James S. Rickards

Another reason to go from OPE to RMS for Middle! The inspiring Mr. G here with one of our former students! They really do pay attention to shorts with messages! 💕

Congratulations to our newest principals on their promotions and appointments for the 2026/27 school year across Broward County Public Schools! 👏🥳 From assistant principals and acting principals stepping into principalship to experienced educators joining new school communities, these educators are dedicated to supporting students, staff and families every step of the way. *Pending Board approval on June 9, 2026. Join us in celebrating these educators in the comments below!

🏅 Big congratulations to Damian & Jada for being recognized as 2026 MSAA Scholar Athletes! 📚🔥Your hard work in the classroom and in athletics makes Rickards proud! 💙❤️ #ScholarAthletes #RickardsPride @browardschools @MSAASports @Rickards_JEG @rmsmrdavis @KaraPluchino @Liz7780

Thank you to the @JRickardsMiddle teachers and staff for the heart, passion, patience, and excellence you bring to our students each and every day. Happy appreciation week!!!

The future of ed leadership in @browardschools is bright with @FloridaAtlantic PROPEL Cohort 16. It was a pleasure to work w/ them over the last 2 months as they grew in their leadership of adult learning. Thank you Sweet16; it was an honor to kick off your leadership journey!

We can’t wait to celebrate the @JRickardsMiddle Fam!!!🚀 #Rise_of_the_Rockets

Another POPPING🍿Saturday at ELO Camp!🚀Our amazing Rockets took learning to the next level by diving into science through VR!And the fun didn’t stop there…we also celebrated the best Magnet Coordinator,Mr.Davis,on his birthday! @JRickardsMiddle @Rickards_JEG @KaraPluchino

Celebrating the amazing @JRickardsMiddle clerical team. You are the heartbeat of our school—keeping everything running, supporting our students and staff, and doing it all with care, patience, and pride. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Great conversation @JRickardsMiddle ! Our Rockets had an incredible opportunity to engage with BCPS School Board Chair, Sarah Leonardi, during a technology roundtable—sharing ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring how tech is shaping their future. 🚀

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The Rickards family runs on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of magic—and our clerical team brings it ALL every single day! @Rickards_JEG @rmsmrdavis @Liz7780 @browardschools

Honored to represent @JRickardsMiddle at the MSA Conference as a School of Distinction! Incredible learning through powerful sessions, inspiring school tours, and a keynote that challenged us to think bigger. Grateful for the experience and ready to bring it back to our Rockets!

APs are the heartbeat of our schools—problem solvers, culture builders, and champions for students and staff. Thank you Ms. Valentino, Dr. Drake, and Ms. Pluchino for your leadership and the impact you make every single day at @JRickardsMiddle!

The @JRickardsMiddle Rockets showed up and showed out in this year’s @BrowardESOL competition. Celebrating our winners—bringing home medals across 10 categories! Our students continue to rise, represent, and make us proud. 🚀 #Rise_of_the_Rockets @BCPSNorthRegion

Thank you to the NE Zome for supporting our 100 year celebration today. @Gurreonero_MG @BCPS_DeputySupt @BCPSAppLearn @BCPSNorthRegion

Celebrating 100 years of excellence at Oakland Park Elementary! Congratulations to Principal Garcia and the entire OPE community on this incredible milestone. Thank you Eagles for taking us through the decades with such great performances! @Garciaprincipal @BCPSNorthRegion

Rockets just a reminder early release tomorrow at 1:45. No school Friday. Spring break Monday 16th to 20th. 🚀 @Rickards_JEG

Third year in a row that the Rickards Symphonic band and their amazing band instructor Ms. Luechauer received the highest rating of Superior at their district music assessment. They worked so hard all year. 🎺🏆🚀@Rickards_JEG

James S. Rickards Middle School is part of The BCPS Advantage, our commitment to educating all students to reach their highest potential and succeed in tomorrow’s world. That’s The BCPS Advantage in action. @howardhepburn @browardschools @Rickards_JEG

❤️💛💚Black History Family Night at Rickards Middle School was a success! Outstanding performances from our Rockets!❤️💛💚 @JRickardsMiddle @Rickards_JEG

Spent the morning at Lloyd Estates 🐯for #ReadingForTheRecord Big thank you to Principal Allen for the invite—her VPK scholars were so fun, curious, and truly the cutest little audience. Future Rockets 🚀 in the making! @JRickardsMiddle @BCPSNorthRegion