🎉 January School Board Meeting Highlights 🎉
Tonight's school board meeting was full of exciting recognitions and celebrations!
🏆 Midway Elementary School was honored as one of three Level 5 schools in our district—an outstanding accomplishment! Congratulations to the students, staff, and families who made this possible.
🏈 A big shoutout to Carcel Whitehead (Kingston) and Evan Thurmond (Rockwood) for representing Roane County in the East Tennessee Rivalry All-Star Game. Your hard work and talent have made us proud!
🇺🇸Thank you to Sawyer Bentley, Dylan Von Kaenel, and Emerson Rucker from Midway for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and showing their leadership at tonight's meeting.
We're so proud of our students and schools for their achievements.
Roane County Schools (TN) will resume classes on a regular schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Roane County Schools (TN) will be closed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 due to significant icing of isolated backroads along with the strong potential for black ice in the morning hours.
Due to road conditions, Roane County Schools (TN) will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Roane County Schools (TN) will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025.
🎉 Attendance Matters: January Contest! 🎉
Our January Attendance Contest is underway! 🏆 The elementary, middle, and high school with the highest percentage of students present for the month will win district bragging rights. Let's show up strong this month!
💡 Important Reminders:
✅ If your child misses school, make sure to send in notes, doctor/dentist excuses, or other documentation within 3 days of their return.
✅ Did you know? Telehealth visits are available through your child’s school! 🩺 Be sure to complete the necessary paperwork to take advantage of this convenient option.
Every day counts, and together we can make January a success!
Roane County Schools would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the families, students, and staff of 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, and 12th grades for achieving the highest attendance during the first semester!
Your teamwork, effort, and support ensure our students and district continue to thrive. Let’s continue this journey of success—every day counts!
🌟 Half Day Dismissal Schedule 🌟
📅 Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
Please note the times for dismissal at each school.
As we move into the winter months, the decision of school closings, delays, and early dismissals are always a possibility. We send notifications in a variety of methods including phone calls, emails, text messages, Facebook and Twitter posts, website pop-ups, and news outlets. We wanted to share reminders for inclement weather days.
1. Please update phone numbers with your child’s school. Our notification system pulls from the information you share with the office; if your numbers are not correct, you may miss a notification. It is your responsibility to notify the school office if your phone number or email address change.
2. Our posts come from Roane County Schools (TN); please make sure you are viewing our posts and not Roane County in West Virginia. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/roaneschoolstn/ and our Twitter handle is @RoaneSchoolsTN; our website is www.roaneschools.com. Any information shared on those sites is from our district.
3. Check the date of shared posts; school closures from last year are not deleted and can be mistakenly shared on social media. Please look at the original posting date of each post.
4. Notification phone calls will come from our Central Office number 865-376-5592. If you have a voicemail setup, a message will be left. A missed call from Central Office more than likely means a district-wide notification has been sent.
We are proud to recognize our Teachers of the Year and Principal of the Year for their exceptional commitment to education and leadership. Their innovative approaches and dedication to student success set a benchmark in our district. We are thankful for their achievements and the positive impact they have on our community.
Roane County Schools would like to extend our deepest gratitude to ORNL Federal Credit Union Kingston Branch Manager Cindy Lyons and her entire team for once again adopting six of our classes. This is the fourth year Cindy and the ORNL FCU Team have gifted our classes with additional materials. The gifts they gave will have a great impact on the students in these classrooms. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our programs. We appreciate all you do for us!
Roane County Schools is pleased to announce this year's District winners for Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year! We are so proud of the hard work you do each and every day! The willingness to grow young minds, mentor those around you, and leave a legacy of excellence in the halls and classrooms! Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year:
Sara Harris - Dyllis Springs Elementary School
Faye McDonald - Oliver Springs Middle School
Connie Guinn - Roane County High School
Also, a huge congratulation to our District Principal of the Year - Mrs. Leslie Smith - Harriman Middle School! Your dedication and service to the children of Harriman Middle and the Harriman Community is evident in your daily walk! Thank you for all you do to make your school and community a better place for students.
We want to celebrate Midtown Elementary and Midway Middle for having the highest improvements in attendance for the month of November!
Thank you to the fantastic parents, students, and staff for helping them boost attendance! Your dedication makes all the difference!
The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge is sponsoring some activities during Christmas Break! Thank you to RCS Coordinated School Health Department for sharing these activities with us!
Three Roane County Schools Earn Prestigious Tennessee Reward School Designation
As announced by the Tennessee Department of Education today, Midway Elementary School, Harriman Middle School, and Roane County High School have each been named Tennessee Reward Schools for the 2023-24 school year!
Schools are recognized as a Reward School when they demonstrate high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting objectives across performance indicators and student groups. The Reward School distinction places significant emphasis on performance and improvement across all indicators from the prior school year.
"We couldn’t be more proud of these schools for achieving this status,” said Russell Jenkins, Director of Roane County Schools. “It is the direct result of the hard work of each and every stakeholder and a great reflection of the fantastic work occurring within the Roane County School system."
Congratulations to these schools!
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday break, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude.
We are THANKFUL for:
Our incredible students who inspire us every day.
Our dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to support learning and growth.
Our supportive families and community members who make our schools stronger.
Enjoy this well-deserved time with your loved ones. We hope your holiday is filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness.
Reminder: Schools will be closed from November 25th to November 29th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on December 2nd!
Yesterday, our school cafeterias were filled with delicious aromas, warm smiles, and the spirit of gratitude as students and staff enjoyed a special Thanksgiving lunch!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible cafeteria workers who went above and beyond to make this day so special. Your hard work, dedication, and love for our students shine through every meal you prepare.
Happy Substitute Educators Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of substitute teachers who step in and make a difference every day. Your flexibility, dedication, and passion help keep our schools thriving and our students learning. THANK YOU for everything you do!
Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher and making an impact? Apply here: https://roaneschools.mysmarthire.com/jobs/
Join our team today!
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! This includes all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers and the others that help and do their part in making public schools great for every child so that they can be safe, learn, grow and achieve. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed! Thank you for making a difference every single day and for supporting our students, teachers, and families. Your contributions are essential to creating a welcoming and thriving learning environment!
Elementary Principals in Action!
Our dedicated elementary school principals gathered to dive deep into their school-level data. They’re identifying trends, celebrating successes, and planning actionable steps to support student growth and achievement.
This commitment to understanding the numbers ensures every decision is centered around our students and their success.
