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8th Grade Students Using AVID Skills
Using AVID strategies like collaboration, organization, and critical thinking.
RCMS Athletic
season is in full swing!
Valentine Museum Visit
Students Visit the local Valentine Museum
Swimming with confidence
River City Swim team talks about important lessons they have learned this year.
Powerhouse Cheer team!
RCMS Grand Champ in Cheer Battle and Junior among other first place finishes
Students Conjoin at the State Capitol
Students meet with Senators and Delegates to learn about the State Capital Building first designed by Thomas Jefferson!
Summer Reading Is Here!
Keep the literacy train moving this summer. Richmond Public Libraries have provide resources for summer reading
Happening at Our School
Red Tails, it’s time to celebrate! As we wrap up an incredible school year, check out the schedule below for all of our upcoming end-of-year festivities. Mark your calendars and let's make these final days together unforgettable!
School Supply list for 2025-2026
Red Tail family help us show our Teachers some appreciation this week by "stocking the staff lounge"! You can donate snacks or drinks for the staff lounge this week until May 8th. Read the poster for more details!
Families, please note that our vaccination forms have been updated. Moving forward, Students must have an updated vaccination form on file in order to participate in school sports.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UDkSGPKEh151VQ1On2NRg2yd3T4BNe-J?usp=drive_link
Feeds
Happening in Richmond
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Announcements
As a part of Richmond Public Schools’ (RPS) ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear backpack requirements will be in effect for the 2024-25 School Year.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please access the resources listed here.
Join the RPS team in teaching, leading, and serving with love next year! We're thrilled to offer sign-on bonuses and paid training for select positions. View our current job openings and apply today!
Show your #RPSLove and check out our RPS Love Bonfire store with t-shirts, hoodies, masks and more! All proceeds and donations benefit our schools, teachers and instructional assistants, and local racial justice, housing, and food support non-profits.