Talk about your hands on approach to history! 

     After learning about events that lead to war, Miss Washington’s Richmond Senior High Schoolers went on their own American Revolution GooseChase Scavenger Hunt. 

     They were tasked with six obstacles that ranged from dividing colonies based on their region to creating a short rap video telling the British why they’re ready to revolt.  

    To see more photos from their mission, click here.  

Earning the distinction of a Washington Street Beta Club member is no simple task.  Students must earn all A’s on their report card, exhibit excellent character as well as be a leader both in and out of the classroom. 

     But, today, 23 students did just that!  Congratulations are most certainly due to: 4th Graders Jeremy Brown, Abby Chavis, Kennedy Fields, Gavin Fowler, Giomara Granados, Jack Hawkins, Lincoln Smith, Tristen James, Michael Jurczk, Jamyia Lindsey, Madeline Mills, Cash Monroe and Rachel Pattan as well as 5th Graders Gavin Emmons, Isabella Garcia, Riley Hart, Jasmine Jennings, Mya Lang, Ryan Martin, Karim McLaughlin, Aryonna McQueen, Alex Poplin and Loralye Veach. 

     Representative Garland Pierce was the program’s keynote speaker.  And, as part of his speech, he applauded students for their academic successes and said this is only the start to their greatness.

     To see more photos, click here.  

We just love it when our schools come together to celebrate one another’s accomplishments! 

Each nine weeks, East Rockingham Elementary School selects a group of students who demonstrated outstanding behavior and had no office referrals for its Pawsitive Lunch Bunch!  In addition to being treated to pizza, students get to eat the meal alongside a few special guests.  Most recently, Rohanen Middle School’s Jennifer Cox and Jakolby Baldwin joined the group.  Both ERES alum, the visiting students shared tips on what current Panthers can do to show Pawisitive behavior and be successful as they academically progress. 

Calling all four year olds...Richmond County Schools' Pre-K Registration dates have officially been decided.  Please mark your calendars now, and we'll see you soon. #ClassOf2031 

• Title I, Part A:  Improving Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Students-Basic Programs
• Title II, Part A:  Professional Development for Teachers, Principals and Others
• IDEA:  Pre-School
• Title III, Part A:  Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient

• IDEA VI-B:  Exceptional Children

• Career and Technical Education

Richmond County’s home to three model middle schools according to the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.  Both Ellerbe and Rockingham Middle School have newly joined the ranks of National Schools to Watch, a distinction Hamlet Middle School’s held since 2013.

    “Being a National School to Watch doesn’t mean you’re perfect, but it shows you have innovative ideas in place that better the lives and education of your students,” said Ellerbe Middle School Principal Melvin Ingram. 

    The program recognizes high-performing middle schools that exhibit excellent performance on a written application and in-person visit.  

     The distinction is not something earned overnight.  Ellerbe Middle School’s journey began back in 2008, with Rockingham’s starting soon afterward. 

     Its criteria includes being academically excellent, developmentally responsible, sensitive to the challenges of early adolescence as well as socially equitable by providing every student with high-quality teachers, resources and support.

    To read more, click here.

Calling all 5 year olds...Richmond County Schools' Kindergarten Registration dates have officially been decided.  Please mark your calendars now, and we'll see you in April or May. #ClassOf2030 

A new era of Richmond Raiders football is about to begin.

     Bryan Till was selected as the new head football coach for Richmond Senior High School during this morning’s Board of Education meeting.

     “Richmond Senior’s a place where tradition is strong, and I’m excited to build on that tradition,” said Till. “I’m ready to embed myself into its culture because, in order for Richmond County football to be good, we’ve all got to pulling in the same direction.”

     No stranger to the Sandhills, Till was formerly the head football coach at Fayetteville’s Terry Sanford High School. During his tenure, he lead the team in becoming back to back conference champions in 2014 and 2015.

     “We went through a thorough process and we think Coach Till is the total package,” said Richmond Senior High School’s Athletic Director Ricky Young. “He has a strong football and strength training knowledge and will be a positive role model in the lives of our young men.”

     With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Till’s additionally served as the head football coach at Cape Fear High School from 2011-2013. He’s also been an assistant at Apalachee High School, Boganville High School and Athens Academy. Till too holds a Bachelors Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia as well as a Masters Degree in Science Education.

     To read more, click here. 

The term “dress for success” has never looked so good.

     Each Wednesday, 31 East Rockingham Elementary students don crisp white shirts and bowties for Boys 2 Men, a club that teaches 3rd thru 5th Graders the power of politeness.

     Wess Futrell, the school’s music teacher, came across the idea last May when he was trying to think of creative ways to teach his students life lessons and leadership skills. So, when students returned to the classroom for the 2016-2017 school year, he had teachers pick two boys from each 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade homeroom.

     Although there are no specific qualifications necessary to be in Boys 2 Men Futrell said “it’s geared to helping those who may not have another male role model in their life.” 

     To read more, click here.  

It looks like we need to wish several RCS students and staff members to "Break a Leg," as 13 are performing in Richmond Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast! Want to see Rock Middle Music Teacher Mrs. Lutz play Belle? How about Mineral Springs 3rd Grader Austin Taylor as Chip?

     Well, there’s still a few tickets available, so buy yours today here.

     As for who's all in the cast, across our district we have: Laila Wall, Paige Simmons, Faith Baxley, Austin Taylor, Teressa Beavers, Ally Roberts, Raven Roberts, Curtis Swallow, Kacey Matheson, Lauren Lutz, Jason Harris, Vanessa Schneider and Haleigh McCormick.