11.12.24 -Tuesday, November 2024
Morning Announcements
Today is Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and these are your morning announcements.
Athletics:
Congrats!! To the Varsity Football team on advancing to State Playoffs.
They will travel & play @ Shelby High School, Friday at 7:30pm.
Please come out and support your fellow Panthers.
Winter Sports is beginning, if you are interested in participating, please see Athletic Director Coach Blackwell for further details.
Boys JV and Varsity Basketball teams will scrimmage TODAY at home vs Western Alamance, Games begin at 6pm – Cost is $5. Please come out and support
JV Boys/Varsity Girls and Boys will play HOME - Friday vs Northeast Guilford. Games begin at 4:30p
Wrestling will have a Tri-Meet –Home- Wednesday at 6pm in the Old Gym.
FCA will meet in the Chorus Room, Wednesday, 8:00am
Speakers will be Kylie Draughn and Pastor Jason Barrow from OBC. All are welcome!!!
Fees and Dues:
Students make sure you have paid the $30 Chromebook users fee to avoid your laptop from becoming locked in the coming weeks – please see Ms. Wotring
Academics:
Rock-A-Top applications are available – please see Ms. Hensley for more information.
Science Fair Boards are on display in the library. Stop by and look at the hard work of your fellow classmates.
Grade Level info:
Seniors- Reminder: Do not forget about Senior Ads – refer to your card about purchasing ads
Seniors taking ACT WorkKeys will test next week Tues and Weds. in Media Center.
The RCS Career and Technical Education Department is excited to share their recent newsletter which can be found at https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSPYIswwI/j_yIWwesrJwRDNWt0r7Hxw/view?utm_content=DAGSPYIswwI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
The RCS Board of Education will conduct special called meeting on Friday, November 8, 2024. The BOE will immediately move to closed session. The agenda can be found at http://www.boarddocs.com/nc/rock/Board.nsf
Discover the advantages of apprenticeship today. The RockATOP TEACH and RockATOP Manufacturing Applications are now available at rockatop.org.
Reminder for RCS families - November 5, 2024 is an optional teacher workday and no school for students. Also, this is election day and we encourage all eligible members of the RCS community to exercise their right to vote.
Rockingham County Schools would like to wish all the best to our student-athletes Ella Hopkins from McMichael High School and Blake Fink from Rockingham Early College/Morehead High School as they compete in the State Championship Cross County Meet this Saturday in Kernersville!!!
The Rockingham Education Foundation (RAF) and Spectrum are offering THREE cash scholarships 💸 through an exciting essay contest!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4760/RCS/4971208/RAF_Spectrum_Essay_Contest.pdf
RCS is hosting a RockATOP Apprenticeship Community Night Tuesday, October 29, 2024 beginning at 6pm at the Rockingham County Economic Development Small Business & Tourism Building. This event is open to all Rockingham County students regardless of school.
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RCS families mark your calendars -- All schools on the traditional school calendar have two important dates coming up - an early release day Friday, October 25th and a teacher workday with no school for students on Monday, October 28th.
RCS wants to make sure children are in an appropriate car seat at drop off and pick up. Families can check the car seat instruction manual or car seat labels for the manufacturer’s recommended age, weight and height use requirements. Learn more: https://bit.ly/33Rrumg
October 21-27 is College Application Week where colleges & universities waive application fees, including most institutions participating in NC College Connect. Contact your high school College Adviser or Counselor with questions about college applications or completing FAFSA.
Rachel’s Challenge brings people together and helps break down the walls that lead to
harassment, isolation, teen suicide and gun violence. Parents please join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at Rockingham County High School at 6:00 PM to hear this story!
The RCS Board of Education will hold their next board meeting at the Rockingham County Schools Central Office located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC on October 14, 2024 at 6pm. The BOE Policy Committee Meeting will take place at 4:30 PM in the upstairs boardroom.
RCS, RCC and Rockingham County Economic Development is hosting our 2nd annual career expo, ENVISION, on October 3rd for all 7th graders and October 4th for all 10th graders. ENVISION exposes students to all the career opportunities available for them to explore.
Reposting harmful or violent content only spreads fear. Do your part—Report it, don’t repost! #ReportNotRepost
Rockingham County Schools will be CLOSED for students and an optional teacher workday tomorrow, September 27th, due to Hurricane Helene.
Rockingham County Schools will be CLOSED for students and an optional teacher workday tomorrow, September 27th, due to Hurricane Helene.
Huge congrats to Ms. Crystal Golden, Rockingham County Schools' Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Christy Hensley, CTE Teacher of the Year! 🍎 Your passion, dedication and commitment to our students shine every day. Thank you for all you do!
Big shoutout to Ms. Larinda Neal for being named Rockingham County Schools' Assistant Principal of the Year! 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and leadership make such a difference every day. Congrats on this well-deserved honor!
Huge congratulations to Ms. Laura Carter from RECHS for being named Rockingham County Schools' Principal of the Year! 🏆 Your dedication and leadership inspire us all. Here's to more success and excellence in education!
