I am so thrilled to share this info with you again this year. This program was HUGELY successful last year. Because of parents, staff and our wonderful RCMS community, we were able to purchase 43 copies of the yearbook to give to our students in need. I will tell you that I personally witnessed 2 students completely break down in tears because last year they received their VERY FIRST EVER copy of a school yearbook. It was a truly beautiful experience to be able to do this!
Please see the information below and share with your families/friends on social media, dojo, church, community groups or wherever else you see fit. Physical flyers will be sent home with each student this week. If you need additional copies, please feel free to pick those up in the front office of RCMS or contact bbrown3@rock.k12.nc.us. We hope to see this program grow every year that we do it!
Yearbook Angels are everywhere
Written by Kathy Beers
Updated by Walsworth Yearbooks
I watched Connor slide a stapled packet of notebook paper across the table to the girls in his art class. One of them picked it up abruptly and flipped it over, inspecting it.
“What’s this? Am I supposed to sign this?”
He shyly moved to retrieve it, but Shelby reached in to intercept.
“I’ll sign it,” she said cheerfully, “and will you sign mine?” she asked as she placed her shiny yearbook in his hand.
After both had placed their sentiments on the pages and returned them to their owners, Shelby got up and came to my desk. She leaned in and whispered, “Are there any more yearbooks?”
I knew why she was asking. Shelby had always been the bright spot of the room and had always shown so much compassion and understanding for her seventh grade classmates. It broke my heart to tell her no.
At that moment I knew we could have done better. Next year would be different. Next year, there would be angels.
RCS would like to invite our community to attend the RCS District Science Fair on Thursday, December 5th at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden. Elementary students will present projects from 8:30 - 11:00am with awards presented at 11am and secondary students will present projects from 11:30am - 2pm with awards presented at 2pm!
This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for the teachers who inspire us, the staff who support us, the parents & guardians who guide us and the students who light up our schools. Together, we make a difference every day. 🦃 Grateful for our RCS families & team! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving Break would be a GREAT TIME to order your RCMS yearbook! ALL PRE-ORDERS are due by 1/27/25. If you do not pre-order your yearbook, we cannot guarantee that you will get one!
**You're definitely going to want one this year! The yearbook staff is working on something EXTRA SPECIAL!**
Order online at www.yearbookforever.com
OR
Pickup an order form in the RCMS front office or media center to pay with cash/check.
On November 20, 2024 the RCS Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am and the RCS Board of Education Meeting will be held at 10:00am at the RCS Administrative Offices , 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC .
RCS congratulates Amy Dowdle, EC teacher at RCMS, who was recognized by the NCDPI Exceptional Children's Division as an Educator of Excellence for the 2024-25 school year! Thank you Mrs. Dowdle for everything you do for our students and RCS! Our teachers make the difference!!
RCS is actively recruiting bus drivers! Bus drivers can work full time or as little as 3 hours a day. More information can be found at the link: https://rockinghamnc.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx
The Reidsville Lion's Club hosted a poster design contest around the theme of, "Peace Without Limits". This contest is held internationally through the Lion's Club and students around the world are invited to explore what "Peace Without Limits" means to them. Kyrie Allen, 6th grade, placed 3rd for the area. Rhowan Finney, 7th grade, placed 2nd. Austin Finney, 8th grade, placed 1st and will have her work moved on to the next level of judging! Austin's work is centered around various symbols of peace such as the Native American broken arrow and Polynesian sun. Congratulations to these three, everyone else who participated, and Mr. Holcomb of the Reidsville Lion's Club for including our students!
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
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.
Congrats to these numbers for making the RCMS Girls Basketball Team:
2
12
14
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
27
32
35
*30
It's time to purchase your 8th grade personal ad in our 24/25 RCMS yearbook! These will go on sale November 1st and the deadline for purchase is January 10. We are running a coupon code in the month of November to save 10% on your ad purchase - the code is JaguarEarlybird. Everything is done online - please visit www.yearbookforever.com to design and purchase your ad.
Girls Basketball Announcement:
The following numbers should return to try-outs on Friday:
1
2
7
12
14
15
16
17
18
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
30
32
Congratulations to the Lady Jaguars Tennis team! The were the regular season and tournament champions for 2024! They finished the season 10-0!!!
The Lady Jags tennis team are:
Leighanna Seaweed Terrell
Makena Stingray Wray
Tess Big T McMichael
Millie Swaggy Lee Vernon
Lillybelle Biggie Belle Cook
Charleigh Big South Southern
Cameryn CJ Jones
Amelia Applesauce Jones
Paige Hammer Ellis
Kendall Gill Manning
Audrie Ace Napier
Olivia Newton John Nance
Katness Marsh
Sophia the 2nd Owen
Katelynn Boss Johnson
Coaches McMichael and Ellis
So proud of the undefeated conference champion Lady Jags Tennis Team!
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.
(From Monday)
Lady Jaguars Tennis team defeats Holmes in the first tournament match of the season!
Winning matches for the Jaguars were:
Makenna Sporty Wray
Tess Pee Pop McMichael
Milli Vanilli Vernon
Lillybelle Lugnut Cook
Charleigh Chuck Southern
Cameryn CJ Jones
Winning the prestigious Golden Racket award for this wee are Lugnut Cook and Kendall Gill Manning!!!!!!!!
Way to go Lady Jags!!!!!!!!!
LET'S FINISH THE SEASON OUT STRONG TODAY WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
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
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!
Friday is MAKEUP PICTURE DAY!
If you missed the first one or need to do a retake for your package, don't forget to DRESS TO IMPRESS on Friday!
PARENTS - if you need your student to do a RETAKE, please send the package that you purchased to TRADE OUT on Friday. If you haven't ordered a package yet, send a dojo message or a note to his/her homeroom teacher to let them know!
THANK YOU!
