There will be no school during Thanksgiving break on November 27, 28, and 29.
Students return on Monday, December 2, an ODD day.
We hope you have a fun and safe holiday!
Mr. Rhodes' Ag students, Alex, Chase, and Brandon made some planters for the front of our school building. Unfortunately during a storm, they broke, but Chase was able to repair them. They look great, guys, and thank you, Chase, for your handy repair work!
Join us for the Teacher-Parent Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 12-7pm. Meet your student's teachers, tour the school, and learn about your students' accomplishments here at RA!
Every month, Ms. Dean will recognize two members of our incredible staff as Phoenixes of the Month. Staff members will receive a goody bag and some other fun treats.
For November, Ms. Dean is recognizing Ms. Jeri May and Mr. Don Rhodes.
Jeri is our school counselor and has worked in RCPS for 18 years. Prior to coming to RCPS, she worked in Nevada as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor. She brings her therapy dog, Josie to RA for the kids (and adults). Her piece of advice she'd like to share with students is "Be kind to yourself."
Don is our agriculture teacher and has been in education for 26 years. He is married and has 3 sons, 5 grandchildren, 2 dogs, and a cat. His favorite quote is, "Know as much as you can about the kids rather than make them pass through the same eye of the needle.” - Howard Gardner.
THANK YOU both for all of your hard work and dedication to our students and school community!
No school for students on Nov. 4&5.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 will be an EVEN DAY.
Earlier this week, Mr. Rhodes and Ms. Cromer took the middle school students to Spring Creek Produce to pick pumpkins as part of the Farm-to-Table collaborative class. It was a beautiful day to visit the pumpkin patch!
It is hard to believe we have just completed the first grading term of the school year. Our students completed 7 class credits and 2 students completed their GED! We are incredibly proud of all our students for their outstanding achievements this grading term. Congratulations!
Yesterday, Mr. Rhodes and Mrs. Cromer combined their Agriculture and Family & Consumer Science class for "Farm to Plate" by making homemade tomato sauces with the middle school students!
Our October Phoenixes of the Month are Terri Lam and Jamie Eberly. Terri is the best custodian a school could ask for! Her favorite quote is, "Understand more, judge less."
Jamie is our science teacher and in his free time, he loves to run. Thank you both for all your hard work!
Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 1 due to flooding in parts of the county.
Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30 due to flooding in parts of the county.
Happy Birthday to all of our September birthdays! Each month faculty and staff will provide buffet-style the favorite foods of those celebrating their birthday. Last week the students, staff, and faculty enjoyed pizza, mac-n-cheese, tacos, and more!
Help support the student incentive program at Rockingham Academy by purchasing these delicious donuts and other baked goods!
When: 9/23 from 12-5pm
Where: Rockingham Academy, 311 Pleasant Valley Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
You can order here:
https://forms.gle/yi4uJpqFFvMNdTnz6
Our September Phoneix of the Month is Bettie Estep and Molly Conley. Bettie has been with us for 6 years and keeps things running in the office. Molly is our Behavior Support Assistant and helps students when they need a break or someone to talk to. Thank you for all that you do!
Ms. Dean will recognize two amazing staff members as Phoneix of the Month every month with special treats! Joey Capuano, our EL teacher, and Tammy Crissel, a middle school teacher, were recognized in August. This is Mr. Capuano's 1st year and Ms. Crissel's 2nd year at RA.
Happy Birthday to all of our August birthdays!
Each month faculty and staff will provide buffet-style the favorite foods of those celebrating their birthday. Today the students, staff, and faculty enjoyed meatballs, biscuits and gravy, pizza, baked potatoes, and much more!
Do you, or someone you know, need food?
There are people and organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County that can help you find something to eat today, and food for your cupboard tomorrow. And the food is free to anyone who needs it.
https://rockburgfeeds.org/
We are so excited to welcome students back to school tomorrow for another fulfilling year at Rockingham Academy!
We are excited to welcome students back for another great year!
Join us on Tuesday, August 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm for back-to-school night.
Tour the school and meet your teachers!
During our final grading term here at Rockingham Academy, we've had 159 class credits completed and 8 standard diploma completers!
For the entire school year, we've had 267 class credits completed, 11 standard diploma completers, and 4 GED completers.
We are so proud of all our students' accomplishments this year and can't wait to see what next year brings!
