RCE Family Update
September 2024
One Month Down!
We've had a great start to the year! It's been great having everyone back on campus and getting to know our new 6th graders. We have such great students, teachers, staff, and a wonderful community. Thanks for your support!
Social Media
Social Media is the best way to check in on life at RCE! Our social media accounts and website are run by Ms. Garrett and The Panther is created by Ms. Wichelns and our Communications students. Please follow and subscribe to all of our accounts below.
- YouTube - The Panther - The Panther: Season 14: Episode 1
- #180RCEopportunities - 2024-25 daily posts
If you ever need anything, please feel free to call, e-mail, or stop by anytime!
Thomas Preisig
Principal
i-Ready Testing - this Thursday and Friday
Teacher & Support Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Butch Lusk, our 2024-2025 Support Employee of the Year. Mr. Lusk is a member of our custodial team and is always eager to help students and teachers.
We appreciate all these two do every day to make RCE a great place.
RCE School Clubs!
Beta Club
Returning 7th and 8th grade students who completed all requirements last year will be receiving their welcome back letters in the coming weeks. Please be on the lookout for these. Letters will detail meeting dates/times and information on how to run for an officer position.
Eligible 6th grade students and eligible new students to Edwards will be receiving a welcome letter as well. This letter will detail information concerning a parent meeting and our induction ceremony.
Celebrate Your Student's Birthday
If you're interested, complete the forms below (must completed both) and your student's birthday will be displayed on the LED sign in front of the school. Please make sure you complete both steps!
MySchoolBucks (Step 1)
Student Information (Step 2)
Picture Day - 9/17
Weekend Food Program
RCE Panther Athletics
Eligibility
Per the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), all 7th and 8th graders are eligible to play sports. 6th graders can contact individual coaches for possible managing opportunities.
Daniel High offers the following fall sports to RCE 7th and 8th graders: girls golf, girls tennis, swimming and cross country. Please see Daniel High (link) for more information.
Participation
Anyone interested in playing any sport needs to have their 2024-25 paperwork completed in BigTeams (link) prior to participation.
Information
Please see our RCE Athletics Website (link) for information about participating in our SCHSL sanctioned teams.
Schedules
Football Schedule (7th & 8th)
Volleyball Schedule (7th & 8th)
Tickets
Edwards Middle and Daniel High will continue using Hometown Ticketing as an online ticket sale option. All schools in Pickens County will also be selling paper tickets at the gate and accepting cash. Ticket prices for all 2024-25 athletic events will be $6 and will be open to purchase 3 days prior to each event. RCE Tickets (link)
Join the RCE Athletic Booster Club!
We’re calling on all RCE families, especially parents of student-athletes and local business owners, to join the RC Edwards Athletic Booster Club! Your support plays a crucial role in enhancing our sports programs by providing scholarships, upgrading facilities, and ensuring that every athlete has the resources they need to succeed.
Membership Levels
We have several membership levels to fit every budget, including a special Family Membership for just $50 (or $40 if you join by 9/1/2024). Benefits include a decal, recognition on our website, and the option to purchase sport-specific season passes. Businesses can also sponsor at higher levels and receive additional perks such as signage and social media acknowledgment.
If you have a business, this is a great opportunity to support our school while gaining visibility in the community.
Ready to join? Visit: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/RCEdwardsMiddleSchoolBoosterClub/general.
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping us make this a fantastic year at RC Edwards!
For questions, feel free to contact Robert Howell, Booster Club President, at 864-293-2798 or robertlewishowell@gmail.com.
Join the RCE PTSO!
Because of YOU, the 2023-24 school year was a successful one for the RCE PTSO.
Your membership dues, donations, and time spent volunteering provided over $3000 in teacher grants, a staff appreciation breakfast every month, a staff treat every month, and Teacher Appreciation gift cards and celebrations.
On behalf of the PTSO Board, teachers, and staff of RCE, THANK YOU!
Please help make the 2024-25 school year just as successful by joining the PTSO.
Yearbooks
Chromebook Update
All families are reminded that every student needs to pay the $25 Tech It Home device fee to cover a comprehensive insurance policy for your SDPC issued device. This fee can be paid via MySchoolBucks.
Every teacher at RC Edwards Middle uses Schoology to post assignments and grades. If you have any questions about using Schoology at home or regarding internet security options, please checkout the links below, which provide a wealth of information.
Final Forms
RC Edwards Middle
Email: thomaspreisig@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: rce.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 1157 Madden Bridge Road, Central, SC, United States
Phone: (864) 397-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCEMiddle
Twitter: @RCEMiddle