
Welcome Registered Rising K5 Students!
Rudolph Gordon kindergarten teachers and administrators look forward to welcoming our rising K5 students for orientation on April 16 at 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Students need to be registered for school prior to attending.
For registration questions, please contact Sara Taylor, elementary registrar, at sataylor@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-452-0200.
News & Notes

π 8th Grade Dance Announcement
Celebrate your time at Rudolph Gordon School at this year's 8th grade dance! This is always a fun and memorable night as students wrap up their middle school journey.
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: The Younts Center
Tickets must be purchased through MySchoolBucks by April 17. Please be sure to secure your spot before the deadline—no late purchases will be accepted.

Parent Climate Survey
Due no later than Friday, April 17, 2026
We need 5-minutes of your time for a QUICK Parent Survey. Survey results provide valuable feedback so that we may create the best possible learning environment for our students. One survey per family should be completed per student. Parents of multiple students at different school locations may complete a survey for EACH school their children attend.

Extended Day Program--Registration for 26-27
Our program is offered Monday through Friday from 2:15 (school dismissal) until 6:00 PM. Extended Day is open on the days that school is in session. You must be a current student to participate.
π Enrollment begins Monday, March 23, 2026
βοΈ Completed registration required (link below and on the Extended Day page under the Parent tab)
βοΈ $40 application fee due at submission
Parents will be notified if a spot becomes available for their child.
β οΈ Apply early — spaces are limited!
Extended Day Application Link
26-27 ARMES Nominations Open for NEW Students
The ARMES Program (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) is a tuition-free, artistically gifted and talented program serving qualified 3rd-8th grade students in Greenville County. Designed to nurture and challenge young creatives, ARMES offers specialized instruction in music, dance, drama, visual art, and creative writing.
π Nominations close March 31, 2026
βοΈ Students may be nominated by a teacher, parent, themselves, or others
βοΈ Auditions are required and will take place April 20 to May 1
Learn more with the link below!
ARMES Program Info
Spring Testing Schedule
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SCREADY) is a statewide assessment designed to evaluate students in grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA-Reading and Writing) and math, as well as science for 4th and 6th grade. These tests measure student understanding of the SC College- and Career-Ready standards.
Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. To support the best possible testing environment, please ensure your child arrives to school on time, gets plenty of sleep, and eats a healthy breakfast.
| SC READY Online Testing for In-Person Students | |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | 3rd-8th Grade Reading Session A |
| April 22, 2026 | 3rd-5th Grade Reading Session B |
| April 29, 2026 | 3rd Grade Writing |
| May 1, 2026 | 4th & 6th Grade Science |
| May 5, 2026 | 3rd-8th Grade Math Session A |
| May 6, 2026 | 3rd-5th Grade Math Session B |
| May 8, 2026 | 4th-8th Grade Writing |
| Through May 22, 2026 | Make-up Window |
| SC READY Online Testing for Virtual and Homeschool Students | |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | Grade 3 Writing |
| April 22, 2026 | Grade 3 Reading Session A |
| April 23, 2026 | Grade 3 Reading Session B |
| May 5, 2026 | Grades 4-8 Writing |
| May 6, 2026 | Grades 4-8 Reading Session A |
| May 7, 2026 | Grades 4-5 Reading Session B |
| May 12, 2026 | Grade 4 & 6 Science |
| May 13, 2026 | Grades 3-5 Math Session A |
| May 14, 2026 | Grades 3-8 Math Session B |
| Through May 22, 2026 | Make-up Window |

Kindergarten Registration Open for 2026-2027
Welcome to Rudolph Gordon School! Please register now so we have the correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver.
Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.
The following documents are required for online or face-to-face registration:
- Photo ID from any state or country
- Two current “proof of residency” documents (all must contain property address). These can be a combination of:Current bills – i.e. electric, gas, water, cable
- Current mortgage statement or current signed lease agreement with landlord’s name and phone number
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Signed Certificate of Immunization, Conditional Certificate of Immunization, or Religious Exemption Certificate (Religious Exemption Certificate provided by Health Department)
Questions about registration may be answered by calling our school registrar at 864-452-1209.

π‘25-26 Summer School Infoπ‘
Elementary Summer School Info: 2026 Summer School is for invited students in 3rd grade required to attend for reading acceleration and select 1st and 2nd graders. The instructional day is 7:45-2:15, Monday-Thursday.
Middle Summer School Info: 2026 Summer School is for invited students who failed a Math or English class and are required to attend to make up the class. The instructional day is 8:30-12:30, Monday-Thursday.
All Rudolph Gordon students, along with Bryson Elementary and Middle, Fountain Inn Elementary, and Hillcrest Middle will attend at Rudolph Gordon School.
Summer school weeks are June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, and June 22-25. GCSD Summer School Info

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