CA3FEC61-56465887-staff#/ Whether it's a main dish, snack, dessert, or drinks—every contribution helps us say a big THANK YOU to the incredible people who care for and support our kids every day. Thank you so much for being a part of this celebration! With gratitude, EMS Office (605) 394-4092

4 months ago, Monica Atkins

Sandy beach surrounded by water, Round float with umbrella, beach ball, sun glasses, and shells.

The track meet has been rescheduled for this Wednesday instead of Thursday due to the upcoming weather on Thursday.

4 months ago, East MS Activities

Bus 114 servicing Valley View and East MS will be cancelled April 22nd-May 2nd. Route will begin again on May 5th.

4 months ago, East Middle School

Raptor Report: https://secure.smore.com/n/d6tm5 Be sure to check out the weekly newsletter for the latest updates, important dates, and more!

4 months ago, Monica Atkins

Raptor report 04/12/2025 banner, baby raptor running across grass

🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Rapid City Area Schools will be on Spring Break from April 14–21. There will be no school during that week as students and staff take a well-deserved break! 📅 Classes will resume on Monday, April 22. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and refreshing break! 💐☀️

4 months ago, Rapid City Area Schools