6th Grade - Provide an environment where students transitioning to the middle school will thrive, succeed, and focus on excellence.
7th Grade - Students will excel in academics and develop positive relationships in preparation for a successful life.
8th Grade - Students will be prepared to successfully engage in rigorous academic courses in preparation for career and technical readiness. Students will persevere, strive for excellence, and contribute positively to the school and local community.
Electives - RMS electives will provide an enriched learning environment to expand student awareness of career and life opportunities.
Special Education - The Special Education Department of RMS strive to understand students as individual learners with exceptional needs and learning styles. We also strive to collaborate with general educators for our students to successfully access the general education curriculum. Students will choose opportunities for success and development of self-advocacy.
Bilingual Education - The teachers of the Bilingual Education Department aspire to promote literacy in both first and second language, thereby equipping English Language Learners with language fluency and confidence to be productive members of the community.
RMS Counselors - Ruidoso Middle School counselors will strive to do what is best for and will support our students, as well as to support teachers and staff in helping students. RMS counselors will also support students and teachers in testing protocols.
RMS Library - Aspires to provide a quite environment for students to improve on reading and technology for them to excel on their mandated New Mexico State testing.
RMS Health Services - The staff in the Health Services Department of RMS are committed to the wellness and well-being of the students and faculty. Our efforts are focused on providing a safe and inviting environment that facilitates comfort and care. Excellence in health services and the support of healthy lifestyles are the core of our foundation.
RMS Custodial - RMS Custodians will bring their expertise in using standard cleaning procedures, in order to manage and maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment.
Administration - RMS administration supports a family environment where students and staff feel safe and supported. Administration will promote actions of academic and personal excellence, perseverance, and service to others.