At last night's board meeting, our 2022 Teacher and School Service Person of the Year were announced:
David Holcomb, Teacher / Social Studies at Walton
Alison Cox, Accounts Payable Supervisor for Roane County Schools
Congratulations to Mr. Halcomb and Ms. Cox!
EARLY RELEASE
Roane County Schools will releasing early today, Friday, May 6, 2022, at approximately 12:30 pm, due to high water and expected continuing rainfall.
2022 SURPLUS AUCTION - MAY 20
The following have been declared surplus and will be offered at auction:
Bus #11, 2006 77-passenger International school bus
Bus #12, 2006 77-passenger International school bus
Bus #34, 2007 35-passenger International accessible school bus
Bus #40, 2008 77-passenger International school bus
Bus #69, 2008 84-passenger International school bus
1995 Ford F250
Conditions and details available upon request or by viewing at 167 E. Main St., Spencer, WV, Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM.
Auction will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022, beginning at 10 AM, at the Roane County Schools Transportation Complex located at 167 E. Main St., Spencer, WV, under the direction of Chad Stricken, WV License Number 2168.
The Board reserves the right to accept or refuse any or all bids. Items sold are as is and where located. All items must be removed within 5 days of auction.
For more information, contact Director of Operations Mr. Jerry Garner at (304) 927=6426.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, so what better time to celebrate the public and staff nominees for Teacher and School Service Person of the Year!
Our county Teacher and School Service Person of the Year will be announced at the Board's regular meeting on Thursday, May 12.
MAY 2022 IMPORTANT DATES
Tue. 5/10 - Primary Election Day (NO SCHOOL)
Thu. 5/19 - Last Day of School for PK Students
Fri. 5/20 - Roane County High School Commencement (rain date Sat. 5/21)
Fri. 5/27 - Last Day of School for K - 12 Students (STUDENTS DISMISSED 2 HRS EARLY)
2022-2023 PK Enrollment
Did you see our students on the front page of Friday’s Charleston Gazette-Mail?
https://bit.ly/38FbtCi
Or how about Spencer Elementary Principal Lori Cottrell on 13 News?
https://bit.ly/3s4nsA2
Kids Day at Appalachian Power Park celebrated spring and a return to field trips!
Our County Leadership Team (principals and central office senior staff) had their monthly meeting at Walton today and ate lunch from the school cafeteria.
BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Roane County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, April 28, 2022, beginning at 6 PM in the library at Roane County High School.
Agenda - https://roane.nexiswv.com/agenda.php?view=board_meeting&date=2022-04-28
COUNTY STADIUM RENOVATIONS - PHASE 1 UNDERWAY
We are underway at County Stadium! Crews are working to remove top soil as we transform the playing surface into a new, multi-sport, all-weather facility.
TRAFFIC ALERT
While crews work over the new few months to transform the playing surface at County Stadium to a new, multi-sport facility, access between County Stadium and the Paul Cummings Barn may be restricted.
RCHS, County Stadium, and Leo Hines Field (baseball) can continue to be accessed via Raider Way.
The Roane County Softball Field, Andy Kinder Practice Facility, and Paul Cummings Barn can continue to be accessed via Lick Fork Road.
Please be mindful of large trucks and heavy machinery during this time.
BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
As required by state law, the Roane County BOE will meet on Tues., April 19, 2022, at 6 PM in the library at RCHS, for the purpose of approving 2022-23 levy rates.
Agenda - https://roane.nexiswv.com/agenda.php?view=board_meeting&date=2022-04-19
Another school calendar reminder -- Kindergarten students will NOT attend school in-person tomorrow (Friday 4/15) so that our K teams can welcome next year's Kindergarteners for registration.
All other students will be released two hours early for Faculty Senate.
A school calendar reminder -- Our 5th Faculty Senate meeting of the school year will be this Friday, April 15, so all students will be released two hours early.
Nominations for Roane County Teacher and School Service Person of the Year are now open!
Nominate a teacher: https://forms.office.com/r/AFYFkaVudJ
Nominate a school service person: https://forms.office.com/r/bLWa5tfq2p
Nominations are open until 11:59 pm on Sun. 4/17.
2022-23 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
On Friday, April 15, 2022, all three elementary schools will host Kindergarten registration.
Students currently in Kindergarten will be given remote learning assignments in advance so that our Kindergarten teams can welcome prospective Kindergarteners and their families.
For more information, contact your local school.
By WV state law, students must be age 5 before July 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.
BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Roane County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, April 7, 2022, beginning at 6 PM in the library at Roane County High School.
Agenda - https://roane.nexiswv.com/agenda.php?view=board_meeting&date=2022-04-07
Enrollment is now open for our summer 2022 program!
Summer SOLE will run Tuesday through Friday, June 21, to July 15. Students will once again have opportunities to build on what they've learned at school this year as well as experience hands-on learning, outdoor activities, and even field trips!
Sign up at your school or print the form linked here - https://5il.co/1861r - and return the completed form to your school. Enrollment is open through Friday, April 29, 2022.
All students are welcome!
Mother Nature may not have gotten the message. It’s Spring Break in Roane County this week. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 4!
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS - Roane County College Scholarship Foundation has extended the deadline for applications through Friday, March 25.
For more information, contact the counseling office at RCHS. Scholarships are available for a variety of college and career pathways!
