Just a few more days till school starts!!! We are so excited to have students back in the building full-time. Here are a few morelast minute reminders:

1. Water Bottles– Please encourage your child bring a water bottle to school as we want to discourage the use of drinking fountains at this time. Names on the water bottles help us return them to their rightful owner if they get left somewhere.
2. Doors Open at 8:00 School starts at 8:30. Dismissal is 3:10 except on Wednesday when it is 1:22.
3. 6th and 7th grade enter through the front entrance and 8th grade through the side by Mr. Davis’ classroom.
4. Students eating breakfast should go to the commons. Students not eating breakfast, can go to their lockers to put stuff away and then directly to their class.
5. Please make sure your child knows their bus route home when they come their first day. Bus routes and stops are here.
6. Don’t forget that the first two days are orientation. Sixth grade only comes on Tuesday the 7th. Seventh and Eighth grade only come on the 8th. All students come on the 9th. During orientation students start their day in their homerooms. We will have their homerooms posted and staff available to show them where to go.
7. Backpacks are not allowed in the classrooms but and should be put in their locker. They will have plenty of time to practice opening lockers.
8.  Again this year,  it is students and staff only in the main building. Thank you for your understanding.
9. Masks and 3 feet social distancing required. Liberal use of hand sanitizers encouraged. 🙂

Just a reminder to families to please use the drop-off lane in the morning. Students can get out at the drop-off point, use the crosswalk to cross to the school, and then go to their assigned entrance. (6th/7th grade Front Entrance,  8th  Grade entrance by Mr. Davis’s classroom)

By pulling all the way forward and using the drop-off point, it will help prevent cars from backing up onto Territorial.

Thank you again for helping to keep our students safe. Just click “Read More” for more information about how our drop-off lane works.

This is the drop-off lane coming in from Territorial.

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Below is a link to the list of bus routes with stops for FRMS students. It really helps to lessen confusion if  students know before they come to school on Tuesday or Wednesday, what their morning and afternoon buses are. Thank you.

Click here for Bus Routes FRMS

Welcome to the start of another fabulous year at Fern Ridge Middle School. Our staff has been busy this week getting our building and our classrooms ready for students and we are so excited to have all of our students back full time. Here are some quick reminders and helpful information:

1. Tuesday the 7th is 6th grade only. 7th and 8th grade students stay home. It will be an orientation day for our 6th graders.
2. Wednesday the 8th is 7th and 8th grade only. 6th grade students stay home. 7th and 8th grade students will have their orientation on the 8th. The 8th is still an early release day and school ends at 1:22.
3. All students  come for the first “normal” day on Thursday the 9th.
4. Bell times: Warning Bell at 8:25; School starts at 8:30. Except for early release, FRMS dismisses at 3:10. On Early Release Wednesdays FRMS dismisses at 1:22.
5. 6th and 7th grade students enter through the front. 8th grade enters through the side. Students will be welcomed, asked how they are feeling, asked to use hand sanitizer, and checked for masks when they enter the building.
6.  Students should bring their planners and binders to school everyday. One of our key focuses this year will be student organization.
7. Water Bottles– Students should bring water bottles this year to avoid having to use the drinking fountain. We have one bottle fill station and are in the process of installing a second.
8. If you haven’t yet, sign up for text messages from FRMS. The link is on the right hand side of this page. Also you can use the “Subscribe” button on the right hand side to subscribe for updates from this website- which means each time we update the website you will get a copy of the post emailed to you.
9.  We are here to help. If you have concerns about your child or things come up during the school year, please do not hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. Our teachers are here to help.  Click here for a list of staff emails and phone extensions.
10. Please make sure to use the drop off lane in the mornings and not the bus lanes or the bus parking area. It really helps ensure student safety and keep the parking lot congestion free. It also helps if, when you get to the drop off point, students can quickly disembark and use the marked crosswalk.
11. Schedules– Students will get their schedules their first morning. Schedules are still being adjusted and finalized this week.
12. Finally, just a reminder that masks are required inside the building and students do need to practice 3 feet social distancing.

Once again, all of us at FRMS are excited to begin the school year, thrilled that your child will be attending FRMS,  here to support your family, and looking forward to the year to come.

Please bring cash or checks to pay for registration fees, P.E. shirts, and yearbooks.

Registration Fee $10 (Includes planner/student activity fee)

P.E. Shirts $7 each

Yearbooks $16 (Price on the school supply list is incorrect)

Looking forward to seeing new students/6th graders on the 18th and returning students the 24th thru 26th. Masks required during registration please.

Thank you.

1.New and returning families can now register their students online. While most of the process can be completed online, families will need to stop by the school to pay their registration fee, pick up their planner, pay for a P.E. shirt, etc. 7th and 8th graders will need to select their exploratory classes. Students new to the district must have immunization, birth certificate, and proof of residency in order to complete the enrollment process.

