Fort Riley Middle School USD 475

Good Afternoon, Trooper Families! A reminder Trooper Treat Night is tonight! There are things for the WHOLE family to do! We have trick or treating in the halls, Bingo, Crafts, and more! Costumes are allowed this evening. The event starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7:00pm! We can't wait to spend the evening with you!

Support the Fort Riley Middle School and eat Krispy Kreme donuts!! The PTO is selling them tomorrow, 10/24, from 9-1 at the PX on the hill. They only bought 150 boxes so don’t be late!!!!!!

🦸‍♂️💥 SUPERHEROES MAKE SUPER CHOICES! 💥🦸‍♀️

Next week is Red Ribbon Week, and our Troopers are using their superpowers to make healthy, positive choices and stand up against drugs! 💪❤️

Every day is an opportunity to show courage, make smart decisions, and inspire others.

Reminder: Drug free paper contest is due on Friday.

🦸 Be a Hero. Be Drug Free!

❤️ One Team. One Mission. A Drug-Free Future!

Great job, Troopers.

💙 Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that for a second-straight year, Sheridan Elementary USD 475, Spring Valley Elementary USD 475, Fort Riley Middle School USD 475 and Junction City High School USD 475 were ranked among the top 85 public elementary, middle and high schools in the state of Kansas for families to attend in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report Rankings.

Fort Riley Middle School posted the district’s highest ranking in the state as the Troopers stayed strong at No. 58 overall out of 291 middle schools ranked in the state of Kansas for 2027. In all, FRMS is currently ranked in the top 60 overall in the state in math proficiency at No. 58, while the Troopers also had solid showing in reading at No. 64 out of 291 schools.

Junction City High School moved up in the state rankings as the Blue Jays now sit at No. 85 overall out of 295 public high schools analyzed after being ranked No. 94 in the 2026 rankings.

For a second-straight school year, Sheridan currently sits No. 1 in Geary County Schools and No. 60 overall out of 635 elementary schools in the state of Kansas, while Spring Valley wrapped up the district’s top elementary performers as the 83rd best public elementary school in the state. Both the Stallions and Wildcats placed in the top 75 in the state in reading proficiency.

Overall, USD 475 had 10 schools in Sheridan Elementary USD 475, Spring Valley Elementary USD 475, Lincoln Elementary USD 475, Westwood Elementary USD 475, Fort Riley Elementary USD 475, Washington Elementary USD 475, Eisenhower Elementary USD 475, Ware Elementary USD 475, Fort Riley Middle School USD 475 and Junction City Middle School AVID who have all earned eligibility to display a U.S. News Best Elementary or Middle School award badge by ranking in the top 40 percent in the state of Kansas.

In all, U.S. News & World Report evaluated 108,041 public schools out of 134,490 total K-12 directories for its 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings. For each state, schools were assessed on their students' performance on mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments. Half of the formula assessed the scores themselves, and the other half incorporated the test results in the context of socioeconomic characteristics. In other words, the top-ranked schools are all high-achieving and have succeeded at educating all their students.

NJHS is looking to help our families in need with a Holiday Food Drive! Send in food to help those in need or contact the school if you are in need of food. They will be.collecting starting in the first week of November.

7th graders have been showing PRIDE recently!

Auditions are next week for our Spring Musical, Frozen Jr! Auditions will be after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sign up for an audition time with Ms. Towns at the door to the auditorium across from the nurse's office.

Our PTO is hosting a fundraiser to help support our upcoming Trick or Treat night "Trooper Treats" along with other student activities.
Pick up Oct 24 starting at 9:00 am, at the PX up the hill, until they are sold out! Exact Cash or Card.

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A Fort Riley Middle School eighth grader is this week’s Good Kid for his success on the soccer field. ➡️ https://www.wibw.com/2026/10/14/good-kids-fort-riley-eighth-grader-is-making-strides-soccer-pitch/