Rockingham County Public Schools - Virginia

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Are you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students. https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

Dear RCPS Staff, Families, & Community, The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that districts engage with stakeholders across the different Titles of federal funding (I, II, III, IV) in developing and implementing a local plan and while creating new grant applications. Please complete this survey to provide your feedback on the use of RCPS federal funds among the different areas. There is a description of each Title funded program within the survey. The survey is brief and will be open through Sunday, April 21, 2024. Here is a link to the 2024 Federal Programs Stakeholder Engagement Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesj5G3qKpg0UEeSnea9xli0zKhg-yV25OH93RCgGXhFRliAg/viewform *Need to see the survey in another language? You may translate Google Forms/Surveys into a variety of languages by following these steps: 1. Click on the link for the form. 2. Right click anywhere on the form and several options will appear. 3. Click on "Translate" or "Translate to". Another box will appear in the upper right corner. 4. If the language you want to translate to does not appear, click on the three vertical dots and select "choose another language". 5. Click on the drop-down menu, choose the desired language and click the "translate" button. 6. Proceed with completing the form. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!

Stay up to date with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything RCPS, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Tukstn Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ndAXOs

Attention: Current 6th, 7th and 8th graders! Have you ever wanted to help your community but get stuck trying to figure out how? Come spend a week with us, during the Helping Hands Service Camp, June 10–15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Wilbur Pence Middle School. This camp will be filled with fun and fulfilling service projects. We will help feed the hungry, make and deliver items to a local animal shelter, build and paint bookshelves for a local service group, and make blankets for people in need (just to name a few). We’ll even host a cleanup at the river, and of course, enjoy a splash or two ourselves! There are so many opportunities, we can’t list them all here, but we can guarantee it will be a great week if you join us! Sign up at https://forms.gle/zBU2j2DtDzqHiFuo9. Email jlmiller@rockingham.k12.va.us with questions

RCPS will dismiss students at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 8, 2024. As you may know, on that day, a total solar eclipse will be visible in North America. In our area, the eclipse will begin around 2:00 pm and end about 5:30 pm. The weather forecast calls for a sunny day, and we are concerned for the safety of our students, as the maximum solar eclipse will occur at 3:17 pm. On a regular school day, many students would be traveling home on our school buses at this time. We want to ensure they are fully supervised during the solar eclipse so they are not tempted to look at the sun, which can be harmful to the eyes.

Are you in the know about the latest at RCPS? Be sure to download the school app today! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Tukstn Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ndAXOs

Due to the poor air quality, all outdoor activities for Rockingham County Public Schools are canceled for today, March 21, 2024.

How do the fine arts integrate into the social and brain development of our students? What initiatives does RCPS have that strengthen opportunities for our students? Listen in as host Katie LaPira talks with guest Becky Ford, Supervisor of the Fine Arts for RCPS. https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-tjc5y-15b3f55

Character Counts in RCPS! 🌟 Congratulations to Jacob Gilley and Lesly Moreno Hernandez for being selected as the 2024 Brittany Lam- Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts recipients from J.Frank Hillyard Middle School! Jacob is friendly, works well with all students, and is polite and considerate. Lesly is always kind and considerate and goes above and beyond to help other kids.

Don’t miss out on the latest happenings at RCPS! Download the school app today! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Tukstn Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ndAXOs

Character Counts in RCPS! 🌟 Congratulations to Laura Alfieri and Blake McCrady for being selected as the 2024 Brittany Lam- Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts recipients from McGaheysville Elementary School. Laura is a reliable friend, demonstrates responsibility, fairness, compassion, and has a strong work ethic. Blake is a respectful, kind, and responsible student who is respectful to peers and teachers.

🌟 Rise and shine, breakfast champions! 🌟 It's National School Breakfast Week! 🥞🍎 Let's kickstart our mornings with a healthy and hearty breakfast right here in Rockingham County Public Schools! 🎉 We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the amazing employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes to nourish our minds and bodies every day.🥣📚

Character Counts in RCPS! 🌟 From caring and respect to responsibility and trustworthiness, these values shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Congratulations to Faithlyn Troutman and Brendyn Elwood-Lam for being selected as the 2024 Brittany Lam- Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts recipients from Elkton Elementary School

Dear Parents & Families, We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities. As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals. While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!

🌟 Shining Spotlight on School Volunteers 🌟 Thank you, Tina Suter, for being a shining example of kindness and generosity at Elkton Middle School. Together, we make our school community stronger!

Character Counts in RCPS! We'd like to recognize Cohen Cushman and Makayla Poore as the 2024 Brittany Lam- Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts recipients from Elkton Middle School. Both are recognized for their hard work and positive influences in their school community! 🎉

What happens when weather events cause potential school disruptions? In today’s special episode of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, Director of Transportation Chris Sours talks with host Katie LaPira to share what goes into making weather-related decisions for RCPS. Chris gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what happens when weather events impact Rockingham County. A special thank you to our employees who keep our students safe! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

RCPS: Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed today (Tuesday, January 9, 2024).

Wishing you a joyful winter break... From our family to yours!