Staff writers
January 21, 2020
Nathan Crapet and Aurélien Jarlier are interns from France who arrived at RCMS in January to observe American customs, lifestyle and teaching methods. “Everything is bigger in the U.S. compared to France,” said Nathan....
Richard Zhang, Writer
January 21, 2020
Next year, all eighth-graders at RCMS might receive a computer as part of FCPSOn, a program that will ultimately provide all FCPS students with computers by 2023. “I think one-on-one would help a lot of people,” Eric...
Filip Georgievski and Rishabh Malkani
January 10, 2020
The rhythmic tapping of keys fills the room as students chatter and chuckle. Music blares from a computer while a student at the front of the room talks. The other kids stare at the board and back down to their computers,...
Tapthi Arun, Writer
December 21, 2019
Students at Carson Middle donated to the food drive occurring during the last week of November to help their peers needing food over the holidays. The food drive helped students and teachers to provide fellow students...
Sarina Nayak and Gracelyn Milne
December 21, 2019
“I feel like when you connect with a student, they will do anything for you,” said seventh-grade counselor Joanne Fraundorfer, who started the Peer Tutoring program. This is the first year of the program being up...
Amyah Smith and Rahel Teni
December 21, 2019
The bass of the music booms as you hear the stomps of the step team as they enter the gym for their performance. The claps and cheering of the crowd fills the gym as they see the team enter. The music comes to a sudden halt...
Reema Yaghi, Writer
December 21, 2019
Players stretching down to their toes, and some doing jumping jacks, the students warm up before their club begins. Others help set up the goals and bring out the jerseys. The students pick the teams, and set up for the game....
Audrey Burns and Hamsini Rangarajan
December 21, 2019
One of the newest additions to Rachel Carson’s School Library, ‘Grenade’ has quickly become one of the most frequently checked out books amongst students and teachers alike. Written by Alan Gratz, author of "Refugee,"...
Ilakkiya Viji and Sarah Castillo
December 21, 2019
Thinking of Thanksgiving, many imagine a big turkey dinner accompanied by plentiful servings of sides like mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, finished by a dessert of pumpkin pie. The American holiday celebrates...
Mokshith Valleri and Gary Grigoryan
December 20, 2019
The RCMS flag football club takes place every other Wednesday. It gives students the opportunity to play flag football in both a competitive and recreational environment. Students enjoy their Wednesday afternoons playing...
Yassin Drissi and Musa Shah
December 20, 2019
“The 5K is … very challenging to run!” Justice Hunter, 12, on the Dream Team said, after finishing the 5K on Nov. 17. Students have mixed opinions about the 5K and its impact on their health. Some students feel like...
Vishwa Rakasi, Filip Georgievski, and Rahel Teni
December 11, 2019
“My goal is to give ideas to teachers on how to make students work collaboratively and be digital citizens,” said Megan Carr, Carson’s newest School-Based Technology Specialist. Ms. Carr has taught for 16 years....
October 4, 2019
The moment Tucker, the therapy dog, entered Mrs. Isoldi’s seventh-grade U.S. history classroom Oct. 3, he was enveloped in a flurry of hugs and kisses, courtesy of Mrs. Isoldi herself. After a few seconds, Mrs. Isoldi peeled...
September 17, 2019
Fairfax County residents tuned in on Red Apple 21 or streamed online on Sept. 12 to watch as Principal Gordon Stokes accepted the 2019 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence on behalf of Rachel Carson Middle School. The...
- Tucker the therapy dog coming to RCMS in the new coming school year June 8, 2019
- Local football players selected in NFL draft June 7, 2019
- Retiring teachers reflect on their experiences at RCMS June 6, 2019
- RCMS students react to the growing trend of K-pop May 31, 2019
- Students and faculty look forward to summer movies May 17, 2019