November is National Career Development Month and we want to celebrate the month by highlighting our current Richmond Senior interns!

Senior Haileigh Herndon always knew she wanted to be teacher, but thought she would be a first-grade teacher. During a lesson in her Teacher Cadet class, Herndon said they talked about what students learn in different grades and how they develop in each. Herndon said first grade was what caught her eye.

But for the internship, second grade was the only grade open at Washington Street Elementary. So Herndon took a chance and fell in love.

“These kids are the best,” she said. “They’re developing their own personality and their own personal egos and that’s what I want to help them with.”

As an intern, Herndon said she’s like a teacher’s assistant. She helps quiet the class down, passes out folders and snacks, assists students with questions and she plays with them during recess.

Herndon is interning in Grace Eason’s second-grade class. Eason said Herndon brings a lot of energy.

“She’s amazing,” said Eason. “She makes connections with them not only with their education, but also emotionally. She’s going to make a great teacher.”

Herndon said she loves the bond she has developed with Eason while interning in her class.

“We will sit in the classroom after school for like 30 minutes and talk about college and my future career,” she said. “And that’s been really good for me.”

COVID-19 has been hard for Herndon while in the classroom. She considers herself a lovable person and finds it difficult to assist students when they’re struggling emotionally.

“I just want to hug them, but I can’t,” she said.

And she was nervous coming to intern in a classroom during the pandemic, but realized that the students understood the importance social distancing.

“They count the little squares to measure six feet,” she said. “They get it and they help reinforce it. I feel safe in the classroom, I really do. I haven’t had any problems.”

After graduation, Herndon plans to do two years at Richmond Community College and then transfer to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She plans to come back to Richmond County to teach.

“The CTE program is definitely helpful and everyone in the program is willing to help you no matter what every step of the way,” she said.

November is National Career Development Month and we want to celebrate the month by highlighting our current Richmond Senior interns!

Growing up, William Evans-Legette, a senior at Richmond Senior High School, said his dad was always working on old-school cars and the love for it grew inside of him as he got older.

“It just grew and grew,” he said. “And when I figured out you could do something in that kind of field, I took a chance to do it.

Evans-Legette began taking automotive and advanced manufacturing classes while at Richmond Senior. He said it helped him learn more in addition to what his father taught him growing up. At his internship at Griffin Toyota, he is learning a variety of tasks including how to change fuel pumps, balance tires, diagnostics, and do North Carolina inspections.

Tony Clewis, the automotive teacher at Richmond Senior, describes Evans-Legette as a “really good kid” and that he’s “very conscientious about what he does.”

“He’s above his years,” said Clewis. “He’s particular about his work and wants to get it done right. He’s very self-motivated so you don’t have to tell him what to do, and he’s very resilient.”

At the end of his internship and after he graduates, Evans-Legette would like to continue working with cars. He’s also thinking about furthering his education at Sandhills Community College to take their Automotive Class.

“The CTE program is great and has gotten me to where I want to be and where I want to go,” said Evans-Legette. “They give you opportunities in things you want to do.

“I have some great teachers,” he added. “They’ve gotten me through a lot of stuff.”

November is National Career Development Month and we want to celebrate the month by highlighting our current Richmond Senior interns!

When senior Michael DeMay was younger, he said his dad brought him to work with him one day at his body shop where he also did some welding.

“I saw what he was doing and thought it was neat,” DeMay recounted.

When DeMay saw they were offering a welding course at Richmond Senior High School, he decided to give it a shot.

“When I came here, I fell in love with the class and I realized I wanted to make it my future profession,” he said.

But welding wasn’t always the path DeMay thought he wanted to go down. He planned to go to school for business, but after talking with Richmond Senior’s Career Development Coordinator Jason Perakis, DeMay said he discovered a new path that sounded more like what he was interested in.

DeMay plans to finish his welding courses and complete the Substation Program at Richmond Community College. After he completes the program, he’ll move wherever the job takes him.

Through his internship, DeMay said he’s learning a lot about what it takes to work in a welding environment and he’s learning the importance of teamwork.

