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NOW ENROLLING FUTURE ROCKETS! Proud “B” School 🚀 “Rise of the Rockets” ACES Magnet School of Distinction • We are RMS, Respectful, Mindful, Safe 🖤🩵🤍

Oakland Park, FL
Joined April 2022
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The @JRickardsMiddle fam had costumes, games, treats, and plenty of fall fun! 🎃 Our team brought favorite literary characters and theme-inspired costumes to life. Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it such a memorable day! #SoaringtoExcellence
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Red looks good on our @JRickardsMiddle Rockets! Today we stand together for a drug-free future and celebrate Red Ribbon Week. #SoaringtoExcellence @BCPSNorthRegion #RedRibbonWeek
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🎉 SGA BJ’S FUNDRAISER IS HERE! 🛒💙 Support our SGA by participating in our BJ’s Fundraiser, running from October 16th through November 30th! 🎉 Your support helps us raise funds for student activities and school initiatives. Every contribution makes a difference! 💙
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🚀🏐 RICKARDS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS! 🏐🚀 It’s time to hit the court, Rockets! 💙🖤Show us what you’ve got and bring the energy! 🏐 BOYS TRYOUTS 📅 Monday, October 19 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 🏐 GIRLS 8TH GRADE TRYOUTS 📅 Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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The Save & Swat Club is popping up with a delicious way to show your support! 🎉 📅 October 19–26 🍿 Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser ✨ Scan the QR code to shop for your favorite popcorn and support the Save and Swat Club! Every purchase helps support our club and its activities.
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🏀🚀 **RMS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE** 🚀🏀 It’s GAME TIME, Rockets! 💙🖤🤍 Get ready to bring the energy, show your Rocket pride, and cheer on our basketball teams this season! 🔥 📅 **Mark your calendars!** Check out the schedule and make plans to come out and support our Rockets!
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🚀✨ ACES IGNITE CAMP WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! ✨🚀 What an AMAZING week at Rickards Middle School ACES IGNITE! 🔥💙🖤 Our students took learning to new heights as they explored ✈️ flight simulators, 🚁 drones, 💻 coding, 🎨 digital art, and 🔬 hands-on STEM activities.
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James S. Rickards retweeted
The @JRickardsMiddle is celebrating our September Teachers of the Month! They model Habit 6: Synergize by valuing one another’s strengths and working together to make our school community stronger. Congratulations! #SoaringtoExcellence
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At @JRickardsMiddle Acceleration Night, we celebrated Rocket League students earning HS credit through rigorous coursework. Shout-out to our rockstar team for presenting, and thank you, NEHS, for hosting and showcasing your magnet programs. Our ACES partnership opens pathways!
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A big shoutout to our @JRickardsMiddle security team! You do more than help keep our Rockets safe—you build relationships, share a smile, and make our students feel seen and welcomed every day. We appreciate all you do for our Rickards family! 🚀
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Great things are happening at @JRickardsMiddle Today’s Instructional Review celebrated our culture, student engagement, collaboration, and authentic learning! Proud of our Rockets as we continue Soaring to Excellence!
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The @JRickardsMiddle fam is celebrating two of our very best! Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Telesford, & our Employee of the Year, Ms. Engstrom! Your dedication, heart, and commitment make a positive difference for our Rockets every day. 🚀
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🎉 Congratulations to our 2026–27 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Telesford, and Employee of the Year, Ms. Engstrom!🎉 These two incredible members of our Rickards family make a difference every single day through their dedication, heart, and unwavering commitment to our students.🚀👏🏽
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James S. Rickards retweeted
Remembering the innocent lives lost and honoring the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙 #NeverForget #September11 #911Remembrance
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James S. Rickards retweeted
BIG NEWS! @JRickardsMiddle has earned PBIS Silver School recognition from the State of Florida! We are RMS…Respectful…Mindful…Safe!!!🚀
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Broward County Public Schools families and community members are invited to attend upcoming Community Meetings on Redefining Our Schools. 🏫 Join us to learn more about recommendations being considered for selected schools and share your feedback. 💬Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and will also be livestreamed at becon.tv/redefining. ▶️View the full schedule and details: browardschools.com/redefinin…
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James S. Rickards retweeted
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Shoutout to our THREE Teachers of the Month—one from each grade level! These @JRickardsMiddle Rocket teachers are leading the way by putting our Leader in Me habit, “Begin With the End in Mind,” into action every day! Way to lead, inspire, and Soar to Excellence!!!🚀
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James S. Rickards retweeted
Shoutout to our THREE Teachers of the Month—one from each grade level! These @JRickardsMiddle Rocket teachers are leading the way by putting our Leader in Me habit, “Begin With the End in Mind,” into action every day! Way to lead, inspire, and Soar to Excellence!!!🚀
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✈️💻🎨 One path. Three schools. Limitless futures. Meet the ACES Magnet Northeast Zone — connecting Oakland Park Elementary → Rickards Middle → Northeast High through seamless pathways in Aviation, Cybersecurity & Digital/Creative Arts. Students build skills year after year — from early exploration to advanced learning, certifications and future careers. 🚀 Connected. Consistent. Collaborative. #FutureReady @OPEMagnetSchool @JRickardsMiddle @NHS_Magnet @BCPSNorthRegion
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