Rockingham County Schools

Rockingham County Middle School Students Use Spanish Skills to Address Global Challenges at UNC Greensboro Event.
Middle school students from Rockingham County Middle School recently joined peers from across North Carolina at University of North Carolina at Greensboro to participate in Conexiones para la Acción Diplomática (CAD), a Spanish-language global diplomacy simulation hosted by Participate Learning.

Students acted as international ambassadors, debating global issues like animal wellbeing and biodiversity—entirely in Spanish—while collaborating with peers and bilingual mentors.

Experiences like CAD help students strengthen their language skills while developing communication, problem-solving, and global leadership abilities.

5 months ago, Eric Goodykoontz

Two Schools - One Future
Rockingham County Schools will share information about the proposed merger of Moss Street Elementary and South End Elementary on Monday March 16, 2026. The information meeting will be 6:00 p.m. at Reidsville High School Media Center. All Moss Street and South End families are encouraged to attend.

5 months ago, Eric Goodykoontz

March 9th RCS Board Meeting was held. Great meeting with our Board discussing new Chromebooks, Head Start budget, Calendar approval, and discussing a new elementary school in Reidsville. Next meeting is Monday April 13, 2026 at 6pm. Try to join us.

5 months ago, Eric Goodykoontz

SPLASH Applications
2026-2027 SPLASH APPLICATIONS - Will Open on March 9, 2026 at 6pm!

For the 2026-2027 school year Bethany Elementary and Stoneville Elementary Schools are accepting applications for kindergarten and first grade students for their Spanish Language Immersion Programs.

https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/page/splash

5 months ago, Eric Goodykoontz

Cecil Kemp Announces Retirement as Principal of McMichael High School

Rockingham County Schools announces the retirement of Cecil Kemp, Principal of McMichael High School, concluding a distinguished 33-year career in education, all of which was spent serving students and families in the Rockingham County School System.

Kemp has served McMichael High School in various roles for twelve of those years, where he has been known for his commitment to student success, support for teachers, and dedication to the school community.

“I am blessed to have been able to spend my entire thirty-three year career in the Rockingham County School system,” Kemp said. “Throughout my career, I have met and worked with some outstanding individuals. I would especially like to thank the teachers I have worked with for always putting students first. You are what makes Rockingham County Schools what it is.”

Rockingham County Schools has named David Edrington as Interim Principal of McMichael High School.

Edrington brings more than 25 years of experience in education and technology. Prior to entering education, he spent 15 years as Programming and IT Manager at WTWB/WCWG Television. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education and a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas.

For the past three years, Edrington has served McMichael High School as Assistant Principal, Testing Coordinator, and Title I Coordinator. McMichael High School holds special significance for his family—both of his sons are graduates, and his wife, Donna, previously served as Media Coordinator at Huntsville Elementary School, a feeder school for McMichael.