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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to RAPCS: Start or Continue Your Journey With Us Today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you are taking your first steps into your RAPCS journey or stepping into another year with us, you are in the right place. To access  enrollment or re-enrollment, please select the "Click Here to Take Your Next Steps at RAPCS!" button below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Group Therapy & Support Sessions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello, RAPCS Families! We are excited to share that we are offering several support and wellness groups this Fall (October 14 – December 12, 2025) to help students build emotional resilience, process life changes, and explore identity in a supportive environment.

If you believe your child would benefit from additional social-emotional support, we invite you to consider the groups outlined below. To register for a group, please click below for detailed group descriptions and the registration link.
Participation is free, and space is limited!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back Message from Maschio's!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let's stay connected!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:08:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's May 2026 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS 2026 PSSA Testing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here you will find information about 2026 PSSA testing dates, tested content, our PSSA daily bell schedule, and more. The regular testing window takes place from Monday, April 20, 2026 though Friday, May 1, 2026. The make-up testing window takes place from Monday, May 4, 2026 through Friday, May 8, 2026. Please select the "Click for More Information" button below for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's April 2026 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSSA Prep & Spirit Week at RAPCS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2186893</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Spring Break: March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 30, 2026 through Friday, April 3, 2026. Our school will re-open and resume regular operations on Monday, April 6, 2026. Have a wonderful Spring Break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All After School Activities are Cancelled Today, Monday, March 16, 2026 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's March 2026 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear RAPCS Community:

Due to inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quarter 2 (Targeted) Report Card Conferences: Friday, February 20, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear RAPCS Community:

On Friday, February 20, 2026, all Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School students will have an asynchronous instructional day, as our school will be holding targeted report card conferences from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  For more details, please click on the "Read Full Story" button below. Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in Observance of Richard Allen Day and Presidents Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear RAPCS Community: 

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in joint observance of Richard Allen Day and Presidents Day. We hope that our school community will use this time to reflect upon the history of this nation, including the impactful andd revolutionary legacy of our school's namesake, Richard Allen. For more information about the life and legacy of Richard Allen, please click on the "Read Full Story" button below. 

Thank you for choosing Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School.

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
“Think Globally, Act Locally.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's February 2026 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2153753</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026 and Friday, January 30, 2026 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear RAPCS Community:

Due to impending inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026 and Friday, January 30, 2026. Please click the "Read Full Story" button for more information on our schedule and asynchronous student work.

Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Scheduled Safety & Security Drill - January 23, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2156423</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM, our school will be conducting a lockdown (secure in place) drill in accordance with school policy and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania guidelines. Please read the full story for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2153768</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's January 2026 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2152313</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[From the RAPCS Family to Yours, Happy Winter Break!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Calendar Reminders: December 15, 2025 - December 19, 2025]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Open on a Two (2) Hour Delay on Monday, December 15, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear, RAPCS Community. Due to inclement weather, RAPCS will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025. 

Staff must report to work by 9:15 AM. Students must report to school by 10:00 AM, and doors will open to students as early as 9:30 AM. Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's December 2025 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed for Harvest Break: November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's November 2025 Board Meeting is Postponed/Canceled. An Update Will Be Provided.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quarter 1 Report Card Conferences]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello, RAPCS Families. As we proudly close out Quarter 1 of the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to invite you to Quarter 1 Report Card Conferences. Join RAPCS teachers and staff to connect, discuss our students' progress, and set goals to continue the growth and progress we have achieved so far!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Do Not Report to School on Tuesday, November 4, 2025]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed on Friday, February 26, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[RAPCS will be closed for staff professional development on Friday, September 26, 2025. As all staff will be participating in professional development, all offices, including our main office, will be closed. Thank you.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's September 2025 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The RAPCS Back to School BBQ & Uniform Voucher Distribution Event are Postponed]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The The RAPCS Back to School BBQ and voucher distribution event are postponed.
The Back to School BBQ will now take place on Saturday, September 23, 2025. Details about voucher distribution will take place later next week. An updated updated email outlining the distribution window and process will be communicated to families this upcoming week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's July 2025 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's June 2025 Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's June 2025 RAPCS  Board of Trustees Meeting Has Been Postponed]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting (Session 3) Will Take Place at 5:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting Will Take Place at 5:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2074468</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's Virtual Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM via Zoom.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2070423</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's May 13, 2025 Board Meeting Will Be Held Virtually at 6:30 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2056922</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's Virtual Board Meeting Will Take Place at 6:30 PM Via Zoom.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2070429</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 PSSA Testing: 4/22/25 - 5/2/25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2061272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here you will find information about 2025 PSSA testing dates, tested content, our PSSA daily bell schedule, and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Spring Break: April 14, 2025 - April 21, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1904070</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School students will be on Spring Break from Monday, April 14, 2025 to Monday, April 21, 2025.  Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All RAPCS Students Must Report to School on Friday, April 11, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2057873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, April 11, 2025, all RAPCS students must report to school.
As a reminder, our school follows an amended schedule on Fridays, with an 8 AM start time and a 1 PM early dismissal. All students who walk and/or take public transportation home, should go directly home at 1 PM. All students who are picked up by parents/guardians or use rideshare services, should be picked up at 1 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All RAPCS Students Must Report to School on Friday, April 4, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2054625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning tomorrow, April 4, 2025 and for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, all RAPCS students must report to school on Fridays. 

