Attention 8th grade students who applied to RCECHS:
A HUGE Congratulations to the RCMS Classified staff of the year - Ms Debra Withers - and the RCMS Teacher of the Year - Ms Amy Dowdle!! We couldn't be more proud to have these ladies on our team!
#jaguarpride #TOY #oneteamonedream
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!
SPRING PICTURES AT RCMS ARE SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7
(Order forms went home with students today)
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFO BELOW:
**Legacy will only take photos for students who have PRE-PAID online BEFORE PICTURE DAY OR who bring $$ (cash/check) for a package with their order form ON PICTURE DAY.
If you are going to pre-pay online - the system will close at MIDNIGHT the night before PICTURE DAY.
If you are sending cash/check with order form - please make sure you fill out the order form completely.
THERE WILL BE NO PROOFS.
Online info is on the flyer pictured and also on the order forms that went home today. You can send your online receipt with your student to school on Friday but if you are unable to do that, we will be sent a list of all online prepays Friday morning so that teachers will know to send students down to take a picture.
📢 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
📚🏆 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.
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.
💖 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
Today we recognized our HONOR ROLL students in each grade level with a certificate and a group picture! SO PROUD OF THESE AWESOME JAGUAR STUDENTS! Keep working hard!
#oneteamonedream #jaguarexcellence
⏰ Weather Alert: RCS on a Two Hour Delay for Students
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will operate on a two hour delay for all students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Please take your time and we’ll see you a little later than usual!
The RCS Board of Education recognized our schools meeting academic growth for the 2023-2024 school year: Bethany Elementary, Central Elementary, Douglass Elementary, Huntsville Elementary, Rockingham County Middle & High, McMichael High & Rockingham Early College High!!
⏰ Weather Alert Update⏰
Due to the updated forecast of inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 with an optional workday for staff. Daycare will open at 8:30 am - parents provide snack & lunch.
⏰ Weather Alert: RCS on a Two-Hour Delay ⏰
Due to forecasted inclement weather, RCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The two-hour delay does include RCS Child Care Services. Please stay tuned for any additional information on our website, social media and local news affiliates.
Please take your time, stay safe on the roads, and we’ll see you a little later than usual!
🚨 Attention RCS Parents & Guardians! 🚨
Join us for an important Parent Information Session with District Attorney Katy Gregg as we tackle crucial topics impacting our students today, including:
⚠️ Bullying
⚠️ Drugs & Vaping
⚠️ Sextortion
⚠️ Truancy
📅 Date: February 18, 2025
📍 Location: WRMS Auditorium
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
This session will provide valuable insight to help parents protect and support their children. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed! Tag a fellow parent and spread the word! #RCSParentSession #KeepingOurKidsSafe #StayInformed
RCS Celebrates School Bus Drivers!
Bus drivers are the person who ensures their safety each time they step on the bus. On School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, we send our appreciation and support for our bus drivers and thank them for taking care of our children!!
Attention 8th Grade Parents!!
Today, Mrs. Tatum, the counselor at Rockingham Early College High School came and presented to the students about Rockingham County Schools Early College opportunity. Please see the attached flyer below regarding information about an upcoming Open House opportunity. This is a great time for you to visit the Early College and ask any pressing questions. Please contact Mrs. Archer if you have any further questions.
