Upcoming Events
Announcements
First Annual International Thanksgiving
Dear Ralph Chandler Students, Parents, and Teachers,
We are thrilled to invite you to our First Annual International Thanksgiving on Monday, November 11th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! Hosted by our Student Service Learning class and supported by the PTSA, this event is a celebration of the diverse cultures and rich traditions that make our school community so unique.
This special evening is about more than just food—it’s part of our ongoing effort to bring the Ralph Chandler community together, one of the goals aligned with our recognition as a National PTSA School of Excellence. In addition to sharing delicious dishes, students from the Service Learning class will be collecting canned goods to support the Backpack Blessings program, which helps families in need.
Here’s how you can participate:
- Bring a dish: We ask each family to bring a sweet or savory dish that represents your cultural heritage or a favorite family recipe. Helpers will organize the dishes by country or region so everyone can sample flavors from around the world.
- Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship: While you taste dishes from different cultures, you can also visit our craft stations—suitable for middle school students and younger siblings—to add to the evening’s fun.
- Help support a great cause: Don’t forget to bring canned goods to support the Backpack Blessings program, helping us give back to our community.
Please fill out the Google Form linked in your grade-level weekly newsletter to let us know what dish you’ll be bringing and how many people will be attending.
We can’t wait to spend this evening together, celebrating the richness of our diverse community!
8th Grade Parents
8th grade parents will soon receive a blue IGP meeting invitation that will go home with report cards. IGP stands for Individual Graduation Plan and is a teleconference meeting between you, a counselor, and your student. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss your child's goals, academic progress, and career activities while learning about high school courses and requirements. Please review the form carefully and note your appointment time. You can reschedule your assigned time if needed by reaching out to Ms. Adell at 452-0301. IGP documents, including Woodmont High School’s registration form, can be accessed through the QR code on the invitation.
Please review these documents before your meeting. Students should be prepared to complete course requests at the IGP meeting. Please reach out to Mrs. Lamb with any questions.
Ralph Chandler Middle School Recognized as a 2023-2025 PTSA School of Excellence
Ralph Chandler Middle School is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious designation of PTSA School of Excellence by the National PTA for the years 2023-2025. This honor is bestowed upon schools and their PTAs that have demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to building meaningful family-school partnerships, enriching the educational experience, and and enhancing the overall well-being of all students.
In a time when fostering strong connections between families and schools has never been more critical, this recognition underscores the dedication and collaborative spirit of the entire Ralph Chandler Middle School community. The tireless efforts of our PTSA, staff, students, and families have been instrumental in achieving this significant milestone.
Ralph Chandler Middle thanks all stakeholders for their efforts in supporting the community, its students, families, and the school. Together, we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.
2024-25 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 2024-25 school year. This information is also found in our 2024-25 Student Handbook found on our website. Please reach out to me with any questions by contacting the front office. Dress Code English Dress Code Spanish
Extended Day Program (EDP) for the 2024-2025 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 and follows the GCS calendar. The program is not open on half-days, teacher work days or holidays. There is a $40 registration fee and the fees are listed below:
2024-2025 Extended Day program Fee Rates
| Number of Children | Weekly | Half Week | Daily |
| 1 | $52.00 | $32.00 | $21.00 |
| 2 | $83.00 | $58.00 | $32.00 |
| 3 | $110.00 | $85.00 | $45.00 |
| 4 | $137.00 | $110.00 | $58.00 |
| 5 | $159.00 | $135.00 | $71.00 |
*A half week is 2 days, 3 days or more is considered a full week
Please email Katie Garner at kgarner@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions.
RCMS Happenings....
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Interested in receiving text messages about school cancellations and other schedule changes?
The GCS Alert Form-English and GCS Alert Form-Spanish can be found by clicking the appropriate link. 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 cellular phone as their primary contact will not need to take action to receive this service. Additional information 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 min. of our instructional day.
From School Counseling Services:
Keeping you and our community healthy and safe, as well as maintaining mental well-being, have always been and remain our top priorities. In efforts to help our families have quick access to resources please see the following links below:
Mental Health Resource Guide for the Upstate of South Carolina - List provided by NAMI
Community Resource Guide for the Upstate of South Carolina - List provided by The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
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RCMS Panther Sports News!
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GCS announces a Clear Bag Policy for those attending athletic events.
Details on the Clear Bag Policy can be found HERE, along with Frequently Asked Questions.
All students interested in playing any athletic sport MUST fill out 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.