Rachel Carson Middle School

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Announcements

Talking to Children about Covid-19

When schools are in session, each school has a school counselor, psychologist, and social worker available to provide consultation, mental health services, and/or referrals to community services. While schools are closed, please use this resource to secure mental health service for you or your child(ren).

Plan for Learning While School Is Closed

The FCPS Continuity of Learning Plan outlines ways for students to read, write, communicate and engage in continued learning experiences. Specific information will be provided directly by RCMS and your teachers.

Middle School Continuity of Learning Resources

Self-directed learning activities for students and parents.

News You Choose from Carson MS

View the latest News You Choose from Carson Middle School.

Assistance from a Distance

Find out how to access the Fairfax County Department of Family Services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

Parent Information Phone Lines

FCPS offers telephone support to parents who do not speak English as their first language. A school system employee will respond to the call in the preferred language.

Grab and Go Meals at No Cost to Students

Here is the listing of food distribution centers set up outside of FCPS schools. Breakfast will be available from 8 - 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

UPDATE: Grab and Go Meals at No Cost to Students

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at no cost for students at several locations including schools and bus routes. Find a location near you.

HLO Food Resource Guide

Look here for a guide of local organizations providing food assistance throughout Fairfax County

Order Your 2019-2020 Yearbook Today!

Order Your 2019-2020 Yearbook Today! The base price is $30.  The price goes up to $35 on Monday, February 3, 2020. Don't miss out, click here and order yours today through MySchoolBucks!

Principal's Message from Mr. Stokes

View the latest message from Mr. Stokes here!

My School Bucks

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Upcoming Events at Rachel Carson Middle School

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CARSON MS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

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Need to Report an Absence?

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After School Program

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Rachel Carson Middle School Features

COMING SOON...Record Request and Private School Application Process

January 24, 2020
The process for requesting academic records and for applying for private schools.

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. 

Common Sense Recognized School

September 05, 2019
Strong work by our students and staff to earn the Common Sense Media distinction!
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FCPS News and Features

School Board Hears Learning, Grading, Graduation Plans for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year

School Board Hears Learning, Grading, Graduation Plans for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year

Fairfax County School Board to Hold Special Meeting on March 27

The Fairfax County School Board will hold a Special Meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 27.

Beech Tree ES Student Makes Medical Masks for Local Physicians

Beech Tree fifth grader Caroline is putting her own sewing skills to the test by making medical masks for local physicians.

Student Artists Earn 19 Awards in 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Program

Eighteen Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students earned 19 national medals--and one American Visions Medal--in the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program.
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