“No one wants to see you fail,” he said. “They want to see you all achieve the same goal.”

DeMay said his time in the CTE program has been very helpful and the virtual internship has worked great with his schedule.

“Everyone is super helpful,” he said of his instructors. “And they’ve helped me figure out what I want to do in the future.”

Jeffrey Kearn and Mitch Hadinger have recently been recognized by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) with a letter of "Appreciation and Recognition of Dedicated Medical Service to Richmond Senior High."

"Mitch is a tremendous asset to RSHS and Richmond County students," said Richmond Senior's Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Rob Ransom. "He is extremely knowledgeable in his content area. He has proven to be a valuable asset to the students of Richmond County, especially during this recent pandemic."

"Jeff volunteers his time on Friday nights to be on the sidelines to provide our athletes with medical care when needed," he added. "Jeff and Mitch work together to meet all RAIDER athletes medical needs."

October 30, 2020

Ashley Chapel Educational Center recently named its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

A Honor Roll

Shamiah Thomas

A/B Honor Roll

Arica Ray

October 29, 2020

West Rockingham Elementary recently named its Honor Roll for the 1^st Nine Weeks

A Honor Roll

Fifth Grade: Bryan Mendoza, Cameron Drew Greene, and Karen Zamora

Fourth Grade:  Leah Leviner

Third Grade:  Bryson Hill, Aryanna Cook and Christian Simmons

A/B Honor Roll

Third:  Hutton Allen Aidan Alvarez, Kamerin Canterbury, Grace Dunn, Shimmer Prevatte, Jolee Cook, Teodora Dominguez, Sawyer Knight, Masiah Leak, and Michael Vanegas

Fourth:  Hallie Allen, Sophie Allen, Neriah Benfield, Sophie Groat, Jaxon Perhealth, Chloe Bowman, Kinley Kendrick, and Chloe Gardner

Fifth:  Dustin Bowman

October 27, 2020

Mineral Springs Elementary recently named its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

A Honor Roll

Front: Rylee Decubellis and Aubrey Morman.

Center: Jack Barberousse and Cathy Thao.

Back: TeMaya Lockhart, Briley Webb, and Abigail Hinson.

Not Pictured: Robert Rush, Emma Talley, Tashaun Dowdy, Bryson Evans, and Gavin Hunsucker.

A/B Honor Roll

Third Grade: Jentry Moore, Zion Nicholson Moore, Skylar Rogers and Grey Young.

Fourth Grade: Jennifer Carrillo, Sadie Grooms, Brian Julian Dominguez, Oliver Lambeth, Jazmin Martinez, Chyla McDonald, Faith Seibles, Shane Taylor and Emilee Wright.

Fifth Grade: Carson Boyle, Ashanti Covington, Jazlyn Garcia, Jacqueline Gopar, Alanna Johnson McBride, Carley McCormick, Ella McIntyre, Trystin Rogers, Brooklyn Tyler, Maci Wagoner, Alyssa Webb and Anthony Williams.

October 27, 2020

Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy recently named its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

