Huge shoutout to Josh for his incredible work installing a brand new light on our flagpole! Now our flag can shine bright day and night. Well done, Josh!
Fresh From the Hydroponics Greenhouse!
Mr. Rhodes’ classroom has been busy growing a delicious selection of herbs and greens — and look at this amazing harvest!
From crisp lettuce to fragrant dill, cilantro, and more, our students are learning firsthand how food can be grown sustainably and successfully right in the classroom.
Hands-on learning and tasty results? That’s a win-win!
Mr. Rhodes’ classroom has been busy growing a delicious selection of herbs and greens — and look at this amazing harvest!
From crisp lettuce to fragrant dill, cilantro, and more, our students are learning firsthand how food can be grown sustainably and successfully right in the classroom.
Hands-on learning and tasty results? That’s a win-win!
A Huge THANK YOU to Woodman Life!
We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of food and snacks to our food pantry! Your support helps us continue serving the students in our community, and this donation will make a meaningful difference for so many.
Thank you to the wonderful team at Woodman Life for your kindness, partnership, and community spirit.
We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of food and snacks to our food pantry! Your support helps us continue serving the students in our community, and this donation will make a meaningful difference for so many.
Thank you to the wonderful team at Woodman Life for your kindness, partnership, and community spirit.
I am very excited to announce that NANCY HILL was voted 25-26 Teacher of the Year at Rockingham Academy! She is very deserving of this recognition. Nancy does an outstanding job with all the things that come with running the ISAEP program for RCPS. She also maintains the RA social media pages, serves as STC, has volunteered to represent RA for Teacher Advisory Committee, is known to leave motivating and feel good notes for staff, keeps our bulletin boards looking amazing, and is always willing to lend an ear for her peers when they need someone to talk to.
She started off as a social studies teacher at TA, went to Dayton Learning Center, and helped open RA in 2018.
Thank you, Nancy, for all you do for RA, the students, and the staff.
She started off as a social studies teacher at TA, went to Dayton Learning Center, and helped open RA in 2018.
Thank you, Nancy, for all you do for RA, the students, and the staff.
Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4 due to parent-teacher conferences and teacher workdays.
Monday, 11/3:
Elementary Conferences: 12–7 PM
Secondary Teacher Workday
Tuesday, 11/4:
Secondary Conferences: 12–7 PM
Elementary Teacher Workday
Classes resume on Wednesday, November 5, which will be an even day.
We look forward to connecting with families during conferences!
Monday, 11/3:
Elementary Conferences: 12–7 PM
Secondary Teacher Workday
Tuesday, 11/4:
Secondary Conferences: 12–7 PM
Elementary Teacher Workday
Classes resume on Wednesday, November 5, which will be an even day.
We look forward to connecting with families during conferences!
Thank You, Bridgewater Church of the Brethren!
We are so grateful for your generous donation to our school food pantry. Your support helps ensure our students and families have access to the essentials they need. We truly appreciate your kindness and partnership in caring for our community!
We are so grateful for your generous donation to our school food pantry. Your support helps ensure our students and families have access to the essentials they need. We truly appreciate your kindness and partnership in caring for our community!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Coming Up
We look forward to partnering with our families to support every student’s success.
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 12:00-7:00pm
We’d love to see you there! If you can’t make it that evening, just email or call the school to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teacher.
Together, we can make this a great year!
We look forward to partnering with our families to support every student’s success.
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 12:00-7:00pm
We’d love to see you there! If you can’t make it that evening, just email or call the school to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teacher.
Together, we can make this a great year!
Yesterday marked the end of the first grading term for students.
We couldn't be prouder of our students and all they have accomplished so far this year!
19 class credits completed
2 high school diploma graduates
3 GED/ISAEP graduates
Keep up the amazing work, this is only the beginning! We are so proud of you!
We couldn't be prouder of our students and all they have accomplished so far this year!
19 class credits completed
2 high school diploma graduates
3 GED/ISAEP graduates
Keep up the amazing work, this is only the beginning! We are so proud of you!
Happy Principal’s Week!
This week's theme was “Hands Down, You’re the Best!”
Students and staff shared their appreciation for Mrs. Dean by writing heartfelt notes on paper hands and posting them around the hallways. The halls are filled with gratitude, color, and kind words celebrating the amazing leadership and care she brings to our school every day.
Thank you, Mrs. Dean, for all that you do — hands down, you’re the best!
This week's theme was “Hands Down, You’re the Best!”
Students and staff shared their appreciation for Mrs. Dean by writing heartfelt notes on paper hands and posting them around the hallways. The halls are filled with gratitude, color, and kind words celebrating the amazing leadership and care she brings to our school every day.
