Upcoming Events
Announcements
School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting Dates
What is a School Improvement Council (SIC)?
School Improvement Councils (SICs) serve the school principal and faculty in an advisory role, bringing together parents, educators, students and community stakeholders to collaborate on the improvement of their local school. They are mandated by law to exist in every public school in South Carolina, now numbering more than 1100. Over 17,000 volunteers serve on SICs in South Carolina.
More Information on SIC: School Improvement Council
SIC will be hosted every second (2nd) Tuesday of the Month:
- September 8
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
- May 11
RCMS NHI, Redo, Retake Policy
Please review the school policy for NHIs, Major Retakes and Missing Assignments. If your student wishes to retake/redo a major assignment, please have them complete the Retake/Redo Request Form and give it to his/her teacher within 5 days of receiving the grade for the major assignment.
NHIs, Major Retakes and Missing Assignments Policy
PSAT Updates and Information
PSAT Registration for 8th Grade has now closed.
For those testing, please be aware of the following important dates:
- September 30: A readiness check lesson will take place with all students taking the PSAT. Please ensure your student arrives to school on time.
- October 6: Registered students will take the PSAT. The process will begin at 8:30 AM. Students arriving after testing begins will not be admitted. Please ensure your student is on time.
- October 22: Scores will be released for students to access online.
Registered students and their parents/guardians will receive an email this week with additional information on preparing for the PSAT. Please confirm your email in Backpack is updated.
Contact Mrs. Lamb with any questions.
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.
- RCMS 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.
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.