A Honor Roll

Kaylee Adcock, Shaniyah Allen, Emma Altman, Rubio Aranda, Savannah Bass, Lilah Beck, Brooklyn Benton, Thomas Berry, Jeremiah Brown, Diamond Buie, Quindasia Byrd, Ashley Canas, Jesus Castro, Shiana Chaparro, Alex Chappell, Autumn Chavis, Kaleigh Cloninger, Andrew Conyers, Diamond Cotten, Essence Covington, Madalyn Cowan, Kiersten Davis, Leilani Davis, Phifer Davis, Anja Dietrich, James Eason, Marissa England, Jenna Gardner, Hadley Garner, Kaemon Gomez, Eric Greene, Layla Guinn, Logan Gurry, Patricia GutierrezCruz, Graylen Hall, Decarlos Harrison, Shadea Harrison, Samuel Hawks, Zoey Herberg, Jai'lyn Hines, Isaac Hinshaw, C'Niya Hinson, Nathan Hoffman, MaKenzie Hotter, Izaymeyen Hubbard, Brent Humann, Caroline Hunsucker, Christopher Hunsucker, MaKailah Jackson, Christi Jacobs, Amya Johnson, Thomas Kennedy, Bailey Kirk, Payton Lee, Heaven Legrand, Jaziah Liles, Sha Lindsey, Tania Lopez, Peyton Lowery,John Lunceford, Tobey Lunceford, Gabrielle Lutz, Ryelan Lyerly, Ciara Marshall, Jacoby Martin, Ryan Martin, Jasmin Martinez, Emma McDonald, Inesha McDonald, Alivia McMillan, Natalie Meacham, Alexis Medlin, Diego Mendez, Sariya Miles, Jaelyn Monroe, Munoz Ochoa, Janiyah Neal, Ann Nguyen, Keyoni Nichols, Johnathan Norris, Madeline Norwood, Jakob Parker, Libbie Parsons, Abigail Pierce, Abbie Player, Naedom Porter, Charles Quick, Emily Roberts, Serenity Robinson Smith, Allie Rodgers, Aiden Rountree, Ivan Santiago, Kaley Scholl, Ella Scott, Kayla Scott, Camron Seagraves, Johnathan Searcy, Jacob Sheppard, Noah Smith, Chance Spivey, Gabriel Streeter, Aniyah Tanksley, Charlee Taylor, Naviyana Taylor, Ariana Telus, Dakotah Tschudi, Neely Turner, Jamarion Wall, Kevin Wall, Katie Way, Noah Williams, Lily Wilson, Aiden Yang and Lucio Zurita.

A/B Honor Roll

Gregory Allen, Tyler Alonso, Patricia Tichina Baldwin, Mallory Bass, Lileeann Beasley, Iyanla Bell, Dante Benel, Michell BritoHernandez, Peyton Carelock, Jayrah Cherry, Jace Childers, Sasha Elizabeth Clarke, Jordan Collins, Sidney Conner, Kevin Cortes, Jamia Crowder, Elijah Crumpton, L'Genesis Darien, Tykobian Davis, Alexis Dumas, Makayla EasterlingMartin, Mariah Ellerbe, Sara English, Davis Faw, Jasmine Fortune, Chloe Foster,  Fraire Hopkins, Tucker Freeman, Linden Garcia, Zy'Neveah Ny Goins, Juan GomezGonzalez, Mariana GomezRubio, Helyn Gonzalez, Vance Goodwin, Melissa Granados, Austen Greer, Aniston Griggs, Selina Guillen, Filix Guinn, Jonathan Gustafson, Kamryn Hankerson, Jashton Harrington, Riley Hart, Sieanna Hatcher, Isaac Hernandez, Evelyn Howell, Hasana Hunt, Logan Iacovone, Hailey Jenkins, Jasmine Jennings, Griselda JimenezCordova, Jamison Jones, Kimora Jones, Emily Juarez, Chelsey Kovach, Jesse Kratofil, Christopher Lathan, Karma Little, Isaiah Lockhart, Alexis Locklear, Bethzaira LopezZapata, Jackson Luther, Jeremiah Lytle, Griffin Manivanh, Lavontrez Marsh, Angel Martin, Kamori Martin, Marquan Martin, Yoselin Martinez, Elijah Mason, Vernan McDonald, Xavien McDonald, Toby McInnis, Breonikia McKoy, Yasmeen McLaughlin, Aiyana Raine Moore, Jariah Murphy, Elijah Murray, Rondell Neal, Mackenzie Norris,  Orduna Hinojosa, Jamie Oxendine, John Payne, David Pickett, Riley Purdham, Darius Ratliff, Christian Robinson,  Rodriguez Espinoza, Leonta Shields, Kaleigh Strickland, Maleigha Turner, Joshua Vandyk, Loralye Veach, Jennifer Velazquez, Mitchell Wallace, Samantha Ward, Chelsea Watkins, Jamia Williams, Kha'lil Williams, Zyiar Williams, Arnold Wilson, Osric Young, Kennedy Zapata, Henry Zapata and Luis Zuniga.

October 23, 2020

East Rockingham Elementary has recently named its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.

