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Our long serving Mathematics Teacher Dr. Charles Garner " the GOAT, "was interviewed recently by a team from our local CBS affiliate. The interview was aired on Monday. October 19th, please view the clip by clicking on the link Dr. Garner.

Dr. Garner was also recognized by the RCPS Board of Education at the monthly meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for his more than 30 years of service in the district. We are grateful to have Dr. Garner on our staff and are thankful for his impact on all the students and staff who have benefitted from his teaching, mentoring, and support.

Students interested in earning college credit during the next school year for academic and CTAE courses, should explore the dual enrollment opportunities available through our partner colleges and universities. if you were unable to attend the session at Rockdale Career Academy last week, be sure to attend the Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Night on October 27th at 6:30 p.m. See the flyer below for login information to the session.

Friday, October 30th is an Independent Learning Day for students and a Professional Learning Day for teachers and staff. Students will work asynchronously from home to complete learning tasks assigned for the day by their teachers. Student attendance for the day will be determined by the completion and submission of the assignments. Student work must be submitted by Monday, November 2nd at 11:59 p.m.

Students having technical difficulties during the day can use the following resources:

• Email the teacher
• Review the help documents on ClassLink by clicking the Student Tech Help icon.
• Call 770-860-4250 and leave a detailed message and a Technology staff member will return the call.

• Visit the RCPS website Parent Technology Support - Rockdale County Public Schools (rockdaleschools.org).

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free." Being a hero doesn’t require superpowers—it starts with smart, healthy choices. When you choose to stay drug-free, you’re standing up for your future and showing real strength. Every hero’s journey begins with one good decision. We are excited to celebrate all our heroes choosing to make good decisions. Please help us promote being drug free by participating in our theme days.

Extended Tutorial is planned on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays each week this semester. Students can stay after school for ANY teacher's office hours, clubs, and/or teams and then report to the extended tutorial. Students must be picked up by 6pm on extended tutorial days. This allows families a later window for transportation while allowing students access to extracurriculars and office hours. Below is the schedule for the week.

Early Bird tickets are currently on sale for RMSST students for $25 per ticket until Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Ticket prices will then be $40. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, November 11th. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Tickets can be purchased using the link: A Night in the Enchanted Forest, using the QR code, by cash, check or money order payable to the Magnet Fund.

Any RMSST student wanting to take a non-RMSST 9th-12th grade student as a guest to the ball must complete and submit a permission slip for approval no later than 3:00 p.m. on November 6th. Permission slips are available in the RMSST Front Office. Tickets for non-RMSST students are $50 and will be on sale from Friday November 6th until Wednesday, November 11th.

We would like the assistance of parent volunteers to make the event successful. If you are interested in supporting this event, please complete the form by clicking here or by using the QR code.

The Scholarship Newsletter is produced by the RCPS Counseling Department and contains a wealth of information on scholarships. It is a great resource for our seniors and parents of seniors. Click on the link to view the October 2026 edition of the Scholarship Newsletter.

Tutor.com is a great resource for students to access live tutors on-demand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for 1-to-1 learning support in all subjects and ACT and SAT Prep. The program can be accessed using the district provided laptop and on ClassLink. Parents, please encourage your students to make use of the resource.

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

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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The mission of RMSST, a specialized research-focused learning community, is to foster and produce students who think ethically, critically, and independently while excelling in competitive academic environments and demonstrating high standards and expectations.