Upcoming Events
Announcements
RCMS Panther Sports News!
Parents/Guardians of student-athletes intending to participate in athletics MUST complete this online registration process, be cleared for athletic participation, and meet all eligibility requirements prior to engaging in any athletic activity.
- Latest Sports News, Updates and Forms
- GCS Clear Bag Policy and Frequently Asked Questions
- Athletic Events Safety Requirements
- All students interested in playing any athletic sport must fill out an Athletic Packet in full and turn in to your coach. If a Physical is at the High School, it is the student's responsibility to get a copy for RCMS.
Greenville County Schools - Summer Meals
Greenville County Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services will participate in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program. Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, or reprisal and retaliation for civil rights activity, during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at no charge. All meals must be consumed on-site, except at designated curbside pickup locations.
More Information: Greenville County Schools FANS Summer Feeding
Greenville County Library System Summer Reading
From May 27–August 1, students can log their reading, earn prizes, attend exciting events, and discover great books all summer long. Audiobooks count, too!
Students ages 3–17 can participate by reading 6 hours (or 24 books for younger readers) and tracking progress through Beanstack or a reading log.
Prizes include (while supplies last):
- Greenville Drive game tickets
- Restaurant coupons
- Reading medals, and more!
Families can also enjoy free summer events including:
- Magic shows
- Wildlife rescue programs
- Writing workshops
- Dance parties
- Comic drawing classes and more at library branches across the county!
More Information: Summer Reading
Tdap Vaccine Required for Rising 7th Graders
South Carolina law requires that all students entering the 7th grade receive one (1) dose of Tdap vaccine. Tdap vaccine protects children from three serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (often called whooping cough). State Law began the requirement for the Tdap vaccination beginning with the 2013-14 school year.
Students entering the 7th grade who have not received the Tdap vaccine by the beginning of the next school year (August 2026), will not be allowed to attend school until they have received the vaccine and provided an updated SC Certificate of Immunization or submitted an exemption as permitted by law.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the school nurse at 864-452-0307
La ley de Carolina del Sur requiere que todos los estudiantes que ingresan al séptimo grado reciban una (1) dosis de la vacuna Tdap. La vacuna Tdap protege a los niños de tres enfermedades graves: tétanos, difteria y tos ferina. Esta ley estatal que ordena que la vacunación de Tdap sea obligatoria se hizo efectiva durante el año escolar 2013-14.
Estudiantes que ingresan al séptimo grado, que no han recibido la vacuna Tdap al partir del próximo año escolar (agosto de 2026), no se les permitirá asistir a la escuela hasta que hayan recibido la vacuna y hayan proporcionado un Certificado de Vacunación actualizado de Carolina del Sur o hayan presentado una exención según lo permitido por la ley.
PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN: Comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela al 864-452-0307
Become a RCMS Panther Partner!
When you show your support to Ralph Chandler Middle School by becoming a Panther Partner, 100% of your donation stays at RCMS. Through these donations, we are able to support every student, teacher and staff member in our school community throughout the year.
What Your Donation Supports:
- Teacher mini-grants
- Classroom and supply upgrades
- Additional educational support
- Incentives for educational & behavioral goals
- Teacher and staff additional support
Donation Levels
| Donation Type | Donation Amount | Donation Details |
| Panther Donor | $50 | Family name listed on all communication outlets with other families of the same donation level AND a $10 coupon to the school store. |
| Panther Club | $150 | All perks from Panther Donor PLUS 1 free TCBY each month they are at school (typically 8x a year). |
| Panther Den | $300 | All perks from Panther Donor and Club PLUS your choice of RCMS Swag bag OR front reserved parking space for an end of year event (1 per donation) & 1 digital sign shoutout. |
More Information: RCMS Panther Partner Information and Sign-Up
Extended Day Program (EDP) for the 2026-2027 School Year
The purpose of the Extended Day Program is to provide a quality afterschool experience where each child receives academic support, gains social emotional skills, and develops deepened relationships in a safe and nurturing environment. EDP runs every full school day from 3:30 - 6:00 PM and follows the GCS calendar. The program is not open on half-days, teacher work days or holidays.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in EDP for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Katie Garner at kgarner@greenville.k12.sc.us. Please note that space is limited.
** The current fees are listed below. These rates are subject to change for next year. **
2025-2026 Extended Day Program Fee Rates
| Number of Children | Weekly (3-5 days) | Half Week (2 days) | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $53.00 | $33.00 | $22.00 |
| 2 | $85.00 | $59.00 | $33.00 |
| 3 | $113.00 | $87.00 | $46.00 |
** A half week is 2 days, 3 days or more is considered a full week. **
RCMS Happenings
- Greenville County Schools Calendars
- Are you interested in receiving emergency text messages about school cancellations and other schedule changes?
If you are a parent who would like to receive emergency texts and currently have a landline listed as your home number, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to your child’s school.- GCS Emergency Alert Form - English
- GCS Emergency Alert Form - Spanish
- The form is only for parents who currently have a landline listed as their “Primary Contact Phone” and wish to receive texts about school cancellations or other emergency schedule changes. Parents who already list a cell phone as their primary contact will not need to take action to receive this service.
- Additional Information on Emergency Text Alerts from the District
- PARENTS: Please be reminded that our school policy regarding early dismissal asks that parents not seek an early dismissal after 2:45. Early dismissals at any time are disruptive to the school day and are particularly problematic in the last 30 minutes of our instructional day.