Click here for more information on online registration

2. New students and incoming 6th grade students can register in person on Wednesday, August 18th from Noon to 8 PM. Students new to the district should bring immunization, birth certificate, and proof of residence.

Returning 7th and 8th grade students (and their families) can register in person Tuesday August 24th thru Thursday, August 26th.

Click here for time and information

3. One of our schoolwide focuses this year will be teaching students organizational skills across grade levels. 6th and 7th grade students should have a 2 inch binder with a set of 8 dividers.

Click here for the 21-22 student supply list.

4. Exploratory Classes– During registration, 7th and 8th grade students will have the chance to select their exploratory classes for the year. Exploratory classes are shorter (30 minutes) that switch every 9 weeks and give students the chance to explore different interests. Students will complete a forecasting form when they register in person or when they come in to finish the paperwork.

You are also welcome to print the forecasting form, complete it, and return it by email it to ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us

Click here to get an Exploratory Forecasting Form- 7th/8th Grade Only

Returning students can register online by clicking on the link below. Returning students include students who attended either Veneta or Elmira or Options last year as well as returning FRMS students.

Please note that in addition to the online registration, returning students should plan to stop by the school office beginning August 16th to complete any additional paperwork, pay their registration fee ($10), get their locker combination, pick up a P.E. shirt ($7), and have the opportunity to buy a yearbook. ($16) Masks are required during registration.

Below is the link to both the registration and the directions. Please review the directions carefully before starting. If you have any questions or need any additional information, the FRMS office opens on August 16th.

Returning Student Online Registration Instructions 21-22

Link to Online Registration for Returning Students

If you have forgotten your user ID or password, click the button that says “Forgot Password or User ID” for help.

Registration for the 21-22 School Year begins next week. Click the link below for an overview of the 21-22 registration process.

FRMS Registration information

Masks are required during registration.

We are looking forward to seeing new and returning students during registration and welcoming everyone to the start of a new school year.

If, after reviewing the information provided in the link, you have any questions about registration please feel free to call the school office at 541-935-8230 beginning Monday, August 16th.

FRMS is excited to announce that new students can now register for the 21-22 school year online by clicking on the link below. New students are students who are new to our district. Sixth grade students, while new to FRMS, are not considered new students for registration purposes.

Link to New Student Registration

We have also included a link below to directions on how to complete the online registration process. We recommend that you read the directions carefully before starting the registration process.

Link to New Student Registration Directions

Families registering new students still need to stop by the middle school office before August 31st to pay the $10 registration fee, pick up your student planners, and purchase a FRMS P.E. Shirt ($7). You will also have the option of buying a yearbook for $16.

In addition new 7th and 8th grade students have to pick their exploratory choices.

FRMS Office will be open for new student registration  on Wednesday, August 18th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Families new to the district are welcome to stop by during this time and complete the registration process. Masks are required during registration.

 IMPORTANT NOTES: To complete the new student enrollment process, parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to provide student’s immunization/vaccination records, proof of residency (i.e. utility bill) and birth certificate. You are not required to upload forms via the online registration system; this feature is optional. Failure to upload documents will not prevent you from submitting your registration forms. Any forms or other documents may be picked up, then brought into your student’s school and office personnel will be able to make copies and answer any questions.

We are just a few days from the beginning of our first ever FRMS Summer Learning Camp. We are planning four weeks of fun and learning for our “campers.”

Important Reminders:

Dates: Monday – Thursday – July 12th – August 5th

Times: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm – Doors open at 9:15 am

Masks: Students will be required to wear masks on the bus and in the building. Click here for PPE and Mask Information for FRMS Summer Learning Camp.

Screening: Students will be screened prior to entering the building. All students will enter through the front entrance. Please help us keep our students healthy and safe by keeping your child home if they are sick.

Transportation: If your child is riding the bus to or from Summer Learning Camp, please double check pick-up and drop-off times: Summer Bus Routes

Dress: Every “camper” will be participating in field games so please make sure students dress in clothes they can run around and play in.

Enrollment: At this time, our Summer Learning Camp is full, but we are taking names for a waitlist if openings arise.

Families were  contacted and registration confirmed by the FRMS office in June. If you are not sure if your child is registered, please feel free to call us at 541-935-8230 and we would be happy to check for you.

If you have not registered your child for our summer learning camp and would like them to attend,  please call the office and we would be  happy to add them to the waiting list.

In addition, if you registered your child but your plans have changed, please contact the office to let us know.

Summer Office Hours: FRMS Office will be open from 9:15 to 1:15 Monday thru Thursday July 12th thru August 5th. Our office phone is 541-935-8230.