Richland County Middle School

Attention Volleyball Team The Home Game vs Clay City on Wed, Feb 16 has been cancelled. This game will not be rescheduled.

Fan Bus: Per the message that was sent out last night - RCCU1 Message: As a clarification to last night’s message, masks are required on school buses as it is a federal requirement. Masks will be required on the Fan Bus.

Message from the SIJHSAA: SIJHSAA Member Schools: I know all of us are facing incredible challenges navigating the court decision and the impact for students and staff in your local school districts. Thank you for your continued leadership during this time. It is our current position that we recommend the following: *Remainder of the 2022 Boys Basketball State Tournaments: Schools will follow the IDPH Guidelines of the All-Sports Policy for players, coaches, officials and spectators. (Masking required as we have followed all season)

Fan Bus for the Boys Basketball SIJHSAA Game on Sat, Feb 12 (Rend Lake College) For those students that have signed up (we will not allow students to go who have not signed up at the school today, Fri, Feb 11.) The bus will leave the RCMS parking lot at 11 am. Please do not drop your child off before 10:30 am. The game starts at 1:15 pm. These games last about 1 hour and the travel time back from Rend Lake College is a little less than 2 hours. The estimated time of the bus returning back to the RCMS parking lot is between 4:15 pm and 4:45 pm. Students will be told to contact parents and guardians when the bus reaches Flora. Please send money with your child for concessions at the game. The $5 for the bus ride covers student entry and the bus ride only.

In a special meeting held on Thursday, February 10, the RCCU #1 Board of Education voted to remove mandatory masking for students, staff, and visitors effective immediately.

Volleyball Announcement All Home Volleyball Matches for the 2022 season will be live-streamed on RCMS Athletics YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRSe8FmGXQPLuO2srpmEBw

SIJHSAA Regional Basketball Game Announcement (Wed, Feb 9) The Region 8 Championship Game tonight - RCMS vs. Flora - will be held in Carmi at Washington Attendance Center. Gate will open at 5 pm, and the game is scheduled to start at 6 pm.

Regional Boys Basketball Game Announcement If you have are planning on attending the Regional Boys Basketball Game tonight at Richland County Middle School, please pay attention to this announcement.  Due to this being a Regional Game, there is a $2 entry fee for all students K-8. K-8 students will need to bring an extra $2 to get in the game tonight—no entry fee for children who are not yet in Kindergarten. Everyone else is considered an adult, and the entry fee is $3.  No Season or District Passes will be excepted this evening due to being a Regional Game.  Hope to see everyone supporting the Richland County Middle School Boys Basketball Team at the 1st Round of Regional Play Tonight!

Attention 8th-Grade Boys Basketball The Boys Basketball Regional has been cancelled for Sat, Feb 5 at Carmi. This game has been rescheduled for Mon, Feb 7 and will be held in the RCMS gym at 6 pm.

Attention Volleyball Players The Robinson Volleyball Tournament for Sat, Feb 5 has been cancelled. This tournament will not be rescheduled.

School is canceled for Friday, February 4 due to poor weather and road conditions. Be safe!

Attention 6th-Grade Boys and Girls Basketball The Fairfield Tournament for Saturday, Feb 5 has been cancelled. This tournament will not be rescheduled.

Attention 6th-grade Boys Basketball The game scheduled for Thursday, Feb 3 at Albion has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Attention 8th-Grade Boys Basketball The Regional Game at Carmi scheduled for Thursday, Feb 3 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. That game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb 5 at Carmi with the start time of 10 am. The bus will be leaving RCMS at 8 am on Saturday, Feb 5 for the first round of Regionals. The Regional Championship Game is scheduled to be played Saturday, Feb 5 at Carmi with a start time of 2 pm.

Attention 6th-grade Boys Basketball The game scheduled for Wed, Feb 2 at Olney against Red Hill has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.

Attention 6th-grade Girls Basketball The game scheduled for Wed, Feb 2 at Olney against Carmi has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.

OCC Court of Dreams information

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Cubs Basketball & Cheerleaders! 8th Grade recognition night! We are proud of you! Thank you to all the parents!

Attention 6th-Grade Girls Basketball The game scheduled for Fri, Jan 28 @ Flora has been cancelled due to Covid. As of right now, there is no makeup date. 

RCES Pre-K Screenings for next school year, 2022-2023 are being scheduled now. To schedule an appointment, contact Jennifer Fancher at 618-395-8540, ext. 1600.