📢 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.
Last week was Love the Bus Week and we have the best! Please take a moment to thank your child’s bus driver(s) for being dedicated to getting our littlest mustangs to school safely every day!
💖 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
One Book One School coming soon!
Monroeton is excited to get the entire school community reading and engaging with a single book. This year, our school is excited to read The BFG by Roald Dahl together!
This offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child through reading. By sharing The BFG together, you are not only fostering a love of literature but also encouraging important life lessons about friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination.
One book per family will come home on Wednesday, February 19th. The book will be with the oldest sibling if you have more than one child at Monroeton.
⏰ 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!
⏰ 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!!
RCS is excited to announce our 5 upcoming K101 Information Sessions for all families with rising kindergarten students! Welcome Class 2038!!
Our book fair is coming up Friday, February 21 - 27. You can set up your e-wallet now.
E-Wallet video link is here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/ewallet.html
The E-wallet link can be found on the homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/monroetonschool
These students were nominated by their teacher for showing courage. Whether it’s standing up for others, trying something new, or speaking their truth. Keep shining!
3rd - 5th grade will take check ins next week.
Monday, 2/3: Reading
Tuesday, 2/4: Math
Wednesday 2/5: Science for 5th grade only
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.
A big thank you to our amazing PTO for donating a variety of underwear and socks to our clothes closet! Your generosity helps ensure our students have what they need. We appreciate you!
Class group photos will be on Wednesday, January 29.
Orders should be placed through the online ordering system or the order envelope that will be sent home on Monday. The cost of pictures is 10.00.
To pay online go to www.strawbridge.net and use the code FM469131 .
Please send the correct change if using the envelope that your child will be bringing home on Monday.
