MS Back to School FAQ
RCS Middle School Principal's Office
Good Afternoon RCS Middle School Parents & Guardians
Good morning!
Several questions have come in from parents, and we are putting together this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please let me know if you have additional questions not covered in this newsletter.
If you have any additional questions, please submit them via this link and we will expand the FAQ!
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Do I need to buy school supplies for my middle school student this year?
- Yes. Supply lists were sent out at the beginning of July. A copy of each list is attached to this newsletter.
Can we supply our child with a lock for their locker that we purchased?
- In most cases, students are expected to use school-issued locks. If you feel that your child needs a lock that is different than the one provided for by the school, please contact the main office to discuss the specific situation.
Where are the gym lockers/when do the students get their assigned locker, lock and combination?
- Gym lockers are located in the lockers rooms.
- Physical education teachers will assign lockers, locks and provide the combination. More information will be provided by the physical education teachers.
Will my child be able to carry their backpack throughout the day?
- No. All backpacks will need to be stored in each student's locker during the day. Students are not allowed to carry a bag of any kind.
What time will the school doors open?
- 7:25 am
How early can I drop off my child?
- Students should be dropped off no earlier than 7:20 am.
What time will my child be considered late?
- First period begins at 7:30. Therefore, students are considered late starting at 7:31 am.
Where do students report for recess?
- During lunch on the first day, students will be taught where to line up when they have recess.
Where do students place their instrument if they are in band?
- Students should use one of the "cubbies" that are available in the band room. More information will be provided by the band teacher.
Can my child attend a JV or Varsity game without a parent or guardian?
- No. Middle school students must have a parent or guardian with them to attend games.
My child needs to stay after school in order to go to practice. What should my child do until practice starts?
- Student athletes should find a teacher to stay with until 2:40 pm. At 2:40, they should report to the cafeteria, where they will wait for their coach to meet them.
Calendar Events
MS Open House - September 19, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Lifetouch Pictures - Fall - October 3, 2023
Social Media Presentation (MS/HS) - October 30, 2023 - students during the day; parents at 6:00 pm
Q1 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - November 20, 2023 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
Lifetouch Pictures Retakes - November 21, 2023
Mid-year Fastbridge Testing - January 8-11, 2024
Q2 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - February 12, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
Lifetouch Pictures - Spring - March 26, 2024
3-8 ELA Testing - April 10-11, 2024
8th Grade Science Performance - April 22-26, 2024
5th/6th Grade Carnival/Dance: May 3, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Q3 Honor/Merit Roll Recognition - May 6, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
3-8 Math Testing - May 7-8, 2024
National Jr. Honor Society - May 14, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8th Grade Science Written - May 14, 2024
Art Show - May 21, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Science Fair - May 21, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
End of Year Fastbridge Testing - June 3 -7, 2024
Algebra I Regents Exam - June 4, 2024
7th/8th Grade Semi-Formal: June 7, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
MS 8th Grade Moving up Ceremony - June 26, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
World Languages Assessment - TBD
MS Concert and Performance Dates
Location for all performances: HS Auditorium
6th and 7th/8th Grade Band and Chorus Winter Concert
December 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
MS/HS Select Ensembles Concert
January 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
6th-12th MIOSM Instrumental Concert
March 13, 2024, 7:00 pm
6th-12th MIOSM Vocal Concert
March 26, 2024, 7:00 pm
MS/HS Select Ensembles Concert
May 16, 2024, 7:00 pm
6th and 7th/8th Band and Chorus Spring Concert
June 4, 2024, 7:00 pm
PTSO Meetings (MS Library) 6:00 PM
- September 20, 2023
- October 11, 2023
- November 8, 2023
- December 20, 2023
- January 24, 2024
- February 14, 2024
- March 13, 2024
- April 17, 2024
- May 15, 2024
- June 5, 2024
Advisor List for MS Clubs and Activities
Aerobics - TBD
Anime Club - Kathy Durivage kdurivage@rcscsd.org
Art Club - Tim Meservey tmeservey@rcscsd.org
Astronomy Club - Joseph Coryea jcoryea@rcscsd.org
Best Buddies - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org, Patti Stockman pstockman@rcscsd.org, and Maria Semenick msemenick@rcscsd.org
Boys’ Intramurals - Jay Henry jhenry@rcscsd.org and Steven Colon scolon@rcscsd.org
Drama Club - TBD
FACS Club - Cheryl Richardson crichardson@rcscsd.org
French Club - Joseph Coryea jcoryea@rcscsd.org
Gaming Club - Nick Malinowski nmalinowski@rcscsd.org
Garden Club - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org
GSA - Abby Retzlaff aretzlaff@rcscsd.org and Samantha Fox sfox@rcscsd.org
Girls’ Intramurals - Anna Davies adavies@rcscsd.org and Majel Baker mbaker@rcscsd.org
Hiking Club - TBD
Jazz Ensemble - TBD
Jr. National Honor Society - Steve Colon scolon@rcscsd.org and Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org
Natural Helpers - Kathy Durivage kdurivage@rcscsd.org
Photography Club - Cara Buckley cbuckley@rcscsd.org
Science Olympiad - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org
Select Chorus - Elizabeth Diaz ediaz@rcscsd.org
Ski Club - TBD
Spanish Club - TBD
Stamp Club - Jen Fisk jfisk@rcscsd.org
Stock Market - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org and Kristi Kemmer kkemmer@rcscsd.org
Student Council - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org and Karen Waddingham kwaddingham@rcscsd.org
Trading Post (school store) - Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org and Bethany Losito blosito@rcscsd.org
TV/Media Club - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org, Cara Buckley cbuckley@rcscsd.org
Yearbook - Amanda Firstiun afirstiun@rcscsd.org, Maria Semenick msemenick@rcscsd.org and Jackie Hotaling jehotaling@rcscsd.org
STARS - Erin Sawyer esawyer@rcscsd.org, and Daria Carusone dcarusone@rcscsd.org
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Middle School
Email: dcapece@rcscsd.org
Website: https://www.rcscsd.org/o/rcs-middle
Location: 2025 Route 9W, Selkirk, NY, USA
Phone: (518) 756-5200