We are very excited to announce that our new FRMS spirit shirts are here and they turned out fabulous. A huge thank you to Julie Johnson for coming up with the winning design.

Shirts will be sold during registration as a fundraiser for the student body. Funds raised from selling our new Spirit Shirts will go towards supporting promotion, dances, and other activities for our students. The shirts will be available in our school colors of red and blue.

Shirts will be on sale during registration for $10 each, they will also be on sale during the school year until we are sold out,

Thank you to Mr. Light and Mrs. Babcock for showing their school spirit and to Mrs. French for taking the picture.

Registration for the 22-23 school year is right around the corner. Here is what you need to know about this year’s registration:

1. Registration Schedule:

Wednesday, August 17th (New students/6th Grade Students) Noon to 8:00pm

Tuesday, August 23rd (All students) 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 24th (All students) 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Thursday, August 25th (All students) 8:00 am to Noon

       2. For new students (students new to the Fern Ridge School District) families need proof of residency, immunization records, and a copy of their birth certificate.

3. Registration Fee is $10. This covers the cost of their planner,  their student body cards, and helps support student activities. Students may also need to purchase one or more P.E. shirts ($7 each). Yearbooks will also be on sale for $17 during registration. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. FRMS cannot accept credit cards.

4. Families are welcome to start the registration process online (see right hand side of this web page under Quick Links or click below) HOWEVER they will still need to come to in-person registration to pay their fees, buy P.E. shirts, pick up the student planner,  finalize transportation plans, and fill out some additional required forms.

Click Here For Online Registration Links 

5. All students, even returning students, have to register before the student can start school.

6. A reminder to all families- Tuesday September 6th is the first day of school for 6th grade students only. Wednesday the 7th is the first day for 7th and 8th grade students only. All students attend beginning Thursday the 8th.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please don’t hesitate to call us at 541-935-8230. Our office opens  on August 15th.

• Just a few reminders:

1. The FRMS Office is officially closed until August 15th.
2. The building will be open for Summer Learning Camp from July 11th through August 4th, Monday thru Thursday, from 9:;30 AM to 1:00PM. The office will be open during summer school hours on a limited basis. If you need to get a hold of us during summer school, call 541-935-8230 ext 4104 or 541-935-8230 ext 4201. You can also email us at ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us or cpurkeybabcock@fernridge.k12.or.us
3. Registration for new students and incoming 6th grade students will be Wednesday, August 17th from noon to 8 PM. New students will need to bring immunization information, a copy of their birth certificate, and proof of residency. There will be a $10 registration charge, a $7  charge for a P.E. shirt if one is needed, and a $17 charge for a yearbook, if one is wanted. At this point, we will only be accepting checks or cash. Keep your eye on this page though because we are working on a plan for credit cards and are crossing our fingers that we can make it happen by August.
4. Returning students can register August 23rd from 8 AM to 7 PM, August 24th from 8 AM to 3 PM, and and August 24th from 8 AM to Noon. All students have a $10 registration charge with the P.E. shirt and the yearbook being optional.
5. All students, new and returning, must go through the registration process. We are hoping that some of the forms will be able to be completed on line, please check this space in August for more information.
6. For the first time in eight years, FRMS will be selling School Spirit T-Shirts during registration. Cost will be $10. Look for more information in August.
7. Student Supply List- For those who do their back to school shopping early, the 22-23 School Supply List has been updated on the school website.
8. Don’t forget the free passes to the swimming pool the district is providing this summer! Click her for more information on the summer pool passes. 
9. There is still time to sign up for FRMS 2022 Summer Learning Camp. Click the following link for registration materials and email those completed materials to ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us    FRMS Summer Learning Camp Registration
10. Check out all of the happenings at the Fern Ridge Library this Summer: Fern Ridge Library Calendar
11. Finally, don’t forget that Food for Lane County is providing summer meals during lunch in the Veneta City Park for all students between 18 and younger: Food For Lane County Summer Food Program

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We would like to invite any interested incoming 9th grader to join us for Rising Falcon from August 8-11.  Rising Falcon is a program designed to introduce you to Elmira High School and help set you up for success your 9th grade year.  This fun program includes field trips, fun activities and chance to connect with other future Falcons and current EHS students.  There is no cost and we are certain that it will be worth the time.  Please fill out the attached Google form to indicate your interest.  Please make sure you are logged into Google prior to filling out the form.

