Magnet News
August 30, 2026
Independent Learning Day Requirements
Friday, August 28, 2026, was an Independent Learning Day for students. Students were assigned learning tasks by their teachers which should be completed and submitted by Monday, August 31st at 11:59 p.m. Student attendance for the day, will be determined by the completion and submission of the learning tasks. Please ensure that the assignments are submitted before the deadline.
Ninth Grade Family-Student Meeting
Please join us for the upcoming 9th Grade Family-Student Meeting on Thursday, September 3rd from 6 - 7:30pm in the RMSST Cafetorium. All 9th grade Magnet families are requested to have at least one adult family member attend the upcoming 9th Grade Family-Student Meeting that will include our 9th grade Magnet Curriculum Night.
Tenth and Eleventh Grade Family-Student Meeting
All 10th & 11th grade families are asked to have one adult in your household attend our upcoming virtual grade level meeting and curriculum night on Thursday, September 10th from 6-7:30pm.
Use the information below to join:
Meeting ID: 227 966 188 973 818
Passcode: Po22Vc7X
PROBE College Fair
The PROBE College Fair will take place on September 17th from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in the RCHS Gymnasium. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about colleges and to have questioned answered by college recruiter and military recruiters. The fair is open to 11th and 12th grade students. Students must register to attend the fair. Registration ends on September 10th.
RCPS Financial Aid and Scholarship Night
Magnet Fund Dues Requested by September 30
The Magnet Fund provides incredible benefits to our students. Click on the following link to learn about the Magnet Fund and to see why your support is so important and well needed. https://rockdalemagnetfund.org/
Magnet dues are $220 for the year and an additional $100 for each additional student you have enrolled. Dues can be paid online using the link https://rockdalemagnetfund.org/annualDues, by cash, check, or money orders delivered to the school and placed in the Magnet Fund mailbox in the RMSST Front Office, and by Cash App using the QR Code. Dues are requested to be paid by September 30th.
(Please note that Magnet Fund Dues are not the same as RCHS Senior Dues.)
Angel Tree Resources
The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is OPEN. Rockdale County families will apply via the Gwinnett County Corps. The online application period is September 1-30th; in person applicants must call for an appointment September 7th -11th.
Reminders & Helpful Links
Who to Contact at Rockdale Magnet
If you have a specific questions or concern directly related to your student or that is time sensitive, please refer to our "Who to Contact" by category at 26-27 - ROCKDALE MAGNET - WHO TO CONTACT.pdf or email our director Dr. Powell at epowell@rockdale.k12.ga.us
2026-2027 School Year Calendar - Attendance is the #1 Predictor of Success!
Magnet Families- Please use the school year calendar as you plan. It is key that students are at school every day that they are well. Research shows that attendance in class is a key predictor for success.
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