It’s been another fantastic week in Raider Nation! We kicked off the week by celebrating our 6th-grade students for their growth on the Q3 Benchmarks. We’re excited to see what all of our grade levels will achieve during the upcoming MAP Tests next week.

Next week, our students will take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test, a computer-adaptive assessment that helps track growth in reading and math. This test provides valuable data for teachers to tailor their instruction and helps parents understand their child’s academic progress. Additionally, MAP testing serves as an indicator of how students are likely to perform on the SC Ready assessments.

We’ve been reviewing data regularly and setting goals with our students. The progress they’ve made so far is inspiring, and we’re excited to see them continue to grow. Please continue to encourage them as we enter the final stretch of the school year.

Testing Reminders:

• Ensure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before tests.
• Have them eat a nutritious breakfast before testing.
• Make sure they arrive at school on time each day.
• Review key concepts with your child before testing.

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, April 8th – Spring MAP Reading
• Wednesday, April 9th – Flag Football @ YCHS
• Thursday, April 10th – Spring MAP Math

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our students succeed!

#ChangeStartsWithME!

The 8th Grade Advanced Chorus participated in the South Carolina Music Educators Association Concert Performance Assessment (CPA) that was held at the Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center in Columbia SC on April 1, 2025. The students gave an outstanding performance in the beautiful new auditorium for a panel of professional judges. They were then escorted to another room to be judged by another professional on their ability to Sight Read a 16 measured song from beginning to end in three parts.

The Advanced Chorus represented Rawlinson Road Middle School very well by earning a Superior Rating.

We have more chicks! Ms. Hart's 6th Grade Science class incubated quail eggs that recently hatched and now we have chicks!

Come out and see the Lady Raider Flag Football team this week on Wednesday, April 9th at York Comprehensive High School.

6th Graders celebrated Benchmark Testing most improved scores with a pizza party!

Students in Teams 8-2 and 8-3 science class had a sweet time learning about the phases of the moon with a fun Oreo cookie activity! They carefully cut away the creme filling to represent the different moon phases, making science both tasty and hands-on. A big thank you to the families who donated cookies to help make this activity a success! Check out the photos of our budding astronomers in action!

There's still time to catch the last show. Tonight (Friday, April 4th) at 6:00pm! You don't want to miss it!!

The Grant Patrol visited RRMS on Friday!

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.

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

8th grade teachers will be selling formal tickets starting April 1st-April 18th at all 3 lunches. Cost for formal is $20 and students must turn their permission slip in with their money!

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.

The outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

For more information about the outdoor warning sirens, residents can refer to information available at Duke Energy.

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

Drive-thru Events:

• 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:

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!

April 8- Spring MAP Reading

April 10- Spring MAP Math

April 18- Q4 DFA 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
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Twitter: @RawlinsonRoadMS