Panther Tales

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Panther Tales is our primary means of communicating school information and news. Panther Tales is sent to families via email and text each Thursday. We will alternate between a full-length Panther Tales and a "Mini" Newsletter. You can also access prior Panther Tales on our School Website.

October 19-23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Week

October 25 - SSEF Lightning 5k/10k Road Race

October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week

October 29 - Make Up Picture Day

October 29 - Hispanic Heritage Night Concerts

October 30 - Riverwood Future Raider & Teacher Appreciation Night @ RICS Varsity Football

November 5 - Riverwood Student Panel & Title 1 Night Presentation

November 16 - Spelling Bee

November 19 - Science Fair

Make up picture day for RCMS will be on Thursday, October 29th. Remember only those students who were NOT here for the Original Picture Day or Students who RETURN their original picture packet to the photographer for a re-take. Picture Day pictures will need to be purchased on their website (mylifetouch.com) with the students’ ID number or Picture Day number EVTX7VNP9.

Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. RCMS will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26-30 with a spirit dress week:

-Monday: Proud To Be Drug Free - Wear Red
-Tuesday: Celebrate Life and Live Drug Free - Dress Like a Senior Citizen
-Wednesday: Better Together, Drug-Free Forever - Twin Day
-Thursday: Team up against drugs - Wear your favorite sports jersey or team gear
-Friday: We’re Too Smart to Switch to Drugs - Teachers Dress like Students & Students dress like teachers

Thinking about your holiday travel plans? Please note that ELA Unit 2 will end with the end of the semester. Students will take an assessment at this time. Students who are absent in the days leading up to Holiday Break risk missing a test that combined with another major assignment contributes to 50% of their grade. If students miss this test, they may be asked to return to school on January 4th to complete before grades are posted January 5th.

Quick Facts Grading Policy Recovery

Quick Facts Grading Policy Middle School

At Ridgeview, every student deserves to feel safe, respected, valued, and included. This month, we encourage our Panthers to stand together against bullying by choosing kindness, showing respect, including others, and speaking up when something is not right.

Families can help by talking with students about treating others with dignity, making responsible choices in person and online, and reaching out to a trusted adult when they see or experience concerning behavior.

Together, we can continue building a school community where kindness is powerful, respect is expected, and every Panther belongs.

We are raising money for students who need financial aid to attend our 8th Grade Trip to Universal Studios and we need your help! Please consider donating using this link: https://www.rcmsfoundation.org/music-scholarship-fund

• Food starting @5pm
• Chorus @5:30pm
• Orchestra @6:30pm
• Band @7:30pm

Feel the Energy. Fuel the Future – Register Today for Sandy Springs Education Force’s Lightning 5K/10K on October 24, 2026. Proceeds support SSEF’s programs in all 10 public schools in Sandy Springs.

Enjoy an easy packet pickup and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere at this Peachtree qualifier with a DJ, vendors, giveaways, face painting, free parking, photo opportunities and more! The largest school team wins the Spirit Cup trophy, and the largest school team with at least 40 members wins $350 for their PTO/PTA!!

Make it count—sign up today and run for brighter futures! Use coupon code FCSTEN to save $10: https://runsignup.com/ssef

Support arts and sports at Ridgeview by shopping our online auction! The auction will open Thursday, October 29th after the completion of the Hispanic Heritage Night performances.

Calling all Ridgeview Panthers! Riverwood Feeder School Night is Friday, October 30, AND it’s not just for FUTURE RAIDERS, it’s for their TEACHERS too!

Elementary and Middle School students receive free admission with a paying family member. Let’s bring the whole team together for Friday Night Lights as Raider Football takes on Milton!

Save the date for an exciting day of learning, creativity, and family fun! Fulton County Schools is pleased to invite you to the 5th Annual Family Matters event, a free family engagement experience designed to bring families together while supporting student success. Enjoy free food, exciting giveaways, interactive activities, and valuable resources for the whole family.

Visit the Online Panther Store and check out the variety of hoodies and sweatshirts your student will need in the weeks ahead.

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.

If you wish to share promotional material related to a local opportunity such as a camp, sports program or other business geared towards our students, you can learn how to distribute your materials through Peach Jar by clicking here.

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

We will feature our corporate partners in each issue of Panther Tales. If you have a business (or know of one) who is interested in supporting our Panthers, please visit our Corporate Partners page and learn how you can help our students AND have your business featured here!