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100 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Staff Cookout 2024

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  • Transportation 2024-2025

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    • What you should know about riding the bus (English)
    • Lo que debe saber sobre el transporte en autobús (Spanish)
    • Elementary School Transportation Letter (English)
    • Carta de Transporte Escolar Primario (Español)

2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration

For the 2025-2026 school year, Kindergarten registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal starting February 3rd.

If you have questions about online registration, here are helpful tips on how to Get Started with Kindergarten Online Registration.  

 

News & Information

Want to Enroll at RCES?

2024-2025 Student Supply Lists

Required Childhood Vaccinations for Preschool Programs and Schools

Does your child need a Chromebook at home?  ¿Su hijo necesita un Chromebook para usar en casa?

Rachel Carson Elementary School School Improvement Plan Linked HERE

School Information

100 Tschiffely Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 240-740-1840
Fax: 240-740-1846
Health Room: 240-740-1842

Principal: Mrs. Mindy D Reeves

(Click here to email the principal)

Assistant Principal:
Mrs. Christine Tilkens  

Health Office:
240-740-1842

School Nurse: Shenez Kassam, RN BSN, SCHN

Health Technician: Deann Followell CMT, CNA, SHRT

School Day 9:00 - 3:25

Early Release 9:00 - 12:55

Delayed Opening 11:00 - 3:25

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    Upcoming Events

    Sat, October 18
    Professional day for all staff; no school for students

    Wed, November 5
    General Election Day—Schools and offices closed

    Thu, January 1
    New Year's Day—Schools and offices closed

    Tue, January 20
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day—Schools and offices closed

    Thu, January 29
    Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students

    Tue, February 17
    Presidents' Day—Schools and offices closed

    Sat, February 28
    Early release day for students

    Tue, March 31
    Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students

    Tue, May 26
    Memorial Day—Schools and offices closed

    Sat, June 13
    Last day of school for students; early release day for students

    Upcoming Events Calendar

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