Roane County School District

Ridge View Elementary students had a bright time during RCS Summer Learning this week! A guest from the National Museum of Science and Energy stopped by to teach us all about solar energy. Our rising 2nd graders put that knowledge to good use by making their own solar s’mores! What a fun (and tasty) way to learn about renewable energy! #RCSSummerLearning #STEM

Summer Learning fun at Dyllis Springs Elementary! Our students had some special visitors this week! The Roane County Animal Shelter stopped by to share about the important work they do in our community, and brought along some furry friends! We also welcomed Brad Daugherty and Byron Franklin from TWRA who taught students about local wildlife, conservation, and outdoor safety. Thank you to all our community partners for making Summer Learning memorable for our students! #RoaneCountySchools #RCSProud #SummerLearning2025 #CommunityPartners

Roane County Schools is committed to school safety! This week, our dedicated School Resource Officers along with Assistant Director of Schools & Safety Coordinator Tony Clower are attending the Tennessee School Resource Officer (TNSRO) State Conference. They’re taking part in valuable training and collaborating with safety professionals from across the state to continue strengthening safety measures for our schools. Thank you to our SROs and leadership team for your commitment to keeping our students and staff safe! #RoaneCountySchools #SchoolSafety

🚨 Exciting News for Roane County Schools! 🚨 We’re proud to announce that Roane County Schools is a recipient of the High School, Education, and Apprenticeship Program Leading to Transformative Healthcare Careers (HEALTH) grant through THEC! This four-year initiative will build a powerful pipeline for students in rural communities, from high school to graduate school, leading to high-demand careers in the healthcare field. Thanks to this grant, Roane County Schools will partner with UT Knoxville, Roane State, and Covenant/Roane Medical Center to support career pathways through dual enrollment, work-based learning, paid internships, and mentorships. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue UTK’s planned medical sciences degree and may even receive guaranteed interview consideration for UTHSC’s College of Medicine. 💡 Year One (2025-26) will focus on planning, with big opportunities ahead. 💬 "By working together, we will demonstrate and deliver a model for rural healthcare education that serves all Tennesseans," said Deborah Crawford, UT’s Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development. We are excited to play a role in shaping the future of healthcare in Tennessee and beyond! #RoaneCountySchools #HEALTHGrant #FutureHealthcareLeaders #WorkBasedLearning #RuralEducation #CollegeAndCareerReady

Exciting News from Roane County Schools! We’re proud to announce that Rockwood High School has been selected as one of the 2024-25 Tennessee Educator Survey Grant Recipients! The Tennessee Educator Survey (TES) is a vital tool used across the state to amplify educator voices and shape decisions that support teaching and learning. This year, over half of Tennessee educators participated between February 24 and April 14, 2025. Thanks to the incredible commitment of Rockwood High’s staff, with a participation rate of over 90%, the school has been awarded a $5,000 Staff Appreciation Grant! We are grateful to our educators for taking the time to share their insights and for the amazing work they do every single day for our students. #RoaneCountySchools #TES2025

**IMPORTANT REMINDERS ABOUT SUMMER MEALS ** 1. These meals are for ALL kids 18 years and younger. You do not have to sign up. It is not based on need. Any child 18 years and younger can take advantage of this opportunity. 2. If your child is attending summer school, you cannot pick up the meals on Wednesdays. We will be sending home a weekend meal bags for your child. 3. Last year our numbers increased significantly. We have increased our starting numbers based on our average numbers from last year.

Roane County Schools Senior Stats: Behind the Tassels - The Class of 2025 was more than just caps and gowns — they completed college courses, earned industry credentials, committed to military service, and secured impressive scholarship awards. #RoaneCountySchools #FutureReady

School might be out for students, but Roane County CTE teachers are hard at work! Today, they’re learning how to design meaningful, hands-on Project Based Learning experiences for next school year. 🚀📚 #RoaneCTE #PBLinAction

As the school year draws to a close, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our amazing school nurses! From celebrating milestones to comforting students through tearful goodbyes, you've been there with compassion, care, and dedication every step of the way. Here's to the joy you bring to our schools every day!

We’ll see you next school year for another exciting year of learning, growing, and achieving together!

Out of an abundance of caution due to approaching storms, we will be holding buses at Dyllis Springs and Oliver Springs Academy until weather conditions improve.

🎉 May School Board Meeting Highlights 🎉 We had a fantastic evening recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students and schools! Here’s a look at the highlights: Recognitions & Presentations: • 🎣 RCHS Fishing Team – celebrated for their dedication and success on the water! • 🩺 Aaron Summerall (RHS) – honored for his leadership in HOSA and commitment to student leadership initiatives. • ⭐ Kendal Davis (HHS) – recognized as a National Beta Leadership Ambassador for outstanding leadership and service. • 🎨 RCHS Art Students – recognized for their creativity and accomplishments in the arts. • 🏅 MHS Students Layla Harrison & Kaylie Stair – awarded Hero Awards for their exceptional character and actions. • 🚑 Life Saver Award to Makayla Harrison (BES) – for quick thinking and courage in a critical moment. • 🏫 STEM Designation – congratulations to RHS and OSHS for earning this prestigious recognition! A special thank you to Alyvia Bitterly for serving as our Roane County Schools Student Representative for the 2024-2025 school year. We appreciate your voice and leadership on behalf of our students! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and staff — we’re proud of the incredible things happening in Roane County Schools!

Now enrolling for PreK! Call MECAA at 376-2308

College & Career Focused - Where Are They Now? We’re looking to highlight recent Roane County Schools graduates (within the past 3-4 years) who are making us proud in college, trade schools, the workforce, or the military. Know someone we should feature? Send their story and a picture to awphillips@roaneschools.com — we’d love to celebrate them!

This morning, Roane County Schools high school principals proudly joined Roane State Community College in celebrating our incredible Middle College graduates! These students have shown outstanding commitment by earning college credits while still in high school, and we could not be prouder of their hard work and achievements. Our district is honored to partner with Roane State to provide opportunities like this that empower our students to reach new heights. Congratulations to all of our graduates — your determination and success are an inspiration to our entire community!

🎉 Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺 Today, we honor the incredible dedication of our school nurses across Roane County Schools. From daily care to emergency response, health screenings, and supporting students with chronic conditions, our nurses are essential to student well-being and academic success. Their compassion and professionalism make our schools healthier and safer every day. Thank you for all you do!

To our incredible teachers — thank you. This week, and every week, we celebrate the heart of our schools. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students make a lasting difference in their lives and in our community. You inspire, you lead, you care, and you believe in every child who walks through your classroom door. From all of us at Roane County Schools, thank you for the important work you do each and every day. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

🍎👩‍🍳 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 👨‍🍳🥪 Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who serve up more than just meals—they serve up smiles, kindness, and care every single day. From early mornings to busy lunch hours, they nourish our students and help make our schools a better place. THANK YOU for all you do!

Registration for 25-26 School Year is now open. If you are interested in applying as a new student for next school year, please follow the link on Roane County Virtual Academy's Facebook page to complete the application. A member of our team will be in touch with you once you have been accepted. This registration is for new and returning students. You must complete a separate registration for each student.

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.