
RCMS Back to School Dance
August 22, 2025
Admission is $2.oo
Concessions will be available for purchase
The dance is for RCMS students only
August 22, 2025
Admission is $2.oo
Concessions will be available for purchase
The dance is for RCMS students only


Parents and Guardians
If you need to relay a message to your student or notify them of their after school transportation, please contact our office by 2:45PM.
Students are called to the office at the end of the day on afternoon announcements and given the message.
Please know that if the student is aware of their transportation (ex: you want them to be a car rider instead of the bus and you told them that before they came to school) you do not have to notify us. As long as you and your student know what the plan is, all bases are covered!! However, if it gives you peace of mind to call us and have us remind them at the end of the day, we are more than happy to do so!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at 618-395-4372
If you need to relay a message to your student or notify them of their after school transportation, please contact our office by 2:45PM.
Students are called to the office at the end of the day on afternoon announcements and given the message.
Please know that if the student is aware of their transportation (ex: you want them to be a car rider instead of the bus and you told them that before they came to school) you do not have to notify us. As long as you and your student know what the plan is, all bases are covered!! However, if it gives you peace of mind to call us and have us remind them at the end of the day, we are more than happy to do so!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at 618-395-4372


Please see attached photo!
There are a few different ways to contact us if your student will be gone for the day!
There are a few different ways to contact us if your student will be gone for the day!


We look forward to welcoming students back to school tomorrow Wednesday August 13th. All teachers and staff have been diligently working to make the 2025-2026 school year awesome! Please be patient with our transportation department and bus drivers as they work through new bus routes and adding new students to their routes. Bus pick up and drop off times are estimated especially in the first few days of a new school year. If you have specific questions about your student drop off and/or pick up times, please call your students school or the transportation department. Let's have a great year!

We enjoyed getting to see everyone last night at back to school night!
We wanted to take a moment and introduce our new staff at RCMS!
Left to Right:
Mrs. Michelle Bridges (7th Grade Math)
Mrs. Yevette Henager (7th Grade Social Studies)
Mrs. Sarah Stevens (Health)
Mr. Adam Stoneberger (8th Grade Social Studies)
Ms. Alex Kauble (Counselor)
Ms. Stephanie West (7th Grade Language Arts)
Mrs. Jennifer Tedford (Principal)
We wanted to take a moment and introduce our new staff at RCMS!
Left to Right:
Mrs. Michelle Bridges (7th Grade Math)
Mrs. Yevette Henager (7th Grade Social Studies)
Mrs. Sarah Stevens (Health)
Mr. Adam Stoneberger (8th Grade Social Studies)
Ms. Alex Kauble (Counselor)
Ms. Stephanie West (7th Grade Language Arts)
Mrs. Jennifer Tedford (Principal)


Welcome to RCMS!


Welcome back! Reminder that each student can receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day. Our cafeteria staff can't wait to see all the smiling faces!


Richland County Schools online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Monday, July 14th and run through July 21st. You will be able to register your student(s) by going to Skyward Family Access and entering your username and password. If you have forgotten your username/password, please contact your student's school. Parents who do not have computer access or require assistance may come to the school on Thursday, July 17th between 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Thank you and have a great evening!


First Day of Student Attendance is Wednesday, August 13. Online Registration July 14 - 21.


Registration now open through Friday, July 11. Register now by clicking on the link: https://forms.gle/odY1R7iWL9Ej98966


RCCU #1 would like to recognize our staff that have reached their 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, and 5 years of service milestone. Thank you for your continuous dedication to our schools, students and community!







2025 ERFAE Teacher of the Year Awards! Congratulations to Mark Steber, Kristie Shoemaker and Julie Bettis! Thank you to the ERFAE Members, Krista Nealis and Brandy Shouse, for presenting to our teachers!


Congratulations to our 2025 RCCU #1 Retirees! Thank you for your service to education! RCHS - Mark Steber, Rob Flanagan, Lisa Pampe, Lisa Billington, RCES - Cris Edwards, Julie Bettis, Kathi Walker, Lela Weesner. Not pictured: Tasha Thuftedal and Bill Page


RCMS 8th Grade Promotion will be livestreamed starting at 9AM Wednesday, May 28th. Here is the link: https://youtube.com/live/O8N5J-bPkHc

Coming Soon! Mark your calendars for May 30th!


Summer EBT (aka SUN Bucks) is an Illinois Department of Human Services benefits program that provides families a $120 one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child. The benefits are intended for the household to buy groceries when school is not in session. Most income-eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. Please use the IDHS online screener to see if your child is eligible or if you need to apply: https://abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal/ebt-screener
S-EBT 2025 applications are due by August 13, 2025. For more information, please visit the IDHS Summer EBT page: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=163478. If you have any questions, call the Summer EBT Hotline at 1-833-621-0737 or use the Contact IDHS Form: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=131500&module=17&surveyid=1553.


May Calendar Reminders: Friday, May 2nd - 11:10am Dismissal (no lunch served, no Pre-K), Wednesday, May 14th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Monday, May 26th - No School - Memorial Day , and Wednesday, May 28th - 1 Hour Early Dismissal - Last Day of Student Attendance.


April Calendar Reminders - 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Wednesday, April 16th, No School April 17th thru April 21st for Easter Break. 1 Hour Early Dismissal, Wednesday, April 23rd for School Improvement.


The RCHS Athletic Fields Tour is CANCELLED for this evening, April 2nd. Please join us either April 9th or 15th.


The Community is encouraged to attend.
