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• Attendance Matters: Being at school every day and on time helps students stay on track with learning.

• Stay Connected: Be sure to check communication from teachers and the school for updates on assignments, events, and important announcements.

• Panther Pride: We encourage all students to represent Ridgeview by being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn each day.

At the most recent meeting, the school board reviewed the proposed calendar adjustment and approved keeping the current schedule as it is. Therefore, the last day of school for students will remain Thursday, May 21st.

March 23-27: Staff Appreciation Week

March 23-27: Book Fair

March 24: Rising 6th Grade Parent Night

March 27: Deadline for SGC Declaration

March 30: Deadline for Purchasing Yearbooks (scroll for info)

April 2: IB Academic Showcase (scroll for info)

April 6-10: Spring Break, school closed

RCMS sports teams are in season, find their latest game schedules HERE.

Join us on April 2, 2026 (10:00–10:45 AM) as we celebrate student learning through the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Families will begin in their student’s homeroom at 10:00 AM and then visit other classrooms to see MYP projects and learning experiences in action. We are excited to highlight the critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity happening across our campus. Give yourself time for parking!

Georgia Milestones testing will be here before we know it! You can help your child feel ready by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Thanks so much for your support—we know our students will do a great job!

April 20th: Social Studies: 8th Grade

April 22-24: ELA Sections 1-3 : 6-8th

April 27-28: Math Sections 1-2: 6-8th

April 30th: Algebra C&C EOC

May 1st Science/Phys Science: 8th Grade

If your child is enrolled in a high school credit course, you will have the option to accept or decline credit for each class. In May, you will receive an email with detailed information once teachers have finalized grades. At that time, you will be asked to respond via email with your decision for each course. If you choose to accept the credit, the grade will be recorded on your child’s high school transcript. If you choose to decline the credit, the grade will not appear on the transcript, and your child may be required to retake the course in high school.

The following courses are eligible for high school credit:

• Enhanced Algebra
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Enhanced Literature/Composition 1
• Literature/Composition 1
• Physical Science
• Japanese 1
• French 1
• Spanish 1
• Spanish for Native Speakers 1, 2, and 3

Understanding the role of testing will help you to enable your child to succeed in school and to develop a better relationship between your family and your child's school. Usually created by commercial test publishers, standardized tests are designed to give a common measure of students' performance. Because large numbers of students throughout the country take the same test, they give educators a common yardstick or ``standard'' of measure. Educators use these standardized tests to tell how well school programs are succeeding or to give themselves a picture of the skills and abilities of today's students.

https://www.projectappleseed.org/standardtest

Get ready to dive into great books and support our school! The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the Media Center from March 23–27. Students, families, and staff are invited to explore a wonderful selection of new releases, popular titles, and treasures for every type of reader. Enjoy a preview here: Scholastic Flipbook

For a faster, cash‑free checkout, families can set up a Scholastic eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment option for students. Create your child’s eWallet HERE.

Mark your Calendars for Mean Girls Jr. The Musical! Our incredible school musical will be here soon and you do NOT want to miss it. Thank you to Artemis Smiles Orthodontics and the Ridgeview Foundation Members for supporting this program!

Your student's music photos* are now available! How to view and purchase the photos: Text your student's access code to 90738 to receive access or visit https://my.photoday.com/ on your phone or computer. If you are missing your student's access code, please reach out to your music teacher to retrieve it.

*Please note the 6th grade, 7th period Chorus class is not included at this time and will be retaken on Friday March 20. Any additional makeup photos across Band, Chorus and Orchestra will also be taken on this day. Makeup photos will be available 1-2 weeks after with the same access code and retrieval process.

The School Governance Council ("SGC") is made up of parents, staff and community members. The purpose of the SGC is to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role through monitoring and implementation of the strategic plan. At RCMS, we have one (1) parent/guardian representative position open for election this year.

Expectations: Members serve two-year terms. At RCMS, the SGC meets in-person one morning per month (typically a Tuesday) from 7:30 - 8:30 am. SGC Members are also expected to serve on one of two subcommittees which typically meets for an additional one meeting per month.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, parent/guardians must: have a child attending RCMS for the upcoming two consecutive years, not be an employee of the school, be at least 18 years old, consent to being finger printed and subject to a background check (if elected). A full list of qualifications can be found HERE.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up the week of March 23. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible teachers and staff who support our students every day. We are collecting donations HERE to give each teacher and staff member a small token of appreciation. Any amount is greatly appreciated and helps us thank them for all they do for the Ridgeview community.

Our Book Fair is next week, and we need your help to make it a success! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, student support, sales, and cleanup.

If you’re available to help, please sign up HERE. Your time and support make a huge difference and help create a great experience for our students. Thank you for supporting our readers and our school community!

Don't miss the chance to commemorate a great 25/26 school year by ordering an RCMS yearbook! Sales are online only. Click HERE to access the Varsity Yearbook website. When prompted, enter the RCMS school code: 17957.

Jr. Raiders Football is open to all rising 7th & 8th Graders (current 6th & 7th). Jr. Raiders Football is a partnership between RICS Athletics and NYO.

Link to register for the interest meeting is HERE.

Planning ahead for summer break? Riverwood offers camps for both basketball and volleyball. Visit the Riverwood Athletics website for more details.

Rising 9th graders to Riverwood- Cheer tryouts are coming up soon.

Please note the instructions from RICS stating that RCMS students do NOT have to leave school early. Tryout times can be scheduled to accommodate for RCMS instructional time and travel to RICS. There are details inside the registration link with information specifically for our Panthers.

If your student does leave early for any RICS event, please utilize available remote learning time by emailing Ms. Price

https://www.riverwoodathletics.com/news/ea2e51da-c8ac-487c-9d1e-a2b2ff46ad63

Coach Russo is hosting a player/parent information meeting on Monday, April 20, at 5 pm in the Riverwood Coffee Shop. The coffee shop is room 1209 on the first floor, and there will be a sign by the door pointing you in that direction.

Our coaches will share details about spring tryouts and our fall softball season. Rising 9th-graders/parents are encouraged to attend!

We will post information in this section that is received from RICS and applicable to our current 8th graders transitioning to RICS. However, Parents are responsible for monitoring the Riverwood Website and Riverwood Athletics Website for complete information on RICS programs and opportunities.

Got Pics of our Panthers doing anything RCMS Related? Submit them to PanthertalesRCMS@gmail.com and you might just see them here!

Fun Friday was an absolute blast! The students enjoyed free seating at lunch and a visit by Kona Ice. Thanks to Coach Sanders for organizing this great event!

Please join us in celebrating Cam Berry for placing 3rd in 3D modeling for the 7th & 8th grade category at the Fulton County Technology Competition!

This is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly proud of Cam’s creativity, hard work, and dedication. We also want to recognize and applaud our outstanding student participants: Eli Hallam, Daisy Tau, Tara Scullin, & Dhyana Shah. Thank you all for representing our school with excellence, innovation, and Panther pride. Your efforts truly shine!

Information published in Panther Tales is limited to communications directly from RCMS, RCMS PTA, RCMS Foundation, Fulton County Schools or our feeder schools and can be submitted it to PanthertalesRCMS@gmail.com.

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Thank you to these partners in our community who have chosen to support RCMS!