Upcoming Events
Announcements
Back To School Vaccine Clinic
2026 CLINIC DATES
- May 28th (Tdap Booster Clinic for Rising 7th Graders)
- July 23rd
- July 30th
- August 6th
- August 10th
- August 20th
- August 27th
- September 10th
LOCATION
Greenville County Health Department
352 Halton Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
Please bring a copy of all previous vaccine records.
By Appointment only. Call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule.
All school age children welcome. Vaccine services are offered Monday - Friday at the Greenville County Health Department.
ATTENTION: All 8th Grade Families! PSAT Information
8th Grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT during the school day on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The test is an optional practice opportunity for the PSAT in high school and students who perform exceptionally well may qualify as a Junior Scholar.
Notices will go home this week with students who qualify to take this test for free, based on exemplary SCReady scores. Students who do not qualify to take the test for free will have the opportunity to sign up to take it for a $16 fee. Registration forms with payment directions will be available on Thursday in the Front Office and in Dr. Fortman’s outer office. Registration will remain open through August 24. Please reach out to Mrs. Lamb or Dr. Fortman with questions.
Learn more about the Junior Scholars Program: South Carolina Junior Scholars Program
More Information on the PSAT: PSAT
RCMS Panther Sports News!
Parents/Guardians of student-athletes intending to participate in athletics MUST complete this online registration process, be cleared for athletic participation, and meet all eligibility requirements prior to engaging in any athletic activity.
- Latest Sports News, Updates and Forms
- GCS Clear Bag Policy and Frequently Asked Questions
- Athletic Events Safety Requirements
- All students interested in playing any athletic sport must fill out an Athletic Packet in full and turn in to your coach. If a Physical is at the High School, it is the student's responsibility to get a copy for RCMS.
Become a RCMS Panther Partner!
When you show your support to Ralph Chandler Middle School by becoming a Panther Partner, 100% of your donation stays at RCMS. Through these donations, we are able to support every student, teacher and staff member in our school community throughout the year.
What Your Donation Supports:
- Teacher mini-grants
- Classroom and supply upgrades
- Additional educational support
- Incentives for educational & behavioral goals
- Teacher and staff additional support
Donation Levels
| Donation Type | Donation Amount | Donation Details |
| Panther Donor | $50 | Family name listed on all communication outlets with other families of the same donation level AND a $10 coupon to the school store. |
| Panther Club | $150 | All perks from Panther Donor PLUS 1 free TCBY each month they are at school (typically 8x a year). |
| Panther Den | $300 | All perks from Panther Donor and Club PLUS your choice of RCMS Swag bag OR front reserved parking space for an end of year event (1 per donation) & 1 digital sign shoutout. |
More Information: RCMS Panther Partner Information and Sign-Up
Extended Day Program (EDP) for the 2026-2027 School Year
The purpose of the Extended Day Program is to provide a quality afterschool experience where each child receives academic support, gains social emotional skills, and develops deepened relationships in a safe and nurturing environment. EDP runs every full school day from 3:30 - 6:00 PM and follows the GCS calendar. The program is not open on half-days, teacher work days or holidays.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in EDP for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Katie Garner at kgarner@greenville.k12.sc.us. Please note that space is limited.
** The current fees are listed below. These rates are subject to change for next year. **
2025-2026 Extended Day Program Fee Rates
| Number of Children | Weekly (3-5 days) | Half Week (2 days) | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $53.00 | $33.00 | $22.00 |
| 2 | $85.00 | $59.00 | $33.00 |
| 3 | $113.00 | $87.00 | $46.00 |
** A half week is 2 days, 3 days or more is considered a full week. **
RCMS Happenings
- Greenville County Schools Calendars
- Are you interested in receiving emergency text messages about school cancellations and other schedule changes?
If you are a parent who would like to receive emergency texts and currently have a landline listed as your home number, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to your child’s school.- GCS Emergency Alert Form - English
- GCS Emergency Alert Form - Spanish
- The form is only for parents who currently have a landline listed as their “Primary Contact Phone” and wish to receive texts about school cancellations or other emergency schedule changes. Parents who already list a cell phone as their primary contact will not need to take action to receive this service.
- Additional Information on Emergency Text Alerts from the District
- PARENTS: Please be reminded that our school policy regarding early dismissal asks that parents not seek an early dismissal after 2:45. Early dismissals at any time are disruptive to the school day and are particularly problematic in the last 30 minutes of our instructional day.