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Conyers, Ga. – Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is excited to announce all RCPS students will receive school meals free of cost this school year, under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This includes breakfast and lunch. Families no longer need to submit a Free/Reduced Meals application.

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) meal service option that allows schools and districts in high poverty areas to offer meals at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications. RCPS is approved for CEP for the 2026-27 school year and will provide breakfast and lunch meals to all students at no cost to their families. RCPS will not collect free/reduced meal applications. Students will continue to enter their student numbers in the cafeteria to receive their meals, and all meals must meet the federal requirements for reimbursable meals.

While school meals will be free, students will be allowed to purchase additional à la carte items or supplemental snack items such as juice, ice cream or other treats. Families may continue to use the My School Bucks app to pay for these items. Students will not be allowed to charge à la carte or supplemental snack items. Meals are available for students enrolled in virtual learning and parents of students enrolled in virtual learning may pick up meals from their student's home school.

For more details, please visit www.rockdaleschools.org/freemeals.

By participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and eliminating the need for meal applications, Rockdale County Public Schools will reduce administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.

Children need healthy meals to learn. Rockdale County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day at no charge to your child(ren). Our food service receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Non-discrimination statement:  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

 

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Comidas gratis para todos los estudiantes de RCPS nuevamente este año

Conyers, Ga. –  Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Rockdale (RCPS, por sus siglas en inglés) se complace en anunciar que todos los estudiantes de RCPS recibirán comidas escolares gratuitas durante este año escolar, según la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP, por sus siglas en inglés). Esto incluye desayuno y almuerzo. Las familias ya no necesitan presentar una solicitud para comidas gratis o a precio reducido.

La Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) es una opción de servicio de comidas del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP, por sus siglas en inglés) y del Programa de Desayuno Escolar (SBP, por sus siglas en inglés) que permite a las escuelas y distritos en áreas de alta pobreza ofrecer comidas sin costo a todos los estudiantes matriculados sin tener que recolectar solicitudes de los hogares. A partir del año escolar 2026-27, RCPS está aprobado para CEP y proporcionará desayunos y almuerzos a todos los estudiantes sin costo para sus familias. RCPS no recogerá solicitudes de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los estudiantes continuarán ingresando sus números de estudiante en la cafetería para recibir sus comidas, y todas las comidas deben cumplir con los requisitos federales para comidas reembolsables.

Los estudiantes podrán comprar artículos suplementarios/à la carte como jugo, helado u otras delicias. Las familias pueden seguir usando la aplicación My School Bucks para pagar estos artículos. A los estudiantes no se les permitirá cargar artículos suplementarios. Las comidas están disponibles para los estudiantes inscritos en el aprendizaje virtual y los padres pueden recoger las comidas en la escuela de sus estudiantes.

Para obtener más detalles, visite www.rockdaleschools.org/freemeals.

Al participar en la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) y eliminar la necesidad de solicitudes de comidas, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Rockdale reducirán los costos administrativos y de impresión. Las familias también se benefician al no tener que completar ni enviar solicitudes de comidas.

Los niños necesitan comidas saludables para aprender. Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Rockdale ofrecen comidas saludables todos los días escolares sin costo para su(s) hijo(s). Nuestro servicio de alimentos recibe apoyo del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos a través de los Programas Nacionales de Almuerzo y Desayuno Escolar.

Declaración de no discriminación: De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normativas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA), el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, así como las instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA, tienen prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, situación familiar/parental, ingresos provenientes de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas, o represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad realizada o financiada por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Los recursos y los plazos para presentar quejas varían según el programa o el incidente.

Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, Lengua de Señas Americana, etc.) deben comunicarse con la Agencia Estatal o local que administra el programa o contactar al USDA a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Telecomunicaciones al 711 (voz y TTY). Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en idiomas distintos al inglés.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en un programa, complete el Formulario de Queja por Discriminación en Programas del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en Cómo Presentar una Queja por Discriminación en Programas y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA proporcionando en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envíe su formulario o carta completa al USDA por: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. 

El USDA es un proveedor, empleador y prestamista que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

 

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CLICK HERE for Meal Route Times and Locations

Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) continues the annual “Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale” Summer Meals Program, June 8 – July 16, 2026, Monday – Thursday, to ensure Rockdale County’s children receive healthy, balanced and delicious meals throughout the summer.

RCPS will deliver bagged lunches via school bus to locations in neighborhoods across Rockdale County, Monday – Thursday, June 8 – July 16, 2026 (paused June 18 and June 29 – July 3, 2026). Meal route locations and times are listed at www.rockdaleschools.org/summermeals. If your child (up to age 18) lives in one of the neighborhoods served, they can receive a meal at no cost. There is no need to sign up. Children must be present and meals must be eaten on location on the buses, which are air-conditioned.

