Upcoming Events
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First Day of School
Tuesday, August 11
On the first day of school, parents may walk their students to their classrooms. This opportunity is for the first day of school only. Due to a staggered start, 4K parents may walk their child to class on their assigned start day.
Tuesday Morning:
7:00 a.m. – School doors open. Parents and students walking to class will remain in the atriums until classrooms open.
7:15 a.m. – Teachers will be at their classroom doors and ready to welcome students.
7:45 a.m. – Our school day begins!
Beginning Wednesday, August 12, students should arrive at school using their normal transportation method and enter the building independently. We will have staff throughout the building ready to help any student who needs assistance finding their classroom or getting where they need to go.
News & Notes
PSAT/NMSQT Registration for 8th Grade Students
Registration is now open for the PSAT/NMSQT, which will be adminstered at Rudolph Gordon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The PSAT/NMSQT provides students with valuable testing experience and the opportunity to qualify for the South Carolina Junior Scholars Program.
Who tests for FREE?
Students who earned Exceeds Expectations on either or both the Spring 2026 SC READY English Language Arts and/or Mathematics assessments are eligible to take the PSAT/NMSQT at no cost.
Registration Fee
Students who did not earn an Exceeds Expectations score on either SC READY assessment may still participate for a $16 registration fee.
Homeschooled Students: Please look at the information on the district website to sign up.
Registration Deadline:
Monday, August 24, 2026, by 3:30 p.m.
👉 Register Here: https://forms.gle/3Zw8dzXPuc12odzLA
Questions? Please contact Lauren Nagelkirk, Assistant Principal/School Test Coordinator or Carrie Pulley/Test Coordinator/8th Grade Counselor.
Alternate Voting Sites for August 11
The Greenville County Election Commission has moved a number of polling locations for the special primary election on August 11. As this is also the first day of school, Greenville County Schools will not be used as voting locations. You will find a list of polling sites linked below.
List of Polling Sites
RGS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
RGS Athletics is hosting our 2nd annual golf tournament as we strive to create pathways for our student athletes to find success. Serving as a fundraiser, the tournament allows us to improve our athletic programs and facilities. Thank you for supporting RGS athletics!
🗓️Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍Carolina Springs Golf Course
💲$100 per player; $400 per team
To register, complete the form below and return it to Coach Bargeron or email at tbargeron@greenvilleschools.us.
🌞 RGS Summer Reading Challenge
Welcome, new agent! You have been chosen for a top-secret reading mission. Your job is to read books to help us solve a mystery!
For every book or 15 minutes you read, color in one magnifying glass to complete your mission this summer. Bring your completed sheet to GATOR Reading Headquarters by August 21, 2026, to earn your top-secret prize! Reading sheets were sent home during the last week of school and can also be found using the link below.
Good luck, Agent... we're counting on you!
Back to School Vaccine Clinics
SC DPH Vaccination Clinics will be available this summer for rising 5K to High School students at Greenville County Health Department.
- August 20, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- September 10, 2026
Vaccination clinics will be by appointment only. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment.
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