School Meals Update: Due to the unavailability of certain items, our breakfast and lunch menus are subject to change without notice. Food and supply shortages are being experienced nationwide. RRGSD is experiencing last minute notice of unavailable items and/or last minute replacements.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to serving free breakfast and lunch for all of our students during the 2021-2022 school year. #RRGSDCommunity
A special feature on Roanoke Rapids High School turning 100 will air this Wednesday evening September 8th at 5:55 p.m. on WRAL TV 5. #TarHeelTraveler #RRHSTurns100
Pull out your blue for tomorrow's big game! RRHS DECA is organizing the Football Game Blue Out in memory of our beloved teacher, Heidi May. Students will be handing out blue ribbons to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. Everyone is also being asked to wear blue to tomorrow night's game. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. #tomorrowcantwait #getscreened #RRHSDECA #RRHSFootball
Save the Date: We're hosting a CFNC College Night for RRHS and RRECHS students on September 23 in the RRHS Media Center. Contact your school counselor for more information. #KidsAreOurCustomers
This Friday's (9/3) RRHS Football Game will be a Blue Out in memory of our beloved teacher, Heidi May. Please wear light blue to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. We will also have blue ribbons and a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
#tomorrowcantwait #getscreened #RRHSDECA #RRHSFootball
Here's our #FlashBackFriday for this week of some former RRHS Football teams. Be sure to tag people you recognize. #JacketPride #RRHSTurns100
Football Season passes will be sold to the public tonight (Thursday, Aug. 26) for $30 from 6:30 to 7:00 at the RRHS gym. We appreciate your support of our student athletes. Additionally, student passes will be sold for ALL FALL Sports during both lunches for $40 in the gym lobby on Friday. #KidsAreOurCustomers
RRHS Sports Alert: We are moving the start time of Friday night's (8/27) home Varsity football game with Vance County to 7:30pm. This will help with the health and safety of everyone involved due to the forecasted heat. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Hoyle Field. #KidsAreOurCustomers #JacketSports
We will once again live stream many our high school sports events this year on the NFHS School Sports Network. (see link below.) Also, our RRHS football home & away games will be broadcast this year on local station WPTM 102.3. Thanks to the Maverick for your support of Yellow Jacket Sports. #RRGSDCommunity #JacketPride
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/roanoke-rapids-high-school-roanoke-rapids-nc
We’re off to a great start! Great turnout for tonight’s Open House. #RRHSTurns100 #KidsAreOurCustomers
We're excited to offer more career pathways for our students in the Career Technical Education (CTE) program.
RRGSD partnered with HCC, Northeast NC Career Pathways, and Turning Point Workforce Development Board to create additional entrance and exit pathways from grades 6-12 and beyond.
Duna Long and Brandi Braggs presented a certificate this week to RRGSD's Tom Davis and Felicia Booker acknowledging full implementation of our Business Support Services as a NC certified career pathway for RRGSD. #CTE #KidsAreOurCustomers
In memory of our beloved teacher Heidi May, we have added a special emblem on our RRHS Football helmets this year. Forever in our hearts. #JacketPride #HeidiStrong
Roanoke Rapids High School Student Orientation/Open House for grades 9-12 will be held Thursday, August 19th from 6:00 to 7:30. We will begin in the auditorium and then students and families are encouraged to tour the campus and meet their teachers.
Parent/Student Portal will open on Tuesday, August 17th so that students will be able to view their schedules. A printed copy of the schedule will be available when you pick up your chromebook.
Chromebooks will be given out on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, August 17th from 9:00 to 2:00
Wednesday, August 18th from 9:00 to 2:00
Thursday, August 19th from 5:30 to 7:30
A parent/guardian will need to sign for the chromebook.
The new Jacket Cards are on sale now and available at the RRHS office. Don't miss out. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRGSDCommunity
The RRHS 2021 Yearbooks have finally arrived! Yearbook pick up will be on Tuesday, Aug. 3rd in the RRHS Library from 8:30am-3:00pm. We also have a few extras for sale at $80 each cash or check payable to RRHS Yearbook. #Classof2021
We are so excited to announce the sale of a special commissioned work of art commemorating the 100th anniversary of Roanoke Rapids High School from North Carolina artist Lew Wilson. A portion of all the sales will go directly to student programs at RRHS. All sales are online using link below. Your items will be sent directly to you.
https://www.lewwilsonart.com/.../search%3Fkeyword%3DRoanoke
Save the date for our RRHS Centennial Celebration. More details coming soon. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRHSTurns100
Updated Immunization & Physicals Reminder: PreK, Kindergarten, and 7th Grade students are required to have updated immunizations prior to starting school on August 23, 2021. Additionally, rising Seniors are required to have the meningococcal (Menactra) vaccine. September 23, 2021 is the deadline or Sept. 11 for RR Early College to submit your child’s records to their respective school nurse. This state mandate is for students who will be returning to in-person learning and those attending the RRGSD Virtual Academy. Students will not be allowed to return without the proper documentation. Appointments may be made with the Halifax County Health Department or your child's pediatrician. A COVID vaccine is not required for attendance. Medical Physicals are required for PreK, Kindergarten, and those moving from out of state or new to public schools. #KidsAreOurCustomer #BackToSchool
Congratulations to all of the students who received their diploma today as part of our June Commencement Exercises. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRHSClassof2021
Thanks to Gaston Fire-Rescue-EMS, and our RRHS EMT Academy Alumni for helping our students prepare for their North Carolina EMT Exam today by taking them through various medical emergency scenarios. Our EMT Academy prepares students to become certified EMTs and enter that field upon graduation from high school. #CTE #rrgsdcommunity #KidsAreOurCustomers
