Dear Parents and Guardians,
Teacher Shout-Out: I want to take a minute to highlight two of our teachers who have gone above and beyond to assist our students during a time of need in our community. A special thank you to Ms. Toler and Ms. Evans who have taken on additional classes in order to ensure that Ms. Perry's 8th grade math students receive the support and instruction that they need. We continue to keep Ms. Perry in our thoughts during her leave of absence and we look forward to the day she can return to RCMS.
Device Reminders: Next, I need to take a minute to ask for your cooperation in caring for our school-issued devices. We appreciate your role in supporting your child’s education and fostering a partnership that contributes to their success. At Ridgeview, we are committed to providing students with the tools they need to excel academically, including their school-issued devices. To ensure these devices remain in good condition for learning, we kindly request your support in reinforcing proper care and responsibility.
Please review the following guidelines and policies regarding device care and the handling of damages:
Report any Damages or Loss Immediately: If a student loses a device off campus, or if a device is damaged at any time, the student should report it immediately to the Device Coordinator, Mr. Bosarge in the Media Center, OR to the School Tech Specialist, Mr. VanWagner, during his office hours (all student lunch periods).
Always Use the Carrying Case: Devices must be stored in their designated carrying cases at all times to prevent damage during transport. Carrying cases are provided by the school; please ensure they are used consistently.
Avoid Carrying the Device with the Screen Open: To prevent unnecessary stress on the hinges and reduce the risk of accidents, devices should always be closed when being carried.
Remove Accessories Before Packing: Chargers, headphones, and other accessories should be unplugged and removed from the device before closing the case. (Pencils and pens should not be stored in the device compartment.)
Charge Devices Responsibly: Ensure devices are charged overnight to avoid using chargers in high-traffic areas during the day, which could lead to accidents.
Accidents Are Not Exemptions: While we understand that accidents happen, they do not exempt students from taking responsibility for the care of their device or from the payment of the fine.
Avoid Unsafe Storage: Devices should never be left in unsafe locations such as the floor, lunchroom, or other high-risk areas. Damage caused by improper storage is the student's responsibility.
Fine Payment Before Replacement: If a device is broken or damaged, a fine will be assessed. Unfortunately, we cannot issue a replacement device until the fine is paid in full. Fines can be paid using this payment link. All outstanding fines must be paid by February 28th to avoid device restrictions.
We encourage you to discuss these guidelines with your child to help them understand the importance of taking care of their school-issued device. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students' education and responsibility.
Sincerely,
Thomas Garrett, Principal
"Scheduling 101" Presentation for Parents: Link to View Recording
Assistant Principal Ms. Bulluck will offered her helpful "Scheduling 101" presentation on February 13th. This presentation is packed full of useful information for any parents of rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders. If you were unable to attend the presentation, you can view a recording by clicking HERE.
SGC Candidacy Window Open February 3 - March 28.
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 two parent/guardian representative positions 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
Order Your Yearbook Before Saturday, April 5th.
RCMS Yearbooks are currently on sale- Online Only. The last day for online sales is Saturday, April 5th. There will be no sales after April 5th and we will not have extra copies available for purchase.
The Deadline for purchasing 8th Grade recognition ads is March 19th.
Wondering if you already purchased a yearbook? Search your inbox for a confirmation email from
Interested in Cheerleading?
Do you have a rising 7th or 8th grader who is interested in Cheerleading for Jr. Raiders Football in Fall 2025? Jr. Raiders is currently gauging interest for a possible cheer squad! If you are interested, please email JrRaidersCheer25@gmail.com with your student's name and grade for next school year (Fall 2025) along with a parent/guardian name, email and phone number.
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: Ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-7710
Twitter: @RCMSPanther
