**📢 Attention Rockingham County Schools Families:
Rockingham County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Students and staff should report at the regular time. We look forward to seeing everyone! Stay safe and have a great evening!
*School Closure Due to Inclement Weather*
Due to inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, January 7, 2025. Childcare services will be available at 12pm and close at the normal scheduled time. All school activities can take place between 2:30-5:00 pm. There will be no school activities permitted after 5 pm.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay tuned for any further updates via our district website, local news and social media channels.
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook! This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27.
Order online at www.yearbookforever.com
** School Closure Due to Inclement Weather **
Rockingham County Schools has decided there will be no school for students tomorrow, January 6, 2025. Daycare services will be closed. Also, all school based activities are cancelled. For staff, tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday.
Please stay tuned for any further updates via our district website and social media channels.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK FOR $45!
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.
🎄This holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Rockingham County Schools family. To our dedicated staff, hardworking students and supportive families—thank you for your unwavering commitment, resilience and care throughout the year.
As we celebrate the spirit of Christmas, may your homes be filled with joy, laughter and cherished moments with loved ones. Let’s carry the kindness and hope of this season into the new year, continuing to learn, grow and inspire together.
From our RCS family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.
RCS would like to congratulate our most recent National Board Certified Teachers and those renewing their certification! Your dedication to excellence in teaching inspires us all!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-VCp_rcb_cSNDk29L7T4Wz7FEFkUxxvZpoTn1g9zgU/edit?tab=t.0
📰🤔 Teach Your Kids (and Yourself!) to Spot Misinformation Online 🤔📰
In today’s digital world, learning to evaluate online information is a must-have skill—for parents and kids! Here’s how to get started:
✅ Ask questions: Encourage your child to think critically. Who published this? Why? Is it credible?
✅ Cross-check facts: Teach them (and practice yourself!) to verify information with multiple trusted sources.
✅ Spot red flags: Sensational headlines, lack of citations, or unknown websites are signs to dig deeper.
✅ Be a role model: Show your child how to pause before sharing information online.
Together, we can combat misinformation and build media-savvy habits for life! 🌐🧠
#MediaLiteracy #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips
🌐 Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts: Tips for Middle School Parents 🌟
Cyberbullying can affect any child, whether as a victim or a participant. Here’s how you can help protect your child and guide them toward positive online behavior:
📱 Stay Involved: Know which apps and platforms your child uses. Open conversations about their online experiences can make a big difference.
🛡️ Set Boundaries: Encourage screen time limits and establish rules for respectful online communication.
👀 Recognize the Signs: Sudden mood changes, secrecy about devices, or avoidance of social situations can signal cyberbullying.
💬 Teach Empathy: Remind your child that behind every screen is a real person with feelings. Help them think before they post or comment.
👨👩👧👦 Lead by Example: Model kindness and respect in your own online interactions.
Together, we can create a safer, kinder digital world for our kids. 💙 #CyberSafety #ParentTips #KindnessMatters
Our RCS nurses wish all our staff, students & families a Merry Christmas!!
🌟 Think Before You Post: A Lesson for the Digital World 🌟
Hey parents! 🧑💻📱 Social media is a powerful tool, but it’s also a space where decisions made in seconds can have lasting impacts. Teaching our kids to pause and reflect before posting can help them build safe and positive online habits. 🤔✨
✅ Encourage thoughtful sharing
✅ Protect their digital footprint
✅ Foster kindness and empathy
Today, start a conversation at home! Ask your kids:
"What would you want someone to think about before posting about you?"
"How might your future self feel about what you post today?"
Let’s empower our kids to navigate the digital world with confidence and care. 💬💻 Join the discussion—what strategies do you use to guide your child’s online choices? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️
#DigitalCitizenship #OnlineSafety #ParentTips #ThinkBeforeYouPost
📱💡 Help Your Middle Schooler Stay Safe Online! 💡📱
Did you know kids start building their digital footprint as soon as they go online? Teaching them to protect their personal information is a critical life skill! 🛡️
✅ Start the conversation: Discuss why details like full names, addresses, passwords, and even school names should stay private.
✅ Use examples: Help them recognize phishing scams, oversharing on social media, and the risks of sharing photos or locations.
✅ Set a good example: Model safe online habits at home, like strong passwords and thinking before you post.
Together, we can empower our kids to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly! 🌐💙
#OnlineSafety #ParentTips #DigitalWellness
All middle schools in Rockingham County are going to spend some time this week helping to educated our students about digital citizenship.
In today’s digital age, teaching kids how to navigate the online world responsibly is just as important as teaching them to be good citizens in the real world. Digital citizenship equips middle school students with the skills they need to use technology safely, ethically, and effectively.
It’s about understanding how to:
Stay Safe Online: Protect personal information, avoid scams, and recognize potential risks.
Show Respect: Communicate respectfully with others and consider the impact of words and actions in digital spaces.
Think Critically: Evaluate the reliability of online information and avoid misinformation.
Balance Screen Time: Practice healthy habits for managing technology use.
At this age, students are developing their independence, and their online presence is expanding. Digital citizenship helps them learn to make positive choices, build a responsible digital footprint, and contribute meaningfully to their communities—both online and offline.
Together, we can guide our kids to thrive in a connected world. Let’s encourage open conversations about their digital experiences and reinforce the values of kindness, responsibility, and curiosity!
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.
The RCS 2024 District Science Fair award ceremony was held on December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden, NC recognizing students’ achievements in science comprehension and presentation through science project displays and interviews . A total of 81 projects were entered in the science fair to compete for the chance to advance to the Region 5 Science Fair to be held at Parkland High School on February 15, 2025. First and second place award recipients advance to the Regional Competition. Congrats to all competitors and all the best to those advancing to Regionals!!
Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook! This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.
RCMS would like to recognize all of the participants of the science fair. They wowed the judges with their projects and excitement for their study. Each participant was in a different category so they all came out on top as 1st place winners.
Waylon Gillespie with "A GOODER WORLD MAP" ; Math and Engineering
Alexander Tobul with "TORNADOES"; Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cayden Harmon and Luke Smith with "HAND - EYE - BALL" ; Biological Science A
Elijah Frantz with "CAN I PROVE SCIENCE WRONG?" ; Physics
Reid Chrismon with "LET'S SHAKE IT UP" ; Chemistry
Great Job!! District Fair results coming soon!
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Attention parents!!
Starting Monday, we will be running a food drive to restock our Backpack Pantry at RCMS. Please see the attached flyer to know which items your child’s grade level will be donating. We appreciate your support and generosity as we prepare our backpack students for the long Winter Break!
