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Our Vision

Grades 5-8

We will provide scholars rigorous instruction to prepare children for higher learning, the workplace, and life. RAPCS will engage our students to think globally and act locally!

Our Mission

The mission of the RAPCS is to create a safe and healthy learning environment for middle school youth (grades 5-8) to develop into responsible participants in their education and our diverse society. We will provide rigorous instruction to prepare children for higher learning, the workplace, and life.

Our guiding principles determine the manner in which our mission and vision will be realized. Principles provide a uniform approach to how we function as a school community. Decisions are made through the framework of our guiding principles. These principles will transform the way we communicate by providing a shared language.

School Calendar

Sep 5

Abbreviated Day for Students - 1 PM Dismissal

Time: 8 AM – 1 PM

Sep 9

RAPCS Board Meeting

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: RAPCS in the Smallwood-Jones Conference Room and on Zoom

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About Us

Public Charter School | Grades 5-8

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School (RAPCS) prepares our children to be successful in everything they do. Our goal is for every child to enjoy a safe, happy, and successful future.

We provide rigorous instruction to prepare children for higher learning, the workplace, and life. Here at RAPCS, we think globally and act locally!

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School works hard to meet the needs of every scholar in order to provide them with the best learning environment possible for academic success. This includes participation in a wide range of class opportunities outside of core subject areas, such as social emotional learning, wellness, art, and technology. All scholars will take Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Scholars also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clubs in our after-school program.

- Safe, secure, and modern air-conditioned facility

- Exceeds academic growth in all content areas for four consecutive years

- Caring and culturally-representative faculty and staff

- Each classroom is equipped with newline SMART boards

- 1:1 Chromebooks

- Scholar support services available to meet various learning needs.

- Partnership with Bartram's Garden for outdoor learning opportunities

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Welcome, Panthers!

Dear RAPCS Family,

The 2025-2026 school year promises to be an exciting journey filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and exploration. Our dedicated staff has been diligently preparing to provide your children with an enriching and safe educational experience. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

With your support and cooperation, we are confident that we can overcome any obstacles and provide the children of RAPCS with a rewarding educational experience. We look forward to a successful and fulfilling school year ahead here at RAPCS. Go Panthers!

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School

"Think Globally, Act Locally."

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Prospective RAPCS Families, to learn more about enrolling your child at our school for the current school year, please complete our Current Year Enrollment Interest Form today by reading the full story.

Welcome Back to RAPCS: The 2025-2026 School Year Begins This Week!

Welcome back, Panthers! Our first week of school begins tomorrow, Monday, August 25, 2025 as we welcome back our 5th and 6th grade students. We'll return the following day to do it all again as we welcome back our 7th and 8th grade students on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Thank you!

Welcome Back Message from Maschio's!

Maschio's, RAPCS' National School Lunch Program service provider, is available in over 460 school cafeterias! Maschio's supports Farm to School meals by collaborating with local farms to grow produce for school meals on Maschio's dedicated acreage. They also provide vegan food options and nutrition classes for our students as an added bonus.

We're excited to continuing working with them during the 2025-2026 school year.