RCPS will also serve meals at walk-in school locations Monday – Thursday at the locations, dates, and times listed below.  Meals are at no cost. Children must be present and meals must be eaten on location.

• ·         Salem High School (3551 Underwood Road, Conyers) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., June 8 - July 16, 2026 (Paused June 18 and July 2-9).
• ·         Heritage High School (2400 Granade Road, Conyers) 7:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., June 8 - July 1, 2026 (Paused June 18). 
• ·         C.J. Hicks Elementary School (1300 Pine Log Road, Conyers), 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., June 8 - 17, 2026.
• ·         Honey Creek Elementary School (700 Honey Creek Road, Conyers), 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., June 8 - 17, 2026.
• ·         J.H. House Elementary School (3100 Zingara Road, Conyers), 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., June 8 - 17, 2026.
• ·         Lorraine Elementary School (3343 East Fairview Road SW, Stockbridge), 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., June 8 - 17, 2026.
• ·         Gen. Ray Davis Middle School (3375 East Fairview Road SW, Stockbridge), 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., June 8 - 17, 2026.

For updated meal route locations and times or more information, contact 678-413-6081 or go to www.rockdaleschools.org/summermeals

 

 

 

Rockdale Career Academy (RCA) celebrated the opening of its new student enterprise for car maintenance, The Pit Stop, and the new Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Vehicle Dual Enrollment program with Georgia Piedmont Technical College at RCA, with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 15, 2026. RCA CEO/Principal Dr. Corey Williams thanked the businesses and community partners such as Georgia Power, Citizens of Georgia Power, the Development Authority of Rockdale County, and Rivian for their generous donations and Georgia Piedmont Technical College and RCPS CTAE department for their support to make such programs possible. The Pit Stop student enterprise will provide car maintenance services such as oil changes and tire services while giving RCA students real-world, hands-on experience.

Rockdale County Board of Education Chairwoman Sandra Jackson-Lett announced, "We're not stopping here. We're incredibly proud to announce the launch of our Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Technology Dual Enrollment programs, a forward-thinking initiative that places Rockdale County Public Schools at the forefront of innovation."

RCPS is one of the first districts in the state to offer this program. GPTC and RCA have about 16 students enrolled for the new EV/Hybrid Dual Enrollment program for the 2026-2027 school year. Lindsey Walker, Dual Enrollment Coordinator for Rockdale County and Georgia Piedmont Technical College, said GPTC is committed to breaking down barriers for students. “Something we’re extremely passionate and excited about is the EV program coming into RCA. Hosting this program at RCA helps Dual Enrollment students with reducing barriers to taking this course, allowing them to gain those certifications before leaving high school to ensure they have the best pathway to employment on their way forward into adulthood.”

Community partners attending the ribbon cutting ceremony included Georgia Power, Citizens of Georgia Power, GPTC, the Development Authority of Rockdale County, Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook, and Rockdale Soil and Water Conservation District. 

RCA Automotive Career Pathway Instructor Mark Whittaker is finishing his first year teaching at the high school level but has a decade of experience teaching and preparing students at technical colleges for careers in the automotive industry. "I'm used to career-ready programs," said Whittaker. "That's what I have focused on: the ones who are in this to make a career out of this, giving them the tools and skills to do that."

For more information about programs at Rockdale Career Academy, visit https://rca.rockdaleschools.org. 

 

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Registration for Kindergarten is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.  All student registration for Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is online at www.rockdaleschools.org/registration. Parents must provide the documentation described below.         

For Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by September 1st. Kindergarten registration takes place online at www.rockdaleschools.org/registration. The child’s school will be assigned at the time of registration. Parents should contact the elementary school to visit their school and to be assessed for kindergarten readiness.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Registration for all students takes place at the RCPS Student Registration webpage, www.rockdaleschools.org/registration. Photos or scans of required documents can be uploaded into the online registration form. Please make sure photos or scans are clear and readable.

To register a child successfully, parents must provide their child’s birth certificate, Social Security card (optional), parent’s photo ID and proof of custody or guardianship if the person enrolling the child is not the birth parent.

Proof of residence will also be required to register a child for school and must be provided in at least one of the following combinations:

·         Lease agreement along with electric, water or gas bill

·         Lease agreement along with automobile registration

·         Property tax receipt along with electric, water or gas bill

·         Property tax receipt along with automobile registration

For more information, visit www.rockdaleschools.org/registration or email register@rockdale.k12.ga.us.