Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

Thanks to our sanitation team putting in the extra work this week to deep clean all of our schools. We appreciate what you do for our students & staff. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Food and a smile! Job well done today by our Food Services team and Central Services staff handing out Grab & Go Meals for our students. Our meal service will continue weekdays from 10 a.m. until noon until further notice at both Belmont & Manning Elementary. #KidsAreOurCustomers

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.

Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools continues to work with national, state, and Halifax County Public Health officials regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At this moment, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is NOT recommending school closures at this time because children have not been shown to be at high risk for serious cases of COVID-19. As you are aware, we have canceled field trips and sports activities. We have also been proactive in our efforts by providing hand sanitizer stations in high traffic areas and encouraging proper hand hygiene. The district is following CDC guidelines and will be reviewing updates daily to determine our best next steps in prevention efforts. Children who have underlying health conditions, such as weakened immune systems, that put them at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness and caregivers of children with underlying health conditions should consult with healthcare providers about whether their children should stay home. 
We have posted some additional guidelines on our social media and website as well. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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

RRGSD Alert: Beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 all RRGSD field trips scheduled outside of Halifax County will be canceled due to the increased threat of the novel coronavirus. This is simply a safety precaution to help ensure the health of our students and staff. This cancellation will remain in place until further notice. Staff members will work with vendors to receive refunds on all canceled field trips. Thanks for your patience as we continue to make the best decisions possible for our school district. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Congratulations to our Manning Elementary Teacher of the Year, Brooks Ard and Support Person of the Year Amanda White. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Congratulations to our Clara Hearne Teacher of the Year, LaKisha Fagbeyiro and Support Person of the Year, Michelle Ricks. #KidsAreOurCustomers

All this month we're celebrating Music In Our Schools along with the National Association for Music Education. The theme this year is Music Changes Lives! #MusicInOurSchools #KidsAreOurCustomers #musiceducation

Congratulations to our Belmont Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ashley Santopolo and Support Person of the Year, Whitney Murphy. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Congratulations to our RR Early College High School Teacher of the Year, Holly Holman and Support Person of the Year, Angie Lassiter. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Congratulations to our RRHS Teacher of the Year, Sandy Eisenmenger and Support Person of the Year, Anna Whittle. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Congratulations to our Chaloner Middle School Teacher of the Year, Kay Allen and Support Person of the Year, Barbie Boyd. #KidsAreOurCustomers

The health and wellness of our students, staff and their families is of the utmost importance at this time of year during flu and cold season and with the news of the coronavirus. You can learn more about our proactive plans on our website. #KidsAreOurCustomers http://www.rrgsd.org/coronavirus-rrgsd-info

Our school community is saddened to learn of the death of former RRGSD Trustee Jane Deese.  Ms. Deese dedicated nearly 60 years of her life to serving children in our community as a teacher.  In 2017, she was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor the state can give for those with a proven record of service. She served 28 years on the Roanoke Rapids Board of Education.  Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.