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August is quickly approaching which means back to school!!
RCMS will hold back to school night on August 13, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 PM.
6th Grade Students and Parents:
Please enter the cafeteria through exit 11 or 15 and follow the posted signs.
7th Grade Students and Parents:
Please enter through the main entrance and follow the posted signs.
8th Grade Students and Parents:
Please enter the gymnasium through exit 10.
We cannot wait to see everyone!
UPDATED - The 2024-2025 District Calendar has been udpated. Early dismissal dates have been added to the calendar.
First day of student attendance is August 14th. We look forward to seeing everyone back!
Online Registration continues through July 22nd.
Our deepest sympathy.....
Richland County Schools online registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Monday, July 15 and run through July 22. You will be able to register your students by going to Skyward Family Access and entering your username and password. If you have forgotten your username and/or 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 18 between 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Thank you and have a great evening!
Do you have a new student transferring to RCMS from another school?!
Please call the office at 618-395-4372 to schedule an appointment to fill out the required paperwork and get a tour of the building!
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM
We cannot wait to meet you! 🐾
The 5th grade transition program at RCMS will begin next week. If you do not remember what week you signed your student up for, please contact the office.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8AM-12PM
We can't wait to see you!!
2024-2025 RCMS School Supply List
Paper copies are available in the office.
First day of student attendance for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday, August 14th. Online registration wil be July 15 - 22.
Have a great summer!
Congratulations to our RCCU #1 Retirees! Thank you for your service to education! RCES - Cindy Grundon, Melissa Dunn, Michelle Simpson and Nancy DeMeyer; RCMS - Joyce Ford and Terry Puckett; RCHS - Martin Dunn and Bryan Cummins (not pictured Sherye Brown - RCES and Jimetta McDonald - Transportation)
2024 ERFAE Teacher of the Year Awards
Congratulations to Terry Puckett, Cindy Grundon, and Bryan Cummins!
Thank you ERFAE Members, Krista Nealis and Mark Richardson, for presenting to our teachers!
RCCU1 will follow its regular dismissal schedule today. We have been and will continue to monitor the potential for severe weather this afternoon.
If your child has medication in the nurses office at school, please see attached letter!
8th Grade Promotion Information
The Class of 2024 8th grade promotion ceremony will take place on May 21, 2024 at 9:00AM. The ceremony will be hosted at Richland County High School in the gymnasium. Due to the increased space tickets will NOT be distributed this year. Seating will be first come first serve.
Information regarding where to park and how to enter the building that day will be posted at a later date.
RCMS has purchased and distributed multiple brands of Solar Eclipse Safety glasses. RCMS has recently been contacted by Amazon with information that Biniki 2024 Solar Eclipse Glasses may not be safe to use for viewing the Solar Eclipse on April 8th. If your student was issued a pair of Biniki 2024 Solar Eclipse Glasse, RCMS advises that you and your student not use the Biniki 2024 Solar Eclipse glasses for viewing the eclipse.
The track meet that was scheduled for today, April 2, has been cancelled due to weather. There will not be practice.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun spring break!!
We will see you back on April 1!
The end of year dates have been finalized for the 2023-2024 school year.
Last day of student attendance will by Tuesday, May 21st.
RCMS 8th Grade Promotion
RCMS 8th grade promotion will be held on May 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
More information will be posted at a later date.
All RCCU #1 schools will be in session on Thursday. RCELC, RCES, and RCMS will continue to be under a boil order. Bottled water will be provided for students and staff as needed, but students are encouraged to bring their own filled water bottles. Breakfast and lunch will be served with all necessary safety measures being taken. RCHS is not affected by the boil order.