Royal Oak Middle School

🎓 ROMS 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebration 🎓

We are excited to celebrate our 8th graders on June 4th! The event will begin at 5:30 PM. We look forward to recognizing this important milestone with our students and families!
Check the comments for direct links to the livestream and the program.

We’re Hiring at Royal Oak Middle School!

Royal Oak Schools is seeking a passionate School Counselor to join our Bulldog family for the 2026-27 school year. Help support students academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact every day.

📌 Full-time position
📍 Royal Oak Middle School
🔗 Click the link in the comments for full details and to apply!

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

‼️8th Grade Families‼️

Join us as we celebrate our ROMS 8th Grade Class of 2030 on the front lawn of Royal Oak Middle School! ❤️🖤🐾

🗓 June 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 709 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Bring your own seating. Parking is limited.

Happy Principal’s Day to the heart of Royal Oak Middle School, Kristin Meldrum!

Your leadership sets the tone for everything we do. Thank you for showing up for our students, supporting our staff, and leading with both strength and care. Because of you, Bulldog Belonging is not just something we say—it’s something we feel every day.

We appreciate you more than words can say! 🫶🏽

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the powerhouse team that keeps our building running smooth, strong, and on point!

From the front office to every corner of the building, you are the calm in the chaos, the problem-solvers, the organizers, and the heartbeat of our daily operations. You anticipate needs, support everyone with grace, and keep us moving forward no matter what the day brings.

We truly could not do this work without you. Your dedication, care, and behind-the-scenes magic make all the difference every single day.

Join us in celebrating Tracie Sandzik, Katie Volk, Carie Ho**er, Lynn Liedel, and Angela Almas today!

UPDATE: The AC is pumping ❄️❄️❄️ Thank you to our amazing Maintenance Department, who have been working to install the chiller since this morning!

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Cooler classrooms are on the way to ROMS!

Thanks to the fast work of our Maintenance department, ROMS will have a temporary chiller to improve conditions in the building until the parts arrive to repair the existing units. The chiller arrived this morning, and Maintenance is working hard to get it up and running.

🚨 Parent Reminder 🚨

Tomorrow is a half day due to Teacher Records Day in the afternoon.

🕚 Dismissal: 11:15 AM
📚 Students will follow their regular schedule (Periods 1–6)

Happy Assistant Principal Week to Dan Colligan, Angela Mallory, and Laura Derda!

Thank you for the leadership, care, and consistency you bring to our school community each day. From supporting students and staff to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, your impact is felt in so many ways.

We appreciate all that you do and are grateful for the difference you make every single day!

🚨 ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES 🚨

Tomorrow is PSAT-8 Testing Day at ROMS!

We’re ready for our students to show what they know and give it their very best. Please help set them up for success by making sure they:
✔ Arrive on time
✔ Bring a fully charged Chromebook
✔ Get a good night’s sleep

⏰ 8th Grade Schedule
Breakfast Club Doors open at 7:00 AM
School starts at 7:40 AM
Testing begins promptly at 7:50 AM

⚠️ NOTE: 8th Grade students are expected to stay after testing for the remainder of the school day.

📌 Important PM Half-Day info for 6th & 7th Grade Families:
🔴No lunch or Breakfast Club provided
🔴Students report at 11:50 AM
🔴School begins at 12:00 PM and ends at 2:50 PM

📞 If you plan to pick up your 8th grader after testing, please call ahead: (248) 541-7100 (Dial 8, then 1)

We love our paraeducators.

Thank you for the care, patience, and unwavering support you give our students every single day. You show up with heart, flexibility, and a deep commitment to doing whatever it takes to support student success.

You build strong relationships, create safe and supportive spaces, and help keep our classrooms running smoothly. The difference you make—both seen and unseen—matters more than you know.

We are grateful for you and proud to have you as part of our ROMS community!