Great job to our Good Bus Citizens for the month of February.
Congrats to our Kids of Character for February, they showed great self-discipline throughout the month.
We had some awesome guest readers today - Officer Bibee read "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig to our Pre-K students. Also, RCS's Human Resources Director, Lowell Rodgers, read "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day" by Dr. Seuss to one of our 4th grade classes.
Detective Lieutenant Stepps read "We also Served - True Stories of Brave Animals in the Military & Other Heroic Tales" by Erin McGill to our 3rd grade students Monday Morning.
Rockingham County Schools will be hosting the 32nd annual Elementary All -County Chorus at Western Rockingham Middle School on Friday, March 7th at 6pm and the doors will be open at 5:30pm. There is no cost for admission, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Students from elementary schools all across Rockingham County have been working very hard preparing for this amazing event. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Nolker and accompanied by Ed Spencer, students will work together to transform 5 pieces of music into a beautiful performance for the community to enjoy.
📢 Important RCS Traditional Calendar Update! 📢
Due to recent weather delays and cancellations, adjustments have been made to the remainder of the 2024-2025 traditional school calendar. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all instructional time is accounted for. The updated calendar can be found at
https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/o/rcs/page/calendar
📚🏆 RCS Battle of the Books Competition! 🏆📚
Get ready to cheer on our amazing students as they showcase their reading skills at the RCS Battle of the Books! Join us at Rockingham Community College (RCC) in the ADT building for this exciting event:
📅 March 3 – Elementary School (9:30 AM)
📅 March 4 – Middle School (9:30 AM)
📅 March 5 – High School (9:30 AM)
Good luck to all our participants!
#RCSBattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #RCSReads #BookBattle #AcademicExcellence
📢 School Operations for February 21, 2025 📢
RCS will operate on a 3-hour delay for all students, staff will operate on a 2-hour delay. Childcare services will operate on their normal schedule.
RCS Alert: Due to worsening conditions, RCS is closed today (Feb. 20, 2025) for all students & staff. Students currently on an RCS bus will be safely taken to a school, and we will coordinate their return home. Stay safe!
RCS Update: The RCS 2-hour delay today, Feb. 20, 2025, includes all RCS childcare services. Our apologies for the additional message.
RCS Update: After evaluating road conditions & consulting local emergency officials, RCS will continue with a 2-hour delay for all students & staff on Feb. 20, 2025, including preschool childcare. We look forward to seeing everyone on our delayed schedule.
⏰ RCS on a Two-Hour Delay ⏰
On Feb. 20, 2025, Rockingham County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for all students & staff, including preschool childcare. Any activities before the delay are canceled. We are monitoring conditions & will update if further changes are needed.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team for earning second place at their preliminary competition this morning! Their hard work, teamwork, and love of reading truly paid off, and we couldn't be more proud of their incredible achievement.
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from Rockingham County Schools! 💖
Today, we celebrate love, kindness and appreciation for the incredible students, staff and families who make our district so special! Whether it’s a smile from a friend, a heartfelt “thank you,” or a simple act of kindness, let’s spread love and kindness throughout our schools today and every day!
#HappyValentinesDay #OurStudentsOurFuture #EducationWithHeart #WeLoveOurSchools
The Douglass Eagles had a blast celebrating the 100th day of school yesterday! We marked the milestone with so much excitement and creativity, and to make it even more fun, it was "Anything But a Backpack Day"! Student's brought in the most unique items to carry their school supplies, from suitcases to grocery bags and everything in between. Here's to 100 days of learning, laughter, and memories!
Our first graders celebrated their Read Bowl achievements in class today with team shirts, face strips, and a Read Bowl banner!
⏰ Weather Alert: RCS on a Two Hour Delay for Students
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will operate on a two hour delay for all students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Please take your time and we’ll see you a little later than usual!
The RCS Board of Education recognized our schools meeting academic growth for the 2023-2024 school year: Bethany Elementary, Central Elementary, Douglass Elementary, Huntsville Elementary, Rockingham County Middle & High, McMichael High & Rockingham Early College High!!
⏰ Weather Alert Update⏰
Due to the updated forecast of inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 with an optional workday for staff. Daycare will open at 8:30 am - parents provide snack & lunch.
⏰ Weather Alert: RCS on a Two-Hour Delay ⏰
Due to forecasted inclement weather, RCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The two-hour delay does include RCS Child Care Services. Please stay tuned for any additional information on our website, social media and local news affiliates.
Please take your time, stay safe on the roads, and we’ll see you a little later than usual!
