RCS Celebrates School Bus Drivers!
Bus drivers are the person who ensures their safety each time they step on the bus. On School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, we send our appreciation and support for our bus drivers and thank them for taking care of our children!!
Good afternoon Dillard Academy families!
We are looking for girls size 10-12 and 14-16 bottoms such as jeans, sweatpants, or leggings. Also, we are looking for size 6-8, 10-12, and 14-16 boys bottoms such as jeans or sweatpants. Thank you for helping our students!
Please help us celebrate our amazing bus drivers! Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you, Ms. Willis, for your dedication to our school. We appreciate you!
Collaborative art hearts! They are popping up all around the school! ❤️💕💙💜💗💛💚💓🧡💘
RCS is excited to announce our 5 upcoming K101 Information Sessions for all families with rising kindergarten students! Welcome Class 2038!!
101 Days of School! The fun has just begun!
Thank you to Mrs. Stevens for creating the
amazing 100-day and 101-day backdrops! We
truly appreciate your creativity and effort in
making these celebrations even more
memorable.
Friday, January 24th, our wonderful PTO held our annual Snowball Dance. Thank you to everyone who raised money and participated in any way! Special thank you to Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Ore, and Mrs. Belton!
Dillard Academy is 100 days smarter!!
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
