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Secondary Weekly Announcements - 8/11/2025

Posted Date: 8/11/25 (9:40 AM)
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Secondary Announcements

for students and families

August 11, 2025

From Dr. Ellis . . .

Good morning! We had a very successful first two days of school. As a tradition, Rapoport Academy Public School has started on a Thursday. This gives us the opportunity for everyone in the community--students, staff, and families--to get to know our routines and expectations and then launch into the first full week ready. This week we are ready!

Every Monday, you can expect a Weekly Announcements message from ParentSquare. This will be the main hub of information for our Secondary Campus with important announcements, key dates, and reminders. Be sure to watch for other posts from teachers and staff throughout the week. You will hear about more specific grade-level or campus announcements from teachers and our Deans of Students.

Below are some important announcements and some reminders as we launch into our first full week ready to go.
 
First Day of School Photos

Amazing 1st Day

We had an amazing first day of school. You can access the first day photo album here: 
 

A Change to How You’ll Get Texts From Our School

Soon, many of the text messages you get from our school via ParentSquare will come from regular 10-digit phone numbers. This will make it easier to see who is messaging you. For example, a message from your child’s teacher will come from a different phone number than a message from the school office. 
What’s changing? 
Right now, most texts come from a 5-digit number. Soon, you’ll start getting texts from different regular 10-digit phone numbers for: 

  • Direct messages
  • Classroom and group posts
  • School posts 
Messages from the district, digests and alerts will still come from the 5-digit number. 

What should you do?
When you receive a message from one of these new 10-digit numbers, save it to your contacts. Here are some suggestions:

  • Save a teacher’s number as: Ms. Davis - 4th Grade
  • Save classroom/group posts as: Lincoln Elementary Classes
  • Save school posts number as: Lincoln Elementary Updates
Read more about this change and some helpful tips: Changes to ParentSquare Text Messages.

Important Announcements

Drop Off/Pick Up Plan 2025-26

Drop Off/Pick Up Reminders

See the map above for a visual reminder of Drop Off and Pick Up expectations.

We had a pretty good first two days of Drop off and Pick Up. A small few parents needed reminders to drop off in the RIGHT LANE ONLY.

UPDATE: From today on, the Quinn Parking lot is closed to Thru Traffic during Morning and Afternoon Drop Off. Please use the RIGHT LANE in the circle drive to drop off/pick up.

Remember the following:
  • NO Loading/Unloading on Elm Avenue - per signage on Elm as well as a directive from the Sheriff's Office
  • RIGHT LANE - Loading/Unloading
  • LEFT LANE - Thru Traffic ONLY
  • Be Patient and Courteous, remember our Core Values - RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY
  • All students should cross at the Cross Walks ONLY
RAPS Students in sweatshirts
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Quinn Middle Student Council Launch Announcement

The Middle School is excited to announce the start of our 2025–2026 Student Council!
Key Dates & Meetings

  • Interest & Information Meeting: August 19
  • Campaign Period: August 19–29
  • Voting: September 2–4 (by grade level)
  • First Official Meeting: September 9

Location & Time
All meetings will be held in Mrs. Jorgenson’s room (Annex 104) during lunch and break (11:10 am – 12:00 pm) on B and C duty weeks.

Member Selection
5th, 6th, and 7th grades: 4 members each
8th grade: 5 members
The runner-up in each grade will serve as an alternate and step in if a member can no longer serve.

Leadership Roles
After members are elected, Student Council will hold an internal vote for:
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Communications Director

We look forward to seeing our future leaders step up, share their ideas, and make a difference for our school community!
Meyer High StuCo Information

Meyer High Student Council

Students interested in joining Meyer High Student Council are invited to an interest meeting during their break on Tuesday, August 19th in Ms. Meriwether's room. Applications are due by August 25th.
 

Cell Phone Policies

HB 1481 was passed by the Texas Legislature this summer, enacting a law for the Prohibition for Student Use of Personal Communication Devices. This includes “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication.”

Here is what you need to know:
  • Students will be allowed to carry a phone to and from school
  • ALL students MUST turn in their cell phone (and Smart Watch) when they enter the building each morning
  • We will store cell phones and smart watches until the end of the day
This is NOT new for PreK-7th Grades, but this is very new for 8th-12th graders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Can my student bring her/his phone to school?
Yes, but they must turn it in at the front office of each building.

What does the law mean by "Personal Communication Device?"
It means a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication.

Where will my child turn their cell phone in?
5th: Annex Front Office
6th: Quinn Front Office
7th: Quinn Front Office
8th: 8th Grade Lobby
9-12th: Gomez Front Office (all High School students will be required to enter the Gomez building at the start of the day to turn in their cell phone or other devices)

What if my child arrives late or needs to leave early?
Parents/Guardians must sign their child out in the Front Office and can pick up their child's phone from the Administrative Assistant. Phones will be stored throughout the day at each of the front desks. 5th: Annex Building, 6-8th: Quinn Building, 9-12th: Gomez Building

Can my child keep their cell phone at home instead?
Yes, it is up to the family on whether your child needs her/his phone before or after school.

What happens if my child doesn't turn in their phone?
Cell phones will be treated as a Level II offense and handled by our Office Staff, Deans of Students and/or Behavior Coach. Phones will be confiscated and only returned to a parent/guardian. Repeated Level II offenses become Level III offenses and eventually can become Level IV offenses that affect students enrollment at Rapoport.

 

School Day Times

7:30 am - Cafeterias Open
7:40 am - Raven Court Opens
8:00 am - All Buildings Open
8:10 am - School Day Starts
3:45 pm - School Day Ends
4:00 pm - End of Day Supervision Ends
Free Meals Information

FREE Breakfast & Lunch

Rapoport Academy Public School will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year.

Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge, eliminating the need to collect meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals.

This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

 

August Breakfast and Lunch Menus

August Breakfast Menu, PK-12th
August Lunch Menu, PK-12th

Need a menu?

You can access printable breakfast & lunch menus on our school website at


Also, you can subscribe to a digital calendar that you can access through your personal calendar.

Athletic Schedules

Quinn MS Volleyball Schedule

Quinn MS Volleyball Schedule

Meyer HS Volleyball Schedule

Meyer HS Volleyball Schedule

Cross Country Schedule

Cross Country Schedule

CORE VALUE of the Week

Core Value Quote

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY & HARD WORK

"Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Upcoming Events

8/12 MHS Volleyball Game @ Dawson
8/15 MHS Volleyball vs Axtell
8/18 Dual Credit Family Meeting, 6pm
8/19 Board of Directors Meeting, 5pm
8/21 MHS Volleyball Tournament @ Dawson
8/23 MHS Volleyball Tournament
8/25 MCC Classes Begin
8/25 MHS Credit Recovery Begins
8/26 MHS Volleyball vs Wortham (home)
8/28 New Parent Pop In, 9am or 5:30pm
8/28 MHS Volleyball Tournament @ Killeen (Varsity Only)
8/28 7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Bruceville-Eddy (home)
8/29-30 MHS Volleyball Tournament @ Killeen
9/1 NO SCHOOL: Labor Day Holiday
9/11 Rock the Block, 5-6:30pm
9/18 Hispanic Heritage Night, 5:30-6:30pm
9/22 NO SCHOOL: Staff Planning Day
9/26 School Picture Day
10/2 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7pm
10/3 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8am-12pm
10/6-10 NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
10/24 Senior Pictures