MIDDLE SCHOOL

Welcome to Middle School

We believe that middle school is an exciting time of change in a young person’s life as students start to determine who they are as they begin transitioning from childhood to young adulthood.  Luke 2:52 describes Jesus during these years saying that He “increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.”

Through a caring and devoted staff, a rigorous academic curriculum, exceptional athletics, and engaging extracurriculars, RCS middle schoolers are nurtured, encouraged, and equipped to grow in the same way that Jesus did. Students are encouraged to inquire, explore, and take risks as they try new things.

Spiritual Life

  • Daily Bible class

    • 6th grade - Learning to see as God sees and to understand their need to be adopted into the family of God  

    • 7th grade - Studying the Old Testament to see Christ woven throughout

    • 8th grade - Focusing on the Gospels to discover the harmony that exists among all of them to provide us with the life of Jesus and the only way to salvation through Him  

  • Weekly chapel services

    • Engaging worship

    • Dynamic speakers

  • Learning to be His hands and feet

    • A community service project each semester

    • Annual school-wide missions-focused Service Week in March

Academics

  • Trains students for success in all facets of their lives while keeping Christ preeminent in all things  

  • Highly qualified staff challenge students academically and present a Biblical worldview that deepens students' understanding of the world around them

  • Advanced courses available

    • 7th grade course in mathematics

    • 8th grade courses for high school credit in mathematics, science, and foreign language

Athletics

  • Variety of sports available for boys and girls  

    • Football

    • Cheer

    • Volleyball

    • Cross Country

    • Basketball

    • Track

    • Baseball

    • Golf

  • Students trained both physically and socially in developing essential interpersonal skills

Electives

  • Two semester-long classes that will expose them to the beauty found in God’s world

  • Options include:

    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

    • Computer Skills

    • Art and Media Communications

    • Drama

    • Art

    • Choir

    • Band

    • Introductory Spanish

    • Texas History 

Field Trips

  • Variety of field trips and special trips to enhance the content they are learning in the classroom

  • Feature trips 

    • 6th grade - Enchanted Rock camping trip

    • 7th grade - Overnight road trip to various destinations 

    • 8th grade - Texas Tour, a three-day excursion that celebrates the end of middle school before launching into high school

  • Parents are welcome to attend all trips

Social Opportunities

  • Hosted by Middle School Student Council

  • Helps build unity and community

  • Events have included:

    • Fall Social - various themes

    • Christmas Party/Service Project

    • Field Day

    • Spring Game Night - various themes

    • Home football game theme days

    • 12 Days of Christmas theme days

    • Go Texan Day Chili Cook Off

    • 7th/8th Dance

Leadership Opportunities

  • Middle School Student Council

  • Weekly 8th Grade Leadership Lunch