Rachel Carson MS PTA

Rachel Carson MS PTA Parent Teacher Association for Rachel Carson Middle School in Herndon, VA (RCMSPTA)

05/18/2026

What marathon in the last couple of weeks at RCMS. Amongst SOL’s, the PTA is wrapping the year in pure RCMS style; joy!

It’s a complete joy to end 2025-2026 PTA school year on a high note. We honored our educators/staff to wonderful cuisines and sweet treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are nothing without them@or our students. Thank you to Mic Harmon, Rachel Copeland, and Bindi Majmundar for their tireless efforts to bridge support between RCMS PTA & Students throughout this year.

We closed our final general session with a hybrid experience. Followed by a volunteer appreciation dinner and movie in the library. Younger students who attended expressed their desire or excitement to come to Carson.

Followed by en epic Tuscany, Italian themed 8th Grade celebration dance. Our 7th graders, admin, and teachers came together to honor our 8th graders promoting to high school by setting up and serving.

Lastly, we arrived at Langston Hughes Middle School with obvious friendly competition vibes. The left with a “W.”

Words cannot express how important it is to capture these moments through service and dedication to our community. Seeing generational impact through the lens of creating timeless memories is unimaginably beautiful.

Special thanks to Mr. Barrows and Mrs. Monique who worked closely with President Nikkia and VP of Comms Kinnari to coordinate all aspects of liaison between the PTA and Admin. We have a wonderful and inspiring dynamic that has helped bridge previous gaps to greater serve the students and staff.

To Mrs. Mavis and Mrs. Mina always providing additional support and resources when needed as our officers entered the school.

Extreme gratitude for our Librarians, TA’s, SRO’s, counselors team, club & team advisors. You have poured much love into these young scholars in the making. Thank you for all you do to collaborate. We appreciate the time spent to help our students grow.

End of The Year Vendors:
bjswholesale

05/12/2026

Two FCPS students are going to Scripps National Spelling Bee! 🔤🐝

Laasya Mohan (4th grade, Floris Elementary School) won the Fairfax County Spelling Bee by spelling the word béarnaise. Definition: Hollandaise sauce (as with minced shallots, tarragon, and chervil) seasoned and served with meat or fish. (Thanks, Merriam-Webster!)

Aadhya Vijayakumar (8th grade, Rocky Run Middle School) is the first runner-up of the Fairfax County Spelling Bee. She will join Laasya in the national competition.

They only have a few weeks to prepare before joining 245 other students representing the 50 United States, U.S. territories, and five other countries in competition!

The Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA) is the sponsor of the Fairfax County Spelling Bee and Scripps’ official Regional Partner in Fairfax County and Alexandria City.

Read about Laasya and Aadhya’s journeys to the national spelling bee: https://bit.ly/4wkWmnX

05/11/2026

To the teacher who mothers every student who walks through her door Happy Mother’s Day. You make the world softer and stronger.

Come out on Friday, May 15th, 2026, at Langston Hughes Middle School to root for our Panthers. Doors open at 5:30 PM$5 A...
05/11/2026

Come out on Friday, May 15th, 2026, at Langston Hughes Middle School to root for our Panthers. Doors open at 5:30 PM

$5 Admission
$5 Panther Combo (entree, snack, and drink)
Basketball merch available for purchase

We will have a DJ, Photo Booth, Mascots, Food, and Panther Spirit!

05/10/2026
WE ARE BRINGING THE ELEMENTS OF TUSCANY, ITALY TO RCMS! 8th graders please bring your dance attire to school on Thursday...
05/10/2026

WE ARE BRINGING THE ELEMENTS OF TUSCANY, ITALY TO RCMS!

8th graders please bring your dance attire to school on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. 👒👗

Transportation via activities bus will be available for all students at 4:30 PM. Or kiss and ride. 🚍

Admission is FREE
Food is FREE
Experience will be PRICELESS

For 8th grade parents who are looking to contribute in some capacity, please email [email protected] for more information.

We are looking for food and decor donations.

Lastly, we have merch for 8th grade graduates on sale now. Scan the QR code to purchase this year’s class of 2026 merch. 👚

Thank you to our Bus Drivers! On April 28th, 2026 we honored our bus drivers with gratitude, to-go goodie bags, and drin...
05/09/2026

Thank you to our Bus Drivers!

On April 28th, 2026 we honored our bus drivers with gratitude, to-go goodie bags, and drinks. Moments like these are priceless.

The ensure 1400 students are safely transported three or more times a day is commendable. Which is no easy feat for middle school students.

Salute to all the bus drivers at RCMS. 🚍

#2026

PANTHER NATION! 🐾🐾Let’s show our school pride on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 5:30 PM against Langston Hughes Middle School...
05/09/2026

PANTHER NATION! 🐾🐾

Let’s show our school pride on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 5:30 PM against Langston Hughes Middle School.

The PTA will pre-sale tickets, Panther combos (entree+snack+drink), RCMS Basketball Merch during lunch periods on Thursday (5/14) and Friday (5/15). As well as, at the door at LHMS or through givebacks today.

We look forward to end our 2025-2026 rooting for our talented RCMS students.

Please reach out to [email protected] for:
merch, concessions, ticket, donation, and volunteer opportunities

#2026

WE MADE IT! 🎉🎉🎉🎉May is the month of elections, final PTA meetings, and celebrating our volunteers. On Tuesday, May 12th,...
05/08/2026

WE MADE IT! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

May is the month of elections, final PTA meetings, and celebrating our volunteers.

On Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 5:30pm to 7:30pm, we look forward to honoring our volunteers, swearing in new officers, and closing our 2025-2026 year.

Thank you to our community and RCMS admin for an eventful and productive year.

Please email [email protected] or [email protected] for election information.

05/08/2026

Happy to our 2026 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year and to all teachers across the commonwealth! Thank you for choosing a career of service as a teacher in Virginia!

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