Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Thank you for coming back to walk the halls of RBMS one more time. We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s ahead for each of you!!
Shout out to Ms. Trevino for another great choir performance! Back in the Day highlighted music through the decades and showcased the hard work and talent of our students. We appreciate all the time and effort that went into making the night such a success!!
We are so proud of our Battle of the Books teams who made it to the district finals. Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the middle school competition yesterday!
After years of dedicated service, we are celebrating the retirements of Ms. Erin Phelps, Ms. Rosemary McCormack, Ms. Tara Malloy, and Mr. Dan Supple. Your years of serving kids well, building relationships, and investing in our school community have helped shape RBMS into what it is today!
Thank you for the countless ways you have supported students, families, and staff over the years. Your impact will continue far beyond the walls of RBMS, and you will be greatly missed. We wish you all the best in this next chapter!
Thank you for the countless ways you have supported students, families, and staff over the years. Your impact will continue far beyond the walls of RBMS, and you will be greatly missed. We wish you all the best in this next chapter!
Battle of the Books is a reading competition where students read selected books and compete by answering questions based on them. It’s a great way to build reading comprehension, teamwork, and knowledge of different books. This week is our district competition — good luck to all of our competitors!
Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin!
Today at Bruin Blast, we were proud to welcome back former RMS students—now graduating seniors—who shared powerful words of wisdom with our current Bruins about the importance of doing the little things well. Their journeys are a reminder that hard work, dedication, and character matter every step of the way.
A huge thank you to our incredible alumni for coming back to inspire the next generation:
• Ethan McDougal - Drury University, Golf
• Ashton Burgener - Southwestern College, Basketball
• Tristan Brown - Pittsburg State University, Football
• Ayden Muff - University of Arkansas, Cheer
• Connor Davis— Grayson College, Baseball
• Al Cline - University of Arkansas, Cheer
• Taylor Chrisp - Newman University, Softball
• Parker Brewer - University of Arkansas, Bowling
• Brandon Lawson - NWACC, Soccer
• Lilly Kham - Eckerd College, Women’s Soccer
• Kellen Wrona - Arkansas Tech University, Football
• Miles Rush - Jacksonville State University, Cross Country & Track
• Kylah Manthe - Quachita Baptist University, Volleyball
• Kameran Thornton-Mead - Harding University, Football
Thank you for showing them what it means to always be a Bruin!
Today at Bruin Blast, we were proud to welcome back former RMS students—now graduating seniors—who shared powerful words of wisdom with our current Bruins about the importance of doing the little things well. Their journeys are a reminder that hard work, dedication, and character matter every step of the way.
A huge thank you to our incredible alumni for coming back to inspire the next generation:
• Ethan McDougal - Drury University, Golf
• Ashton Burgener - Southwestern College, Basketball
• Tristan Brown - Pittsburg State University, Football
• Ayden Muff - University of Arkansas, Cheer
• Connor Davis— Grayson College, Baseball
• Al Cline - University of Arkansas, Cheer
• Taylor Chrisp - Newman University, Softball
• Parker Brewer - University of Arkansas, Bowling
• Brandon Lawson - NWACC, Soccer
• Lilly Kham - Eckerd College, Women’s Soccer
• Kellen Wrona - Arkansas Tech University, Football
• Miles Rush - Jacksonville State University, Cross Country & Track
• Kylah Manthe - Quachita Baptist University, Volleyball
• Kameran Thornton-Mead - Harding University, Football
Thank you for showing them what it means to always be a Bruin!
We had a wonderful morning celebrating 20 years of Barker! Thank you to our PTO for helping host this special event, and thank you to all of our current and former staff who stopped by to celebrate with us. What a meaningful way to honor two decades of community!
Drop in on Thursday, May 7th from 9:30–11:30 AM to visit with current and former staff and families, enjoy cake and punch, and celebrate two decades of community at RBMS!
We talk a lot about IB learner profiles at our Friday Bruin Blasts, and if there was one to describe Ms. Briana, it would be caring. Today was her last day at RBMS, and we are so grateful for the time she spent with us. Not only did she make sure our school was clean and presentable, but she also took the time to get to know students and build genuine connections each day.
If you could hear the applause through these photos, you would know she leaves behind a lasting impression of kindness, warmth, and genuine care for others. We wish her all the best on her next adventure and know she will continue to make a difference wherever she goes.
If you could hear the applause through these photos, you would know she leaves behind a lasting impression of kindness, warmth, and genuine care for others. We wish her all the best on her next adventure and know she will continue to make a difference wherever she goes.
We are proud to announce that we are officially a Heart Safe School! ❤️ In partnership with Project ADAM and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, we have taken important steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors.
Through this partnership, our team has developed a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan, received specialized training, and ensured access to life-saving equipment across campus. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a safe, prepared, and supportive school environment for everyone.
Through this partnership, our team has developed a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan, received specialized training, and ensured access to life-saving equipment across campus. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a safe, prepared, and supportive school environment for everyone.
Yesterday may have been National Administrative Assistants Day, but we are grateful for our office team every day! Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Justine, and Ms. Stacy keep our school running smoothly—welcoming every visitor with a smile, supporting staff and students, and handling the countless details behind the scenes. We appreciate all you do to make our building a better place each day!
In our recent Bruin Blasts, we’ve celebrated students who exemplify the traits of being risk-takers and balanced individuals. Their willingness to try new things and manage their time and responsibilities sets a great example for our entire school community!
In honor of Assistant Principals Week, we asked our students how they would describe Mrs. Bushong—and their responses say it all. We are so grateful for her leadership, dedication, and the care she shows our school community every single day!
Several teams across the building had the opportunity to visit the J.B and Johnelle Hunt Nature Center this week. Thanks to a grant secured by Mrs. Jackson and a partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, students enjoyed hands-on learning through a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities!
Congrats to Kaylee for winning the “create your own burger” competition among 5th grade students. We can’t wait to try her creation called the Slamwich!
Through enrichment opportunities, students take their interests and learning even further. Several 5th graders became engineers as they built and drove robots to complete challenges—taking teamwork and problem solving to the next level!
Great job to our teams who competed in a friendly robotics competition at Old High Middle School today—it was a great way to round out the season! Team 53295B earned a Judges’ Award for their interviews and teamwork and finished 4th overall. Way to go, RBMS!
On Wednesday, the 6th grade students proudly shared their passion projects with families and community members. For many, this was their first experience completing an independent project of this kind, and their excitement was evident. Taking ownership of their learning helped each student grow as a thinker, communicator, collaborator, self-manager, and researcher.
On Wednesday, the 6th grade students proudly shared their passion projects with families and community members. For many, this was their first experience completing an independent project of this kind, and their excitement was evident. Taking ownership of their learning helped each student grow as a thinker, communicator, collaborator, self-manager, and researcher.
A big thank you to our bus drivers for the care and dedication they show our students every day! RBMS StuCo and PTO teamed up to create goodie bags and posters to show just how much we appreciate them. We’re grateful for the role they play in making each school day start and end safely.
