Roane County School District

Board Notice

RCS CSH, RCHD, and school administration are so proud of our TNSTRONG students from Cherokee Middle School and Oliver Springs Middle School! Today, these amazing young leaders came together for a Take Down Tobacco Day proclamation, presented by County Mayor Wade Creswell. We’re inspired by their courage, leadership, and commitment to making a healthier future for everyone. Way to take a stand against tobacco!!

💐 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💐 Today, we recognize the incredible dedication, organization, and heart our administrative professionals bring to our schools and district office every single day. From keeping everything running smoothly to supporting students, staff, and families every single day, you are truly the unsung heroes behind the scenes. 📚✨ Your dedication, organization, and kindness do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do to help our schools thrive! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou

🎉 April 22, 2025 School Board Meeting Highlights 🎉 Tonight’s School Board meeting was full of celebration and recognition! 🏀 RMS Girls Basketball Team and HHS Boys Basketball Team were honored for their outstanding seasons and sportsmanship on and off the court. 📚 Deb Stout was recognized as the Social Studies Teacher of the Year—a well-deserved honor for her passion, dedication, and impact in the classroom. 🏅 Life Saver Awards were presented to Marcia Johnson and Gary Nelson for their heroic actions and quick thinking when students were choking in their cafeterias. 👏 We are so proud of all these incredible individuals and teams who make our district shine!

🚌✨ Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ✨🚌 Today, we honor the dedicated men and women who get our students to and from school safely each day. Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons, our bus drivers are the first smiling faces many students see, and their care sets the tone for a great day of learning. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your commitment to keeping our kids safe. You are truly the driving force behind our schools!

Roane County Schools will be closed on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in observance of Good Friday and the extended holiday weekend. We wish all our students, staff, and families a restful and joyful holiday! Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

We are thankful to our incredible military representatives for their continued partnership and support with Roane County Schools. Your commitment to our students and the CTE program strengthens the bond between education, service, and career guidance. We are grateful for your dedication and the positive impact you make.

Support our Area 30 Special Olympics today 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

State Testing Begins This Week! It’s that time of year! State testing kicks off this week across our schools. This is a great opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown! Reminders for families: • Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep • Eat a healthy breakfast • Arrive to school on time • Encourage them to do their best! We’re so proud of our students and teachers for all the hard work they’ve put in this year. You’ve got this! #WeBelieveInYou

Visit the Department of Health section at tn.gov for this important information. https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/reportable-diseases/measles-rubeola.html

Online Registration will open for all K-12 students on May 1, 2025! Simply click the "Online Registration" tab on the Roane County School District web page and follow the step-by-step instructions. If you need assistance, please reach out to your child’s school office, and they will be happy to help! *Be sure to select the 2025-2026 year when registering your student.

📢 April Attendance Challenge! 🏆 This April, we're holding a district-wide Attendance Contest to see which Elementary, Middle, and High School will have the BEST attendance during state testing! The testing window begins on April 14th and specific testing information is sent from your school. 📚✏️ 💡 Why Attendance Matters: ✅ Being present helps students do their best on tests! ✅ Minimizing absences keeps everyone on track with no test make-ups ✅ Every day counts! Reminders for Families: 🔹 Avoid signing students out unless absolutely necessary. 🔹 Limit school visits as schedules may change due to testing. Thank you for your support in making April a SUCCESS! Let’s show up, stay focused, and give it our best! 💪📖 #AttendanceMatters

RCS Coordinated School Health - Staff Wellness March Marathon Update A huge "Thank You" to everyone who participated in the Staff Wellness March Marathon! Together, you logged an impressive total of 97.2 marathons throughout the month of March. Way to go, Roane County Staff!! Now, it’s time to recognize the prize drawing winners for participating!

🎉 March Attendance Champs! 🎉 We’re giving a big shoutout to our March Attendance Winners! 🏆👏 The high school grade level with the highest attendance for the month: 11th Grade Way to show up and shine! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work! Every day counts! 💪 #AttendanceMatters

🎉 March Attendance Champs! 🎉 We’re giving a big shoutout to our March Attendance Winners! 🏆👏 The middle school grade level with the highest attendance for the month: 6th Grade Way to show up and shine! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work! Every day counts! 💪 #AttendanceMatters

🎉 March Attendance Champs! 🎉 We’re giving a big shoutout to our March Attendance Winners! 🏆👏 The elementary grade level with the highest attendance for the month: 📚 4th Grade Way to show up and shine! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work! Every day counts! 💪 #AttendanceMatters

Happy Assistant Principal Week! This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and support our assistant principals bring to our schools every single day. Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our amazing assistant principals!

📚✨ Celebrating School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we honor our incredible school librarians who spark a love for reading, support learning, and make our libraries the heart of our schools. Their impact is invaluable!

RCS Coordinated School Health would like to thank Coach Baron Tapp and the Harriman Middle School Baseball Team for partnering with Roane County Health Department's tobacco free pledge to be a "NICOTINE FREE TEAM". This team hopes that more sports teams will follow their lead! The HMS baseball team's leadership makes their principal, Ms. Leslie Smith, very proud to be a Blue Devil.

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