
RCE Family Update
October & November 2023
One Quarter Down!
We've had a great start first quarter! We have loved getting to know our students and families these first few months. We look forward to the second quarter and all the fun that is in store.
Excellent Report Card Rating
RC Edwards scored an Excellent Rating on the 2022-2023 school report card. We are thankful for the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families for helping us achieve this accomplishment.
If you ever need anything, please feel free to call, e-mail, or stop by anytime!
Thomas Preisig
Principal
Important Dates
10/19 - Earthquake Drill
10/27 - Halloween Dance (students can wear costumes to school and enjoy the dance $5 entry)
10/30 & 10/31 - No School for Students
11/1 - First day for Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts
11/10 - Veterans Day Assembly
11/20-11/24 - Thanksgiving Break
Social Media
#180RCEexperiences - 2023-24 daily posts
The Panther
Our Communications classes produce a weekly news show. This is a student production with announcements and highlights from the week. Subscribe to The Panther.
Clubs!
Club List
Club List
Club Information
7th Grade Fundraiser
Halloween Dance 10/27
Book Fair
Spirit Week
Veterans Day Assembly
FREE Breakfast & Lunch for ALL STUDENTS
Regular Bell Schedule
RCE Panther Athletics
Eligibility
Per the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), all 7th and 8th graders are eligible to play sports. 6th graders can contact individual coaches for possible managing opportunities.
Daniel High offers the following fall sports to RCE 7th and 8th graders: girls golf, girls tennis, swimming and cross country. Please see Daniel High (link) for more information.
Participation
Anyone interested in playing any sport needs to have their 2023-24 paperwork completed in BigTeams (link) prior to participation.
Information
Please see our RCE Athletics Website (link) for information about participating in our SCHSL sanctioned teams.
Schedules
Football Schedule (7th & 8th)
Volleyball Schedule (7th & 8th)
Tickets
Edwards Middle and Daniel High will continue using Hometown Ticketing as an online ticket sale option. All schools in Pickens County will also be selling paper tickets at the gate and accepting cash. Ticket prices for all 2023-24 athletic events will be $6 and will be open to purchase 3 days prior to each event. RCE Tickets (link)
Booster Club
The RC Edwards Athletic Booster Club supports all student athletic programs by purchasing equipment, uniforms, meals, maintenance, and many other things. Without the booster club, our athletic programs would not be able to run accordingly. Use the following link below to become a member of our booster club. RCE Athletic Booster Club (link)
Join the RCE PTSO for the upcoming school year!
Because of YOU, the 2022-23 school year was a successful one for the RCE PTSO.
Your membership dues, donations, and time spent volunteering provided over $3000 in teacher grants, a staff appreciation breakfast every month, a staff treat every month, and Teacher Appreciation gift cards and celebrations.
On behalf of the PTSO Board, teachers, and staff of RCE, THANK YOU!
Please help make the 2023-24 school year just as successful by joining the PTSO.
Yearbooks
The 2023 Panther Yearbook Staff wants to see your summer pics! If you traveled, attended camps, participated in a sport, and/or volunteered this summer and want to possibly be featured in this year's yearbook, please complete the attached Google Form.
RC Edwards Middle
Email: thomaspreisig@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: rce.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 1157 Madden Bridge Road, Central, SC, United States
Phone: (864) 397-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCEMiddle
Twitter: @RCEMiddle