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Good Afternoon RCS Middle School Parents & Guardians

Good morning!


Several questions have come in from parents, and we are putting together this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please let me know if you have additional questions not covered in this newsletter.


If you have any additional questions, please submit them via this link and we will expand the FAQ!


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Do I need to buy school supplies for my middle school student this year?

  • Yes. Supply lists were sent out at the beginning of July. A copy of each list is attached to this newsletter.


Can we supply our child with a lock for their locker that we purchased?

  • In most cases, students are expected to use school-issued locks. If you feel that your child needs a lock that is different than the one provided for by the school, please contact the main office to discuss the specific situation.


Where are the gym lockers/when do the students get their assigned locker, lock and combination?

  • Gym lockers are located in the lockers rooms.
  • Physical education teachers will assign lockers, locks and provide the combination. More information will be provided by the physical education teachers.


Will my child be able to carry their backpack throughout the day?

  • No. All backpacks will need to be stored in each student's locker during the day. Students are not allowed to carry a bag of any kind.


What time will the school doors open?

  • 7:25 am


How early can I drop off my child?

  • Students should be dropped off no earlier than 7:20 am.


What time will my child be considered late?

  • First period begins at 7:30. Therefore, students are considered late starting at 7:31 am.


Where do students report for recess?

  • During lunch on the first day, students will be taught where to line up when they have recess.


Where do students place their instrument if they are in band?

  • Students should use one of the "cubbies" that are available in the band room. More information will be provided by the band teacher.


Can my child attend a JV or Varsity game without a parent or guardian?

  • No. Middle school students must have a parent or guardian with them to attend games.


My child needs to stay after school in order to go to practice. What should my child do until practice starts?

  • Student athletes should find a teacher to stay with until 2:40 pm. At 2:40, they should report to the cafeteria, where they will wait for their coach to meet them.
6th Grade Supply List 2023-2024

6th Grade Supply List 2023-2024

6th Grade Supply List 2023 - 2024 General Supplies needed for use in several classes: 2" binder will be used as DOT binder(Daily Organization Tool) Pencil pouch (preferably with three holes) Earbuds (getting several inexpensive sets is a good idea; they often get lost or broken) Colored penc...

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7th grade supply list 2023-24 school year

7th grade supply list 2023-24 school year

7th grade supply list 2023-24 school year All Classes: 24- #2 Pencils (pre sharpened is best) Pens (blue or black ink) Highlighters Colored pencils (12 or 24 pack) Wired earbuds or headphones Pencil case (one for 3-ring binder preferred,walmart and amazon have many) 1 ream lined paper (6) 3 ...

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8th Grade Supply List 2023-2024

8th Grade Supply List 2023-2024

8th Grade Supply List 2023 - 2024 English Folders with pockets (VanBaaren & De Garay-Preferably plastic/ heavy duty) Math 3 ring binder (can be shared with Science) TI-34 MultiView Calculator (most have them from last year) Science 3 ring binder (Fisk) Binder or Folder (Colon), cal...

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added files Student-Parent Handbook 2023-2024.docx

added files Student-Parent Handbook 2023-2024.docx

2023-2024 Middle School Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook Dream! Believe! Achieve! RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK MIDDLE SCHOOL 2025 U.S. Route 9W ● Ravena, NY 12143 Phone: 518-756-5200, Extension 3001 or 3003 ● Fax: 518-756-1988 www.rcscsd.org Inquiry * Colla...

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Calendar Events

  • MS Open House - September 19, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Lifetouch Pictures - Fall - October 3, 2023

  • Social Media Presentation (MS/HS) - October 30, 2023 - students during the day; parents at 6:00 pm

  • Q1 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - November 20, 2023 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm

  • Lifetouch Pictures Retakes - November 21, 2023

  • Mid-year Fastbridge Testing - January 8-11, 2024

  • Q2 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - February 12, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm

  • Lifetouch Pictures - Spring - March 26, 2024

  • 3-8 ELA Testing - April 10-11, 2024

  • 8th Grade Science Performance - April 22-26, 2024

  • 5th/6th Grade Carnival/Dance: May 3, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Q3 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - May 6, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm

