Magnet News
August 16, 2026
Successful Alumni Week
Thanks to the Magnet Ambassadors for facilitating a wonderful Alumni Week. We are grateful to our alumni who visited with our students during last week to share words of encouragement, and to discuss their experiences while at Magnet, and the impact that has made on their lives. Special shout out to the members of the Alumni Panel on Friday for your inciteful information, words of wisdom, and great conversations with the seniors.
Magnet Fund Dues Requested by August 21st
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 August 21st.
(Please note that Magnet Fund Dues are not the same as RCHS Senior Dues.)
Fall Popcorn Sale begins on Thursday, August 20th
- Start: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
- End: Monday, August 24, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
What You Need to Do:
- 1. Download the Double Good app for free on iOS or Android: dgpopup.app.link/nss
- 2. Enter Event Code: SUUHBT
- 3. Create your Pop-Up Store
- 4. Share your Pop-Up Store details through text, email, or social media platforms for people to purchase items.
Stay tuned for prizes for top sellers in each grade levels.
Join us for the Fall Family Social Game Night this Friday, August 21st
The Magnet Ambassadors, Project X, and Magnet the Gathering are excited to host a Family Game Night on Friday, August 21st starting after school until 7pm.
Event Details:
- Admission to Game Night is free with families encouraged to bring a potluck item to share.
- Magnet has a selection of board games that you can choose from OR students/families can bring their own. Two large monitors will be available for digital games (must provide system) but old school games are encouraged.
- Paper goods and bottled water will be provided.
- Students are welcome to stay after school and have their parents join them OR come back to school later with their family members
- Guests are encouraged to attend the first home football game after game night; must purchase football tickets through RCHS in advance as gate sales are not anticipated
Let's get excited about the tastes of Magnet that we will all share! This is an awesome time to show off your skills and/or culture. We will be encouraging participants to submit their recipes for a special digital holiday cookbook planned for later this semester.
Optional: Let us know you are coming and share the name of the dish you are bringing to add some fun leading up to the event. Signing up in advance will expedite your entry at the door! Magnet Game Night: Optional RSVP and the name of the dish you are bringing – Fill out form
RCPS Superintendent's Listening and Learning Tour
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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