Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

This is to notify our RRGSD community that we have seen a sudden spike in suspected cases of COVID-19 among staff members.  This has been evident through our student services staff, facilities staff, and instructional staff.  Due to this recent concern, we are making every effort to minimize contact with anyone who is suspected of having COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test.  We will continue to consolidate our resources as employees are required to stay at home under the current state mandates. We will continue to keep our services up and running as best as possible.  As of today, we have 81 staff member incidents and 5 positive cases.   Please refer to our RRGSD website COVID-19 dashboard page for the latest data.   https://www.rrgsd.org/page/coronavirus-rrgsd-info 

Parent Reminder: We need your feedback! Please take time to complete the following survey by 5 p.m. today for each of your Pre-K through 5th grade children. You’ll need to log in using your child’s RRGSD email to complete the survey. https://forms.gle/kvu7J44zXfsWtbwP9

Board Update: The RRGSD Board of Education will have a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 pm. to discuss the following: The logistics of moving all Pre-K through grade 5 students to Plan A (face to face in person learning). All families will still have a virtual learning option per their request. The board will also review data related to our time spent in Plan C. This meeting will be virtual. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Parents: Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that school districts will be given the option to reopen their elementary schools on Plan A as early as October 5. While the Governor’s order lifts some mandates placed on public schools it still requires face coverings, social distancing, and symptom screening for all students and staff. Please take time to complete the following survey by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for each of your Pre-K through 5th grade children. You’ll need to log in using your child’s RRGSD email to complete the survey. Teachers will also be posting this link in their Google Classrooms. https://forms.gle/kvu7J44zXfsWtbwP9

RRGSD is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our students and staff. Thanks to the Halifax Sheriffs Department's Emergency Response Team for helping us review our school safety protocols today. We rely on local law enforcement and emergency responders working with our School Resource Officers to guide our emergency response processes. #RRGSDCommunity #KidsAreOurCustomers #SchoolSafety

September is National Literacy Month, a time to encourage each other to pick up a good book, and explore new worlds. A small amount of reading each day makes an incredible difference! #KidsAreOurCustomers #LiteracyMonth

Our RRGSD School Nutrition team is out in the community delivering meals. Look for our truck daily at the following locations: 11 a.m.- Carriage Hill/Henry Street Apts., 11:20 a.m. - Morgan Trailer Court, 11:40 a.m. - Great Falls Square, 12 noon - South Rosemary, and 12:20 Georgia Ave. Apts., We still have meal service at both Manning and Belmont from 11 to 1 daily. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRGSDChildNutrition

It's IT Professionals Day! Thanks to all of our hard working RRGSD Technology Team. You have gone above and beyond these past few weeks. Know that we appreciate all you do! #KidsAreOurCustomers #ITProDay

Our teachers and staff have stepped up in so many ways to take care of our students even though they’re not in our buildings. The seats may be empty for now but our virtual classrooms are full of students engaged, learning, and love. Enjoy your weekend! #KidsAreOurCustomers

Manning Elementary 4th grade said "Thanks" today to some of our local First Responders. We delivered baskets filled with pastries and words of gratitude from all our 4th grade students to the RRPD and Roanoke Rapids Fire Department. #NeverForget911 #RRGSDCommunity

RRGSD will begin delivering meals today throughout the district. Our truck will arrive at 11 a.m .- Carriage Hill/Henry Street Apts., 11:20 a.m. - Morgan Trailer Court, 11:40 a.m. - Great Falls Square, 12 noon - South Rosemary, and 12:20 Georgia Ave. Apts., We will still have meal service at both Manning and Belmont from 11 to 1 daily. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRGSDChildNutrition

Interested in working here? We're looking for substitute teachers. Apply online at : https://nc.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569412855

RRGSD School Nutrition will begin delivering meals Monday-Friday at the following locations starting next Wednesday, Sept 9th: 11 a.m .- Carriage Hill/Henry Street Apts. 11:20 a.m. - Morgan Trailer Court 11:40 a.m. - Great Falls Square 12 noon - South Rosemary 12:20 Georgia Ave. Apts. We will still have meal service at both Manning and Belmont from 11 to 1 daily. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRGSDChildNutrition

If you plan to visit our campuses, please make an appointment first. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we are attempting to limit the number of people in our schools during the day at this time. #COVID19

An important update for RRGSD families: The USDA extended free meals for students through December 31! Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students at our curbside locations (Manning, Belmont, & RRHS) through December 31. Please share this information with your communities and visit us from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM daily. We will also begin community stops next week at various locations TBA. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Parents: Free and Reduced Lunch Application forms are now online. These applications must be completed yearly for your child. Additionally, if you have recently had a change in employment due to COVID, you may qualify. Learn more here. https://www.rrgsd.org/page/school-nutrition

Parents/Students: We understand there are some power issues on the Belmont side of Roanoke Rapids. This may cause issues with connectivity as you sign on for virtual learning this morning. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Meal Service Update: We are serving breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday at Belmont, Manning, and RRHS from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals are free through August 31 for all students. If you haven’t yet applied for free or reduced meal service, please contact our RRGSD Nutrition Department at 519-7119. #KidsAreOurCustomers

RRGSD Families: Thanks for your patience today as we worked through the unforeseen technical issues with Google. As a reminder, all live lessons are recorded for students to review at their convenience. This ensures that all students have access to the material they need so they can get the most out of their virtual learning experience. We got this! #RRGSDFirstDay #KidsAreOurCustomers

Student Alert: Although many other districts across the state are still down. We are up and running! All tech issues should be resolved. Please know we are trying our best to repair all unforeseen technology issues from all ends. #RRGSDFirstDay