Lavanya Meduri, Riya Ghate, and Rania Shah
October 16, 2018
Author Caitlin Alifirenka, 33, visited Rachel Carson Middle School on Oct. 11 to speak to students about her national best seller, “I Will Always Write Back,” which was RCMS’s “One Book” for the 2018-2019 school...
Anjali Maddipatla, Writer
October 6, 2018
Throughout the month, the counselors of Rachel Carson Middle School are giving students a talk on bullying and harassment in their history and civics classes. Every student will hear the talk once in October, but the...
Lavanya Meduri, Riya Ghate, Autumn Frank, Rania Shah, Grace Park, and Francesca Mangano
October 6, 2018
RCMS students have started to learn about the service hours they need to complete by the end of eighth grade. According to Fairfax County Public Schools, “Service hours are a good way to get students involved in their...
Manavi Lamichhane and Madison Alessandrino
June 13, 2018
Ms. Stacy Kirkpatrick, director of student services of Rachel Carson Middle School, will not be coming back after this school year. She is going to be the new principal at Chesterbrook Elementary School located in McLean,...
Vinh Tran, Sahib Singh, and Dina Saab
June 9, 2018
On June 8, the Capitals (NHL) won the Stanley Cup for the first time ever in Capitals' history! This was a monumental turn for D.C. sports, as these teams were considered "cursed." "Wow, this is a miracle for D.C. sports,"...
June 3, 2018
Four seventh graders, Om Duggineni, Shruti Kamasamudram, Srihan Kotnana, Deccan Maniam and won first place in the regional competition for the National Science Bowl, in Norfolk, Virginia, on Mar. 3. Their win took them to...
Niyathi Vadlapatla and Sophia Zecher
May 29, 2018
Actors hurry to the back of the Lecture Hall, where they are handed small, tan, microphones. Voices fill the air as sound crew members help actors adjust mics. The lights dim, and the spotlight shines on an actor. This...
May 27, 2018
“Papa!” Chava calls from the rounded stage of the lecture hall as the scene ends and the lights fade, while the actors rush off stage. Four or five students scurry on the stage with props for the next scene. Music plays...
Andrew Morris, Writer
May 26, 2018
It's Rachel Carson's 20th anniversary celebration, and the basketball courts are pretty packed. Most of the party is held here on the side the school, but it also stretches to the field and near the front of the school. Tables...
Cameron Wu and Swesik Ramineni
May 25, 2018
The Going Green club won multiple prizes for projects about bees, food sharing, and a recyclable panther at the Caring for Our Watershed event at George Mason on April 10. Throughout the year, Going Green meets on Wednesdays...
Ryan Creston, Writer
May 24, 2018
A new futsal team for Rachel Carson Middle School was formed on April 12, and it is a futsal team, NOT a soccer team. Futsal is a different sport from soccer although it is very similar. Futsal has the same rules as soccer,...
Edward Paras and Natalia Miranda
May 24, 2018
While eighth-grade students at Rachel Carson Middle School are aware of the stressful effects of the new Capstone Project, some students may not realize the project is just as unfamiliar to their teachers as it is to them. Capstone...
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October 6, 2018
On Thursday, Oct. 11, author Caitlin Alifirenka will visit Rachel Carson Middle School to give a presentation to the entire school. Alifirenka is the author of the book “I Will Always Write Back,” the summer reading...
October 6, 2018
After-school programs have started at Rachel Carson Middle School. Although they started Sept. 24, it’s not too late to sign up. You can usually find sign-ups for programs at lunch. After school programs take place on Mondays,...
October 6, 2018
The RCMS PTA has once again started the annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser on to raise funds for buying new technology to make the school better. For students selling cookie dough, order forms are due by Oct. 11 and students...
June 3, 2018
The end of the school year is a busy yet relaxing time for many, as SOLs are over and fun team-centered games are beginning. One activity you can expect to take part in is your final team time. The final team time is enjoyable...
May 28, 2018
The annual music trip is just around the corner. The trip takes place on June 1 during the school day. Students in band, orchestra and chorus take a bus down to Williamsburg, VA. This trip to Busch Gardens is one that...
May 26, 2018
As the school year is ending, a few events are being organized by the RCMS staff. One of these events includes field day. Field day will be held on Tuesday, June 12; Wednesday, June 13; and Thursday, June 14. All 12 teams...
May 25, 2018
This year, Rachel Carson Field Day will be held on June 12 to June 14. As field day is coming, students need to be prepared on what to wear and what to bring. It will most likely be warm on that day, so wear clothes that...
May 25, 2018
As the 2017-2018 school year is coming to an end, there are many activities planned for students to enjoy their last week of school. The activities are going on from Tuesday, June 12, to Thursday, June 14 (the second to last...
May 24, 2018
Students who were accepted into the National Junior Honors Society were given an acceptance letter starting on the week of May 20. All students accepted are to go to the induction meeting on May 31, at 7, and they should...
May 23, 2018
As students finish up their SOLs, they want to know where they can find their scores and when they will get them. The grades will come out a couple days after you take the SOL. To find out your scores, go to SIS and then...
May 22, 2018
As students finish up the year, lockers aren't so fresh and looking as they were in the beginning of the year. Further instruction will be given by the staff of each student's locker. Each team will use one of the Team...
May 21, 2018
With the end of the year right around the curve, all our teachers are cracking down on students to turn in their essays and papers. With the academic year coming to an end in fewer than 30 days, it's crucial that all student...
May 20, 2018
The stage was set on Tuesday, May 15 for three orchestras to perform at night. Concert 8, chamber, and symphonic orchestra performed for parents and others who showed up for the event. Each orchestra played three pieces...