📣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!
RCS Update: The RCS 2-hour delay today, Feb. 20, 2025, includes all RCS childcare services. Our apologies for the additional message.
RCS Update: After evaluating road conditions & consulting local emergency officials, RCS will continue with a 2-hour delay for all students & staff on Feb. 20, 2025, including preschool childcare. We look forward to seeing everyone on our delayed schedule.
⏰ RCS on a Two-Hour Delay ⏰
On Feb. 20, 2025, Rockingham County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for all students & staff, including preschool childcare. Any activities before the delay are canceled. We are monitoring conditions & will update if further changes are needed.
📢 Important Announcement: K101 Session Rescheduled 📢
Due to the forecasted winter weather, Rockingham County Schools has decided to reschedule today’s K101 Session at the Lawsonville Parent Resource Center to next Tuesday, February 25th, at 8:15 AM.
#K101Session
Dear Rockingham County Schools Students, Staff, and Families,
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will move to remote learning for students and staff February 19, 2025. RCS childcare services will also be closed. All after-school and optional activities are cancelled.
We encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution during this weather event.
Please stay tuned for any further updates via our district website, social media channels and local news networks.
Sincerely,
Sean Gladieux
Director of Safety
Rockingham County Schools
The RCS Board of Education will hold a work session on February 24, 2025 at the RCS Central Administrative Offices in the downstairs Board Room located at 511 Harrington Hwy, Eden NC. The work session is open to the public and will begin at 1:00 pm.
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from Rockingham County Schools! 💖
Today, we celebrate love, kindness and appreciation for the incredible students, staff and families who make our district so special! Whether it’s a smile from a friend, a heartfelt “thank you,” or a simple act of kindness, let’s spread love and kindness throughout our schools today and every day!
#HappyValentinesDay #OurStudentsOurFuture #EducationWithHeart #WeLoveOurSchools
Last night the RCS All County Band held their performance at WRMS. Congratulations to all our members on a great performance!!
🚍✨ Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! ✨🚍
This week, we celebrate our incredible school bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to ensure our students arrive safely to and from school. Their dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our children and families.
Let’s show our appreciation for these everyday heroes! If you see a school bus driver this week, take a moment to say THANK YOU! 👏💙
#SchoolBusDriverAppreciation #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafelyToSchool #RCSFamily #EveryRideMatters
🚍✨ Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! ✨🚍
This week, we celebrate our incredible school bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to ensure our students arrive safely to and from school. Their dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our children and families.
Let’s show our appreciation for these everyday heroes! If you see a school bus driver this week, take a moment to say THANK YOU! 👏💙
#SchoolBusDriverAppreciation #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafelyToSchool #RCSFamily #EveryRideMatters
The RCS Board of Education recognized Michelle Witt being recognized with the Junior Tennis Council Award Given In Honor of John Peddycord! This award recognizes the person who, through their efforts, has made the greatest contribution to junior tennis in NC!
The RCS Board of Education recognized Ms. Thompson and three of her students from Morehead High School for being 2024 Adobe Certified Professional Fall Qualifiers after winning 1st place in North Carolina!. This outstanding achievement has earned them a place in Certiport’s 2025 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship which will take place June 16-18 in Dallas, Texas!!
