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Welcome to Rocky Heights Middle School
Our mission is to foster a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where every student is empowered to grow as a compassionate, curious, and capable learner prepared for future success.
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Being a RHMS Nighthawk will be something that you will remember for the rest of your life.Chris Cooke, Principal
![Digital camera lying on a table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786037212/dcsdk12org/b6ilwfvfq72igwov7x3a/Bus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786037212/dcsdk12org/b6ilwfvfq72igwov7x3a/Bus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786037212/dcsdk12org/b6ilwfvfq72igwov7x3a/Bus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786037212/dcsdk12org/b6ilwfvfq72igwov7x3a/Bus.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786037212/dcsdk12org/b6ilwfvfq72igwov7x3a/Bus.jpg","width":1254}])
Welcome back to Rocky Heights!
![Backpack]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745337618/dcsdk12org/tqctbcfri0ur6xiapps7/HEADER21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745337618/dcsdk12org/tqctbcfri0ur6xiapps7/HEADER21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745337618/dcsdk12org/tqctbcfri0ur6xiapps7/HEADER21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745337618/dcsdk12org/tqctbcfri0ur6xiapps7/HEADER21.jpg","width":1080}])
We have a list of everything your student needs to be successful at RHMS.
![RHMS logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786036732/dcsdk12org/kxluycnws7qjutgadfwd/Screenshot2026-08-06at111624AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786036732/dcsdk12org/kxluycnws7qjutgadfwd/Screenshot2026-08-06at111624AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786036732/dcsdk12org/kxluycnws7qjutgadfwd/Screenshot2026-08-06at111624AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786036732/dcsdk12org/kxluycnws7qjutgadfwd/Screenshot2026-08-06at111624AM.png","width":947}])
This course guide is designed to help you as you think through the classes and experiences you would like to explore while in Middle School.
![RHMS building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786036392/dcsdk12org/lnme1jawule6ogu5x3wy/RHMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786036392/dcsdk12org/lnme1jawule6ogu5x3wy/RHMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786036392/dcsdk12org/lnme1jawule6ogu5x3wy/RHMS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786036392/dcsdk12org/lnme1jawule6ogu5x3wy/RHMS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786036392/dcsdk12org/lnme1jawule6ogu5x3wy/RHMS.jpg","width":1254}])
Take a tour of Rocky Heights Middle School!
![A student standing in front of a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745338191/dcsdk12org/yknrl2bhqizyum25gpkz/HEADER23.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745338191/dcsdk12org/yknrl2bhqizyum25gpkz/HEADER23.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745338191/dcsdk12org/yknrl2bhqizyum25gpkz/HEADER23.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745338191/dcsdk12org/yknrl2bhqizyum25gpkz/HEADER23.jpg","width":1080}])
Early Flight is a transition program for new students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at Rocky Heights Middle School.
Meet Our Leadership Team
![Chris Cooke headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744393546/dcsdk12org/tpn5mrf1yfgedeekoz9t/4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744393546/dcsdk12org/tpn5mrf1yfgedeekoz9t/4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744393546/dcsdk12org/tpn5mrf1yfgedeekoz9t/4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744393546/dcsdk12org/tpn5mrf1yfgedeekoz9t/4.png","width":1080}])
Principal
![Matt Yardley headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786035996/dcsdk12org/lz5mrlwpyvzbrseuw88f/MatthewYardley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786035996/dcsdk12org/lz5mrlwpyvzbrseuw88f/MatthewYardley.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786035996/dcsdk12org/lz5mrlwpyvzbrseuw88f/MatthewYardley.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786035996/dcsdk12org/lz5mrlwpyvzbrseuw88f/MatthewYardley.png","width":1200}])
6th Grade Admin
![Heather Cox headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744393525/dcsdk12org/kfnfxotbg2zymvvggyh9/2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744393525/dcsdk12org/kfnfxotbg2zymvvggyh9/2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744393525/dcsdk12org/kfnfxotbg2zymvvggyh9/2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744393525/dcsdk12org/kfnfxotbg2zymvvggyh9/2.png","width":1080}])
7th Grade Admin
![Cullen Hilsendager headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744393475/dcsdk12org/xdgqlklcwhwvh7krz2tf/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744393475/dcsdk12org/xdgqlklcwhwvh7krz2tf/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744393475/dcsdk12org/xdgqlklcwhwvh7krz2tf/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744393475/dcsdk12org/xdgqlklcwhwvh7krz2tf/1.png","width":1080}])
8th Grade Admin
& Athletic Director