Due to widespread high water and continuing inclement weather, Roane County Schools will now be closed today, Friday, February 4, 2022.
Due to forecast ice and snow overnight, Roane County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay in the morning, Friday, February 4, 2022.
Recently, Mrs. Ward's Kindergarten class held Family Time Line Night at Spencer Elementary! Each student created a personal timeline with their families and then showcased them to their peers. Title I and RCS Family Engagement staff provided information about their programs and demonstrated a read aloud to all the participants. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening's activities!
SES Parents- This week our school launched our winter One School, One Book event. This means our entire school is reading the same book at the same time! We hope this helps to create memorable reading experiences across our school community. Every family received a copy of the book and is encouraged to read at home together following the reading schedule provided by your child's teacher. At school, your child's teacher will use resources to enrich students' experiences with the book.
The book chosen for this reading experience is Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins. It is a really good story that will take your family on a journey of a lifetime. Along the way, fun-loving rodents make new friends, discover new communities, and encounter many dangers and disasters, one of which is threatening their family and friends back home. Will they be able to warn their loved ones of this impending disaster and successfully get them to safety?
Spencer Elementary Families- PATCH classes for today, Wednesday January 12 have been cancelled. All students will be sent home on their regular bus. Again, all PATCH classes for this evening have been cancelled.
Spencer Elementary Parents,
Second quarter report cards are coming home today, Monday, January 10. Please check your student's backpack or folder for their report card. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher.
Remember - there will be no school this Thursday, November 11, as we honor those who have served in our nation's armed forces on Veterans Day.
Roane County Schools is hiring! Full-time jobs include health insurance, retirement, attendance incentive, and annual pay raises. Part-time (substitute) jobs have flexible scheduling and may earn experience toward annual pay raises. More at https://roanewvschools.com/apply
We had a spook-tacular time at our Fall Parties today! Thanks to all of our families who supplied our amazing snacks and games!
Parents- Please be sure to check out the documents section of our website for important information. Documents include information about how to get involved at school, your right to review teacher quality, our school handbook, and our school's strategic plan.
$50 PER MONTH AVAILABLE FOR HOME INTERNET ACCESS
The FCC announced late last week that any household with a student that receiveds free breakfast and lunch programs under Community Eligibility - i.e., all Roane County Schools families - are eligible to apply for assistance under the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. EBB can provide up to $50 per month for home Internet service.
To apply, visit the FCC's EBB page at the link below. Note that Roane County Schools has no say in who is approved nor are applications sent to us. We can only pass along the information provided on this page:
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
SES Parents- On Thursday, September 9th our Title I team will hold a Parent Advisory Council meeting at 2:00 pm. All parents are welcome to attend the PAC meeting and share in deciding what literacy activities and events best serve our students and families.
The meeting will be held in the Cafeteria. All Visitors must register in the main office.
With severe weather on the way, now would be a great time to download our new app. Get alerts, listen to calls you may have missed, and stay up-to-date! Search your App Store for “Roane County Schools.”
COVID-19 UPDATE - ROANE IN RED
Today, Roane County moved to "red" on the WV DHHR daily COVID-19 map for the first time ever. 35 new cases were confirmed in the past 7 days.
Data continues to show most cases in the 25 and older population, but some younger have tested positive as well. With students returned to school just this past Wednesday, these cases represent spread outside of schools.
Remember the CDC's nine strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, particularly those that are personal responsibilities:
- Get vaccinated if you are eligible
- Wear a mask especially when physical distancing cannot be maintained
- Keep three to six feet away from one another when in public
- Practice good hand washing and sneeze / cough etiquette
- Stay home when sick
- Get tested if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19
Roane County Schools continues to address the three remaining strategies in our schools through improved ventilation systems, contact tracing and quarantine protocols, and cleaning and disinfection.
These strategies can be practiced throughout the community to help keep us all safe and keep our kids in school.
Signups for the Roane County Virtual School continue through Wed, August 25. For more info, see our website.
If you have already signed up, acceptance letters are in the mail.
https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510804
Teachers and staff members spent the week preparing for the start of school.
NEW - Roane County Virtual School open for 2021-22 school year. Read more on our site - https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510804
RCBOE Adopts CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools. Read more on our site - https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510735
RGH is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1 pm to 5 pm, behind the walk-in clinic. Moderna vaccine will also be offered for 18+.
Save the dates for these Back-to-School events:
Thurs. 8/12 - Back-to-School Block Party and BOE Meeting at Spencer Middle
Mon. 8/16 - Open House at Geary, Spencer Elem., and Walton
Tues. 8/17 - Freshmen Orientation at RCHS
For more info and times, please contact your school.
