The Star News
Provide Your Feedback for Building Name Nominations
The Roanoke City School Board’s Naming Committee is seeking input from students, families, and the community on nominations received for the naming of the new Roanoke Technical Education Center adjacent to William Fleming High School and the Administration Building on Campbell Avenue. Click here to learn more about the nominations received and submit a quick survey by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 to provide your feedback. The Committee will analyze all feedback received and will create a list of ranked recommendations for both buildings to present to the School Board.
Preschool Applications Now Open
Roanoke City Public Schools' preschool programs are offered free of charge to eligible children in the Commonwealth of Virginia. RCPS is now accepting applications for preschool for the 2023-2024 School Year. Click here to access the online application, which can be translated into other languages. Acceptance letters will be sent by May 31.
School Board Recap
RCPS Family,
As you can see from this month's edition of The Star News, our students and staff are continuing to gain momentum from the first semester. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to their continued growth throughout the rest of the school year.
One theme you may notice throughout this issue is community. A strong community is vital to our students' success. We are proud of our principals, teachers, and staff for providing students with a close-knit school community where students feel safe, loved, and supported. We must know our students by name and by need, and ensure all students have what they need to succeed.
Our community throughout the city and region is also vital to our success as a school division. We are stronger by working together, and we are so grateful for the organizations, agencies, and people who support Roanoke City Public Schools. #WeAreOne
As February comes to a close, I also want to thank our School Board for their strong support. February is Virginia School Board Appreciation Month, and we are lucky to have seven School Board members and two student School Board members who are dedicated to public education. We also recently celebrated Virginia School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. Thank you to School Board Clerk Rita Huffman and Deputy Clerk Dawn Winter-Ware for all they do!
Sincerely,
Dr. Verletta B. White
Superintendent
Read Across America Day
Thursday, March 2 is Read Across America Day! Each year this national celebration gives us a special day to share our love of reading and literacy. Some elementary classes have invited guests to read to students, in addition to other special activities. We encourage families to watch RCPS social media pages or visit our YouTube channel on March 2 for virtual story time with community partners.
William Fleming, Hurt Park, Monterey, Westside, Round Hill
William Fleming seniors visited Hurt Park, Monterey, Westside, and Round Hill to read with students as part of their service learning program in government class. We are so proud of our seniors for supporting their younger peers, and we know our elementary students loved having a special visit! Click here for more photos.
Morningside Elementary School
Roanoke City Public Schools
Roanoke City Public Schools serves approximately 14,000 students in grades pre-K through 12. RCPS provides an inclusive and equitable, student-centered culture that empowers lifelong learning. Through meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning opportunities, RCPS will empower all students to dream, excel, and meet their full potential to benefit our city and its citizens.