Thank you, Mrs. Dean, for all that you do — hands down, you’re the best!
Unity Day 2025
Together, we stand against bullying and celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
Our students each colored a lizard tessellation to show how every person’s unique contribution helps build something beautiful — when we work together, we create unity.
A few lucky “student lizards” were even randomly chosen to win prizes!
Let’s keep spreading kindness and reminding each other that we all belong.
Together, we stand against bullying and celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
Our students each colored a lizard tessellation to show how every person’s unique contribution helps build something beautiful — when we work together, we create unity.
A few lucky “student lizards” were even randomly chosen to win prizes!
Let’s keep spreading kindness and reminding each other that we all belong.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 24 — it’s the end of the 9 weeks and a teacher work day.
Students, mark your calendars:
Monday, October 27 will be an ODD day when you return!
Enjoy your long weekend, you've worked hard during the first 9 weeks of school — you’ve earned it!
Students, mark your calendars:
Monday, October 27 will be an ODD day when you return!
Enjoy your long weekend, you've worked hard during the first 9 weeks of school — you’ve earned it!
SPIRIT WEEK is coming!
Let’s show off our school pride and have some fun dressing up each day!
October 27–31
Here’s what’s happening:
Mon: PJ Day
Tues: Wear All Black
Wed: Hat Day
Thurs: Wear All Pink
Fri: RA Gear
Show your school spirit all week long—let’s make it a week to remember!
Let’s show off our school pride and have some fun dressing up each day!
October 27–31
Here’s what’s happening:
Mon: PJ Day
Tues: Wear All Black
Wed: Hat Day
Thurs: Wear All Pink
Fri: RA Gear
Show your school spirit all week long—let’s make it a week to remember!
Wednesday, October 22nd is Unity Day! 🧡 Join us in showing your support for bullying prevention by wearing and sharing orange. Let's send a powerful message that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. #UNITYeveryDAY #UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth
For more information, visit PACER.org/UnityDay.
For more information, visit PACER.org/UnityDay.
Bullying affects a student's education, health, and well-being. This National Bullying Prevention Month, take a stand. Learn how you can make a difference and help prevent bullying. Visit the PACER website to get started. #TogetherAgainstBullying #KindnessIsKey
What's the Matter?
Mrs. Trumbo's Science Class Knows!
Is it a chemical change (making something brand new!) or a physical change (just a different look!)? That's the big question for our middle school scientists! Check out these snaps of the class investigating the differences.
Mrs. Trumbo's Science Class Knows!
Is it a chemical change (making something brand new!) or a physical change (just a different look!)? That's the big question for our middle school scientists! Check out these snaps of the class investigating the differences.
It's time to speak up against bullying! 🗣️ Use your voice to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can create a supportive environment for all students. #StopBullying #SpeakUpAgainstBullying
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who dedicate their time to our athletes, especially our own Mr. Cody Shifflett, Mr. Dan Rolfe, Mr. Travis Myers ( TAHS Football), and Mr. Sheldon Rice (TAHS Boys Soccer).
These leaders do so much more than teach plays and drills; they are teachers who serve as mentors, role models, and leaders in the classroom. They teach the value of teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and great sportsmanship—skills that last a lifetime.
Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you!
Special Shout-Outs:
We'd also like to recognize former coaches Mr. Cam Carte (basketball) and Mr. Jamie Eberly (basketball) for their past dedication to our students and athletics programs. We appreciate Mr. Eberly continuing to support high school sports as a referee!
Today is National Custodian Day, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our amazing Terri! Whether she's keeping our hallways sparkling, making sure the classrooms are ready for learning, or just greeting everyone with a friendly smile, Terri's dedication makes our school a better place every single day. Thank you for all you do, Terri! We appreciate you!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. 🧡 Join us and PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in creating a world where every student is safe and accepted. Let's work together to create kinder, more inclusive communities. #NBPM #BullyingPreventionMonth
Science in Action!
Mrs. Trumbo's students became real scientists this with our Ramp Experiment!
Students designed and built their own ramps, then used the Scientific Method to investigate a real-world problem: How does the friction of different surfaces (like carpet, wood, or sandpaper) affect the distance a toy car travels?
They're not just reading about science; they're testing, measuring, and drawing data-backed conclusions! Great work, junior engineers!
Mrs. Trumbo's students became real scientists this with our Ramp Experiment!
Students designed and built their own ramps, then used the Scientific Method to investigate a real-world problem: How does the friction of different surfaces (like carpet, wood, or sandpaper) affect the distance a toy car travels?
They're not just reading about science; they're testing, measuring, and drawing data-backed conclusions! Great work, junior engineers!