3rd grade

Top Row - Gustavo Aguilar, Kailyn Hildreth and Riley Fields.

Middle Row - Harrison Coward and Curtis Ingram.

Front Row - Liam Leviner, Addison Chappell and Christian Braye Chavis.

Virtual Students - Lexi Swink and Riley Wallace

4th grade

Rodrigo Alvarez Ayala

Not pictured - Ryker Dixon and Christopher Hinson

Virtual Students - Damarion Allen, Cadence McIver and Kingston Gil.

5th grade 

Top Row - Darien Roman and Jack Thompson

Middle Row - Madason Coward

Front Row - Shamakh Alshaif and Khloe Radford

Virtual Students - Edwin Esparza Vasquez and Irving Esparza Vasquez

A/B Awards

3^rd Grade- Bryan Rubio, Caylie Barber, Nevaeh Eide, Jeremiah Johnson, Aiden Miller, Brooklyn Arnold, Uzziah Medley, Dylan Schreiner, James Sellers, Amethyst Shephard, Nayla Madrigal Cadena, Lizzie Patterson, Pedro Vincente Diego and Draedyn Wall.

4^th Grade- Kayden Arp, Isaac Call, Koryn Dawkins, Adam Grubbs, Mattox Wallace, Natalia Quick, Summer Konopasek-Rigdon, Emily Almanez, Dalton Chavis, Jonathan Honeycutt, Julian Ingram, Kinya McLaurin, Landon Roscoe, Kevron McSween, Kayleigh Nelson and Jewel Nicholson.

5^th Grade- Anna Allen, Promise Brown, Luis Carrillo, Alexis Smith, Mason Watts, Allen Martin, Ashley Armenta Rubio, Gracie Johnson, Ikema Smith, Arlee Goodman, Madison Hancock, Martin Lopez, Daniel Seccondro, Yazmin Gomez, Michael Ingram, Aiden Self, Claire Tucker and Donovan Jones.

Terrific Kids

K- Skylar Jones, Darriyn Barringer, Tayleigh Dawkins, Giovanni Sanchez Vazquez and Gavin Covington

1^st- Remington Johnson, Adelyn Lovin, Gabriel Webb and Hunter Hester.

2^nd- King Stubbs, Skylar Fleenor, Dennis Vazquez and Ronnie Popowich.

3^rd- Bryan Rubio, Harrison Chance, Brooklyn Arnold, Addison Chappell, Lizzie Patterson and Daniel Robinson.

4^th- Zoe Haig, Kaishone Campbell, Rodirgo Alvarez Ayala and Emily Almanza.

5^th-Alexis Smith, Jalen Liles,Yazmin Gomez and Lizzie Lunceford

Virtual All-Stars

K- Zoe Eadie, Olivia Wallace

1^st- Daisy Covington, Liam Gil, Cullen McGee and Andrew Roscoe.

2^nd- Josephine Shelton, Cristobal Diaz, Jackson Wallace and Jacob Smith.

3^rd-Riley Wallace, Aiden Miller, Dylan Schreiner, Jacob Griffin and Nayla Madrigal.

UPDATE - March 25, 2021

On Thursday, March 25, the Richmond County Board of Education approved the transition from Plan B to Plan A for all Pre-K - 12th grade students beginning April 12. Virtual students may continue with remote learning. 

Grades Pre-K-5:

Elementary students will move to Plan A with the minimal social distancing requirements with guidance from the CDC and outlined in the Strong Schools North Carolina Public Health Toolkit. Students will continue to come to school four days a week with a remote Wednesday still in place. Bus seating will allow two students per seat.

Grades 6-8:

Middle schools will move to Plan A with the minimal social distancing requirements with guidance from the CDC and outlined in the Strong Schools North Carolina Public Health Toolkit. Cohorts A and B will combine, and students will attend school four days a week with a remote Wednesday still in place. Bus seating will remain one student per seat.

Grades 9-12:

High schools will move to Plan A with the minimal social distancing requirements with guidance from the CDC and outlined in the Strong Schools North Carolina Public Health Toolkit. Cohorts A and B will combine, and students will attend school four days a week with a remote Wednesday still in place. Bus seating will remain one student per seat.

