The Spring Art and Book Fair will be on March 26th, 2026. Parents and family members are invited to view student art and visit our Book Fair from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
4 days ago, Katina Hantz
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Due to pending inclement weather, Clara Hearne preschool will be closed on Monday, March 16. We will reopening on regular schedule Tuesday, March 17.
6 days ago, Katina Hantz

Please wear red, white, or blue on
Thursday, March 12th, to celebrate
America’s 250th Birthday.


Halifax County is known as "First in Freedom" because it was the site of the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776. Adopted by the Fourth Provincial Congress, this document was the first official action by any colony calling for independence from Great Britain, preceding the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776.

10 days ago, Katina Hantz
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Come out and support our Preschool! March 16th from 4 pm to 8 pm at Chick-fil-A of Roanoke Rapids. Dine with our staff and Mr. Cow. Registration information for the 26/27 school year will also be available.
11 days ago, Katina Hantz
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Progress reports will be sent home today. This Friday, Feb. 27th, is a Clara Hearne Workday, and students will not attend. This time has been set aside to hold parent conferences to discuss students' readiness for kindergarten transition. If you have not scheduled a meeting yet, please get in touch with your child's teacher.
25 days ago, Katina Hantz
All Big Smiles at Clara Hearne. Thank you to Mrs. Acree and her HCC Dental Hygiene students for sharing dental hygiene with our students.
26 days ago, Katina Hantz
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Friday, Feb. 20th, will be the 100th Day of PreK! Students are asked to wear shirts to celebrate the 100th Day of PreK. We will have a special Grand Marshal to lead our celebration parade at 3 pm. Please talk to your child's teacher if you have any questions.
about 1 month ago, Katina Hantz
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Thank you to all of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District bus drivers for getting our students safely to school and back home every day.
about 1 month ago, Katina Hantz
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Congratulations to Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Duhadaway's class for being the Classroom of the Month for January.
about 2 months ago, Katina Hantz
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Clara Hearne students prepared for a snowy weekend by learning about snow, mittens, hibernation, and even melting snowmen. A letter was shared from the district concerning how our students will participate in Remote Learning. Packets were sent home on Friday with students to complete if RRGSD is closed due to the winter weather.
about 2 months ago, Katina Hantz
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Clara Hearne will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, 1/28/26. Students should arrive between 11:00 - 11:15 am. The morning EC classes will not meet. Fagbeyrio's and Parker's classroom will enter at the back of the school through the Place to Place door. Staff will be there to provide directions. Stay safe, and we will welcome you all tomorrow morning.
about 2 months ago, Katina Hantz
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Neathery for being the Chick-fil-A Teacher of the Month for December. Her dedication and love for our children at Clara Hearne can not be measured. Ms. Neathery shared during her interview on WPTM with Alan Garrett that none of it would be possible without her amazing assistant, Ms. Michelle Ricks.
2 months ago, Katina Hantz
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December's Classroom of the Month is Mrs. Fagbeyrio and Mrs. Duncan's! Congratulations
3 months ago, Katina Hantz
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Holiday Spirit Week: Dec. 15 - 18
Monday, Flannel or Plaid
Tuesday, Holiday Socks
Wednesday, Red and Green
Thursday, Pajama and Holiday Movie
Friday is an Early Release Day; the Afternoon EC class will not attend.

3 months ago, Katina Hantz
Spirit Week

RRGSD (including Clara Hearne PreK) will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, December 10th, 2025.

3 months ago, Katina Hantz

Clara Hearne PreK will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, December 9th. Have a warm and safe Snow Day

3 months ago, Katina Hantz
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Due to inclement weather on Monday, December 8th, Clara Hearne PreK will be closed for students and an optional workday for staff. Stay warm and stay safe.

3 months ago, Katina Hantz
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After reviewing the latest weather forecast this afternoon, and in consideration of the potential for inclement weather in our area tomorrow afternoon, RRGSD will operate on an Early Release schedule tomorrow, Monday, December 8th, 2025. There will be no school for Clara Hearne Pre-K Center and ACES. All after-school activities, including Place to Play, are canceled.
Dismissal times for tomorrow will be as follows:
Chaloner: 11:00 AM
Belmont and Manning: 11:30 AM
RRHS and RRECHS: 12:00 PM
Staff will be dismissed once all students have cleared the campus, and Central Office staff may leave once all buses have returned.
Please stay safe tomorrow afternoon. We will provide updates regarding Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we work to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.
3 months ago, Amanda Clark
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RRGSD will operate on a 2-hour Delay on December 5, 2025, due to Winter Weather concerns. Clara Hearne will open for students at 11 am. The Morning Half-Day EC class will NOT operate. The Afternoon Half-Day EC class will operate on a regular schedule. Please check social media and the ROOMS app before attending school on 12/5/25 for any updates. Stay warm and safe! ❄️
4 months ago, Katina Hantz
Congratulations to Ms. Neathery and Ms. Rick's classroom for being the Classroom of the Month!
4 months ago, Katina Hantz
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