Our day is off to a bright start, thanks to Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Martin – spreading kindness like a wave! Tonight 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Drums, and Chorus will perform our Spring musical FRIENDS FOREVER! Come out from 5-6 pm and visit your child's grade level for next year, get supply lists and other important information. Visit with Rockingham County Conservation agencies to learn how to help preserve our environment in remembrance of Earth day and even get a few seeds to plant. And of course at 6:15 enjoy our FRIENDS FOREVER performance by 3rd & 4th Graders, Drums and Chorus. Thank you Mrs. Combs for all your hardwork!
5 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
wave a kindness
5th grade art is out of this world! They used sponges, drip paint, bottle caps and created their own rocket ships! 1st graders used paintbrushes on strings (inspired by Jackson Pollock) to create their cool and colorful llamas! Thank you Mrs. Stevens!
5 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
Fifth grade rocket ships
First grade llamas
Dillard Families, Please join us on Thursday, April 24th for Move Up Night & our Spring Performance. From 5:00-6:00pm, rising 1st -5th grade students will have the opportunity to visit teachers in their next grade level. Students will receive informational handouts, supply lists and take home supplemental materials for their new grade. Our Spring Performance will begin promptly at 6:15. We can't wait to see you there!
7 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
Move up night April 24th
Thank you so much to all who participated in World Art Day! Here are a few pictures to show all the amazing art sent in from students, families, and community members!!! We look forward to next year! Thank you to Mrs. Stevens for organizing this wonderful event!
12 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
quilts
Ms. Blaney's art
metal art
paintings
pottery
quilt and wood containers
student art
Students with art
student art
student art
Thank you to our SRO Joey Robertson for hosting our pickleball sessions! Our staff is enjoying the time for fellowship with one another!
13 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
Mrs. Martin, Ms. Martin, SRO Robertson, Ms. Blaney
K-1 Lego Club did Easter themed mats.
14 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
Annabeth
Levi
Waylon
Ty
Alvino
Happy World Art Day! Reminder that you are able to come see art today from 5-6pm! Hope to see you tonight!
14 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
World Art Day 4/15/25 5-6
This is a reminder for students and families of schools on the traditional calendar: 📅 Friday, April 11 – Early Release Day 📅 Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20 – Spring Break (No School) 📅 Monday, April 21 – Holiday (No School) Enjoy a safe and restful Spring Break!
19 days ago, Rockingham County Schools
rcs logo
Mrs. Ore's third graders learned about genres in library this week. They played a concentration matching game to show what they had learned.
20 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
3rd grade genre matching game
3rd grade genre matching game
3rd grade genre matching game
3rd grade genre matching game
Ms. Key's fifth grade students worked on creating videos for nonfiction Dewey decimals sections in library this week.
20 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
Fifth grade students in library creating videos for nonfiction Dewey decimals.
Fifth grade students in library creating videos for nonfiction Dewey decimals.
Fifth grade students in library creating videos for nonfiction Dewey decimals.
Fourth and fifth grade students had a great trip to the Greensboro Science Center.
20 days ago, John W Dillard Academy
4th grade at science center
fourth graders at the science center
fourth graders at the science center
fourth graders at the science center
fifth grade at science center
fifth grade at science center
fifth grade at science center
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about 1 month ago, Rockingham County Schools
4 teens outside smiling
Third thourgh fifth grade students competed all week in a Multiplication Math Fact Challenge. Congratulations to Ms. Key's fifth grade class on their first place win, Mrs. Jefferson's third grade class in their second place, and Mrs. Hooker's fourth grade class on their third place! Everyone did an amazing job!!
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
Ms. Key's class first place winners
Second to last round
fourth and fifth compete
math competition
Here are some more One Book, One School trivia winners. Congratulations Cora, Emersyn, and Callen!
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
Cora
Emerson
Callen
Our All-County Chorus students did an amazing job today!
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
all-county chorus students
Congratulations to our winners! Their names were drawn from last night's family night.
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
last nights winners
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.
about 2 months ago, Rockingham County Schools
Elementary all county chorus flyer
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!
about 2 months ago, Rockingham County Schools
community reading festival flyer
Here are some more trivia question winners. Congratulations Max and Lilly!
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
Max and Lilly
We have had an amazing week dressing up for Read Across America week!
about 2 months ago, John W Dillard Academy
Mrs. Jefferson's class
Mrs. Knight's class
Third grade
Mrs. Ore's class