RCE Family Update
8.21.21 - #teamRCE
New Procedures - starting Monday, 8/23
Second, I consider the safety and well-being of our students and adults my top priority. In this update, I would like to highlight a few changes we have put in place during the temporary virtual week. Please review with your RCE student before Monday morning.
Masks
- While we are not legally allowed to require masks, they are strongly encouraged.
- Please consider sending your RCE student to school with a mask, to limit spread.
- Optional masks will be available at every entrance, starting tomorrow morning.
Mornings
- Students will go directly to the following classes when they report to campus - 6th & 7th grade to 1st period and 8th grade to 2nd period.
In order to limit cohorts, we will not be attending Rise and Shine at this time.
Breakfast will continue to be delivered to classrooms.
Lunch
- To limit cohorts, we will be going back to eating lunch in the classroom.
- Students will go through the lunch line in limited, socially distanced groups. Please see the video below for a visual of this procedure.
- We will still be going outside, following lunch, at this time. I believe this time is important for middle school students.
Afternoon Dismissal
- Buses - will be dismissed individually, as they arrive on campus.
- Car Riders - will be dismissed via this Google Form - bit.ly/RCEcarline
- Students will not be dismissed until their name is entered in the form. This will limit congregating outside after school. There will be adults ready to help tomorrow, if needed.
Cleaning
- Regular cleaning will continue.
- The entire school will be sanitized every Wednesday evening.
- Hand sanitizer will be available to students in every classroom and throughout the school.
- Handwashing throughout the day is encouraged.
Canceled/Postponed Events
- POSTPONED - Open House - Thursday, 8/26 - hope to reschedule at a later date
- CANCELED - Back-to-School Dance - Friday, 8/27
We hope that these measures will help limit the spread of Covid-19 at RCE. Again, while we can't require them, we believe mask wearing and vaccination (if able) to be the best ways to limit spread in schools.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail me at thomaspreisig@pickens.k12.sc.us.
Thomas Preisig
Principal
RC Edwards Middle School
Covid Testing Locations
Pickens County COVID Testing - Nettles Park conducts daily testing through Clemson University
Keep your child out of school pending the results of a Covid test. Let our school nurse, Kristen Osborne, know if you get a positive result - kristenosborne@pickens.k12.sc.us or call 397-4207.
Schedule Update for RCE
Update - Students will go directly to their 1st period (6th & 7th graders) or 2nd period (8th graders) when they report to campus. In order to limit cohorts, we will not be attending Rise and Shine at this time.
RCE and DHS Athletics Updates
Coaches will communicate any changes to their practice/game schedules directly with players and families.
Important Dates on the RCE campus for August.
~POSTPONED - 26 RCE Open House (5:30-7PM)
~CANCELED - 27 RCE Back to School Dance (After-school until 5PM)
~31 Volleyball vs. Gettys MS (5:30PM)
School Supply List for 2021-2022
RC Edwards Middle
Email: Thomaspreisig@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: rce.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 1157 Madden Bridge Road, Central, SC, United States
Phone: (864) 397-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCEMiddle
Twitter: @RCEMiddle