The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Excellence virtually this year to honor the district’s best educators. “We normally have a banquet room full of people for this celebration, but due to COVID restrictions, this year’s celebration had to be done virtually,” said RRGSD Public Information Officer, Les Atkins as he... READ MORE >
While students and their parents processed news that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) would likely close schools for the remainder of the year, Roanoke Rapids Graded School District leaders rose to the challenge of not only academics, but meeting the social and emotional needs of students. “Obviously academics are important, but our first thought was the hundreds of... READ MORE >
RRGSD will launch its Remote Learning Plan on Monday, March 30th in response to the current COVID-19 school closure. Since our high school and early college students have district-issued Chromebooks, their learning plan will be different than the Pre-K through 8th Grade plan. High school parents: Please work with your students to ensure that each day they log... READ MORE >
RRGSD Questions and Answers for Parents and Families - March 15, 2020 QuestionsAnswersWhat should I do with my child while RRGSD is closed? Reading is important for students. Please encourage your child to read any books or other informational materials you have on hand. If you have Internet access, these websites may be helpful:... READ MORE >
Superintendent's Message: Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools continues to work with national, state, and Halifax County Public Health officials regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At this moment, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is NOT recommending school closures at this time because children have not been shown to be at high risk for... READ MORE >
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools officially launching the “Say Something” Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) today for students, which most North Carolina public school districts will be adopting this year to meet the reporting guidelines and standards developed by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the Center for Safer Schools. Say Something is a youth... READ MORE >
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District hosted its third annual Celebration of Excellence tonight at East 10th Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall to honor this year’s best educators. “This night is all about celebrating our best teachers, staff, and administrators who go above and beyond every day for the children of this community, “ said Larry Catalano,... READ MORE >
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees approved the promotion Tuesday night of Dr. Marcus Carey to Director of ACES (Akers School for Educational Success). Carey, who recently earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision, was the former district-wide Parent Involvement Specialist and most recently served as Principal at... READ MORE >
Roanoke Rapids High School has been selected by the 1Million Project Foundation to participate in a grant that will offer free internet service to high school students who don’t have access to the internet at home. The district implemented one-to-one technology several years ago supplying students with Chromebooks. High school students are allowed to take them... READ MORE >
With us being a new school, we’ve all been learning as we go along this year at ACES and our Teacher of the Year has certainly stepped up to the plate so to speak. Heather Dickens has a passion for her students and its evident in everything she does. READ MORE >
Students will not have to make up the two days lost due to last week’s winter storm. RRGSD Trustees voted Tuesday night to forgive those days and move forward with no changes to this year’s school calendar. “I think we need to forgive it. The only feasible option would be to go to school this Saturday and that is not popular or effective because many... READ MORE >