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Eagle News 2024-2025 Back to School Edition

 

Greetings to our New and Returning Eagle Families,
 
We hope that you are having a safe, relaxing, fun-filled summer with your families.  As we continue to prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we wanted to share a few announcements with you.
 
We look forward to everyone joining us next Friday, August 23rd for Meet the Teacher.
 
Sincerely,
Reedy Creek Administration
Tim Chadwick, Principal
Seth Warren, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Joan Dorsey, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Govan Garner, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Drew Hermanson, Administrative Intern

Important Back to School Information

August

  • 23- Meet the Teacher
    • 6th Grade: 12:30-1:45
    • Beginning Band Family Meeting 1:45-2:15 Auditorium
    • 7th & 8th Grades: 2:15-4:00
    • Fall Sports Meeting: 4:15 Auditorium
  • 27- First Day of School

September

  • 2- No School Labor Day
  • 20- No School Teacher Workday

Student Schedules 

Student schedules are being finalized and will be updated in PowerSchool by August 22nd. Many factors go into creating student schedules, which will be finalized with the primary selections and alternates that students made during the registration process. The school counselors will be available during the Meet the Teacher Events to make corrections to any missing classes.

2024-2025 School Supply Lists

 

Transportation Updates

Bus

Transportation information is posted on the WCPSS website. Families can find up-to-date transportation information (including route number and stop location) in your student’s Home Base/PowerSchool account. Sign up for an account at your student’s school. More information on Home Base is available at www.wcpss.net/student-information.

If your student is assigned to a bus but is not a bus rider, please submit a decline transportation form so we have the most up-to-date information. 

Carpool

All RCMMS families will receive 2 carpool tags at Meet the Teacher. Families will be asked to display the carpool tag in their window everyday to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal.

 

School Meal Information for 2024-2025

Meal Prices for Middle School
Breakfast- $2.00
Lunch- $3.75
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information & Application
To apply for free or reduced-price meals, you can do so online by visiting www.MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications will always be made available at the school or you can call 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920 to have one mailed to you.

 Athletic Forms

  • The Fall Sports Athletic Meeting will be held on 8/23 at 4:15pm in the Auditorium.
  • 7th and 8th Grade students who plan to participate in Reedy Creek Athletics must complete the following form: 2024-2025 WCPSS Middle School Athletics Form
 More information on RCMMS Athletics will be available during the first week of school.
 
 

Student Medication at School

Parent Request and Physician's Order Form for Medication
School staff may administer medication to students only when the Parent and Physician Order for Medication Form (Form 1702) is completed by the parent and physician and present at the school. 
Prescription medication may be self-carried and administered by the student if they have permission to do so documented on Form 1702.

Taylor YMCA After School Program Information

Register now for Middle School After School Care with the Taylor Family YMCA! Your camper will be able to engage with other middle schoolers their age and grade for an afternoon of activities. At Middle School After School, we offer various kinds of activities (active, passive, art/STEM), homework time, and snack time each afternoon. 
Campers will be picked up from school after the bell rings and will board the YMCA bus where a counselor will greet them. They will ride back to the Taylor Family YMCA for an afternoon of fun! Our After School program runs until 6:00PM, Monday-Friday. Check out our website HERE for more information and registration! Financial Assistance information can also be found HERE. 
 
Program Director: Libby Kenney 
Office Phone Number: 919-653-2384 
Email Address: Libby.Kenney@YMCATriangle.org
 
 

RCMMS Technology Contract & Cell Phone Policy

Technology Contract and Cell Phone Policy Students and families will be required to review and sign the policy during the first week of school. 
This policy aligns our school with area middle schools requiring cell phones to remain off and stored in backpacks throughout the day.  We will continue to teach and model technology skills and etiquette as students learn to navigate the use of technology for educational, social, and entertainment purposes. 

RCMMS PTA Information

Visit the PTA tables at Meet the Teacher on 8/23 to join or renew your annual membership, buy BRAND-NEW Spirit Wear (t-shirts, hoodies and more), learn about Athletics Boosters for all sports, sign up to VOLUNTEER, and participate in our No-Fuss Fundraiser. 
 
The Reedy Creek PTA has a variety of initiatives including teacher grants and appreciation, student dances, Creek Games, honors student recognition and book fairs. On Friday, we will have board members and volunteers there to explain how PTA supports our school and to answer your questions about Reedy Creek. We will have all new stock of apparel in 3 colors and 2 designs that you can purchase with cash or credit. Come see us! And follow us on Facebook (Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School PTA).