First days of schools, download calendars
Wednesday, Aug. 7 (two-hour day) is the first day of the 2024-2025 school year and Thursday, Aug. 8 is the first full day. A full calendar of important dates is available HERE in English, Spanish and Arabic.
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Skyward verification / New student registration underway
Registration for new RCS students and verification for returning students must be completed online no later than Aug. 6. Parents must log into their Skyward account (select Family/Student Access from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen) to complete the process.
For a list of the documents needed for registration/student verification — including immunizations required for kindergarteners and seventh-graders — visit the Registration and Enrollment page.
Questions about Skyward or the registration process? Please contact your school directly for assistance. School offices are still operating on modified summer hours (schedule below). Phone numbers for schools are listed here.
- Elementary: 8-11 am Now-Aug. 2
- Middle: 8-11 am Now-July 31
- High: 8 am-3pm July 29-31
Parent consent required for minor care
A new state law requires schools to have permission before your child can see the school nurse or other school employee, for any unexpected illness or injury. As such, we need all parents to complete a short form to provide consent. The form is now available on your Skyward account.
Supply lists are divided by grade levels. Items not be used by a school / teacher may be omitted. Individual schools may specify specific colors of items but may not exceed the number requested on the RCS Core School Supply List. Additional items may be requested on a “wish list” but may not be added to the core supply list. Supplies are not to be listed as name brand specific.
Supply lists for high school students will vary depending on a student's specific schedule; check with your school / teacher for more information.
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Reminder to complete application for Free/Reduced Meals
The Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program is available to all families who qualify. RCS encourages all families to use this link submit an application.
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COMING SOON: School visitors’ rules of conduct
A new state law requires all schools to post a “Code of Conduct for School Visitors.” Our elected School Board is scheduled to adopt these rules at its meeting on Aug. 8. Once approved, we are required to post the conduct list in all schools, provide a printed copy to all parents, and obtain a signature from all parents. We want to give you a heads up about this new requirement and let you know more information will be coming home soon.