Beautification day with the help of PTA will be held on August 21st from 7:30 - 10:00am . We will use this time to spruce up the school inside and out with the help of PTA. Please come dressed comfortably. If you'd like to help, feel free to come out and help with bulletin boards, classrooms, or working outside!

RCS and our government, business and community partners welcomed DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm who announced a grant award of $7.8 million for our RCS energy efficiency and improvement projects!




Mark your calendars! Our Back to School Open House event for students in Kindergarten will take place exactly one month from today!
The event will take place on Thursday, August 29th from 3-5pm. Come out and meet your child's teacher and tour your child's new classroom.

The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is August 26th!
School hours are 7:45-2:45. Doors open for arrival at 7:20am.

Check out our new RCS website and school websites!

Rockingham County Schools is now on Instagram!

Our Back to School Open House event for students in grades first through fifth will take place on Thursday, August 22nd from 3-7pm. Come out and meet your child's teacher and tour your child's new classroom.
Kona Ice will be available for purchase at the event. A percentage of sales will go to our school's PTA program.

RCS would like to remind our families, all students entering public school in North Carolina are required to submit a current and up to date certificate of immunization within 30 days of school attendance. Parents are responsible for obtaining the immunization certificate and providing it to the school.

📢 Exciting Announcement for the Upcoming School Year! 🎒✏️📚
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have great news to share with you! This year, you do not need to worry about purchasing school supplies for your children. Our school has taken care of all the necessary supplies for every student. All your child needs to bring on the first day of school is a bookbag.
We are thrilled to make this process easier for our families and ensure that every student has what they need to succeed. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. We look forward to an amazing school year ahead!
Have a wonderful summer,
Wendy Southard, Principal
Central Elementary School

