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Announcements

School Opening Information

View school opening information for the 2021-2022 school year. This includes information about registration, orientation events, forms, and school supplies.

RCMS Parent Coffee Slide Deck and Recording from September 23.

If you were unable to attend our first Parent Coffee, click here and access the slide deck from the presentation as well as the recording of the coffee.

Carson Cares: Annual Food and Winter Coat/Hoodie Drive

Carson Cares Annual Food and Winter Coat/Hoodie Drive is back! When: October 11-October 15. Please click here for more details!

Learn about Digital Citizenship Resources in FCPS

Click here to learn more!

Student Pictures!

Student school-year pictures will be taken on September 28th and 29th during gym classes. Click here for order information.

Principal's Corner

Click here to read the latest message from our principal, Mr. Stokes!

Strategies for Today and Beyond

The 8th Annual FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference and Inova Act on Addiction presents Strategies for Today and Beyond. The conference will be virtual this year September 27-October 1, 2021. The conference will feature keynote speakers who will focus on social emotional learning and resiliency.

Fairfax County Public Schools to Host Virtual Job Fair

FCPS will conduct interviews with candidates at a Virtual Job Fair on Friday, September 24. FCPS is searching for individuals to serve as student monitors and school public health/COVID case managers.

Anticipated Bus Delays

Due to the bus driver shortage, we will be increasing “double back” bus runs, meaning a bus is required to run two scheduled routes back to back that would normally have been covered by two separate buses. These “double backs” may impact delivery time to schools or bus stops and may have a domino effect, affecting after-school drop-off times.

Required School Immunization Appointments Available

Documentation of immunization is required for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and for new students transferring into FCPS. Now is the time to schedule a free appointment through the Fairfax County Health Department for your child's immunizations.

Broadband Benefit

There is now a new Emergency Broadband Benefit available to eligible households through the Federal Communications Commission. This is a temporary benefit that will help to lower the cost of internet broadband service during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more.

Parent Technology Help Desk

The Parent Technology Help Desk will continue to support parents and students. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Upcoming Events at Rachel Carson Middle School

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Bell Schedule

View our 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

Congratulations to Mr. DiMassimo, Who Was Selected as One of Yamaha's "40 Under 40".

February 23, 2021
Congratulations to Mr. DiMassimo, who was selected as one of Yamaha's "40 Under 40" - a list that celebrates the top 40 music educators under the age of 40! He was selected from over 450 nominations, but that's no surprise to any of his students! Click here to see the publication.

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.
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Teacher Receives 2021 History Teacher of the Year Award from George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Sean Miller is being honored for his creative, impactful teaching style and his work developing African American History curriculum at FCPS.

Students from 16 FCPS High Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Two hundred fourteen students from 16 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2022.

FCPS this Week e-newsletter - September 22, 2021

Check out this week's issue for information on StreamIN/CheckIN, student vaccine updates, an update to the definition of the COVID-19 close contact definition, and the Mental Health and Wellness Conference.

Fairfax County SAT Outcomes Stay Strong Despite Pandemic Testing Challenges

The Class of 2021 in Fairfax County continued to perform well above state and global averages on the SAT, according to results recently released by the College Board.
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