Rising Falcon Interest Form

There is still room in our 2022 Summer Learning Camp for current 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students who are interested in attending.

Fern Ridge Middle School we will be holding our Second Annual Summer Learning Camp for students who were in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade  during the 2021-22 school year from  July 11th to August 4th, Monday thru Thursday, 9:30 to 1:00. Transportation will be provided and school lunch served. Participating students will each take four classes in their 3.5 hour day- Language Arts, Math, Field Games like Frisbee Golf and Field Hockey, and a Summer Fun “Camp” Class which could range from painting to orienteering to arts and crafts.

For a registration packet, click on the link below. Packets can be returned to the school office or emailed to ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us. Call us at 541-935-8230 if you have questions.

FRMS Summer Learning Camp Registration

Just a reminder to students and families that all items in our lost and found will be donated to charity at the end of the school year. Please remind your student to check for lost water bottles, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc. Items will be donated to Lilies of the Field the morning of June 20th.

We want to invite families and community members to our band and choir concert tonight at 7 PM. Under the direction of our music teacher, Megan Miller, our choir and band will be performing several pieces and showing what they have learned over the year. They have been practicing hard and are very excited about this opportunity to perform.

If you come to support our students, out of respect for our students and the work they have done, we ask two things:

1.  Please remain seated while students are performing.

2. Please plan on remaining for the entire performance if at all possible. We really want our last group of student performers to receive the same level of crowd support and appreciation as our first group.

If the parking at the middle school is full, don’t forget that there is parking available at Elmira Elementary which is about a five minute walk from FRMS.

What: 8^th Grade Park and Pool Party

Why: Our 8^th graders have worked hard this year and we want to celebrate with them as they get ready to move on to high school.

When: Tuesday, June 14^th. Buses will depart at approximately 8:45 and take students to the Veneta City Park on Broadway. Students will be at the park from approximately 8:45 to 11:00. They will eat lunch at the park. After the park, they will go to the pool where they will have time to swim, play games, and hang out with their friends. There will be a DJ at the pool to play music. Students are expected to return by bus to FRMS around 2:00.

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Just a few updates and reminders:

1. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 14th.  Students are welcome to wear school appropriate clothing. Students do not need to dress up for promotion. If your child will not be participating in the promotion ceremony, please contact the office and let us know. There will not be a school dance or other event after the ceremony.
2. Parking for Promotion– Parking for promotion will be limited. Please consider parking at Elmira Elementary or at the District Office across the street. Elmira Elementary is only a five minute walk down the street from Fern Ridge Middle School and has ample parking. Please do not park on the field- it will damage the field and break the sprinklers.
3. Promotion Practice: Students will be practicing for promotion the afternoon of June 13th. If your child does not plan on participating in the promotion ceremony, please let the office know.
4. 8th Grade Student Celebration: 8th Graders will have a day long celebration on Tuesday, June 14th. They will start with a bus trip to the city park in Veneta where there will be games and activities planned as well as time to hang out with their friends. Lunch will be served at the park. Around 11:00, after lunch, 8th grade students will continue their fun in the sun with a pool party at the city pool. There will be music and a DJ at the pool to entertain. Students will return to school at 2:00. If you do not want your child to attend the 8th Grade Student Celebration, please contact the office and let us know. Also if your child has any food allergies, please contact the office.
5.  Yearbook Signing– After they return from the pool party, 8th grade students will get their yearbooks if they purchased one and have the opportunity to sign yearbooks.
6. The last day of school for 8th graders will be Tuesday, June 14th. 8th grade students will not be allowed on campus June 15th, June 16th, or June 17th.
7. Finally, thank you to Jani Patrick and her volunteer committee for their hard work in organizing and  setting up our 8th grade Student Celebration and the 8th Grade Promotion.

Based on a request from building staff, the FRSD school board has altered the District calendar for the last week of school.

On the final week of school only – EARLY RELEASE day will be moved from  Wednesday, June 15th to Friday, June 17th. 

Wednesday, June 15th will be a full-school day.

This will be the only week that the early release day will change.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s school office.