RCMS would like to thank Amy Kirby and Lora Kocher from Citizens National Bank of Albion for preparing Goody Bags for the Cheerleaders and the Boys Basketball Team. The Boys Basketball Team will be playing in the Championship Game of the SIJHSAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, Feb 18 at 7:30 pm.
The state championship game for tonight, Thursday, February 17th has been postponed due to incoming weather. The game is rescheduled for Friday, February 18th at 7:30.
We will still be taking fan buses as planned. If you (your student) were on the list to ride the fan bus tonight, be at the school tomorrow by 5:00 to catch the bus to the game. If you have a conflict and have already paid you will be reimbursed.
Make your plans now to go down to Rend Lake tomorrow night to support our boys!
GO CUBS!!!
Fan Bus
We are watching the weather situation closely.
As of right now, we are taking Fan Buses to the Rend Lake College for the SIJHSAA Boys Basketball Championship Game this evening.
If anything changes, we will make an announcement to the students and put the information out on the RCMS website and Facebook if anything changes.
RCMS would like to thank Gina Kocher and Joni Ginder from Trust Bank for preparing Goody Bags for the Boys Basketball Team. They will be traveling tomorrow evening to Rend Lake College to play in the Championship Game of the SIJHSAA Basketball Tournament.
RCES Kindergarten Screenings for next school year, 2022-2023 are being scheduled now. To schedule an appointment or for more information , contact Kristy Harting at 618-395-8540, ext. 1106.
Fan Bus for the Boys Basketball SIJHSAA Game on Thursday, Feb 17 (Rend Lake College)
-RCMS Students Only-
On Thursday morning, Feb 17, we will have sign-ups for the RCMS Fan Bus(fee is due when students sign-up).
Students must sign-up and will not be able to pay and ride later if they do not sign-up at school on the morning of Feb 17.
The cost per student is $5. This covers transportation and the entry fee to the game. Students will need to bring money for concessions.
The bus will leave the RCMS parking lot at 5 pm on Thursday, Feb 17.
Please do not drop your child off before 4:30 pm. The game starts at 7:30 pm. These games last about 1 hour, and the travel time back from Rend Lake College is a little less than 2 hours. The bus's estimated time to return to the RCMS parking lot is between 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm.
Students will be told to contact parents and guardians when the bus reaches Flora. Please be at RCMS waiting on your child.
This is a reminder that students will be released early on Thursday, February 17 and will follow the School Improvement Day schedule. In addition, there is no school on Friday, February 18 due to parent/teacher conferences and Monday, February 21 for Presidents Day.
RCMS would like to thank Amanda Marks and Helia Health Care of Olney for preparing Goody Bags for the Boys Basketball Team.
They will be traveling this evening to Rend Lake College to play in the Semi-Final Round of the SIJHSAA Basketball Tournament.
FREE Children's Orthopedic Clinic - March 14, 2022
Fan Bus for the Boys Basketball SIJHSAA Game on Tuesday, Feb 15 (Rend Lake College) -RCMS Students Only-
On Tuesday morning, Feb 15, we will have sign-ups for the RCMS Fan Bus(fee is due when students sign-up). Students must sign-up and will not be able to pay and ride later if they do not sign-up at school on the morning of Feb 15.
The cost per student is $5. This covers transportation and the entry fee to the game.
The bus will leave the RCMS parking lot at 5 pm on Tues, Feb 15. Please do not drop your child off before 4:30 pm.
The game starts at 7:15 pm. These games last about 1 hour, and the travel time back from Rend Lake College is a little less than 2 hours. The bus's estimated time to return to the RCMS parking lot is between 10:15 pm and 10:45 pm. Students will be told to contact parents and guardians when the bus reaches Flora.
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.
