Hi parents!
The link to request bus transportation for the 25-26 school year is now live. Woohoo!
I encourage you to go ahead and complete this before this school year ends to avoid delays at the start of the new school year getting your child assigned to one of our yellow buses. Even if you are already assigned to a bus, this must be completed for the new school year.
To request school bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year-click this link:
https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/rcs_sum_trans/1?session=29156001905907
Hi parents!
It is time for our annual survey of families and guardians which starts today, Monday, May 5 and runs through May 31. As you know, it is critical that we get as much participation as possible to gather input from our stakeholders and to inform school improvement in our schools. This is an annual requirement for our educational programs. We cannot wait to hear from YOU!
Would you be willing to help us learn and grow? If so, please fill out the survey below. ❤️
The link to our 24-25 survey is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCS2025
Thank you!
This is a reminder for students and families of schools on the traditional calendar:
📅 Friday, April 11 – Early Release Day
📅 Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20 – Spring Break (No School)
📅 Monday, April 21 – Holiday (No School)
Enjoy a safe and restful Spring Break!
Good evening RCMS families!
This is a great opportunity for all female teenagers! First annual event! Hosted by the Leadership and Service Ambassador Program.
It will be a very informative day! Guest speakers on social media pressures, anxiety / depression, the dangers of and preventing human trafficking, self-defense, fitness, etc.!!!
Lunch and swag bags!
Let’s help make the first event a huge success!
🎉 Three-Peat Champions! 🏆
Dalton McMichael High School TSA has done it AGAIN! At the 2025 NC TSA State Conference, our incredible students brought home the Chapter of the Year award for the third consecutive year! 🔥
This award isn’t just about winning events—though they did plenty of that—it recognizes their year-long dedication to fundraising, community service, and chapter engagement.
🏅 Award Highlights
👏 Chapter of the Year — McMichael TSA
🥇 System Control Technology: Jose Carrera, TreVon Stewart, Fisher St. Clair
🥈 CAD Architecture: Paxson Stephens
🥇 Dragster Design: Spencer Joyce
🥉 Dragster Design: Eitan Castaneda-Pineda
🥈 Music Production: Alex Bryant
🥉 Robotics: Alex Bryant
🥈 Pin Design: Bedsaida "Sarai" Torres-Zuniga
🥇 Promotional Marketing: Blake Butler (6th grade, RCMS)
🥇 Dragster Design: Blake Butler (6th grade, RCMS)
A special shoutout to our new Rockingham County Middle School TSA Chapter for making a big splash with two event wins in their very first state conference! 👏
📍 Next stop: Nashville, TN for the National TSA Conference this summer! Let’s go, McMichael & RCMS!
🚨 Dangers of Vaping – What Parents Need to Know 🚨
Vaping, tobacco and nicotine use among youth are still MAJOR concerns in 2025. Join this FREE webinar to learn more! Register with the QR code or https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d0TDE_ktQfqaZu9S2u9eKw#/registration
Attention 8th grade students who applied to RCECHS:
A HUGE Congratulations to the RCMS Classified staff of the year - Ms Debra Withers - and the RCMS Teacher of the Year - Ms Amy Dowdle!! We couldn't be more proud to have these ladies on our team!
#jaguarpride #TOY #oneteamonedream
As a reminder the 15th Annual Catch the Reading Bug Community Reading Festival is Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 am - 2pm at Rockingham County Middle School!
SPRING PICTURES AT RCMS ARE SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7
(Order forms went home with students today)
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFO BELOW:
**Legacy will only take photos for students who have PRE-PAID online BEFORE PICTURE DAY OR who bring $$ (cash/check) for a package with their order form ON PICTURE DAY.
If you are going to pre-pay online - the system will close at MIDNIGHT the night before PICTURE DAY.
If you are sending cash/check with order form - please make sure you fill out the order form completely.
THERE WILL BE NO PROOFS.
Online info is on the flyer pictured and also on the order forms that went home today. You can send your online receipt with your student to school on Friday but if you are unable to do that, we will be sent a list of all online prepays Friday morning so that teachers will know to send students down to take a picture.
📢 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.
💖 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
Today we recognized our HONOR ROLL students in each grade level with a certificate and a group picture! SO PROUD OF THESE AWESOME JAGUAR STUDENTS! Keep working hard!
#oneteamonedream #jaguarexcellence
⏰ 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!
