Roane County Schools

BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Roane County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, July 14, 2022, beginning at 6 PM in the library at Roane County High School. Agenda - https://roane.nexiswv.com/agenda.php?view=board_meeting&date=2022-07-14

The Summer SOLE 2022 - Parent/Caregiver survey is now available. If your student is attending our summer program, please take a few minutes to complete the voluntary, anonymous survey. Please click on the link below to complete the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SG6QG8Q

Roane County PK Collaborative is continuing to accept PK applications for the 2022-2023 School Year. If your child is 4 years of age before July 1, 2022 they are eligible. Call 304-927-6400 for information.

August is coming! 17th for teachers, 24th for K - 12, and 30th for PK! You can see upcoming events -- including BOE meetings and the 1st days of school -- in Events on our app or on our website. Just search "Roane County Schools" on iOS or Android or visit roanewvschools.com

July 1 is the official start of the new school year -- but don't worry, students won't be back for another 7.5 weeks! With the new year, though, comes new opportunities for employment with Roane County Schools. View all openings at https://roane.nexiswv.com/apply

Our summer program is in full swing! Students at our four SOLE (Student Opportunities for Learning and Engagement) sites have experienced field trips, STEM and social emotional learning activities along with reading and math instruction the last two weeks. Visit our Facebook page which is managed by our SOLE mentors to see all the fun the students are having. https://www.facebook.com/RoaneCountySchoolsSOLE

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE Though initially for COVID-19 relief, funding provided by the federal ESSER program can also make long-term investments in schools. All 3 elementary schools now have outdoor learning spaces with artificial turf for year-round use and durability.

COUNTY STADIUM RENOVATIONS The turf is down! Crews completed the surface last week with details like soccer lines, logos, and end zone lettering. The field will now get a quality check before crews apply the rubber and sand in-fill material that brings up its safety rating.

COUNTY STADIUM RENOVATIONS Our new all-season surface is coming along nicely as crews continue work this week. This aerial photo, taken Monday evening, shows most of the base rolls in place with details starting to take shape.

SUMMER PROGRAMS UNDERWAY Summer kicks into high gear this week as Summer Focus (Energy Express) and Summer Explore (RCS’ SOLE Program) launch. Full calendar for summer 2022 - https://5il.co/1cizs Meals & transportation available for all students each day.

COUNTY STADIUM RENOVATIONS The turf is rolling out at County Stadium today, with crews laying down the first end zone seen here. Details like field markings and logos are cut out and placed after the base rolls are installed.

We’ve heard that power is out in the Amma area and may be through most of the day - so Geary Elementary / Middle School will be open as a cooling center for any who need a place to shelter from today’s heat. Doors will be open through about 10 pm or until the outage is resolved.

SUMMER PROGRAMS The school year is almost over - that means our expanded summer programs are almost here! This summer, Roane County will offer a whole host of activities for students of all ages: SUMMER EXPLORE - Our SOLE Program returns for a second year! SUMMER FOCUS - Energy Express, in partnership with WVU Extension, returns after a pandemic-forced hiatus. CREDIT RECOVERY - A second chance for high school students who didn't quite earn the credits they need to move on. Transportation and meals are available. For details, see the calendar attached to this post. For more details and to sign up, contact your local school!

RCHS student Ava Bratton earned honorable mention for her Golden Horseshoe sword design. Here, WV First Lady Cathy Justice holds the sword Ava designed at the Cultural Center in Charleston. Ava worked with students and instructors at Roane Jackson Tech. Center to smith the sword.

GRADUATION 2022 Weather.com is giving us a great forecast for graduation at County Stadium next week! If this holds, we'll see everyone outside on Friday, May 20. (Of course, if that changes, there's always Saturday.)

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)