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Announcements

Virtual Back To School Night

We invite you to click here to see video introductions from our teachers and hear greetings from our principal, School Board members, parent liaison and PTA President. The recordings from the live sessions on 9/29 can be viewed here.

2020-21 School Year and Virtual Learning

Our "2020-21 School Year" page is where we will post updates, reminders, 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.

Parents, We Need Your Consent!

We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help.

After School-Club Non-Participation

RCMS will not be participating in the following clubs for SY20-21

RCMS Library Curbside Checkout

Books are now available for students to check out through the RCMS Library Curbside Checkout

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr.

Click here for more information.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

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.

My School Bucks

Do you need to create a My School Bucks Account? Click here for info!

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

RCMS Counselor Newsletter

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

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. 
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FCPS News and Features

On-Time Graduation Rate Increases for the FCPS Class of 2020

Graduation rates released by the Virginia Department of Education indicate that 93.0 percent of FCPS students in the class of 2020 graduated on time, up from 91.3 percent in 2019.

Photos 9-30-20

See butterflies being released, students and teachers interacting virtually, and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in today's photo gallery.

Freedom Hill Administrators Salute Teachers with Positive Signs

Freedom Hill Elementary administrators celebrated the hard work of their entire staff by traveling throughout Northern Virginia and beyond to place a sign where each staff member lives.

Return to School News- September 28, 2020

Check out this week's issue of Return to School News to get information on the plan for returning to in-person instruction, FCPS' Blue Ribbon Schools, Region 4 Teacher of the Year Lisa Rode, and technology resources for parents.
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