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!
🚨 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
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as
FAFSA is available now for completion. For those juniors and especially
current seniors, completing the form to apply for financial aid for college,
career school, or graduate school can help you with navigating the
financial road ahead. It is easier than you think. You can apply and start
your application today or login to a current application at:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
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!
📢 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
The RCS Board of Education recognized Michelle Witt being recognized with the Junior Tennis Council Award Given In Honor of John Peddycord! This award recognizes the person who, through their efforts, has made the greatest contribution to junior tennis in NC!
⏰ 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!!
Funding a college education shouldn’t be a mystery. As part of Financial Aid Awareness
month, NCSEAA and CFNC bring you FAFSA February’s How to Pay for College webinar
series to help you make informed decisions about your future. For more information and to
register go to www.CFNC.org/events
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.
