Rockingham County Schools
#Star Students, Bright Futures
It's not just a time to give thanks, but it's also a time to give. Let's make sure all families have a big Thanksgiving feast this year by giving back and donating to this year's Stuff the Turkey campaign 🦃🙏
The littles got creative today for "Anything but a Backpack Day" at Douglass Elementary! How fun!
CALLING ALL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BUSINESSES!
Our Winter RoCo Reading Trail will be here before you know it! If you're interested in being a stop on our trail this winter, we are asking that you sign up by Nov. 1.
Local students are ready for their trip around town to find a nice book. Will you be a part of the fun?
Our Winter RoCo Reading Trail will be here before you know it! If you're interested in being a stop on our trail this winter, we are asking that you sign up by Nov. 1.
Local students are ready for their trip around town to find a nice book. Will you be a part of the fun?
HAVE YOU VOTED TODAY?
We've gone up in votes but not in placement. But there's still time to vote for McMichael High School in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition! You can vote daily through Oct. 25. If they make it past this round, they win $250K, so get to voting and spread the word! #FN5GL #TMobile
We've gone up in votes but not in placement. But there's still time to vote for McMichael High School in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition! You can vote daily through Oct. 25. If they make it past this round, they win $250K, so get to voting and spread the word! #FN5GL #TMobile
A role model-- That's exactly what these dads and fatherly figures acted as during "Fathers Love Math" at Reidsville Elementary. They sat in tiny chairs and gathered all of the math tools to encourage Head Start students to learn! Let's give them a nice round of applause 👏👏
OUTSTANDING!
T-Mobile night was a huge success! It's amazing how much support schools and businesses across the county are giving McMichael High School as they push to bring home $250K! Keep voting every day through Oct. 25 so they can make it to the top spot!
VOTE HERE-- https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights?region=east
#FN5GL
New initiative launch!
Shoes, clothes, home essentials & more. Not every student has access to what many of us take for granted. Here's a new way you can ensure every child in our district is not going without basic necessities.
Shoes, clothes, home essentials & more. Not every student has access to what many of us take for granted. Here's a new way you can ensure every child in our district is not going without basic necessities.
🎪It was a circus last week 🎩 but there was no clowning around 🤡 when it came to the lunch menu for National School Lunch Week! Just look at those options! A lot of laughs, full tummies and fun were had and it's all thanks to staff and cafeteria workers ❤
Juniors & seniors, you can get career ready with an apprenticeship!
🚨🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS🚨🚨
Join us on the RoCo Reading Trail this winter!
We want every child in the county to catch the reading bug, and we need you to join the effort! Check out the flyer below and scan the QR code if you'd like to take part 😁 📖
And click this link to learn more about a new initiative: https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/article/3197734
Join us on the RoCo Reading Trail this winter!
We want every child in the county to catch the reading bug, and we need you to join the effort! Check out the flyer below and scan the QR code if you'd like to take part 😁 📖
And click this link to learn more about a new initiative: https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/article/3197734
Thank you for all that you do for our students!
Well-deserved for all of her hard work!
Preparing for the future!
It's time for our 8th graders to get ready for high school. Here's a great opportunity for them to explore the many options available in Rockingham County. Make sure to mark it down on your calendar to help them get ready for a successful future.
It's time for our 8th graders to get ready for high school. Here's a great opportunity for them to explore the many options available in Rockingham County. Make sure to mark it down on your calendar to help them get ready for a successful future.
Join us at RCS for National School Week.
RCS School Nutrition Team is kicking off the 26-27 school year with some delicious new menu items. Here’s a look at the new menu items students enjoyed during the first week of school. There will be plenty more to come!!
RCS Superintendent Dr. Charles Perkins attends School Safety press conference on August 20th at Rockingham Co. Middle School. Along with Sheriff Billy Parker, District Attorney Kathryn Gregg, and local law enforcement, Rockingham County emphasizes vigilance and preparedness, especially while driving.
RCS faculty, staff, and students participate in this year's Stuff-the-Bus event across the county at local Walmart stores.
Rockingham County Schools invites you to join us at our August 21st annual Stuff-the-Bus event on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at local county Walmarts.
Rockingham County Schools' administrators, leadership, SROs, and local law enforcement gathered at Rockingham Community College to review safety standards for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. They met in the conference room of the Center for Workforce Development building on Thursday, August 6th.
Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Tia Scales as Director of Exceptional Children Programs, effective August 2026.
A proud graduate of McMichael High School, Ms. Scales brings years of experience to this new role as Director of Exceptional Children Programs. Ms. Scales began her career as an Exceptional Children teacher, serving students in elementary schools throughout Rockingham County. She later earned a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro after completing a Master of Education in Special Education from Liberty University.
Throughout her career, Ms. Scales has served in several leadership roles, including assistant principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School, principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary School, and most recently, principal of Holmes Middle School. Under her leadership, Leaksville-Spray Elementary consistently met or exceeded academic growth expectations, reflecting her commitment to student achievement, instructional excellence, and continuous school improvement. Her background as both an Exceptional Children teacher and school administrator has provided her with experience in special education compliance, instructional leadership, and inclusive practices.
“Rockingham County is home, and I am honored and excited to continue serving Rockingham County Schools in this new role. I look forward to working alongside school leaders, teachers, families, and community partners to strengthen services for students with disabilities and ensure every student has the support and opportunities needed to succeed.”
