News & Notes

📚 Exciting Author Visit Coming January 30!

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin to our school on January 30! They will be sharing insights into their brand-new historical fiction/mystery novel, The Bletchley Riddle—a story packed with intrigue, secrets, and unforgettable characters.

Families can purchase a signed and personalized copy of the book through M. Judson for just $9.99. All orders are online only and due by January 2.

✨ Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the authors, explore the book, and order your copy today!

Order Your Copy

🍎Nominate a RGS Teacher for the Golden Apple Award!

Do you know an amazing Rudolph Gordon teacher who consistently goes above and beyond? Help us celebrate their dedication and shine a spotlight on their outstanding work by nominating them for the Golden Apple Award, sponsored by WYFF 4 and Ingles!

Each week, WYFF features an exceptional educator from the Upstate during the Thursday 5:00 newscast. At the end of the school year, one of the weekly winners will be selected as Teacher of the Year.

If you'd like to nominate a teacher, simply complete the entry form and mail it to:

WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609

Let's show Simpsonville what makes RGS educators truly extraordinary!

Golden Apple Nomination Form

ACCESS Testing for ELL Students

ACCESS assesses a student's proficiency in the English language.  Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test.  The test window is January 21-March 6, 2026. 

See Rudolph Gordon School's testing schedule below.  Kindergarten students will be tested individually within the first two weeks of the window.