Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
5th grade parents, Future Mustang Night is scheduled for Tuesday March 11th beginning at 6:00 pm. Please be sure you make plans to attend to learn important information about HMS classes and registration.
Our next PTO meeting will be this Thursday, March 13th beginning at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend.
LSE is working to support local agencies with the Annual County Food Drive. Students and families can bring donations to the school. Our school goal is to collect 1,000 items to donate. We are off to a great start. Please continue to help us support our community.
Go ahead and mark your calendars. We will host our Title I Student Success Night on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Students have been working hard to complete projects to share with families on this night. Our Spring Book Fair will also be open. Please make plans to join us on March 20.
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
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!
Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
Read Across America week is this week! We invite students to dress up each day to show a love for reading. We can’t wait to see your reading spirit! Let’s start Monday by wearing crazy socks for Books Knock our Socks Off. Please see ClassDojo to join us the rest of the week
This week is School Social Worker week! We would like thank Mrs. Lisa Barnett for all that she does for LSE! Our school community is lucky to have her.
Parents, please join us for the All County Chorus concert this Friday, March 7th beginning at 6:00 pm at Western Rockingham Middle School. We have several students performing and would love to see you there!
If you have a rising kindergartener please join RCS Thursday, March 6th at Douglass Elementary beginning at 5:30 pm for a kindergarten 101 session. Dr. Leslie Cassell will present important information to parents of rising kindergarteners. Please remember that your child must turn 5 on or before August 31st.
5th grade parents, mark your calendar Future Mustang Night is scheduled for Tuesday March 11th beginning at 6:00 pm. Please be sure you make plans to attend for important information about HMS classes and registration.
LSE is excited to participate in the Catch the Reading Bug event. Catch the Reading Bug is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at Rockingham County Middle school from 9:00-2:00. We look forward to seeing all of our families at this fun event!
Lastly, Our Battle of the Books team will compete in the elementary district competition on Monday. Our students have worked hard and we wish them well.
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
Please take a look at the important dates for the month of March! It's a busy month! Please also note the calendar changes for the work days at the end of the month. March 26th will now be a full day, March 27th will be an early release day, and March 28th will continue to be a teacher work day.
Due to recent weather delays and cancellations, adjustments have been made to the remainder of the 2024-2025 traditional school calendar which has been approved by the BOE. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all instructional time is accounted for. You can find the updated school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year at the following link: https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/rcs/page/calendar
Next week is Read Across America Week! We will have fun themed days throughout the week. Please see the image below to participate in the fun!
Monday, March 3rd- Books Knock Our Socks Off!- Wear crazy socks.
Tuesday, March 4th- Hats Off to a Week of Reading!- Wear your favorite hat.
Wednesday, March 5th- Books Bring Us Together! Color Day:
PreK- Pink, Kinder- Yellow, 1st- Orange, 2nd- Red,
3rd- Blue, 4th- Green, 5th- Purple.
Thursday, March 6th- Books Bring Out Our Wild Side- Wear animal print or something with your favorite animal on it.
Friday, March 7th- Books Boost Our Imagination- Character Book Parade: Dress up like your favorite book character. Bring your favorite book to school.
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.
Don’t Forget!
Thursday, February 27th is an early release day. Students will dismiss at 12:45 pm.
Friday, February 28th, is a teacher work day. There will be no school for students.
Don’t Forget!
Thursday, February 27th is an early release day. Students will dismiss at 12:45 pm.
Friday, February 28th, is a teacher work day. There will be no school for students.
📢 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
Don't forget! Tomorrow night (Tuesday, 2/25/25) is our Title I Guiding Stars Night at Food Lion on South Van Buren from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm! Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday at this event! An adult must be present with children.
We will also be kicking off our Food Drive tomorrow night! Students can start dropping off donations as they leave from our Food Lion Guiding Stars Night. Starting tomorrow, bring in canned foods to your homeroom for collection! The food collected is divided among various agencies to serve those experiencing food insecurity in Rockingham County. Donation deadline is March 26th! The top class who brings in the most cans will earn a hat day. The top grade level who brings in the most cans will earn a pajama day.
📚🏆 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
Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
Parents, we have several field trips coming up. Please be reminded to attend a field trip with your child you must complete a background check and attend volunteer training at the school. Our next volunteer training is scheduled for Monday, February 24 starting at 3:30pm. This is a rolling session that will run until 5:30pm.
Our next Title I event, Food Lion Guiding Star Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This Title I event will be held at Food Lion on South Van Buren Rd. Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday at this event!
If you have a rising kindergartener please join RCS Thursday, March 6th at Douglass Elementary beginning at 5:30 pm for a kindergarten 101 session. Dr. Leslie Cassell will present important information to parents of rising kindergarteners. Please remember that your child must turn 5 on or before August 31st.
The All County Chorus concert is scheduled for March 7th beginning at 6:00 pm at Western Rockingham Middle School. We have several students performing and would love to see you there!
LSE is excited to participate in the Catch the Reading Bug event. Catch the Reading Bug is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at Rockingham County Middle school from 9:00-2:00. We look forward to seeing all of our families at this fun event!
Finally, Thursday, February 27th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm. Also, Friday, February 28th is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students on Friday, February 28th.
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
📢 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.
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.
Save the Date!
March 8th 15th Annual "Catch The Reading Bug" Community Reading Festival!
When: Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Rockingham County Middle School, 182 High School Rd., Reidsville, NC
Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
Spring and class picture information went home last week. Pictures will be taken on Friday, February 21st.
Please go ahead and save the date. Our next Title I event, Food Lion Guiding Star Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This Title I event will be held at Food Lion on South Van Buren Rd. Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. Please plan to join us on February 25..
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
