Welcome to Mustang Counrty Mrs. Matos!
Welcome to Mustang Country Mrs. McLaughlin!
Hello, HMS Family! 😊
My name is Kristin Nuckles, and I am so excited to join your school as the new Career Development Coordinator (CDC)! I have a true passion for education, especially at the middle school level. Over the years, I’ve taught 6th and 7th grade ELA and Social Studies, and most recently, I served as a North Carolina Principal Fellow and Assistant Principal at Rockingham Middle School.
A little about me: I’m a proud graduate of UNCG and was born and raised right here in Rockingham County. I have an amazing and supportive husband, Jacob, and we are parents to a beautiful 11-month-old baby girl, Rory (yes, named after my love of Gilmore Girls 😊). We also share our home with two might-as-well-be-human fur children, Lyla and Sadie Mae. In my free time, I’m a big book nerd, love spending time outdoors, and enjoy making memories with my large (and very close-knit) family.
I absolutely love working with middle school students—it’s such a pivotal and exciting time in their lives. Helping them realize their potential and begin planning for their futures is incredibly rewarding. I’m thrilled to collaborate with the CTE department to bring meaningful career exploration opportunities to our HMS students and help them navigate their paths toward bright and successful futures.
I can’t wait to get to know each of you and to work together to make a positive impact on our students and community. Here’s to an amazing journey ahead!
Check out me and my sweet family below:
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!
Date Updates!
Please note that Tuesday and Wednesday are now student days and Thursday and Friday are the end of semester workdays!!
This Week:
January
1/15-Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS
1/15- Boy's Basketball AWAY vs. Dillard
1/15- Girl's Basketball AWAY vs. RCMS
1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard
1/16- Basketball Championship TBA
1/17- End of 2nd 9 weeks
1/20- Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
1/21- Regular day for students
1/22- Regular day for students
1/23- Teacher Workday, no school for students
1/23- Teacher Workday, no school for students
*No Winter Dance. We will have the SweetHeart dance on 2/14.
Upcoming Dates:
January
1/30- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm
1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday)
1/29- Early College Visit to Holmes for 8th Grade
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.
📢 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.
Updates for 1/7 including Sports new dates (weather changes!!
This Week:
January
1/7- First day back for students (pending any weather announcements)
1/7- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS
1/7- Basketball AWAY at RCMS
1/8- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville
1/9- Basketball Playoffs- Girl’s Basketball HOME vs. Dillard
Stay safe out there!
** 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.
🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our students back this Monday! We hope your family enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break, and we wish you a Happy New Year!
As we kick off a fresh start, here are a few friendly reminders to help everyone transition smoothly:
Carline begins at 7:45 AM – let’s keep the morning flow running efficiently!
Tardies start at 8:25 AM – be sure to arrive on time for a great start to the day.
Dress for success – no pajama pants or crop tops, as we’re ready to focus and learn!
We can’t wait to see our students bright and early Monday morning! Let’s make this a fantastic start to the new year!
Here are the events listed below coming up this week.
The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application:
https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00
The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs.
This Week:
January
1/6- First day back for students
1/6- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS
1/6- Basketball AWAY at RCMS
1/9- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville
1/9- Basketball Playoffs #4 vs. #5; TBA after 1/6 game.
Upcoming Dates:
January
1/13- Wrestling HOME vs. WRMS
1/13- Basketball Playoffs #1 vs. #4/5& #2 vs. #3
1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard
1/16- Basketball Championship TBA
1/17- PTSO Winter Formal Dance
1/23- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm
1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday)
Reminders:
*Would you like to attend a field trip? Please complete the mandatory field trip background check: https://securevolunteer.com/ROCKINGHAM-COUNTY-SCHOOLS/home
World Braille Day!
Wishing our Mustang family all the best in the New Year.
The CTE Newsletter for RCS schools.
https://tinyurl.com/e6t94ff4
🎄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!
