Class of 2027 Newsletter!

🎉 Senior Class Elections are this Thursday, 8/27/26 @ 8:25 AM.

The ballot will be sent to your CCSD Email this Thursday, opening at 8:25 AM and closing at 9:20 AM

👸HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN:

Applications are open NOW and close August 28th at 8:30 AM. Ms.Russell sent them out, but you can also apply using the link below.

👸HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEK! August 31st - September 4th!

The best way to advocate for more Senior activities is by participating in the ones we already have planned! Please make sure you participate in the dress days, lunchtime activities, and tentatively "Fun Day".

🚨Class meeting THIS Wednesday, August 26th, 3rd/7th Period.

We will meet with seniors during 3rd/7th period to go over expectations and important information for this year.

📣 Senior Night – THIS WEDNESDAY, August 26 at 5:30 PM (PAC)
Please join us for Senior Night on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on campus. We’ll be reviewing important school-based senior information and tentatively have a presentation from Jostens about cap & gown ordering and other graduation essentials. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and start the year off strong—students and parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend!

📸 Senior Photos – September 8th in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on campus.
All seniors will take their senior portraits on Tuesday, September 8th.
Please book your appointment as soon as possible, regardless of payment status. Senior portraits are included in the mandatory senior fee. Details about the senior fee can be found below.

We will start taking cash for senior fees during lunches on Monday August 17th.

The deadline to pay senior fees, bundles, and photos is 10/1/26.

All seniors will take photos. Please schedule ASAP.

Sign up for the ACT or SAT on 10/14 using this link: https://forms.gle/2AXAMjRnpgRJVQxf9

Sign up for the ASVAB on 9/30 using this link: https://forms.gle/mbowXr4GXSBbp6j66

Ms. Garcia works to get you College and Career Readiness (CCR) before graduation! She is located in B113.

If you have any questions about CCR, please feel free to use the link below. We are all working together to ensure you are well-prepared for your future before graduation. A friendly reminder: to qualify for early dismissal or late arrival for the second semester, you must meet the CCR requirements before the start of the 2nd semester.

Link: Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone

Cap and Gown information will be given out at Senior Night on August 26th at 5:30 PM in the PAC.

Online sales for cap and gowns will open in September directly from Jostens. They will have a representative here once a month, September - November. Stall cannot accept money for cap and gowns. The deadline to order will be December 1st.

📅 Graduation – May 26th, 2027 at 10AM
Graduation will be on Wednesday May 26th, 2027 at 10AM. Seniors will be required to arrive by 8:30AM, doors will open to families at approximately 9AM. Graduation practices on May 24th & May 25th are MANDATORY please let your jobs, and transportation know now so you can plan to be there.

The dress code for graduation can be found on the senior landing page: https://www.flow.page/rbshsseniorinfo

Please feel free to reach out to any member of the Senior Team with questions or concerns throughout the year. Their office is located in the New Mobile-4:

• Mrs. Rachel Spitulski– Senior Administrator (Rachel_Spitulski@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Ms. Lindsey Glenn – Interventionist (lindsey_glenn@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Ms. Shontell Horlback – Interventionist (shontell_horlback@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Mr. Kevin Covington – Interventionist (kevin_covington@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Ms. Whitney Bumgarner – Senior Class Advisor & Graduation Coordinator

School Counselors:

• Ms. Karina Bartolo: Last names A–Da (karina_bartolo@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Ms. Corie Estes: Last names De–Joh (corie_estes@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Ms. Maria Wodele: Last names Jon–L & Newcomers Center (maria_wodele@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

• Mr. Zach Ubaldini: Last names M–Robert (zachary_ubaldini@charleston.k12.sc.us)

• Ms. Elizabeth White: Last names Roc–Z (elizabeth_white@charlestoncountyschools.gov)

*Please note this does not include days the school is closed for a school break or federal holiday.

Email: Whitney_Bumgarner@charleston.k12.sc.us
Location: D101

Instagram: @RBSHSSeniorInfo