Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

RRGSD Alert: Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will operate on a regular schedule for Monday, September 17, 2018. There is rain in the forecast so please plan accordingly. #KidsAreOurCustomers ------ Las escuelas del distrito escolar de Roanoke Rápids van a operar con sus horas normales Lunes 17 de Septiembre. Hay lluvia en el pronóstico para mañana, por favor planea para eso.

RRGSD Alert: Due to the anticipation of tropical storm force winds and the potential for flooding tonight and in the morning, RRGSD will be closed for students and staff on Friday, September 14. #KidsAreOurCustomers -------- Debido a la anticipación de vientos con fuerza de la tormenta tropical y potenciales de inundaciones en la noche hoy y mañana, las escuelas de Roanoke Rápids van estar cerrados mañana Viernes 14 de Septiembre para estudiantes y empleados.

RRGSD ALERT: Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will close 2 hours early on Wednesday, Sept 12, 2018. This decision is being made to allow our staff time to secure our campuses for the potential inclement weather. Once students are accounted for, staff will be dismissed as well. There will be NO after school activities including Place to Play. RRGSD will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 for students and staff. A decision regarding Friday will be forthcoming. kids ------ Las escuelas del distrito escolar de Roanoke Rápids van a cerrar 2 horas temprano miércoles. Este decisión fue hecho para darle tiempo a nuestros empleados para preparar las escuelas para la tormenta. Cuando se van todos los estudiantes, también se pueden ir los empleados. No habrá actividades después del escuela incluyendo place to play. Las escuelas estarán cerrada Jueves para estudiantes y empleados. Una decisión sobre viernes se hará muy pronto. #ninossonnuestrosclientes

Parents: As you know by now Hurricane Florence is on track to impact the coast of North Carolina and we could also experience heavy rains and high winds as the storm makes its away across the state. As in past hurricanes, we have experienced downed trees, flooding, and the loss of power. As a school district we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed regarding possible school closure later this week. STOP— Now is the time to get prepared! Make sure your family has a three day supply of water, food you can prepare without electricity, and other emergency supplies including any medication you and your family may need. Shelters may also be opening later this week in Roanoke Rapids. We will keep you informed once those open. Once again - As a school district we will continue to monitor Hurricane Florence and keep you informed regarding possible school closure later this week. ------ A la mejor ya saben que el huracán Florence esta en camino a impactar el estado de Carolina de Norte. Podemos tener lluvias fuertes y viento fuerte mientras que la tormenta pasa por el estado. En el pasado cuando hay un huracán, arboles se tumban, hay hundaciones, y se va la electricidad. Como el distrito escolar, vamos a monitorear la situación y mantenerlos informados sobre la posibilidad de cerrar las escuelas mas tarde este semana. Ahora es tiempo de preparase. Deben de tener agua y comida que pueden cocinar sin electricidad por 3 días. Tambien otros ultiles de emergencia incluyendo cualquier medicamento que usted or su familia necesita. Tal vez abran refugios mas tarde en la semana en Roanoke Rapids. Los mantendremos informados cuando abren. De nuevo- como el distrito escolar vamos a continuar a monitorear la situación y mantenerlos informados sobre la posibilidad de cerrar las escuelas mas tarde este semana.

All this year we will be celebrating the success of our students and teachers both inside and out of the classroom. Our first #CelebrateSuccess is a unique idea by Ms. Lithgow and Ms. Bierbauer to encourage their students daily. Check out the inspirational sayings on the desks. Thanks for your inspiration! #KidsAreOurCustomers #CelebrateSuccess

As always we encourage interaction on our social media accounts and website. We've established a few guidelines or best practices this year to protect our students. In other words, just be KIND! #KidsAreOurCustomers

The Roanoke Valley Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. donated dozens of backpacks today filled with school supplies for our students. Thanks for your generosity! #KidsAreOurCustomers #communitypride

Thanks Halifax Works for your school supply donation. The supplies will certainly get used this school year. #KidsAreOurCustomers #communitypride

Our teachers got a lesson today in cultural backgrounds from some of our current and former English as a Second Language students. This year we have more than 140 ESL students from Guatemala, Mexico, Palestine, Yemen, Vietnam, El Salvador, China, and the Philippines. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Parents: We will be participating in an active shooter drill at Manning Elementary in cooperation with local law enforcement and emergency responders on Friday from 9 a.m. until around noon. Please be aware this is just a drill for training purposes. No one will be allowed on campus during the drill. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Thanks to Mrs. Pearson and the Woodmen of the World for the generous donations to our Chaloner Middle School Book Bag Buddies food program. This program is entirely supported by donations and provides snacks to students in need. If you or your organization would like to donate, please contact Chaloner. Last year we fed more than 50 students weekly. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Special thanks to Halifax Community College for our annual CPR training today. Our employees particpated in an interactive lecture and hands on learning stations to update their CPR skills. #CommunityPride #KidsAreOurCustomers

Riding the bus this year? Our 2018-19 School Bus Schedule is now posted in the documents section of our website. http://www.rrgsd.org/o/rrgsd/documents

Parents: We will be participating in an active shooter drill in cooperation with local law enforcement and emergency responders on Friday from 9 a.m. until around noon. Please be aware this is just a drill for training purposes. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Our 2018-19 RRGSD Leadership team spent the day finalizing plans for this school year. Excited for the return of our teachers on Monday and students on the 27th. We're passionate about education and passionate about taking the best care of our customers this year! #KidsAreOurCustomers

Join us in welcoming our newest RRGSD Teachers. Superintendent, Dr. Dain Butler spoke this morning and explained part our vision for this school year. "We're about building relationships with students and giving them hope." #KidsAreOurCustomers

Please Share: We're now enrolling for Kindergarten. If you have not enrolled for the 2018-19 school year, please come by Central Services on Hamilton Street. If you have questions regarding required documents, call 519-7108 #KidsAreOurCustomers

Parents: This is a reminder about our elementary summer school. If you received a letter formally inviting you to summer school, classes will begin on Monday morning at 8 a.m. and end daily at 1 p.m. All Belmont and Manning students invited will be attending at Manning. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. You will need to use the right lane of the queue. The left lane is reserved for staff parking while our permanent parking lot is being paved. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Please Share: Lunch is on us this summer! Our summer feed program will begin June 18. Look for our RRGSD School Nutrition team at TJ Davis Rec. Center, Carriage Hill Apartments, South Rosemary Housing, and Georgia Ave. Housing. #KidsAreOurCustomers

This 1933 image is the oldest RRHS graduating class photo we could find. These students went on to positively impact their community and the world around them. Now it’s your turn Class of 2018. Congratulations and we wish you the best! #KidsAreOurCustomers