The Rise Up Family Connection

Dear Sunset Park Families,

It's been a great first week of school. Thank you for engaging with us and bringing your students to school on time each day. We appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate some of the challenges that come with opening a new building. Our students and teachers are learning, building relationships, and having fun.

Please take note of the valuable information below.

Empowering Learners,
Tara Blackwell

Principal

Join Us for the Neon Rodeo!

Did you know that The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools helps support students and educators across our district? From providing weekend meals for students through Back the Pack 360, to funding innovative classroom projects, supporting educators, and creating opportunities that help students thrive, we're proud to partner with Rock Hill Schools to make a difference every day.

We'd love for you to join us for our signature event, The Neon Rodeo, on Friday, September 11! Enjoy an evening of food, music, dancing, auctions, and fun, all while helping invest in local students and teachers.

🎟️ The early bird discounts end this Sunday, August 9th! Get your tickets and learn more here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/theneonrodeo/

Together, we can make an even greater impact for Rock Hill Schools!

• Fun Run Sponsorship Letter- Please share with your friends and family. We are looking for sponsors to help purchase our Fun Run shirts for this year. FUN RUN SPONSORSHIP LETTER
• Class Weekly News will go out on Friday afternoons by teachers.
• Zearn will take the place of iReady My Path. Students will spend 10-15 minutes per day on lessons. This will average out to be about 3 lessons per week. Zearn is available for home use as well.
• Be on the lookout for special Family Lunch Days after Thanksgiving break. We want to use this time to get our procedures and structures in place since we are in the new building this year.

• Students may bring a water bottle to school each day. Please DO NOT send soft drinks, energy drinks or coffee. Students should enjoy these at home. Thank you for your assistance with this.

• No outside food items are allowed for students. Parents should send items for their student only in lunch boxes.

• Conferences will be held face-to-face and virtually.

• Classroom visits are limited to 45 minutes and must be arranged in advance with the classroom teacher and Mrs. Blackwell per district policy.

• Cari riders must enter and exit on the right side of the car.

• All transportation changes need to be made with a hand written note.

Please note: This supply list is intended as a guide only. We do not recommend or require specific brands. For your convenience, there are purchase links, but you are welcome to buy supplies from any retailer.

Show your Trojan pride with brand-new spirit wear for students, families, staff, and community members! From polos and hoodies to our NEW Sunset Park school T-shirt, there’s something for everyone.

Store Dates: Now – August 16

Order Details:

All orders will be delivered to Sunset Park CAS for student distribution.

Community members may pick up orders in the main office.

Orders are custom made, so refunds and exchanges cannot be accepted after the store closes.

Production takes approximately 3 weeks after the store closes.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/56y8btbe

Rock Hill Schools is committed to providing your child with the best learning experience possible. To do that, we provide top-tier technology for just a one-time annual fee of $20.

Take action today! Pay your fee and ensure your child stays connected to learning.

You can pay directly at your child’s school or online for only a $1 credit card fee: https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx

Thank you for supporting your child’s education!

Rock Hill Schools is once again offering free meals for all students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, school districts are able to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program to increase access of free school meals for students. All students will receive free meals without needing to fill out an application.

Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias! 🍎🥪 View daily breakfast and lunch menus for all Rock Hill Schools at rock-hill.nutrislice.com/menu.

• August 3 - 1st Day of School for Students
• August 28 - Early Dismissal