  • 3-8 Math Testing - May 7-8, 2024

  • National Jr. Honor Society - May 14, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • 8th Grade Science Written - May 14, 2024

  • Art Show - May 21, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Science Fair - May 21, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • End of Year Fastbridge Testing - June 3 -7, 2024

  • Algebra I Regents Exam - June 4, 2024

  • 7th/8th Grade Semi-Formal: June 7, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  • MS 8th Grade Moving up Ceremony - June 26, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • World Languages Assessment - TBD

MS Concert and Performance Dates

Location for all performances: HS Auditorium


  • 6th and 7th/8th Grade Band and Chorus Winter Concert

    • December 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

  • MS/HS Select Ensembles Concert

    • January 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

  • 6th-12th MIOSM Instrumental Concert

    • March 13, 2024, 7:00 pm

  • 6th-12th MIOSM Vocal Concert

    • March 26, 2024, 7:00 pm

  • MS/HS Select Ensembles Concert

    • May 16, 2024, 7:00 pm

  • 6th and 7th/8th Band and Chorus Spring Concert

    • June 4, 2024, 7:00 pm

PTSO Meetings (MS Library) 6:00 PM

  • September 20, 2023
  • October 11, 2023
  • November 8, 2023
  • December 20, 2023
  • January 24, 2024
  • February 14, 2024
  • March 13, 2024
  • April 17, 2024
  • May 15, 2024
  • June 5, 2024
Copy of Clubs and Activities Handbook 2023-24

Copy of Clubs and Activities Handbook 2023-24

Middle School 2023-2024 Denise Capece, Principal Stephen Doran, Assistant Principal Inquiry * Collaboration * Risk-Taking * Participation * Empathy Contents 3D Printing 3 Aerobics 3 Anime C...

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Advisor List for MS Clubs and Activities

Aerobics - TBD

Anime Club - Kathy Durivage kdurivage@rcscsd.org

Art Club - Tim Meservey tmeservey@rcscsd.org

Astronomy Club - Joseph Coryea jcoryea@rcscsd.org

Best Buddies - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org, Patti Stockman pstockman@rcscsd.org, and Maria Semenick msemenick@rcscsd.org

Boys’ Intramurals - Jay Henry jhenry@rcscsd.org and Steven Colon scolon@rcscsd.org

Drama Club - TBD

FACS Club - Cheryl Richardson crichardson@rcscsd.org

French Club - Joseph Coryea jcoryea@rcscsd.org

Gaming Club - Nick Malinowski nmalinowski@rcscsd.org

Garden Club - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org

GSA - Abby Retzlaff aretzlaff@rcscsd.org and Samantha Fox sfox@rcscsd.org

Girls’ Intramurals - Anna Davies adavies@rcscsd.org and Majel Baker mbaker@rcscsd.org

Hiking Club - TBD

Jazz Ensemble - TBD

Jr. National Honor Society - Steve Colon scolon@rcscsd.org and Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org

Natural Helpers - Kathy Durivage kdurivage@rcscsd.org

Photography Club - Cara Buckley cbuckley@rcscsd.org

Science Olympiad - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org

Select Chorus - Elizabeth Diaz ediaz@rcscsd.org

Ski Club - TBD

Spanish Club - TBD

Stamp Club - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org

Stock Market - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org and Kristi Kemmer kkemmer@rcscsd.org

Student Council - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org and Karen Waddingham kwaddingham@rcscsd.org

Trading Post (school store) - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org and Bethany Losito blosito@rcscsd.org

TV/Media Club - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org, Cara Buckley cbuckley@rcscsd.org

Yearbook - Amanda Firstiun afirstiun@rcscsd.org, Maria Semenick msemenick@rcscsd.org and Jackie Hotaling jehotaling@rcscsd.org

STARS - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org, and Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org

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Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Middle School

Email: dcapece@rcscsd.org
Website: https://www.rcscsd.org/o/rcs-middle
Location: 2025 Route 9W, Selkirk, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 756-5200

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