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Panther Tales Mini

February 26, 2026

Panther Tales MiniFebruary 26, 2026

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The Mini: Top Reminders and Helpful Hints The Mini: Top Reminders and Helpful Hints

Welcome to our Panther Tales "Mini". We will be back next week with a full-sized Panther Tales. If you did not read Last Week's Panther Tales, you can find more detailed information about these reminders by clicking HERE.

1. AVID Applications Open Now

Applications for our AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program are opening soon for current 6th and 7th Graders. Students who wish to apply to AVID can request a link to the application from any 6th or 7th grade teacher or see Mr. Harris in room 253.

2. SGC Candidates Needed

We need you on the School Governance Council! If you would like more information about the charter system or SGC elections, visit our school’s SGC website or the FCS Charter System Overview. Please submit an Election Declaration Form before 3/27.

3. Fall 2026 Jr Raiders & Riverwood Volleyball Interest Meeting

Calling all volleyball players! Riverwood is hosting an interest meeting on March 11 at 6 PM in the Riverwood Media Center. This session will cover spring tryouts and summer training schedules for students entering high school next year, as well as the Jr Raiders volleyball program and summer camp. Get all the details HERE.

Note: Jr. Raiders is an affiliate of Riverwood High School Athletics and is not run by the RCMS Athletics Department.

4. Yearbook Deadline: March 30th for yearbook purchases and recognition ads.

Don't miss the chance to commemorate a great 25/26 school year by ordering an RCMS yearbook. All yearbook purchases are due by March 30. All 8th grade recognition ads purchases are due March 6th. Sales are online only. Click HERE to access the Varsity Yearbook website. You can input your email address to see if you have already ordered a yearbook. When prompted, enter the school number: 17957.

5. Get Ready for Our IB MYP Academic Showcase!

We are so excited to invite you into our classrooms to see the incredible work our students have been doing. Make plans to join us on April 2 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM in your student's homeroom. Our students are ready to welcome you, lead the way, and share their unique learning journeys. Come experience the IB MYP difference firsthand!

Student Life Student Life

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

Put me in Coach! The B Baseball team has been busy gearing up for a great season. Catch them in action at their first home game on March 10!
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All-State Chorus performed in Athens last weekend, and Ridgeview was represented by five outstanding students. Finn Crockett, Lana Hamilton, Alyssa Joelson, Eden Shure and Caroline Woods joined Mr. Robinson for a fun filled day and stellar performance. Bravo!

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Fulton County School's annual Linguapalooza event was last weekend. This event provides a forum where middle school World Languages students may showcase their second language communication skills and be rewarded for their language proficiency. Panthers Zuri Harper and Elyana Tkachuk did us proud!

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Riverwood recently announced their Top 10 students of the Class of 2026, five of which are former Panthers! Pictures left to right are Charlotte Einck, Axelle Terver, Iley Miles, Miley Henssge (Salutatorian) and Alex Royal (Valedictorian)

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Our 8th grade Japanese class made origami cranes this week. Beautiful job!

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The Jewish Heritage Club held a meeting this week and students learned about the Holiday of Purim and had the opportunity to make Hamantaschen.

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Got News?? Got News??

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.

Corporate Partnerships Corporate Partnerships

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

Jaguar Level Jaguar Level

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https://www.bluegrottocapital.com/
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https://artemisortho.com/
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Cougar Level Cougar Level

https://agents.allstate.com/shep-lawrence-sandy-springs-ga.html
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https://www.elitesmileschastain.com/
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https://visitfamilyma.com/
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https://www.bluemoonpizza.com/
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Leopard Level Leopard Level

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