Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Seneca Resources, the 6th grade students in Mrs. Outman’s science classes had the opportunity to experience EnergyXP—an engaging STEM program designed to introduce students to a variety of energy concepts through hands-on and digital activities.
Throughout the experience, students explored 11 different energy-focused activities, including:
🌬️ Wind Energy
🧬 Molecules & Carbon Atoms
🛢️ Crude Oil
🤖 Robotics & Circuitry
☢️ Nuclear Energy
🔎 Exploring for Oil
🌎 Geographical Features
⚗️ Fractional Distillation
☀️ Solar Energy
🏗️ Production Infrastructure
🧴 Products Made from Oil
EnergyXP helps students see how energy connects to their everyday lives while giving them opportunities to strengthen important STEM skills. After each activity, Workforce Avatars introduced students to careers connected to the energy industry, helping them discover the many different pathways available within this field.
Our goal is to strengthen foundational STEM skills and inspire the next generation of energy professionals. By introducing students to these opportunities in 6th grade, we hope to spark curiosity and encourage them to think about the courses, skills, and career pathways they may want to pursue in high school and beyond.
A special thank you to Seneca Resources for supporting our students and providing this valuable learning experience! 💙🔬⚡
What a great first day at Rock L. Butler Middle School! Our staff welcomed students with smiles and greetings as we kicked off a new school year together.
Today was filled with getting settled, building relationships, and discussing expectations to help make this a successful year for everyone. We are excited about all that this school year has in store and are ready to make it a GREAT one! 💚
Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, respect, and Hornet pride!
Welcome back, Hornets! Let’s make it a great year! 🐝💚
GO HORNETS!
Picture Day Is Coming! 📸
Rock L. Butler Middle School pictures are Friday, September 11th!
Families can order online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code: 0543mna
Don’t miss the chance to capture those school-year memories! 📸💙
🌟 RLBMS Staff Spotlight: Mr. Dan Marple 🌟
Mr. Marple has been part of our district for 28 years! Did you know he and Mrs. Marple live on a Christmas Tree Farm? 🎄
His favorite part of working with middle schoolers? “They’re interested and have a lot of energy, so they can accomplish great things when it’s channeled.”
🐾 Fun fact: His beagle, Rory, loves 4-wheeler rides, chasing rabbits, and sneaking food off the counter! He also has two cats, Gus & Tucker—Gus is known for climbing onto the roof daily!
📚 Favorites: Wish You Well (book), Remember the Titans (movie), The Office (TV show)
🍦 Favorite food: Ice cream
🏞 Dream job: Wilderness fishing & hunting guide
✈️ Superpower wish: Flight
💡 Words of wisdom: “Work hard and don’t complain... even when you feel like it’s deserved.”
Cause ➡ Effect in action! Mr. Owlett’s 6th grade ELA students tested Mentos + Diet Coke, then researched the science behind the splash. 💥🥤
Spoiler: Mentos provide bubble-starting sites + Diet Coke’s low surface tension = rapid CO₂ release = 💥
Name: Daisy
Years in District: My whole life!
Favorite Song: Who let the dogs out?
Motivation: Belly rubs & Goldfish crackers
Morning or Afternoon: Morning zoomies, afternoon snoozies
Words of wisdom: Don't worry, wag happy
Weather pushed many from our welcoming committee inside.
Let's have a great school year!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 5 to 7PM
