Rockwood Middle School
Healthy School Team Members
Mary Sue Kelly Asst. Principal/Guidance
William Thompson Principal
Kim Liles Nurse
Kathy Cole Physical Education Teacher
Wanda Pair Cafeteria Rep/Nutritionist
Donna Raines RC Health Department
Roy Montgomery Law Enforcement Representative
The "Tiger" Plan for Fitness
RMS students have chosen walking as their physical activity choice for fitness. Students walk for 15 minutes during the afternoon break each day. On days when outdoor walking is not possible, the students of RMS can be seen exercising in each of their daily classes for three minutes (18 minutes each day)
RMS Youth Leadership Advisory Board Host Great American Smoke-Out Event!
The RMS Youth Leadership Advisory Board hosted a Great-American Smoke-Out event at the RMS/MMS basketball game on Thursday, November 15, 2007. the students made a huge banner for the basketball players to run through which carried an ANTI-TOBACCO theme. Prior to the start of the game, a moment of silence was held to remember those who have suffered from the effects of tobacco or who have lost a family member to tobacco related illness. The board members also through out QUITLINE bracelets to their peers in the stands during the game.
Rockwood Middle School Hosts Health Fair, Friday, May 2nd
Through hard work the the RMS Youth Leadership Advisory Board made up of students, the Roane County Health Department, and Coordinated School Health, a health fair for all students was held. Under the chairmanship of Donna Raines of the Health Department, the students were able to visit various booths to learn more about health issues. Some of the booths included the American Cancer Society, the State Troopers, The National Guard, dental health, drug awareness, health for young women, and much more. EXCELLENT JOB!