Welcome Grizzlies!

Greetings as we embark on the 2024-25 school year. I am Shannon Lockard, and it is a privilege to serve as the Principal of Ray Reynolds Middle School. With over 19 years of experience in education, my journey has included roles as a middle school teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, and principal. I am thrilled to begin my fifth year at Reynolds Middle School, where we are committed to offering an inclusive and well-rounded education, bridging opportunity gaps to ensure all students achieve success. At Reynolds we GROWL, which means we demonstrate Growth, Resilience, Openness, Wisdom, and Leadership.

We are eager to begin a new school year and look forward to collaborating with you in the education and support of your child.

For your student(s) to have access to their schedule, you must sign the required online Annual Agreements located in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Schedules will be available online starting 8/12/2024. For more information about creating an account, please visit https://www.psd1.org/students-families/powerschool. Students need to pick up their paper schedules any time during the week of 8/19-8/23 from 8:00-3:00pm.

Fall sports include Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country. Students interested in participating in athletics during the 2024-2025 school year need to sign up on Family ID. All students must upload their most recent PHYSICAL to Family ID online. Paper physicals will not be accepted in the office. Physicals are valid for 24 months from the exam date. Students with expired physicals cannot participate in practices or games until a new physical is provided. For more information, please visit our website.

Reynolds Gear is available to purchase August 5th –August 19th on the online store. Click the link to see all the amazing options. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RMSFALL24

All students will need black shorts and gray tops for PE this year. Families may choose to purchase at Reynolds, but it is not required.

Family and community partnerships are essential at Reynolds Middle School. If you are interested in being part of our Action Team for Partnership (ATP), please contact Assistant Principal Chad Haertling chaertling@psd1.org or call (509) 546-6000.

For more information about ATP, check out our website: https://reynolds.psd1.org/student-resources/action-team-for-partnerships

If you have any questions about your child's schedule, please contact their grade level counselors.

6th Grade Counselor: Joshua Hurst jhurst@psd1.org

7th Grade Counselor: Diana Partida dpartida@psd1.org

8th Grade Counselor: Christina Young chyoung@psd1.org

August 5th-August 19th Reynolds Online Store

August 14th Fall Athlete Orientation (7th & 8th Grade) 6:00-7:00 pm on Zoom

• A Zoom link will be sent to families a few days before the event

• More information about Athletics can be found on our website: https://reynolds.psd1.org/activities/athletics

August 19th-23rd: Schedule Pick-Up for All Grades from 8:00 am-3:00 pm

• Students can pick up their schedules any time between 8:00-3:00pm

• All students can access their schedules through PowerSchool once parents have completed the Annual Update

August 26th : Front Office will be closed for the All Staff Rally 7:30-11:00

August 26th: Open House for all Grade Levels 5:00-7:00

• Students with last names A-L 5:00-6:00

• Students with last names M-Z 6:00-7:00

August 27th First Day of School for 6th Grade

• Only 6th grade attends

August 28th: All Grades attend

September 13th Picture Day

• Backpack
• 3-ring Binder
• Binder Dividers
• College-ruled Notebook Paper
• 1 Dozen #2 Pencils
• Pens: blue or black ink
• Highlighters
• Composition Book
• Spiral Notebook
• Colored Pencils

If you need support with supplies for your student, or schedule requests, please contact their grade level counselor.

6th Grade Counselor: Joshua Hurst jhurst@psd1.org

7th Grade Counselor: Diana Partida dpartida@psd1.org

8th Grade Counselor: Christina Young chyoung@psd1.org

Laptops will be checked out to students after the start of the school year.

Bus Routes are not yet set for the 2024-2025school year. When they are available, the transportation department will send out more information.

To continue supporting a safe and connected school environment that promotes enhanced learning, students must keep their cell phones in their backpacks and out of sight during the school day. The Cell Phone Policy can be found on our website. https://www.psd1.org/domain/2319

The goal of our cell phone policy is to increase student engagement in the classroom and to create a culture of respect for learning. Data shows that students are more focused and have higher test scores and grades when cell phones are kept out of the classroom. (See https://www.awayfortheday.org/research)

In addition to our regular monthly newsletters, texts, and updates, we are delighted to inform you that we are active on Instagram and Facebook. These platforms will serve as an engaging extension of our school community, allowing us to share glimpses of classroom activities, important announcements, and showcase the incredible achievements of our students.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/official_ray_reynolds_ms?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093796674430&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Principal: Shannon Lockard

6th Grade Assistant Principal: Holly Cozad

7th Grade Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Chad Haertling

8th Grade Assistant Principal: Mandy Cathey

Email: slockard@psd1.org
Website: https://www.psd1.org/ReynoldsMS
Location: 9507 Burns Road, Pasco, WA, USA
Phone: 509-546-6000