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!

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

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.

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

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!!

Attention 8th Grade Parents!! Today, Mrs. Tatum, the counselor at Rockingham Early College High School came and presented to the students about Rockingham County Schools Early College opportunity. Please see the attached flyer below regarding information about an upcoming Open House opportunity. This is a great time for you to visit the Early College and ask any pressing questions. Please contact Mrs. Archer if you have any further questions.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! www.yearbookforever.com **We cannot guarantee a copy for you if you do not pre-order.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a blessing to SO MANY of our students in need! The deadline to participate is Monday, Feb. 3. Our Dear RCMS family & community, We are so excited to continue this wonderful program at our school. Every year we see students who wish they could afford to have a yearbook like so many of their peers. Our goal is to help provide these memories for our students in need. Last year, with your support, we were able to purchase 43 extra copies of the yearbook. You have no idea the impact that made on our school! Become a yearbook angel - donate $10 (silver angel), $20 (gold angel), or $40 (platinum angel) and we will recognize your generosity in this year’s book. The students in need will receive a book purchased by our donors. They will receive these like all the other students and no one will ever know who these recipients are. Please complete the form below and send it in with your student in an envelope labeled: Yearbook Angels. Thank you for always supporting our students!

You're ALMOST OUT OF TIME! Don't forget to PRE-ORDER your yearbook! The deadline is Jan. 27. www.yearbookforever.com

College for NC is hosting an 8th Grade Kick Off to College info session January 28, 2025 at 6p.m. via zoom. The session will provide information on preparing your 8th grader for high school and college. Scan the QR code for additional information.

Attention RCMS FAMILIES! We are thrilled to invite you to participate in this session of our RCMS Book Club, where we’ll explore "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. This insightful book dives into the challenges facing today’s youth and offers valuable perspectives for parents, educators, and anyone invested in nurturing the next generation. Let’s come together as a community to spark meaningful conversations, share experiences, and grow in our understanding. Whether you’ve read every page or just started, all are welcome! RSVP by February 21 – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh3OsyKQu6u5v8t3ZtzWwKmpe-beV0i9BBPa8utdcnrvC6Bw/viewform?usp=sharing We look forward to seeing you here and sharing this journey of learning together. Let’s build stronger connections for a stronger community! #MiddleSchoolBookClub #CommunityReads #TheAnxiousGeneration You can order the book on Amazon HERE: (it's 50% off right now) https://a.co/d/0nXNNbp

Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook! This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Order online at www.yearbookforever.com

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK FOR $45! Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.

Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.

📰🤔 Teach Your Kids (and Yourself!) to Spot Misinformation Online 🤔📰 In today’s digital world, learning to evaluate online information is a must-have skill—for parents and kids! Here’s how to get started: ✅ Ask questions: Encourage your child to think critically. Who published this? Why? Is it credible? ✅ Cross-check facts: Teach them (and practice yourself!) to verify information with multiple trusted sources. ✅ Spot red flags: Sensational headlines, lack of citations, or unknown websites are signs to dig deeper. ✅ Be a role model: Show your child how to pause before sharing information online. Together, we can combat misinformation and build media-savvy habits for life! 🌐🧠 #MediaLiteracy #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips

Don't forget to pre-order your child's yearbook. This is the ONLY way to guarantee a copy at the end of the year. The deadline to pre-order is January 27. Right now the cost is $45 but the cost will go up to $50 on January 1st. Take advantage of these savings! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or stop by the front office to grab a paper order form.

🌐 Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts: Tips for Middle School Parents 🌟 Cyberbullying can affect any child, whether as a victim or a participant. Here’s how you can help protect your child and guide them toward positive online behavior: 📱 Stay Involved: Know which apps and platforms your child uses. Open conversations about their online experiences can make a big difference. 🛡️ Set Boundaries: Encourage screen time limits and establish rules for respectful online communication. 👀 Recognize the Signs: Sudden mood changes, secrecy about devices, or avoidance of social situations can signal cyberbullying. 💬 Teach Empathy: Remind your child that behind every screen is a real person with feelings. Help them think before they post or comment. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lead by Example: Model kindness and respect in your own online interactions. Together, we can create a safer, kinder digital world for our kids. 💙 #CyberSafety #ParentTips #KindnessMatters

🌟 Think Before You Post: A Lesson for the Digital World 🌟 Hey parents! 🧑‍💻📱 Social media is a powerful tool, but it’s also a space where decisions made in seconds can have lasting impacts. Teaching our kids to pause and reflect before posting can help them build safe and positive online habits. 🤔✨ ✅ Encourage thoughtful sharing ✅ Protect their digital footprint ✅ Foster kindness and empathy Today, start a conversation at home! Ask your kids: "What would you want someone to think about before posting about you?" "How might your future self feel about what you post today?" Let’s empower our kids to navigate the digital world with confidence and care. 💬💻 Join the discussion—what strategies do you use to guide your child’s online choices? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ #DigitalCitizenship #OnlineSafety #ParentTips #ThinkBeforeYouPost