UPDATE - January 26, 2021

The Richmond County Board of Education voted Tuesday, January 26, to return to learn on February 1 under the same safety protocols as in December before the Winter Break. This means on Monday:

• Elementary and all Pre-K-8 EC Self-Contained face-to-face students will return for in-person instruction with an asynchronous day on Wednesday.
• Students in grades 6-8 will follow their A/B cohort schedules with an asynchronous day on Wednesday.
• High school students will return for state-mandated in-person exams during the week of February 1-5. Cohort schedules for high school students, including EC Self-Contained high school students, will begin the week of February 8 with an asynchronous day on Wednesday.

Below is the full re-entry schedule that will begin the week of February 1. Stay tuned for more re-entry information from your child’s school.

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Las Escuelas del Condado de Richmond reanudarán el aprendizaje en modalidad presencial el 1 de febrero. La Junta de Educación del Condado de Richmond votó, el martes 26 de enero, por la opción de regresar a las escuelas el 1 de febrero bajo los mismos protocolos de seguridad que en diciembre, antes de las vacaciones de invierno. Esto significa que el lunes:

• La primaria y todos los estudiantes de K-8 y EC Self-Contained  regresarán para la instrucción en persona. Los miércoles continuará siendo un día de instrucción asincrónica.

• Los estudiantes en los grados 6-8 seguirán sus horarios de cohortes A/B. Los miércoles continuará siendo un día de instrucción asincrónica.

• Los estudiantes de secundaria regresarán para tomar los exámenes requeridos por el estado, en persona, la semana del 1 al 5 de febrero. Los horarios de cohortes para estudiantes de secundaria, incluyendo los estudiantes de secundaria de EC Self-Contained, comenzarán la semana del 8 de febrero con un día asíncrono, el miércoles.

A continuación se muestra el calendario completo de reingreso que comenzará la semana del 1 de febrero. Manténgase atento para obtener más información sobre el reingreso a la escuela de su hijo.

UPDATE - December 14, 2020

Check out our Remote Learning Frequently Asked Questions document! Here you'll find good reminders on our asynchronous Wednesdays, attendance and who to call if your child's device stops working!

UPDATE - December 10, 2020

In consultation with the Richmond County Health Department, Richmond County Schools has made the decision to temporarily go 100 percent remote for all Richmond County Schools' students beginning Monday, December 14 and extending remote learning at least through Friday, January 29, 2021.

This decision was made due to the increase of community transmissions of COVID-19 and to keep our school family safe.

All learning will continue remotely. Our students will observe Christmas and New Year's holidays December 21 - January 4. Additional information regarding our next steps after January 29 will be made in consultation with our local health department and utilizing CDC guidelines and data from our local and state metrics. As always, our priority will be the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

All high school EOC in-person testing for Biology, Math 1, Math 3 and English II as mandated by the North Carolina Department of Instruction will be postponed until second semester. All CTE state assessments that require in-person administration will also be postponed until second semester.

UPDATE - October 20, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20 the Richmond County Board of Education approved the updated RCS Re-entry Plan to change the Pre-K - 5 and K-12 Exceptional Children separate setting students' weekly schedule.

The second phase of re-entry will begin on Monday, November 2 with close to 600 additional elementary and K-12 EC separate setting students returning for face-to-face instruction. RCS will be providing all elementary and K-12 EC separate setting students with an asynchronous remote learning day on Wednesday of each week. This means, on Wednesday of each week, students will not be engaged in live classes but will be working remotely. Assignments will be posted to Seesaw or Canvas to through an offline resource. RCS staff will continue to report to the school buildings to plan, collaborate, give feedback on assignments, and meet individually with students and families. Student attendance will be taken.

Additionally, with the re-entry of 600 students, the intensive cleaning of buildings and buses will now increase to twice a week - Wednesdays and Fridays.

Middle school and high school families, have until October 25 to complete a survey on returning to school or remaining virtual. Based on the current numbers, it is anticipated that middle school students who choose face-to-face instruction will return in a cohort model the week of November 16.

