R.C. Edwards - February 2026 Update

Hope everyone stayed safe and warm over the past few weeks! Thanks for being flexible during these eLearning days, I know they can be tough for families.

eLearning

We will allow time during our flex periods this week and, if need, next week to make-up any eLearning work missed due to power/internet outages. Assignments need to be completed to be marked present for those days - students have 5 school days from the day they return.

• All eLearning assignments are due by Tuesday, February 10th.

Beta Club State Convention

Congratulations to our Beta Club for an unprecedented showing at the State Convention! We had 5 groups place #1 in the state and 13 groups place in the top 5! Proud of these students and our Beta Club advisors.

Athletics

Congratulations to all of our basketball teams! The following teams are ranked #1 heading into the AOP (Anderson/Oconee/Pickens) tournament this weekend. Proud of our players and coaches!

• 8th Grade Girls - #1, 12-0 record
• 8th Grade Boys - #1, 9-3 record
• 7th Grade Girls - #1, 7-1 record

Congratulations to our cheerleaders and our Panther mascot as they wrap up their season! They did an outstanding job supporting all of our teams this year! Proud of these athletes and our coach!

Please feel free to e-mail, call or stop by if you need anything!

Thomas Preisig

Social Media

Please follow and subscribe to our social media accounts to stay in touch with life at RCE.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCEMiddle
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcemiddle
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePantherRCE - Latest Episode
• #180DaysInsideRCE - 2025-26 daily posts!

Future Dates

2/4-2/7 - AOP Basketball Tournaments

2/6 - Progress Reports go home (unfinished eLearning could affect grades until made up)

2/11-2/12 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Chattanooga

2/13 - No School (if Inclement Weather make-up days are not needed)

2/16 - No School for Students (Teacher PD Day)

2/17-2/19 - ACCESS Testing for Multilingual Students

2/27 - All Region Band @ Furman

The graphic below labels eLearning Days 4 & 5 as "not used yet." This was produced on 1/30, we are using those 2 days today (2/2) and tomorrow (2/3). Please make note of future weather make-up days.

Every 8th grader and their parent/guardian will attend an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting hosted by our guidance department. Sign up here or using the link in the graphic if you have not made your appointment yet! Guidance will be in touch to make-up any missed IGP meetings due to the weather.

The School District of Pickens County is now offering virtual volunteer training for those interested in volunteering in Pickens County schools. All volunteers must complete volunteer training every school year. To complete the training process, go to the website linked here and scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the six steps. After completion, you will receive an email confirmation. If you have any questions, please email ErinAllen@pickens.k12.sc.us.

We are so proud of our own Coach Marshall for being named as a Golden Apple Award Winner by WYFF! His episode should air in the next 3-4 weeks.

You are invited to a free special event with Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech, focused on how technology is shaping the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Two Sessions to Choose From:

Monday, February 2 | 6:00pm – Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W Main St, Liberty 29657

or

Thursday, February 5 | 6:00pm – East Pickens Baptist Church 2244 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens 29671

Learn about:

• Screen time trends & the science behind them
• Practical strategies for healthy tech habits
• How to stay connected as a family in today's digital world

All families in attendance will be given free access to the Parent ProTech database with resources to help your family thrive online.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/DBtC5x3ksQPC3C6w5

Tickets go on sale 3 days prior to all home events. For away games, please visit the homeschools athletic website. To purchase R.C. Edwards home event tickets, click here.

Use the link provided here to become part of our RCE Athletic Booster Club. Your support is greatly appreciated!

We know that Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up this spring, and finding the perfect gift for your child’s teachers can feel overwhelming. That’s where your PTSO comes in! 🎁

This year, let us do the shopping for you! If you’d like, you can earmark your $20 PTSO membership fee toward teacher appreciation gifts, and that money will go directly to purchasing items for our Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations. It’s an easy, meaningful way to show appreciation—no wrapping, guessing, or shopping required!

Join today and let the PTSO help spread a little joy to our amazing teachers!

The PTSO does an amazing job supporting the needs of our students and teachers each year. Please click the link below to see how you can sign-up to be a member of our PTSO!