The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as
FAFSA is available now for completion. For those juniors and especially
current seniors, completing the form to apply for financial aid for college,
career school, or graduate school can help you with navigating the
financial road ahead. It is easier than you think. You can apply and start
your application today or login to a current application at:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
🌟 Experience the RCS Spanish Immersion Program! 🌟 This unique program provides elementary students whose native language is English the opportunity to develop bilingual fluency, cultural awareness, and academic excellence—all in a Spanish-only learning environment!
Registration for the Head Start 2025-2026 school year is in progress. Interested families can goto https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/page/head-start-program and fill out an application online. An open house is Friday, March 14th from 8:00am-3:00pm at New Vision School - 705 Ayersville Road, Madison. If unable to make the open house, two other dates and locations are scheduled and will be posted soon. Lastly, families can schedule an appointment by calling 336-548-4780.
📢 RCS Board of Education Meeting Announcement 📢
The next RCS BOE Meeting will be held March 17, 2025 beginning at 4pm in the Downstairs Boardroom at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.
The RCS Policy Committee will meet from 2:30-3:30 pm at the same location in the Upstairs BR.
Rockingham County Schools will be hosting the 32nd annual Elementary All -County Chorus at Western Rockingham Middle School tonight at 6pm and the doors will be open at 5:30pm. There is no cost for admission, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Students from elementary schools all across Rockingham County have been working very hard preparing for this amazing event. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Nolker and accompanied by Ed Spencer, students will work together to transform 5 pieces of music into a beautiful performance for the community to enjoy.
As a reminder the 15th Annual Catch the Reading Bug Community Reading Festival is Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 am - 2pm at Rockingham County Middle School!
Congratulations to Monroeton Elementary School as the winner of our elementary school Battle of the Books! MES will compete at the regional competition on April 5th!!
Williamsburg Elementary School held their Black History Month Program featuring the 5th grade students! The program was followed by a soul food lunch for staff and guests!!
📢 RCS Committee Meetings:
Finance - March 6 at 12:15 pm
Facilities - March 13 at 8:30 am
Safety - March 13 at 10:15 am (this meeting will move immediately into closed session)
All meetings will be held at the RCS Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC.
Rockingham County Schools will be hosting the 32nd annual Elementary All -County Chorus at Western Rockingham Middle School on Friday, March 7th at 6pm and the doors will be open at 5:30pm. There is no cost for admission, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Students from elementary schools all across Rockingham County have been working very hard preparing for this amazing event. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Nolker and accompanied by Ed Spencer, students will work together to transform 5 pieces of music into a beautiful performance for the community to enjoy.
📢 Important RCS Traditional Calendar Update! 📢
Due to recent weather delays and cancellations, adjustments have been made to the remainder of the 2024-2025 traditional school calendar. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all instructional time is accounted for. The updated calendar can be found at
https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/rcs/page/calendar
📢✨ HISTORY IN THE MAKING! ✨📢
Moss Street Elementary just held its FIRST-EVER Beta Club Induction Ceremony, and it was absolutely AMAZING! 🎉👏 A huge shout-out to Ms. Greer and Ms. Williams for their dedication in making this program a reality! 🙌💛
Thank you to all the staff, parents, and students who showed up and showed out to support this incredible moment. Your commitment to excellence and leadership is what makes Moss Street shine! 🌟
Congratulations to all the new Beta Club members! 🎓🎖️ Your journey of academic achievement and service is just beginning—keep striving for greatness! 💪🔥
📣Are you a current high school sophomore, junior or senior interested in teaching? Register to attend the Future Teachers of North Carolina: Eastern Symposium – a FREE, three-day event that will be hosted on NC State’s campus May 18-20.
Students will stay in residential halls on NC State’s campus for two nights and visit local attractions while also learning more about what it takes to be a teacher and how to become one. Learn more and apply at ced.ncsu.edu/future-teachers.
Future Teachers of North Carolina: 2025 Eastern Symposium is hosted by the NC State College of Education, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education, and UNC-Pembroke School of Education, with support from the UNC System.
McMichael High School members of the Technology Student Association visited Appalachian State University on Feb. 21st for the TSA Western Region Conference. Students competed in a variety of events with all members present winning either Bronze, Silver, or Gold for their respective events.
Next the students will attend the NC TSA State Conference, April 3rd-5th in hopes to qualify for the National TSA Conference this summer in Nashville TN.
🌟 Experience the RCS Spanish Immersion Program! 🌟
This unique program provides elementary students whose native language is English the opportunity to develop bilingual fluency, cultural awareness, and academic excellence—all in a Spanish-only learning environment!
Registration for the Head Start 2025-2026 school year has begun. Interested families can goto https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/page/head-start-program and fill out an application online. Open house recruiting days are scheduled:
Friday - March 14th from 8:00am-3:00pm at New Vision School - 705 Ayersville Road, Madison
Friday - March 28th from 8:00am-3:00pm at Lawsonville Elementary School - 212 Lawsonville Avenue, Reidsville
Wednesday - April 23rd from 8:00am-3:00pm at New Vision School - 705 Ayersville Road, Madison
Families can schedule an appointment by calling 336-548-4780.
📚🏆 RCS Battle of the Books Competition! 🏆📚
Get ready to cheer on our amazing students as they showcase their reading skills at the RCS Battle of the Books! Join us at Rockingham Community College (RCC) in the ADT building for this exciting event:
📅 March 3 – Elementary School (9:30 AM)
📅 March 4 – Middle School (9:30 AM)
📅 March 5 – High School (9:30 AM)
Good luck to all our participants!
#RCSBattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #RCSReads #BookBattle #AcademicExcellence
📢 School Operations for February 21, 2025 📢
RCS will operate on a 3-hour delay for all students, staff will operate on a 2-hour delay. Childcare services will operate on their normal schedule.
The K101 Information Session that was scheduled at Dillard Academy this evening (Thursday, February 20, 2025) has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
RCS Alert: Due to worsening conditions, RCS is closed today (Feb. 20, 2025) for all students & staff. Students currently on an RCS bus will be safely taken to a school, and we will coordinate their return home. Stay safe!