As a reminder, our school follows an amended schedule on Fridays, with an 8 AM start time and a 1 PM early dismissal. All students who walk and/or take public transportation home, should go directly home at 1 PM. All students who are picked up by parents/guardians or use rideshare services, should be picked up at 1 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Closed on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Observance of Eid al-Fitr]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2050211</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School for Students on Friday, March 28, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2051635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to Staff Professional Development, there will be no school for students on Friday, March 28, 2025. Please also note that RAPCS will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's March 2025 Board Meeting Will Be Held Virtually at 6:30 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2034572</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed Today, Monday, February 17, 2025 in Observance of Richard Allen Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2033347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Richard Allen Day, the Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School is closed. Let us all take time to reflect upon the legacy of our school's namesake, Richard Allen (1760-1831), a minister, educator, and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, which is the first independent Black-founded-and-led denomination.

Classes resume tomorrow morning at 8 AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed Today, Friday, February 14, 2025... Go Birds!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2033341</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[RAPCS is closed today, Friday, February 14, 2025 in observance of the Eagles Super Bowl LIX Champions Parade. Enjoy a safe and warm day of celebration. Go Birds!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Friday, February 14, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2033334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[RAPCS will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 14, 2025 in observance of the Eagles Super Bowl LIX Champions Parade. Enjoy a safe and warm day of celebration. Go Birds!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Open on a Two Hour Delay Today, Feb. 12, 2025 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2032061</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will operate on a two (2) hour delay today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to inclement weather. Staff members are expected to report no later than 9:30 AM. Students should arrive to school by 10 AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Will Open on a Two Hour Delay Tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2025 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2032056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will operate on a two (2) hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to inclement weather. Staff members are expected to report no later than 9:30 AM. Students should arrive to school by 10 AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's February 2025 Board Meeting Will Be Held Virtually @ 6:30 PM on Zoom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2031786</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today is a "B" Week Friday: Students in Sections 5-1, 5-2, 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, & 8-4 Report to School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2029251</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Friday, February 7th, we are continuing to follow our  24-25 Rotating Friday (A/B) schedule, and this week is a "B" Week Friday. All students in 5th Grade, and students in sections 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, and 8-4 report to school today. Students in sections 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, and 8-2 do not report to school today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed Today, Thursday, February 6, 2025 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2029252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello, RAPCS Family. Due to inclement weather and in an effort to keep all our students, families, staff, and community members safe, RAPCS will be closed today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Classes will resume tomorrow, Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8 AM. Please remember that tomorrow will be a B-Week Friday (sections 5-1, 5-2, 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, and 8-4 only, report to school).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Closed on Monday, January 6, 2025 Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/2012259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello, RAPCS Family. Due to inclement weather and in an effort to keep all ofn our students, families, staff, and community members safe, RAPCS will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8 AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today is an "A" Week Friday: Students in Sections 5-1, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, & 8-2 Report to School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1982444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today we are continuing to follow our  24-25 Rotating Friday (A/B) schedule, and this week is an "A" Week. All students in 5th Grade and students in sections 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, and 8-2 report to school today. Students in sections 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, and 8-4 do not report to school today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The RAPCS Community Safety Awareness Series is Postponed to Next Thursday, November 21, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1996559</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today is a "B" Week Friday: Students in Sections 5-1, 5-2, 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, & 8-4 Report to School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1979598</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Friday, November 8, we are continuing to follow our  24-25 Rotating Friday (A/B) schedule, and this week is a "B" Week Friday. All students in 5th Grade, and students in sections 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, and 8-4 report to school today. Students in sections 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, and 8-2 do not report to school today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS is Closed Today, November 5, 2024 for Election Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1991641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to Election Day, local school closings, and to ensure all members of the RAPCS community have the time and opportunity to commute and cast their votes, RAPCS will be closed today. Classes and school operations will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal Today (10/23) at 1 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1985048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All RAPCS students will be dismissed today at 1 PM. Students should leave the building once dismissed. Students who walk and/or take public transportation to commute should go directly home. Students who are picked up or utilize ride share services should be picked up at 1 PM. Thank you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Closed Today, Monday, October 14, 2024 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1979836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[RAPCS Families, today, Monday, October 14, 2024, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday (A/B) Schedule Begins Today: Students in Sections 5-1, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, & 8-2 Report to School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1975980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today we are kicking off our 24-25 Rotating Friday (A/B) schedule, and this week is an A Week. All students in 5th Grade and students in sections 6-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, and 8-2 report to school today. Students in sections 6-3, 6-4, 7-3, 7-4, 8-3, and 8-4 do not report to school today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal Today at 1 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1967808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a reminder, today, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, all RAPCS students will be dismissed at 1 PM. Students are expected to exit the building and go directly home once dismissed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's September 2024 Boarding Meeting Will Be Held VIrtually]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1963688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to tonight's presidential candidate debate, our September 2024 board meeting will take place virtually.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:55:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School for 7th & 8th Grade Students is Today! (Early Dismissal at 1 PM)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1957145</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 is the first day of school for 7th & 8th Grade RAPCS students. 5th & 6th grade students do not report to school today.  Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, 2024, all students will report to school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School for 5th & 6th Grade Students is Today!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1956675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 is the first day of school for 5th & 6th Grade RAPCS students. 7th & 8th grade students do not report to school until tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Board Meeting postponed until later this month.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1950939</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tonight's board meeting is being postponed due to scheduling conflicts with professionals needed to present information for the meeting. Another date later this month will be announced shortly.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:24:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Closure: Today (Friday, July 19th)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1943801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a temporary facilities issue, RAPCS will be closed to the public today and will resume regular operations on Monday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:30:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RAPCS Closed July 3rd, July 4th, & July 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.rapcs.org/apps/news/article/1940853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In observance of Independence Day, RAPCS will be closed on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's April 2024 Board Meeting is Cancelled]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:24:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Celebration]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:25:02 -0500</pubDate>
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