Roane County School District

RCS Coordinated School Health partnered with TWRA to present the NASP (National Archery in the School Program) to our PE teachers to become Basic Archery Instructors for grades 4-12. NASP promotes student education, physical education and participation in the life-long sport of Archery. Roane County School's PE teachers enjoyed the November 5th staff development day as they learned that Archery is another way to improve student motivation, attention, behavior, attendance and focus. RCS PE Teachers are RockStars!

At Sensitive Santa, they understand that some children may have sensitivities or special needs that can make traditional Santa visits challenging. That's why they've created a safe and welcoming space where every child can enjoy the wonder of meeting Santa. The environment will be sensory-friendly, with dimmed lights, reduced noise levels, and minimal distractions. Join the KTG Foundation at Roane County Park's Cottage on November 30, 2024 from 9:30-12:30. *Limited spots available--APPOINTMENTS ONLY-- 865-316-6167

Roane County Schools is closed on November 5, 2024 for Election Day & Teacher In-service

🏆 November Attendance Challenge! 🏆 This month, we’re looking for the schools with the most improved attendance for the month of November. Let’s make every day count—show up, be present, and help your school rise to the top! 💪📚⭐ How It Works: The elementary, middle, and high school with the highest attendance improvement by the end of November will be the next winners! Ready to make November our best month yet? 🏅✨ #AttendanceChallenge #NovemberGoals

Congratulations to our 4th, 6th, and 12th graders for leading the way with the highest attendance percentages for the month of November! 🏆 Your dedication to being present and ready to learn makes a big difference every day. A huge THANK YOU to these students, parents, and staff for making attendance a priority and working together to achieve these outstanding results! Congratulations to Midway Elementary, Rockwood Middle, and Oliver Springs High for being the schools with the top attendance rates in these grades! 👏 Keep up the fantastic work, and let’s aim even higher in November! 🎯 #AttendanceMatters

2024 3rd and 4th Grade Promotion Pathway

Help keep kids warm this winter! Enrichment Federal Credit Union will be collecting donations for Gloves of Love November 9-December 12.

🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for a Spook-tacular Night! 🎃

Saturday, October 26 from 10:00-2:00 is the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You may properly dispose of any expired or unused medications at the Kroger parking lot in Harriman.

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Join Roane County's Lighting of the Tree at Roane State. Admission is free!

Roane County Schools will be on Fall Break beginning next Monday, October 14, 2024, through Friday, October 18, 2024. Please take this time to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy all the things that fall in East TN has to offer. Have a great Fall Break, Roane County!

RCS Coordinated School Health will be sharing a series of "Spotlight on PE" articles across the school district. We would like to recognize our PE teachers and their dedication to making a positive impact on student outcomes. Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance, and classroom behaviors. RCS Coordinated School Health would like to recognize Mr. Scott Harvey and the PE program at Rockwood Middle School.

It’s time to show up, represent your grade, and win BIG! 🏫 We’re holding a district-wide attendance competition for Elementary, Middle, and High School grade levels in the month of October. The grade with the highest percentage present in each band will take home the victory! The attendance trophy will go to the school that has the highest percentage in the winning grade levels. Winning grades as of today: 4th grade, 7th grade, and 12th grade #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters

September Attendance Champions! We are excited to recognize the schools with the highest student attendance for the month of September! Your dedication to showing up every day is inspiring. Keep up the great work! Oliver Springs High School Oliver Springs Middle School Midway Elementary School Thank you to all our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Let’s continue to strive for excellence and make October even better!

As fall approaches, our students head back to the classroom, and it’s also time for our board members to kick off the new school year by participating in TSBA' s Fall District Meetings. These meetings cover critical topics such as legislative and legal updates, TISA funding, 3rd grade proficiency, and essential information regarding our teachers. We are truly grateful for the dedication of all our Board Members and their unwavering commitment to the students of Roane County!

Thanks to the kindness and giving hearts of Roane County another full trailer of water is on its way to Cocke County! When a community comes together for those in need it speaks volumes! Our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers! The Volunteer Fire Departments, Roane County Mayor’s Office, Roane County Sheriff’s Department, the cities of Kingston, Harriman, Rockwood, Oliver Springs, and the Roane County Office of Emergency Services. Your dedication is truly appreciated! A special thank you to Saddle Creek Logistics Services for donating a truck, trailer, and driver to deliver the water. This effort is a testament to how our region continues to work together in times of need. We are especially grateful to Mayor Terry Frank of Anderson County and Andy Wallace from the Anderson County Economic Development Association for connecting us with Saddle Creek and making this possible!

🎉Roane County Band Night Reminder!🎉 Calling all music lovers, community members, and families! 🎉 Come out and support our talented student musicians at the Roane County Band Night! It’s going to be an evening full of amazing performances, school spirit, and fun! 🎶✨ 📅 Date: October 7th 🕖 Time: 7 - 9 pm 📍 Location: Oliver Springs High School Football Field

Coordinated School Health and Family Resource has partnered to implement the "#GetYourSelfieToSchool" campaign to several schools this year. As a pilot program, we started at Harriman Middle last school year which increased their attendance rate and decreased chronic absenteeism. With the success of HMS, we have added Rockwood Middle and Midtown Elementary to begin the campaign this school year. All three schools have held #GetYourSelfieToSchool kickoffs, communicated expectations, and have taken a positive approach in creating a healthy school environment. The "Get Your Selfie to School" campaign is a creative and engaging initiative designed to boost student attendance and tackle chronic absenteeism in a fun and innovative way. The primary goal of this campaign is to encourage students to attend school and help decrease chronic absenteeism. By combining the ubiquity of selfies with a positive and rewarding approach, the "Get Your Selfie to School" campaign aims to create a culture where attending school is not only a responsibility but also a source of pride and enjoyment for students. CSH and FRC are also working with local business and the chamber of commerce to bring community and school together in order to communicate the importance of attendance and the impact of how attendance is directly correlated in the success of our student's future endeavors. #attendancematters

**We are ready to accept your water donations for the families in need that are experiencing devastation from the floods!** Without YOU this would not be possible, THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity! #roanecountystrong Together with our cities, neighboring counties, regional partners, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Roane County Schools, and the Roane County Education Foundation, we’re committed to meeting this need—but we can’t do it without you. If you’re able to donate, please bring bottled water to any of the following locations by 10 am on Monday, October 7th: Harriman Fire Station 1 Rockwood City Fire Station Oliver Springs Fire Station Kingston Fire Stations (either location) Kingston Gravel Pit, Monday from 9am-12pm only Your kindness and generosity will make a huge difference for families in need. Thank you for stepping up and being there for our neighbors when they need it most!