Ouida Baley Middle School -

Royse City families, remember Friday December 20th is an early release day for all campuses. ⏰ RCISD Early Dismissal times: Arnold ECLC: 11:30 a.m. Elementary: 12:00 p.m High School: 12:30 p.m. Middle School: 1:00 p.m. #RCISDJoy #EarlyRelease #HereComesWinterBreak

We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions at Baley Middle School. More at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1271700

Check out important dates for upcoming HS course selections. Here is a link to a video containing information about advanced academics. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fPZAHg70WNc2ULHdc17BCeKEdNICsldK/view?usp=sharing

Join us for the Baley Expo on January 21st from 6:00-7:30PM to learn about course offerings for next year.

Last week we honored our incredible para-professionals at the annual brunch. This special tradition, inspired by the late Peggy Webb, celebrates those who provide invaluable support to our students and teachers. Our guests enjoyed a catered breakfast, shopped at a Holiday Bazaar pop-up shop, and were treated to a special performance by the Ruth Cherry Elementary Choir. Thank you para-professionals! Our campuses simply wouldn't be the same without you! #RCISDJoy #ParaProAppreciation

Mark your calendars! Our first annual Community Holiday Reception is coming up! 🗓️ December 10th, 4:30-6:00 PM 📍 Royse City ISD Event Center Parking will be available in front of the Event Center located at 670 South FM 2642. Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, delicious treats, and heartwarming carols. This come-and-go- event will feature students caroling and delicious treats crafted by the talented students from the RCHS Big Bark Bistro. Let's make this a new tradition for our community!

Tomorrow December 3rd, Royse City ISD joins the Greenville Police Department and community in wearing BLUE to honor the life of Officer Cooper Dawson. Let's come together as a community to remember and honor his sacrifice. #BlueForCooper #RoyseCityISD

Happy #NationalSpecialEducationDay. RCISD celebrates the achievements of students, educators, and families in the special education community. Let's continue to support and advocate for inclusive and equitable education for all. #RCISDCelebrates #RCISDJoy

Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and cherished memories. We are thankful for YOU! 💛 #HappyThanksgiving #RoyseCityISD #Grateful #CommunityStrong

Yesterday was truly a memorable day as we honored our former superintendent, Mr. Worthy, at the ground breaking ceremony for Worthy Fate High School. It was an exciting opportunity to look forward to the bright future ahead for our students in the district while also taking moment to reflect on the remarkable growth of our community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the communities of Royse City and Fate for their unwavering support. We also want to express our gratitude to VLK Architects and North Star Builders for their contributions in shaping the facilities that support our students’ success. A special thanks to Bobby Summers Middle School band and choir for their stunning performances that added to the event’s success. Our future Wolverines made us proud. Thank you all for being part of this wonderful celebration of growth, unity, and opportunity! #RCISDJoy #WorthyFateWolverines #CommunityEngagement #PublicEducation #FutureWolverines

🍂🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder 🦃🍂 Royse City ISD will be on Thanksgiving break from November 25-29, and all campuses and district offices will be closed during this time. See you back on Monday, December 2nd! #ThanksgivingBreak #FamilyTime

We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank with the School Pantry Program providing free shelf-stable food & fresh produce to students, staff & the community through school-based distributions at Baley Middle School. More at: https://www.rcisd.org/article/1271700

We proudly celebrate National School Psychology Week, an occasion that allows Royse City ISD to say thank you and appreciate the remarkable work of our school psychologists. We are grateful for the invaluable support, and guidance our school psychologists provide to our students, families, and educators. #RCISDJoy #SchoolPsychWeek

Honoring Our Heroes Today, we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with dedication and courage. Your sacrifices protect our freedoms and make our nation stronger. Thank you for your service, commitment, and sacrifice. #VeteransDay

We will begin MAP Testing next week with the following schedule: Tuesday, November 12th (Reading) Thursday, November 14th (Science) Tuesday, November 19th (Math) Absent students and those that do not finish will be scheduled for make up testing on later dates. We ask that students bring a fully charged Chromebook and be well rested. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Baley MS Testing Coordinator at 972-636-9544.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $40. The price will increase to $45 after Nov. 15th so order now! Also, 8th grade ads are due on Nov. 15th. Here are the links to order: Yearbook Order - https://tinyurl.com/bddd35h6 8th Grade Ad Order - www.jostensadservice.com/student

Congratulations to Ouida Baley Middle School's Kaitlyn Knickerbocker for being selected as the November Royse City Rotary Club Student of the Month! Kaitlyn was selected by her campus leadership, teachers and peers for this honor. Her principal, Mrs. Angelee Morales shared, "This young lady truly makes a positive impact within our school family. She exemplifies the core values of the Rotary Club and those of Mrs. Ouida Baley herself. She is an inspiration to her friends and teammates. She lives with purpose and respect. We are so proud of her!"

Do you have a current eighth grader in RCISD interested in earning college credits while in high school? Mark your calendars and join us November 21st from 5:15-6:00pm at the RCISD Event Center to learn more about the opportunities available to you! We will have Spanish translation support available.

Royse City ISD is hiring! We’re looking for qualified candidates ready to make a difference in our fast-growing district. Explore our open positions and apply today to become part of our incredible team! 🌟 🔗 View Openings & Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/rcisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 #RCISD #RoyseCityISD #NowHiring #RCISDJoy

District officials are closely monitoring the weather and are in contact with the county on forecast models for this afternoon. Please refer to the below information as we continue the day with student and staff safety in mind. After school activities are canceled today, November 4, 2024 Any changes to athletic events will be communicated separately as they usually involve UIL leadership. Those communications will come from coaches on their typical platforms. YMCA After-School Care will continue as normal. Thank you for your support of our safety efforts!