It’s Summer Vacation, but that doesn’t mean all RCS students are simply taking it easy!  

     For 16 Cadets, two instructors, and a chaperon of the Richmond Senior High JROTC “Raider Battalion,” the train kept rolling all the way to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, as they experienced a week of challenge during this year's summer camp.

     “When I say there was no time to rest, I mean - there was no time to rest," said Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jon Ring, the Senior Army Instructor.  "This same group of Cadets supported graduation on the evening of June 10th and then were back at school to load a bus as the sun came up on the 11th.  We didn't slow down again until we returned to Richmond Senior on the 17th.”

     To read more, click here.  

These East Rockingham Panthers know a thing or two about making good grades! Congratulations to our students who have earned A Honor Roll for the 4th Nine Weeks: (Front Row) Abby Wellman, Nelly Madrigal, Araceli Hurtado, Cesia Velazquez, Austin Taylor, Brandon Campos, Alaini Faircloth, Sophia Chavis, Maria Zapata, (Middle Row) Nathaniel Lopez, Louis Fernandez, Jesus Castro, Neely Turner, Ky'Nice Bailey, Edwin Estrada, Ashley Ryals, Hailey Jenkins, (Back Row) Tamia Broady, I'Nia Hough, John Mclester, Xiomara Campos, Johnny Lunceford, Amya Johnson and Randi Shankle.

Taking it one step further, ten students earned All A's the entire school year! Please join us in congratulating: (Front Row) Austin Taylor, Neely Turner, Sophia Chavis, Ky'Nice Bailey, Brandon Campos', (Back Row) Edwin Estrada, I'Nia Hough, Xiomara Campos, Amya Johnson and Hailey Jenkins.

Rockingham Middle School 7th Graders Macy Faw, Savanna Harrelson and Carson Jordan were recently honored for their exceptional ACT scores by the Duke University Talent Identification Program.

     The Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students in sixteen states across the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest who have scored in the 95th Percentile on a grade-level achievement test.  

     And, as part of the program, these academically talented students take above-level college-entrance exams to learn more about their abilities. 

     To read more, click here.  

Fairview Heights is so excited to recognize it's A Honor Roll for the 4th Nine Weeks!

Congratulations: (Front Row) Leilani Davis, Lilly Stubbs, Danica Smith, Leela Lockey, Samantha Clay, Mattie Jo Moss, Nevaeh Wilder-Harris, Jyneil Scott (Second Row) Addison O’Neal, Madison Vaughn, Kyleigh Morrison, Layla Smith, Juan Gomez Gonzalez, Landon Dunn, Thomas Keyes, Billy West (Third Row) Gavin Frank, Rylie Bohman, Jenna Gardner, Emma Altman, Jeb Perry, William He (Fourth Row) Neal Butler, Ally Moore, Carly Leggett, Alex Vaughn, Heather Pike, Karma Lindsey, Jack Leviner and Jason Walker.

Carson Dixon, Kady Harris, Christi Jacobs, Will Schaner and Jubilee Violette also made All A's but are absent from the picture.

Making All A's on your Report Card is no easy task, especially the last semester of the school year. But, these Ellerbe Middle Wildcats managed to do just that.

Congratulations to our 8th Graders: (Front Row) Monasia Kearns, Gabby Bellanger, Caylie Barbour, Makayla Russell, Kelsey Sheffield, Ananda Dixon, (Second Row) Frank Atilano, Arely Gonzalez, Michaela Turner, Briana Tarlton, Gavin Russell, (Third Row) Miracle Hailey, Yanet Jaimes, Vanessa Gutierrez, Shane Chavis and Luis Padron.

 Congratulations to our 7th Graders: (Front Row) Diana Recinos, Tyler King, Johan Chavez, Faith Brewington, (Second Row) Cinthia Reyes, Summer Thompson, River Meacham, Cale Luckey and Sandra Lopez.

Congratulations to our 6th Graders: (Front Row) Miquela Zinnerman, Battle Grooms, Dexter Mabe, Cody Troxler, Yingkong Xiong, Sheila Martinez, Hailey Maness, Maya Ledbetter, Mauricio Felipe, (Second Row) Kelsey Tarlton, Marissa Sweet, Jamie Kay Sears, Yesenia Ruiz-Nabor, Raven Robinson, Jesus Reyes, Carina Morales, Benjamin Norton, (Third Row) Jago Gomez, Rolando Contreras-Gonzalez, Uriel Chaparro-Vazquez, Jenna Blevins, Kelli Bass, Benjamin Carmen-Bonilla, Mayra Jimenez, Katlyn Fulp and Breanna Garrison.

West Rockingham is rolling in the paperbacks!  Thanks to your efforts, the Leopards collected over 2,000 titles during their Book Drive Campaign. 

     These new novels will be added to the library or traded for book store credit  to purchase additional materials.

     Additionally, West Rockingham received $250 in donations from Charles Melvin with Farm Bureau Insurance and one of their student’s, Aleiah Martin, and her family.  

Talk about an exciting homecoming! Jim Butler will be the first Raider graduate to serve as Richmond Senior High School’s principal.

     Effective July 1st, Butler will once again walk the halls of Richmond Senior where he’s “looking to continue the good things that are going on as well as bring a few new ideas” to his alma mater.

     A 1982 RSHS grad, Butler continued his educational studies, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from University of North Carolina at Pembroke as well as his Master’s from East Carolina University. 

     To read more, click here.  

Congratulations to Richmond Senior High School’s Mikel Patrick!  The recent graduate received a $2,000 scholarship from the Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation last Thursday, June 9th.

     Specifically, Patrick received the REACH Educational Grant, a competitive scholarship that helps KFC employees pursue their educational dreams by providing college tuition assistance.  

Now that’s what we call a big cabbage!  L.J. Bell 3rd Grader Michael Barbee has been growing his plant for the last few months, and now it weighs a whopping 17 lbs. 4 ounces.  

     Measuring 40 inches in circumference and 13.5 inches in diameter, his leafy green will be entered into the Bonnie Plants’ 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. 

     Each year Bonnie Plants gives students the opportunity to grow and earn some green, as each “Best in State” colossal cabbage winner receives a $1,0000 scholarship.

     After learning about plants at school, Barbee grew his own cabbage in a raised bed of compost soil.  After months of watering it with the soaker hose and checking for weeds, he hopes his cabbage wins. 

     Barbee may have harvested his cabbage on June 1st buy says that certainly won’t be the last time you find him planting. 

     “I’m helping my pop with the rest of the garden,” said Barbee.  “Along with my uncle, we’re growing vegetables in the raised beds and corn fields.” 

Richmond Senior High School’s Class of 2017 could be creating a new tradition when it comes to turning their tassels. 

     After years of honoring RSHS graduates on Friday evening, the district is considering moving the ceremony to Saturday morning.  

     Therefore, on Thursday, June 2nd the parents of all rising Richmond Senior High School 10th, 11th and 12th Graders will be receiving a SchoolConnects phone call asking for their opinion about the graduation process starting in 2017.   

     To make an informed decision, click here to examine the pros and cons of moving graduation.