📢 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
Don't forget! Tomorrow night (Tuesday, 2/25/25) is our Title I Guiding Stars Night at Food Lion on South Van Buren from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm! Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday at this event! An adult must be present with children.
We will also be kicking off our Food Drive tomorrow night! Students can start dropping off donations as they leave from our Food Lion Guiding Stars Night. Starting tomorrow, bring in canned foods to your homeroom for collection! The food collected is divided among various agencies to serve those experiencing food insecurity in Rockingham County. Donation deadline is March 26th! The top class who brings in the most cans will earn a hat day. The top grade level who brings in the most cans will earn a pajama day.
📚🏆 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
Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
Parents, we have several field trips coming up. Please be reminded to attend a field trip with your child you must complete a background check and attend volunteer training at the school. Our next volunteer training is scheduled for Monday, February 24 starting at 3:30pm. This is a rolling session that will run until 5:30pm.
Our next Title I event, Food Lion Guiding Star Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This Title I event will be held at Food Lion on South Van Buren Rd. Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday at this event!
If you have a rising kindergartener please join RCS Thursday, March 6th at Douglass Elementary beginning at 5:30 pm for a kindergarten 101 session. Dr. Leslie Cassell will present important information to parents of rising kindergarteners. Please remember that your child must turn 5 on or before August 31st.
The All County Chorus concert is scheduled for March 7th beginning at 6:00 pm at Western Rockingham Middle School. We have several students performing and would love to see you there!
LSE is excited to participate in the Catch the Reading Bug event. Catch the Reading Bug is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at Rockingham County Middle school from 9:00-2:00. We look forward to seeing all of our families at this fun event!
Finally, Thursday, February 27th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm. Also, Friday, February 28th is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students on Friday, February 28th.
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
📢 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.
Save the Date!
March 8th 15th Annual "Catch The Reading Bug" Community Reading Festival!
When: Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Rockingham County Middle School, 182 High School Rd., Reidsville, NC
Good evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
Spring and class picture information went home last week. Pictures will be taken on Friday, February 21st.
Please go ahead and save the date. Our next Title I event, Food Lion Guiding Star Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This Title I event will be held at Food Lion on South Van Buren Rd. Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. Please plan to join us on February 25..
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
💖 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
⏰ 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 exceeding academic growth for the 2023-2024 school year: Dillard Academy, Leaksville-Spray Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, South End Elementary, Stoneville Elementary, Wentworth Elementary and Western Rockingham Middle!!
⏰ 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!
🚨 Attention RCS Parents & Guardians! 🚨
Join us for an important Parent Information Session with District Attorney Katy Gregg as we tackle crucial topics impacting our students today, including:
⚠️ Bullying
⚠️ Drugs & Vaping
⚠️ Sextortion
⚠️ Truancy
📅 Date: February 18, 2025
📍 Location: WRMS Auditorium
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
This session will provide valuable insight to help parents protect and support their children. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed! Tag a fellow parent and spread the word! #RCSParentSession #KeepingOurKidsSafe #StayInformed
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 evening, Leaksville-Spray families. This is Ms. Scales with your weekly message.
This week we will be celebrating Love the Bus. We appreciate all of our drivers and monitors and can’t wait to celebrate them this week. You can help us out by thanking a bus driver or any other staff that helps with transportation operations.
Our Battle of the Books team will compete in the elementary preliminary round this Tuesday, February 11. We are so proud of their hard work and we wish them well.
Parents, we are excited to celebrate the 100th day of school this Wednesday, February 12th. Please encourage your child to participate in celebrating this great accomplishment.
Please go ahead and save the date. Our next Title I event, Food Lion Guiding Star Night, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This Title I event will be held at Food Lion on South Van Buren Rd. Students will learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and have an opportunity to win prizes. Parents and families will also have an opportunity to walk away with prizes. Please plan to join us on February 25.
We are looking forward to another amazing week! As always, thank you for all you do and have a great evening!
RCS is excited to announce our 5 upcoming K101 Information Sessions for all families with rising kindergarten students! Welcome Class 2038!!
