Panther Tales Mini
October 29, 2026
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Mini: Top Reminders & Helpful Links
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. Congratulations RCMS Champions!
2. Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 26-30
-Friday: We’re Too Smart to Switch to Drugs - Teachers Dress like Students & Students dress like teachers
3. Shop, Bid & Support Our Students!
The Ridgeview Charter Middle School Foundation Online Auction opens October 29!
Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting our students! From exciting experiences to great gifts, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out our special Gift of Music and Gift of Sports options, where you can give directly to programs that benefit our students.
Every bid makes a difference! Help us spread the word, start bidding October 29, and support our school community! Start bidding HERE.
4. Future Raider Night at Riverwood Football
Calling all Ridgeview Panthers! Riverwood Feeder School Night is tomorrow, 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!
5. Assessment & Rising Raider Parent Night - Nov. 5
You don't want to miss this one! Join RCMS and Riverwood admin teams in the media center on Thursday Nov 5th for an overview of assessments our students take, as well as a scheduling presentation by the Riverwood counseling staff and a Q&A with current Riverwood students. Parents and students are encouraged to attend, especially those in 8th grade!
- 5:30 pm: Assessment Presentation
- 6:00 pm: Rising Raider Parent Session
6. Book Fair - Nov. 9-13
7. COSA Applications Available Now
The annual application window for submitting a Change of School Assignment (COSA) request is now open until December 18, 2026. Families of students in kindergarten through 12th grade can use the COSA process to apply for a school transfer taking effect during the 2027-2028 school year.
8. Save the Date - Upcoming events next week!
11/6 - College Spirit Day
11/6 - PBIS Celebration
11/11 - Dress Down Day
Junior Raiders in Action
Beyond RCMS athletics, our students have been participating in several Junior Raiders programs this fall season. Cheer, 7th grade football, 8th grade football and boys lacrosse have all been busy on the field!
Big congratulations to our 7th Grade Junior Raiders Football team on their Region Championship win on Saturday!
The Raiders will host the winner of this Saturday’s Kell vs. Hiram game in the Middle School Playoffs on Saturday, November 7, at 3 PM at Riverwood’s Hoskyn Stadium.
Your 2026 Jr Raiders Cheer squad!
Jr Raiders boys lacrosse is getting in workouts and scrimmages in preparation for the spring season. If you'd like more info or to sign up for a free clinic in December, reach out to Coach Beebe or Coach Merrill.
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
Thank you to these partners in our community who have chosen to support RCMS!
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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!