What a fantastic week it’s been here in Raider Nation! From exciting student experiences to celebrating our outstanding staff, it’s been a week full of great moments. Here's a quick recap:

This Week’s Highlights:

• On Tuesday, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to job shadow and gain valuable insights into various careers.
• We were thrilled to welcome our Rising 6th grade students for a visit, giving them a sneak peek into life at our school.
• On Thursday, we celebrated several talented students at the Teacher’s Choice Art Show.
• We are proud to announce our Teacher of the Year, Kelly Mitchell , and Support Staff of the Year, Freddie Barnes, who have both gone above and beyond in their dedication to our school community. Congratulations to these amazing staff members!

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

• Monday, March 24: Report Cards will be sent home.
• Tuesday, March 25: Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day and Track at STMS.
• Thursday, March 27: Join us for Math Night at 4:30 PM and cheer on our Track team as they compete against CHMS & OMS at RRMS.
• Friday, March 28: A half day (dismissal at 11:45 AM), followed by Flag Football at DCMS against YMS & OMS.

It’s shaping up to be another exciting week in Raider Nation! Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Go Raiders!

The School Climate Survey for Rawlinson Road is now open. As a valued stakeholder in our school community, your input is essential. This survey provides actionable feedback on home-school relationships and will remain open through April 4, 2025. You can access it through your Parent Portal account. If you have multiple children at Rawlinson Road, you will receive a separate survey link for each student associated with your parent/guardian account. If you have questions and/or need assistance accessing the survey, please contact the main office at 803.981.1500. Thank you for your continuing support of Rawlinson Road Middle School.

Happy Women’s History Month! 🎉✨ This month, we honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history and today. Let’s celebrate the trailblazers, change-makers, and everyday heroes who continue to inspire and shape our world! 💜💪 #WomensHistoryMonth

Thursday afternoon, the Arts Council of York County came alive with creativity as the Rock Hill School District hosted its annual Teacher Choice Award Show. This distinguished exhibition celebrated the exceptional talents of elementary, middle, and high school artists, carefully selected by their teachers for their outstanding artistic achievements.

Among the featured young artists were Khloe Duncan, Londyn Bowens, Emma Copper, Audrey Caruthers, and Jade Hear, who proudly represented their schools with their inspiring works. Their pieces, alongside other remarkable student creations, showcased a diverse range of artistic styles, techniques, and mediums, reflecting both skill and imagination.

A special congratulations goes to Audrey Caruthers for earning 3rd place in the Middle School 3D category, a well-deserved recognition of her talent and dedication to her craft.

This exhibition not only highlighted the incredible artistry within the Rock Hill School District but also reinforced the power of art in education, creativity, and community. Congratulations to all the participating artists for sharing their vision and passion!

Rock Hill Schools names school-level teachers of the year, one from each school and support program in the district. Each school honoree advances and is now in the running for the District Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in August. We congratulate Mrs. Mitchell for her dedication and for being chosen to represent Rawlinson Road.

We have chicks! The UP2 class enjoyed some chicken love after trying to incubate chicken eggs. They loved being able to observe the chickens and watch them throughout the day.

Our Lady Raider Flag Football team competed in the first games of the season on March 13th. Come out and see them play again on Friday, March 28th at 5:30pm on the Dutchman Creek MS football field.

Ms. Marcano’s students are diving into Dot Plots, discovering how statistics can turn numbers into stories! With hands-on station activities, math class isn’t just about equations—it’s about exploration!

8th grade Washington DC trip:

Please see the Parent Overnight Field Trip Letter regarding medication. As a reminder, middle school students may not carry over-the-counter medications on them.
Prescription and non-prescription medication forms should be submitted as soon as possible to allow Nurse Knight time to follow up with you in case questions arise. Medication should be dropped off to the school nurse by end of day on April 10, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Knight at 803-981-1527.

Parent Overnight Field Trip Letter March 11, 2025

Attention rising 7th grade parents

In accordance with South Carolina Code of Laws and State Regulation, a Tdap vaccine is required for all seventh graders in South Carolina. The Tdap vaccine is a booster that protects against three serious diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Please plan accordingly to have your child’s TDAP vaccine by the first day of next school year.

If you would like to check if your child has received the required TDAP for 7th grade, please call the school nurse at (803) 981-1527. A letter will be sent home at the end of April for any student that does not have a TDAP documented in the South Carolina immunization database.

Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day @ all High Schools: 3/25/25

8th Grade DC Trip: 4/14/25 - 4/16/25

8th Grade Dance: 5/2/25

8th Grade Yearbook Distribution: 5/19

8th Grade Field Day/Cookout: 5/20

8th Grade Recognition Ceremony: 5/21

Purchase tickets at GoFan. The cost is $6 ($5 per ticket and $1 service fee). Kids 4 years old and under are free.

No tickets will be sold at the gate. Cash tickets are available in the Front Office on game day between 12pm and 2pm for $7. Cash or check only. Exact change only.

Rock Hill Schools partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to provide food to our school community.

Drive-thru Events:

• March 26: Northside Elementary
• April 14: Ebinport Elementary
• April 16: Independence Elementary
• April 30: Oakdale Elementary
• June 9: York Road Elementary
• June 12: Belleview Elementary
• June 17: Richmond Drive Elementary

Events typically serve 200-250 families and distribute up to 10,000 pounds of food, including meats, dairy, produce, grains, and shelf-stable items. Each family receives 50-60 pounds of food. The mobile food pantry will operate in a drive-thru format, with volunteers loading food bags and boxes into the trunks or backseats of vehicles.

The drive-thru will start at 5 p.m. and end by 6 p.m.

For more information, contact Serena Williams.

Upcoming Events:

March 25th - Rising 9th Grade Jump Up Day @ All HS's

March 28th - Early Dismissal

April 14th - 16th, 2025 8th Grade Washington DC trip

April 21st - Spring Break (Potential Weather Make Up Day)

April 22nd - 25th - Spring Break

May 2nd - 8th Grade Dance

May 20th - 8th Grade Field Day/Cookout 10:00am-1:00pm

May 21st - 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony

May 21st - 6th Grade Field Day 9:00am-11:30am

May 21st - 7th Grade Field Day 12:00pm-2:30pm

May 22nd - Early Dismissal

May 23rd - Early Dismissal/Last Day

May 26th - District Closed for Memorial Day

Upcoming Testing Dates!

March 28- Q4 DFA1

April 2- Spring MAP training

April 8- Spring MAP Reading

April 10- Spring MAP Math

April 16- SC Ready training pt 1

April 18- Q4 DFA 2

April 28- SC Ready training pt 2

April 30- SC Ready TDW

May 6- SC Ready Reading pt 1

May 8- SC Ready Reading pt 2

May 13- SC Ready Math

May 15- SC Ready Science (6th grade)

May 15- EOC Algebra 1

May 16- English 1 EOY exam

TBA- Spanish I Exam

Email: ncauthen@rhmail.org
Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/rrms
Location: 2631 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-981-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/rawlinsonroadmiddle
Twitter: @RawlinsonRoadMS