High school students who choose face-to-face instruction will return in a similar cohort model in January for second semester.

Middle school and high school students and staff will also be provided with an asynchronous day on Wednesdays of each week when their students return (middle school November 16 and high school beginning second semester). Again, this means that on Wednesday of each week, students will not be engaged in live classes but will be working remotely.

UPDATE - October 2, 2020

Richmond County Schools is offering a new way for parents to track their child's bus through an app called "Here Comes the Bus." The app shows the real-time location of your child's bus on a map, gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes, and provides push and email notifications when the bus is near.

Sign Up Instructions for Parents:

1. Download "Here Comes the Bus" app or visit herecomesthebus.com.
2. Click the "Sign Up" button.
3. Enter the school code 77323 and click "Next" followed by "Confirm."
4. Complete the "User Profile" box.
5. Under "My Students," click "Add." Enter your child's last name and student ID number.
6. Once you confirm your information, you're ready to begin.
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For questions, please contact Christine Smith at the Bus Garage at (910) 997-9841.

UPDATE - September 9, 2020

WiFi Community Update

The Hoffman Recreation Center and the Dobbins Heights Community Center are both open for students to sit in the parking lots and access WiFi. Dobbins Heights Community Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be someone on site at the Dobbins Heights Community Center to print off items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The password to access the WiFi at the Hoffman Recreation Center is "school123."

Other locations to access WiFi include:

• The parking lots at the Richmond County Public Libraries. The passwords are "ROCKINGHAM15" at the Thomas H. Leath Memorial Library, "HAMLET15" at Hamlet Public Library and "ELLERBE15" at Kemp Sugg Memorial Library.
• The Mangum Community Center located at 5838 Grassy Island Road in Mt. Gilead, NC, 27306. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The "Guest" WiFi is open at all Richmond County schools.

UPDATE - September 1, 2020

On Monday, August 31, Richmond County Schools received a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that allows us to use the Summer School Food Service Program to continue serving our students during this pandemic, through the end of the year. This allows all children in Richmond County from age 0 through 18 years of age to eat at no charge.

Meals will be delivered daily using our yellow school buses. A student number will not be required to receive the meals. If you would like meals delivered to your home, please call Debbie Blake at the bus garage at 910-997-9841 to be placed on the drop-off route.

You may also pick up meals curbside at the following sites from 11:30 - 1:30: Hamlet Middle, Cordova Middle, Ninth Grade Academy and Ellerbe Middle. As always, we are here to serve your child nutritious and healthy meals.

UPDATE - August 26, 2020

#teamRCS families, we've seen and heard your questions! Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document to see answers to questions regarding uniforms, open house, recess, etc. The document will be updated weekly, so be sure to check back for the most updated information! Click the links below.

RCS Re-entry FAQ (English)

RCS Re-entry FAQ (Spanish)

UPDATE - August 13, 2020

Please complete the following form if you would like for your virtual learning student to receive school lunch deliveries. School lunch deliveries will begin on August 24.

Students may also pick up lunches from the following schools starting August 17 between 11:30 and 1:30 - Cordova Middle, Ellerbe Middle, Hamlet Middle, and Richmond Ninth Grade Academy.

Students will need their PowerSchool number to receive meals. If you do not know your child's PowerSchool number, please contact your child's school.

Link to form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OFV61hMwrUq8Rrm9f3ASwZlrzMafEyNAmEQyCFLz3UlUQlo5VUNDQ0hUMFFUVkRZREE3VjVVOVQ0Ui4u

UPDATE - July 16, 2020

Are you interested in your elementary child being temporarily enrolled in virtual learning? Teachers will provide a high-quality learning experience that is personalized and will include whole group and small group instruction with teacher support and social and emotional learning in order to ensure the student's well-being.

When the pandemic subsides and schools resume full time, these remote learning classrooms will dissolve and student learning will transition into a face-to-face format. Please be aware that those who register for this option will remain in virtual learning the entire first nine weeks.

RCS wants to ensure applicants for virtual learning understand the characteristics and expectations of a virtual student. Please understand that daily attendance and grading will be documented in Power School similarly to traditional school accountability.

