Parent Reminder: Our Grab & Go Meal service will begin tomorrow (3/17) from 10 a.m. to noon at both Belmont and Manning Elementary Schools. This is open to all students 18 & under. Remain in your vehicle and our staff will hand you a bag with both breakfast & lunch items. This service will be offered weekdays until further notice. #KidsAreOurCustomers
At this point, parents/families may wonder what they should do to help students academically. The quickest answer is encourage your child to read because reading is so important for all academic areas. We've created a new page devoted to a list of resources that parents can use for Learning at Home. #KidsAreOurCustomers
https://sites.google.com/rrgsd.org/instructionalservices/resources-for-learning-home
Parent/Student Alert: The Superintendent’s Cabinet held an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss our plans going forward as we work through the current school closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
This is all new territory so we ask for your patience. We have posted a list of frequently asked questions in the News section of our website with answers.
We WILL be providing a Grab & Go Drive-Thru type service weekdays for ALL students beginning Tuesday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at both Belmont and Manning Elementary Schools. Students will receive a bag that will include both breakfast & lunch items.
At this time we will NOT be providing virtual learning. Additional concerns are addressed in our FAQ. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Parents/Staff: We want you to know our Superintendent’s Cabinet is meeting today to discuss our plans going forward as we work through the current health crisis. There is no blueprint or playbook to follow here - only compassionate leadership with the best interests of our students, staff, and their families in mind. We will be posting later this evening our plans to provide breakfast & lunch for our students while we are closed and answers to some frequently asked questions. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Parent/Student Alert: Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools will be closed starting Monday March 16, 2020 through at least March 30th in accordance with the emergency declaration from the Governor in response to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This includes Roanoke Rapids Early College High School.
We are also in the process of determining if we can provide school nutrition for our students. This information will be shared in the coming days.
While we were hopeful to remain open, we must comply with these directives. All campuses will be open on Monday to allow staff ONLY to retrieve items they may need.
Congratulations to our RRHS Quiz Bowl Team on once again winning the Halifax County Quiz Bowl competition. They will represent Halifax in the upcoming regionals. #KidsAreOurCustomers
RRGSD Alert: Due to the threat from COVID-19, The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has made the decision to suspend all athletics beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 through Monday, April 6th, 2020. We will keep you up to date as we get additional information regarding RRHS & Chaloner sports. #KidsAreOurCustomers
RRHS Students: Get Ready for the 2020-2021 School Year. Here are some important dates to remember.
March 9- Registration forms for the 2020-2021 school year will be sent home. Students grades 9-11 will report to homeroom at the end of the day to pick up forms.
March 12- 8th grade Parent Night 6:00-7:00. Beginning in the auditorium. All departments will be in the cafeteria at 6:30 for parents to ask questions. All parents are welcome however this is geared towards students new to high school.
March 13- Registration forms are due to homeroom teacher.
Students grades 9-11 will report to homeroom at 8:25 am to turn in forms.
Congratulations to our RRHS Teacher of the Year, Sandy Eisenmenger and Support Person of the Year,
Anna Whittle. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Prom tickets go on sale this Wednesday 3/4.
April 4, 2020 from 8:30-12:00 at the Kirkwood Adams Civic Center. Dinner will be served from 6-7:30 (including swag bags, professional photos, steak / chicken / pasta, and prizes!)
Tickets Prices:
Senior $20
Juniors $35
Guests $50
Dinner Tickets $10
Sales dates are March 4, 11, and 25 during Jacket Time A and B. See Mrs. May and Mrs. Sass for tickets.
Big wins this weekend for our students at the DECA state conference. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Congratulations to our SkillsUSA students for placing in the Regional Rally in Goldsboro. These students did a phenomenal job. #KidsAreOurCustomers #JacketPride
Students helping students: Members of the RRHS Science National Honor Society created science fair-type projects to share with 4th and 5th graders at our RRGSD elementary schools this week to get students interested and excited about science. Next week they will be at Manning to share the projects with the same age group. This was a student led project and we are very proud of the work they’ve done. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Rising Freshman: Here are some key dates to remember over the next few weeks. Looking forward to our 2020-21 school year at RRHS. #KidsAreOurCustomers
As part of Black History Month our RRHS art students are studying The Great Migration and The Harlem Renaissance. Students have been creating
original works in the style Harlem Renaissance artists and creating tributes to that era. Beautiful work! #KidsAreOurCustomers #BlackHistoryMonth #Art
Alert: RRGSD will be closed Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 for staff and students. RRECHS is the only school scheduled for students. Again, we are closed for everyone. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Reminder: All RRGSD evening activities are cancelled for this evening, Feb. 20, 2020. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Alert: Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools will operate on an Early Release Schedule Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.
Times:
ACES 10:30 a.m.
CMS 11:00 a.m.
Belmont and Manning 11:30 a.m.
RRHS & Early College 12:00 noon
Clara Hearne 12:30 p.m.
Roanoke Rapids Early College/Roanoke Rapids High School Varsity and JV Science Olympiad teams competed at a regional competition in Kinston on Saturday, Varsity took 7th place as a team and JV took 2nd place. Aldrin Mosqueda, Evan King, and Tyler Campbell will be competing at the State competition on April 25th. #KidsAreOurCustomers #ScienceOlympiad
We call is "Puppy Amor" also known as "Puppy Love"! Our RRHS Spanish Honor Society spent the month collecting donations for Rainbow Rescue. Thanks to everyone who donated and shared the love! #RRGSDCommunity #KidsAreOurCustomers
