![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/u/backgrounds/custom_bg-61328e4c7cff424bdf4fbb91-0476cfee0d44.jpg)
RCE Family Update
Back-to-School 2024-2025
Welcome Back!!!
Below you will find information for the beginning of school, including 6th grade Rookie Camp and 7th/8th grade Registration. Please take time to read through this information and reach out to us with any questions.
Enjoy the rest of summer and we'll see everyone soon!
Thomas Preisig
Principal
Rookie Camp & Registration
During Rookie camp parents and guardians will have the opportunity to stay for an informational meeting while students are in their classes. Student pickup will be at Noon and an optional meet the teacher will follow from 12:00-2:00.
For Registration, students will be able to walk the school and meet their teachers after schedule pickup.
Makeup registration will be Monday, July 29th from 3:00-6:00pm
Final Forms
FREE Breakfast & Lunch for ALL STUDENTS
Regular Bell Schedule
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 football or volleyball needs to have their 2024-2025 paperwork completed in BigTeams (link) prior to participation.
Football - 1st day of practice is August 5th 3:45-5:45 (pick up in the 7th and 8th grade car line)
Volleyball - Tryouts are August 6th-8th 3:45-5:30 (pick up in the back bus loop beside the gym)
Information
Please see our RCE Athletics Website (link) for information about participating in our SCHSL sanctioned teams.
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)
Booster Club
The RC Edwards Athletic Booster Club supports all student athletic programs by purchasing equipment, uniforms, meals, maintenance, and many other things. Without the booster club, our athletic programs would not be able to run accordingly. Use the following link below to become a member of our booster club. RCE Athletic Booster Club (link)
Join the RCE PTSO for the upcoming school year!
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 student celebrations, teacher classroom grants, a staff appreciation breakfast every month, a staff treat every month, and Teacher Appreciation 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.
Paying for School Fees at RCE
Yearbooks
Need to talk to the School Nurse or drop-off medications on campus?
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 (button above).
Any students enrolled in PCVA who need to pick-up a student Chromebook, should come to school at RCE from 3:00-6:00 on July 29th.
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.
School Supply List for 2024-2025
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