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Important Upcoming Events
August 3 - 6 RCMS-101 Grade 7 Jumpstart
August 19 - Carson Virtual Town Hall
August 20 - Panther Palooza Open House
Last names A-K: 8:30am-10am
Last Names L-Z:10:30am-12:00pm
August 24 - School Begins!
August 31 - Back To School Night 7th Grade - 6pm-7:30pm
September 1 - Back To School Night 8th Grade- 6pm-7:30pm
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A Message From The Principal
Dear Carson Families,
I hope you are all having a wonderful, relaxing summer and taking time to build special memories with your loved ones!
While the halls are quiet right now, our team here at Rachel Carson Middle School is hard at work preparing for another fantastic school year!
If you have any questions, need assistance, or need to stop by the school to drop off or pick up an item, please note our summer office hours:
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Summer Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Also, please keep these upcoming dates and events in mind as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year:
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August 3rd – 4th OR August 5th – 6th: RCMS 101 (7th Grade Jumpstart)
- For students who registered, sessions will run on your selected dates.
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Wednesday, August 19th (Evening): Virtual Admin Town Hall & Q&A
- Join our administration team virtually for an information session and Q&A. (More details to come!)
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Thursday, August 20th: Panther Palooza Open House
- Come visit the building, meet staff, and gear up for the new year!
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Monday, August 24th: First Day of School!
- We officially kick off the 2026–2027 school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Enjoy the rest of your summer break, stay safe, and take care!
Sincerely,
Principal Washington
Student Schedules Available
Beginning Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 am, all students and parents will have access to class schedules in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. SIS (Student Information System) is the application to see attendance, class performance, and demographic data.
Last Name Families A - K - 8:30am - 10:00am
Last Name Families L - Z - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Get ready for the new school year at Carson Middle School! Panther Palooza is your chance to become familiar with the building, pick up important information, and connect with staff before the first day of school.
Moving Over The Summer
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we want to make sure our enrollment information is as accurate as possible.
If your family is planning to move over the summer and your child will not be returning to Rachel Carson Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete the attached Intent Form and email it to Ms. Novelo at enovelo@fcps.edu as soon as possible.
Your timely response helps us plan for student enrollment, staffing, and scheduling, and we truly appreciate your assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a wonderful rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Carson Middle School
Department of Student Services
FCPS School Calendar Here
Bookmark the 2026-2027 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Greetings From The Carson School Clinic
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Greetings from your school Health Room! Our Health Room team is excited to partner with you in supporting the health and well-being of your student. Our goal is to help every student stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The Health Room team is here to provide care for illness or injury during the school day, assist in managing health conditions, administer medications as needed, screen hearing and vision as indicated, and promote healthy habits. We value strong communication with families. Please keep us informed of any health concerns or medical needs your child may have so we can support them effectively throughout the school year.
How can you help us provide the best possible care for your student?
Does your student require a special diet?
- If your student requires a modified diet and will eat school meals, please refer to the Steps to Request Dietary Accommodations. Forms are available for students who require medical dietary accommodations and those who cannot drink cow’s milk and need milk substitutes.
Has your student had a head injury at home?
- Immediately notify the school heath room and your student’s school counselor so school staff can implement appropriate accommodations if needed and follow established protocols to support a safe recovery and return to learning.
Has your student had an injury at home that may impact their physical activity at school?
Any questions about opioid awareness?
Does your student have a medical condition, require medication during the school day, or need a health care procedure?
- If your student has a seizure disorder (epilepsy), please have your student’s health care provider complete the FCPS Authorization for Seizure Action Plan (SS/SE-385) and return it to the school public health nurse (PHN). This includes authorization for seizure rescue medications and procedures that may be required during the school day.
- If medication must be administered during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2102.
- Have your student’s health care provider complete appropriate FCPS medication authorization forms and submit them to the school health room annually, as applicable:
- Bring your student’s medications to the health room.
- If your student must have health care procedures during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2104.
- Have your student’s health care provider complete an appropriate authorization form and submit them to the school health room annually, as appropriate:
- Bring your student’s health care procedure supplies to the health room.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep all FCPS students healthy, safe and ready to learn. We look forward to working with you throughout the school year.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact either your School Health Aide, Zahida Choudhary, at (703) 925-3610/ztchoudhary1@fcps.edu or your school Public Health Nurse, Hannah Wilkinson, BSN, RN, at (571) 595-6273/hwilkinson@fcps.edu. Mallory Arnold, BSN, RN will be the Public Health Nurse covering for Hannah’s long-term absence beginning around 9/1/26 through the end of November and can be reached at (571) 396-1276/marnold@fcps.edu.
Sincerely,
Hannah Wilkinson, BSN, RN
Summer Laptop Use & Return
Summer School Laptop Use and Return
Students enrolled in a Summer Learning Program will keep their school-issued laptop and charger throughout the summer and continue using the same device during the next school year 2026-2027.
The only exceptions are:
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Damaged Devices: If a student's laptop is broken or requires repair, it must be returned to the Carson Main Office no later than August 3, 2026. Please ensure that your child's laptop and charger are clearly labeled with their name and student ID.
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Rising 9th Grade Students: Students who are completing 8th grade and will be attending high school next school year must return their school-issued laptop and charger to the Carson Main Office no later than August 3, 2026.
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Students Moving or Transferring to Another School: Students who will be attending a different school next school year must return their school-issued laptop and charger to the Carson Main Office no later than August 3, 2026.
All devices that meet one of the exceptions listed above must be returned to the Carson Main Office during summer office hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain and manage our school technology resources.
Who to Contact
If you have a question or concern, please visit our website for a full listing of Who to Contact. This listing includes all of our administrators, our counselors, and who to speak to regarding a specific content area or class. Contact information for all staff members is listed on our website - just click on the name of the person you wish to contact to be redirected to their email address: RCMS Staff Directory.
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