The RCS Board of Education has accepted two draft calendars for public comment for the 2025-2026 school year. These calendars are available for those who wish to contribute feedback by filling out the attached Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBfkGc8wltQKHUcIQE7rMi3vfkHaCUifla3XbsiuSU4ztS-Q/viewform?usp=header
Traditional Calendar Option 1 has Spring Break April 6-10, 2026 found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NkjflCfQT324zWlaP2J5hx_QS291bw12/view
Traditional Calendar Option 2 has Spring Break March 30-April 3, 2026 found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16nL084wP-q5Rp9zHWVhX8ySftixhL9j-/view
All responses must be received no later than February 20, 2025.
Kindergarten students read "The Biggest Snowman" in the library. They built their own snowmen with marshmallows.
Mrs. Turman runs our Lego club. Here are some pictures of our K-1 students and their creations.
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce our upcoming Kindergarten Registration Night for the 2025-2026 school year! This is an important opportunity to register your child and learn more about starting their educational journey at John W. Dillard Academy.
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: John W. Dillard Academy
To ensure a smooth registration process, please bring the following required documents:
Certified copy of your child’s birth certificate
Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill, rental lease, or property tax notice with your address)
Immunization records
Parent or guardian’s driver’s license
Legal custody paperwork (if applicable)
Important Notes:
Only a parent or legal guardian can register a child for enrollment.
Your child should attend the registration night with you.
Age Eligibility:
Children must turn 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025, to be eligible for kindergarten.
At John W. Dillard Academy, we offer a non-traditional, year-round school calendar, and we welcome all school-aged children in Rockingham County to apply. We’d love for you to join our Dalmatian family!
For more information about our school and calendar, scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you there and partnering with you in your child’s education!
Warm regards,
Dr. Star Norton
The Edulog Bus Portal app provides RCS families with planned time and location information for your child’s bus ride to and from school. The app will show you the GPS location of the bus and send you a push notification when it is nearing the student’s bus stop. This app is free.
🌟 Holiday Reminder - All RCS Offices & Schools Closed🌟
On Monday, January 20, 2025 Rockingham County Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day reminds us to reflect on Dr. King's vision of equality, justice and unity for all.
What do snowmen do at night? Awesome art work by Kindergartners in Spots Art Gallery! Thank you Mrs. Stevens!
📢 Attention Rockingham County Schools Families:
Rockingham County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16, 2025. Students and staff should report at the regular time.
Have a great evening!
Dear RCS Students and Families:
Rockingham County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th. Staff will report at their normal time.
RCS Childcare will operate on its normal schedule.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Due to school closings & remote learning days, here are changes to the RCS school calendar for January 2025:
End of Semester moved from 1-17 to 1-22
MLK day, 1/20 Holiday for all students & staff
School days 1/21 & 1/22
Required teacher work days 1/23 & 1/24
Report Cards 1/30
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
After reassessing road conditions, RCS has decided that tomorrow, January 14th, will be a remote learning day for students.
🕘 Staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
👶 RCS Childcare will operate on its normal schedule and families must provide snacks and lunch
📢 Attention Rockingham County Schools Families:
Rockingham County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay for students tomorrow, January 14, 2025. RCS staff should report at the regular time. Childcare will open at the normal time. CYT!
📢 Attention RCS Families:
Due to lingering snow and ice on roads and neighborhoods, RCS will have a remote learning day for students tomorrow, January 13th. All RCS buildings will open at 10:00 am. Updates to the school calendar for the remainder of January will be shared soon.
We had a great first day back yesterday. Kindergarten students had fun with winter activities. We hope you stay safe and have fun with your own winter activities this weekend.
📢 Attention Rockingham County Schools Families:
Rockingham County Schools will have a remote learning day for all students, tomorrow, January 10, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Childcare will be available in the morning as scheduled and close at 12:00pm.
With the inclement weather forecast for our area tomorrow, RCS is considering our options including a remote learning day for students. We will be providing additional information on our websites, social media and the local news later this evening.
**📢 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.
** 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.
🎄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!
