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Here are some of our events at a glance. Please join us when you can!

• Sept. 19-20: Boys Volleyball Tryouts (7th and 8th grade only)

• Sept. 20: Picture Day (students wear RCMS uniforms)

• Sept. 21: $5 Non-Uniform Day

• Sept. 27: Hearth Pizza Spirit Night

• Sept. 30: Future Raider Night / Feeder School Night at Riverwood Football Game

• Oct. 6: Pantherpalooza after school

Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved.

School pictures will be taken Tuesday, Sept. 20. Students should wear uniforms but as a note, hoodies do not look best. This year we are using Lifetouch Photos and a packet containing purchase information was given to your student. You can complete purchase information and return it on Sept. 20 or purchase online only after Picture Day.

For $5 cash, students not only contribute to our PTA and Foundation, but also they can wear non-uniform attire on Sept. 21. This will be a monthly opportunity to support PTA & Foundation and for students to dress down. Otherwise, the normal uniform applies. Our non-uniform dress guidelines are described here.

Students’ updated 4.5 week grades are available in Infinite Campus. We encourage each parent to review your student’s grades and contact their teachers with any questions, concerns, or to set up extra help sessions.

To celebrate the IB traits that our staff exemplify and to highlight those who have gone the 1 extra degree, we give monthly 212 Degree Awards. It is built on the premise that at 211 degrees, water doesn't boil. With just one extra degree, it boils. We're thankful for 5 staff members each month who will be highlighted for giving that 1 extra degree to our school.

• Ms. Mackenzie Sinon (7th Grade Science) was given the Risk-taking & Thinking Award: the recipient is not afraid to use creativity to inspire and to help others succeed.

• Mr. Hayden Fludd (8th Grade Science and Department Chair) was given the Inquiry & Knowledge Award: The recipient has innovatively instructed with MYP, WICOR, Personalized Learning instruction that empowers student ownership of learning.

• Coach Steven Sanders (P.E.) was given the Caring & Communicator Award: The recipient maintains a positive, caring attitude in difficult situations and steps outside his/her job description to help others.

• Ms. Chelsea Hamm (8th Grade ELA) was given the Principled & Balanced Award: The recipient demonstrates principled leadership during difficult times, showing balance and sensitivity to those following his/her lead.

• Ms. Joan Mason (Permanent Sub) was given the Open-minded & Reflective Award: The recipient is open-minded and reflective to support students in powerful ways beyond the expected as an educator.

Now that we are finishing our 6th week, please note that schedule change requests are only made to assistant principal Mrs. Bulluck if there are extenuating circumstances, such as a medical need.