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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.

Principal's Corner

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

New Information from our Health Room (Clinic)

Please click here to visit our clinic's page for current information about clinic hours, common questions, and medication forms.

Schoology Information

Carson MS is moving from FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard) to Schoology. Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families.

New Student Registration

Need to register a new 7th or 8th grade student at Rachel Carson Middle School? Start the process here for all the information and forms necessary.

Rachel Carson Middle School 2021-22 Supply List

All RCMS students will receive their FCPS-provided laptop at the start of the school year.
Click here for a basic school supplies list for 7th and 8th grade students.

New School-Based Vaccination Clinics; Register Today

Free vaccination clinics for adolescents 12 years of age and older will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4 at Herndon Elementary; Thursday, August 5 at Justice High; and Friday, August 6 at Liberty Middle.

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.

No-Cost Summer Meals for Students

No cost summer meals for students available June 28 to August 5 at ten school sites and on 40 bus routes.

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultation

Any Fairfax County parent may schedule a 45-minute Virtual Mental Wellness Consultation this summer from June 28 through August 6. The consultation can take place by phone or video conferencing with a school psychologist or school social worker to get the support needed to help your child. There is no cost for this service.

RCMS Summer Hours

During the summer, Carson's front office will be open from 9am-1pm, Monday-Friday.

Come Back for 5 Days

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is reaching out to parents, encouraging them to send their children back to in-person learning this fall.  Take a look at images on banners, yard signs, and social media that highlight exceptional programs available to students as FCPS returns strong.
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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

One Book and Bike at a Time: FCPS Student Donation Drive Making a Difference for Tanzanian Community

16-year-old Sophia Brown organized a bike drive at her high school, then traveled to Africa this summer to deliver the donations to teachers and students in one remote village.

Free School-Based Vaccination Clinics; Register Today

Vaccination clinics will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4 at Herndon Elementary; on Thursday, August 5 at Justice High; and on Friday, August 6 at Liberty Middle.

Collect for Kids School Supply Drive Stays Online for 2021

This year, building upon the successes of the 2020 virtual campaign, the Collect for Kids effort is continuing with virtual, online-only donations.

Special Education Students Dig In to Transform a Green Space and Gain Work Skills at the Same Time

These hard working students at West Springfield High School turned an overgrown courtyard into a beautiful garden retreat.
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