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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
Virtual High School Credit Courses through GCVSP or VirtualSC
ATTENTION: Current 6th, 7th and 8th Graders: If you are interested in learning more about taking a virtual high school credit course with GCVSP or VirtualSC during the summer or upcoming fall semester, please review the links below.
Greenville County Virtual School Program - Summer Term 2026
Enrollment for GCVSP:
- April 1 - May 15 - GCVSP Summer School Enrollment Window Open
- April 1 - May 15 - MySchool Bucks Payment Window Open
If interested in GCVSP Summer School, please complete the following: 2026 Middle School Virtual Course Application
If you have any questions concerning Summer School, please contact Ms. Posley
📞 864-452-0362
📧 tposley@greenville.k12.sc.us
Summer School Program
HOST SITE (for RCMS students): Woodmont Middle School
DATES: June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25
TIME: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Students that have failed MATH and/or ELA will be asked to attend.
- Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
- Transportation WILL NOT be provided.
- Invitations will be sent out in April
More Information: Summer School Information 2026
2026 SC Ready Dates
Parent Information: SC READY Information for Parents
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 Informaton: RCMS Panther Partner Information and Sign-Up
School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting Dates
- October 14th
- November 12th
- December 9th
- January 13th
- February 10th
- March 10th
- April 14th
- May 12th
2025-26 Dress Code Information
In an effort to increase alignment in discipline and dress code practices between schools and to provide more consistency and clarity for parents and students, please refer to the following links for guidance. These dress code specifications and violation consequences are in effect for the 2025-26 school year. This information is also found in our 2025-26 Student Handbook found on our website. Please reach out with any questions by contacting the front office. Dress Code English Dress Code Spanish
How do I log in?
Your log in is your first initial followed by the next five letters of your last name, then the last four numbers of your student ID. Your password is your birthdate, two numbers for the month, two numbers for the day and the two numbers of the year. For example, Jane Browning ID#39485, birthdate of March 21, 2007 would log in with jbrown9485 PW:032107. Look for Chromebook Handbook under the STUDENTS tab for more tips!
Working off campus? Trying to log in from home? You need to "Authenticate"! How to Authenticate
MagicSchool AI Tools for Students
This year, students will have access to MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform built for schools that will help them learn to use the technology safely and responsibly.
With tools like ChatGPT and others being used in the professional world, it’s important that students learn how to use the technology safely. By using MagicSchool in our classes, your student will be prepared for the future of technology in the workforce.
While students use MagicSchool tools for purposes such as receiving real time feedback, getting their questions answered, generating images, and in other exciting ways, I will have access to their chats to ensure that it’s used appropriately. Rest assured, MagicSchool does not collect or train on student data.
Be sure to ask your child about how they’re using AI in the classroom and take a look at the engaging ways they’ve utilized the MagicSchool tools to enhance their learning!
For more information, go to MagicSchool or reach out directly with questions.
Pay Student Fines and Fees with My School Bucks
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.
RCMS Panther Sports News!
- 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.