RCMS students and teachers enjoy a wide variety of summer vacations. While some go to the beach others might go to a lake house or even visit another country. Mr. Brian Corman, an eighth-grade civics teacher on the Explores...
With several major conflicts brewing around the globe, students are wondering, will they result in a Third World War? The Middle-Eastern Conflicts Some students were concerned last month when Israel was struck by Iran...
Many RCMS staff members began using a new computer monitoring software this January to watch the online behaviors of their students. This has led to many mixed reactions from both students and staff, with most of the students...
Towel service is an amenity that was available at the start of the year for $10. but few students knew it had started at the beginning of the year, causing a mix up. Towel service’s main purpose is to try and get...
Out of over 2,000 applicants to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from across Northern Virginia, 550 were admitted, 38 of whom are from Carson. The admissions decisions were released on Friday, April...
The RCMS theater is producing “Treasure Island” this year on May 9-10, directed by our new Theater Arts teacher Mr. Mic Harmon. Traditionally, RCMS does a play during the fall, and a musical during spring. This year,...
Despite not qualifying for nationals on April 17 at Great Meadows park, the RCMS TARC team is preparing for next year with a plan in mind. “TARC is a competition where students apply their knowledge of engineering...
On May 18, RCMS plans to host and sponsor the 2023-24 school year Panther Prowl. Similar to previous years, this year's Panther Prowl will include a 5k run/walk, a raffle, and snacks for sale. To sign up, go to the...
After spending time making difficult decisions about next year's classes this winter, RCMS students are happy with the course selections they have made. Annie Wang, an eighth-grader on the Discovery Team, shared that she...
The Going Green club has been advocating and enforcing environmentally friendly actions at RCMS, with the goal of helping the earth and spreading awareness, so other people can get involved. Some of the projects done by...
Kids are talking about Summer Geometry, deciding whether or not to take it, as it is a course that lets you get ahead of your current math course. This course can only be taken by students currently taking Algebra 1. “I...
RCMS students come back to school on April 3 refreshed but maybe not as productive as they may have thought during spring break due to pushing work back. “My spring break was nice this year,” said Eileen Kim, a seventh-grade...
Not one but three therapy dogs visited Rachel Carson Middle School on March 20, bringing joy to the students and staff members of the school. RCMS students have enjoyed visits from Tucker for years, but this time he was...
The basketball game between RCMS and Stone Middle School for Thursday, March 21, has been postponed. It was postponed due to an incident that occurred in the community on March 20. The game will be rescheduled, and...
The RCMS Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter competed at Regionals on March 2 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. It won a total of 10 awards in the top three places as well as competing in...