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Friday, October 30th was an Independent Learning Day for students and a Professional Learning Day for teachers and staff. Students worked 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.

The Wellness Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 12:15 p.m. This a great opportunity for students to hear from their peers about self-care routines, taking a brain break, regulating emotions, and ways of relaxing. Students should review the available presentations and sign up for a presentation in each session using the link: Wellness Summit Sign Up or the QR code.

Session 1 is from 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Session 2 is from 12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Students who have RCA for 4th Block should only sign up for a presentation during Session 1 and plan to catch the 12:40 p.m. bus to RCA as usual. Students with A3 at Magnet who do not sign up will be assigned to a presentation in each session. The deadline for signing up for sessions is Monday, November 2nd at noon.

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.

The Early Bird ticket sale for RMSST students for $25 per ticket is extended until Wednesday, November 4, 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.

Please note: Tickets for guests SHOULD NOT be purchased until they have been approved.

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.

We look forward to having our families stop by to fellowship with us over pastries. An RSVP is needed for planning purposes. The deadline to reserve your ticket is Friday, November 13th at 3:30 p.m. RSVP by scanning the QR code or by clicking HERE.

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.