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Announcements

2020-21 School Year and Virtual Learning

Our "2020-21 School Year" page is where we will post updates, reminders, bell schedules, and other logistical information from Principal Stokes and our school admin team to parents during this school year.

Our "Virtual Learning" page, is devoted to providing ongoing resources to help student and their parents during virtual learning.

Rachel Carson Middle School Student Services Department Hosted Parenting Specialist, Rachel Bailey, For a Parenting Workshop.

Rachel Carson Middle School Student Services Department hosted parenting specialist, Rachel Bailey, for a parenting workshop about, "Supporting Your Child During Virtual Learning": Please click here to read more and access the recording.

Virtual Curriculum Night and Elective Showcase- Recording and Videos

We have added a new page to our Website for Curriculum Night resources. Please click here to access the new page.

The RCMS PTA Virtual Book Fair Starts Friday, November 20!

The RCMS PTA Virtual Book Fair starts Friday, Nov. 20 at 3 pm! All proceeds benefit RCMS. Last year’s book fair profits allowed us to purchase over 100 new EBooks and Audiobooks for our students. Click here to access the site and start shopping!

We need Photos for the Yearbook!

The yearbook staff is working behind the scenes in the hopes that we will be able to produce a Rachel Carson Yearbook this year. Because a yearbook is dependent upon pictures, we are asking for YOUR help. Please consider submitting photos to help us work towards our goal! Follow the directions below to send in your photos. This week we are asking for submissions of summer photos, back to school photos, classroom at home photos, and selfies of students in their favorite masks! Click here to see how to submit your photo.

Principal's Corner

Check out the latest message from Mr. Stokes in the Principal's Corner.

January Holidays Food Distribution

FCPS will continue to provide all students access to meals between January 18-26 when there are two school holidays and one student holiday/teacher workday. See the schedule for food distribution for Monday, January 18 through Tuesday, January 26.

Stop the Spread

Your actions keep all of us healthy, and we need to keep it up, working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Testing, contact tracing, and staying home and away from others when sick or after contact with someone who is sick, are critical to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading further in our community.

FCPS Hiring Classroom Monitors

FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as classroom monitors. Classroom monitors provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. Candidates who are interested in a position or would like more information can review the job description and qualifications and apply online.

In-School Instruction – Form Needed

Parents/guardians who chose in-school instruction for their child will receive a health screening commitment form where you will agree to completing a daily health screening prior to sending your student to school. Forms must be received at school electronically or by hard copy before your child returns to in-school instruction.  Students whose parent/guardian have not returned a signed form will be required to complete a health screening and have their temperature taken daily by school staff until the form is received.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.
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Upcoming Events at Rachel Carson Middle School

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Bell Schedule

View our virtual bell schedule!

Attendance Form

Submit a student absence online!

After School Program

Learn about our After School Program!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Rachel Carson Middle School Features

Ms. George Recognized as FCPS 2020 Region 1 Outstanding Outstanding School-based Operational Employee!

January 08, 2021
Congratulations to instructional assistant Ashli Matus George who was recognized as the FCPS 2020 Region 1 Outstanding School-based Operational Employee!

RCMS Counselor Newsletter

September 09, 2020
Check back each quarter for our latest newsletters.

RCMS Hosts Annual Veteran's Day Event

November 19, 2019
On Monday, November 11th, RCMS had the privilege of hosting our annual Veterans Day event where 60 Veterans from all armed forces visited with our staff and students, and shared about their experiences of service to our country. 
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Staff Receive Vaccine for COVID-19

FCPS staff received the first doses of COVID vaccine at Inova Center for Personalized Medicine.

Best of the Web Awards Honor Excellence in School Websites

Fairfax County Public Schools has recognized six school websites for excellence in web design and use of web-based tools in the 2020 Best of the Web Awards. Schools include Herndon Elementary, Lake Anne Elementary, Ravensworth Elementary, Stone Middle, Hayfield Secondary, and Falls Church Academy.

Welcome to Our Newest Principals at Bailey's and Cub Run Elementary Schools 1-15-21

FCPS announces the appointment of two new principals.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination Information for FCPS Staff

The health departments of Virginia and Fairfax County have provided guidance for vaccine distribution. Groups will get the vaccine first based on their higher risks for COVID-19. Group 1b includes school employees.  
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