The deadline to apply is July 26!

Link to application: https://bit.ly/3h50Ffp

Haga clic aquí para Español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwV2_Os3Vi9mrVUjeaSGSDvA85asF7-vddtXzCbmiG1XXjKQ/viewform

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Richmond Community College classes will be offered in a variety of formats: 1). traditional face-to-face, 2). blend of face-to-face and online, 3). online through anytime learning, and 4). online through real time learning.

This includes classes taken by REaCH students and RSHS students through Richmond CC.

Most students are scheduled for at least one face-to-face class. If you would like to opt out of any face-to-face instruction and complete classes exclusively online, please complete the application below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds5CTm2ayEy39oZzf9CtX1f87NN7BmrB-13PJSuj4Q-smWcA/viewform

The deadline for applications is July 24!

UPDATE - July 16, 2020

 2020 – 2021 Richmond County Schools Re-entry Plan

Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services have determined that our schools return August 17 under Plan B.  However, we have also been asked to develop logistics for the other plans based on their interim guidance. Please take the time to review the helpful information in this guidance document.

The following is a summary of the plans:

• Plan A is the least restrictive reopening model and requires minimal social distancing. It most closely resembles a traditional start to school. 

• Plan B adds additional restrictions for social distancing with all staff and students wearing cloth face coverings. Buses will operate with approximately 20 students per bus. 

• Plan C suspends all in-person instruction, meaning our district would continue to utilize remote learning for all students. As coronavirus numbers continue to increase across the state, we cannot downplay the possibility of having a complete virtual model. 

Please know that the RCS plans were created based on the feedback of the more than 2,100 families and staff members who completed our remote learning surveys.  Thank you for your invaluable feedback.  

RCS will begin the 2020-2021 school year in Plan B. However, we anticipate that we may be in various plans throughout the year.

The table below describes each of the Richmond County Schools plans we were asked to develop:

Additionally, please know that RCS hears and understands that many of our families are concerned about an in-person return to school with so many unknowns about COVID-19.  RCS is committed to offering a Plan B temporary elementary virtual option for any student who wishes to complete all their assignments from home.  

Understanding that no plan is perfect; however, our number one priority is keeping our students and staff members safe.  The second priority is redesigning our current structures for teaching, learning and operations.  Hearing your feedback, please know that the RCS Re-entry Work Groups continue to create consistent expectations across our schools to ensure our return will be as smooth as possible, regardless of which plan is being implemented at a given time.  

To reduce the risk of spread during face-to-face instruction in Plan B, the following NC DHHS required safety measures will be in place:

• Masks are required for all students and staff in the school settings. Five cloth masks for all students and staff will be provided. 

• Schools will conduct symptom screenings each day including temperature checks for all students and staff. School nurses will follow protocols for presumptive or confirmed Covid cases.

• Teachers will schedule frequent hand-washing opportunities for students.    Frequent breaks for students outside of their classrooms will also be scheduled throughout the day.

• Regular sanitation of classrooms, bathrooms, and other high-touch areas will occur throughout the day. 

• Water fountains will not be accessible, but water will be provided. Students are permitted to bring their own water bottle.

• Each school will have hallway and classroom markings to ensure social distancing (decals/signs/marked tape).

• Students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom.

• Visitors will be limited in school buildings.

• Schools will suspend assemblies and other mass gatherings.

K-12 Re-entry Orientation Sessions for Plan B

All RCS schools will schedule a parent/student orientation throughout the week of August 10-14.  Families will receive information regarding student schedules, health and safety protocols, and attendance and grading expectations.  This will be a time for middle and high school students to complete the necessary paperwork to secure a digital device to use at home for remote learning.

Health and Safety

Community Presentation Video

Career and College Promise

Office of Testing and Accountability

Student Services

Washington Street Walkthrough Video

July 14, 2020

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina schools will open for both in-person and remote learning with key safety precautions to protect the health of our students, teachers, staff and families. This is the Plan B that schools were asked to prepare. Richmond County Schools' Plan B will be presented to the Board of Education on Thursday, July 16 for approval. We will keep you updated.