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Summer School 2018

05/21/2018

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Transition Fair for Seniors with Disabilities, April 14

03/22/2018

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Rockdale School Board Honored During Special Week

03/12/2018

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Student Athletic Aide Camp meeting March 20

03/12/2018

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Fine Arts Standards Survey

02/23/2018

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Talking with students about violence

02/14/2018

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Social Studies Learning Resources Review 2018

02/06/2018

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Free SAT Prep 2018 - Feb. 10, 24, March 3

02/05/2018

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Teacher Job Fair, March 10 and April 21, 2018

02/02/2018

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March 12th is Instructional Day, Modified Calendar Approved

01/28/2018

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FY19 Budget Suggestion Forms & Public Meeting 2/22

01/23/2018

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Free SAT Prep workshops Feb.10, Feb. 24, March 3

01/15/2018

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GA PE Standards Feedback Requested

12/04/2017

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ESPLOST Schedule 4 December 2017

12/01/2017

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RCPS 2018 Legislative Priorities

11/27/2017

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CCRPI released for 2016-17

11/02/2017

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Pictured at 2017 Golden Radish Award ceremony, left to right: Rockdale County Public Schools Executive Director of School Nutrition Peggy Lawrence, MaryBeth Hornbeck with UGA Extension, C.J. Hicks Elementary Cafeteria Manager Jacki Hayslip, RCPS Chief of Operations Phil Budensiek.

RCPS School Nutrition wins Golden Radish Award

11/01/2017

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School board names Interim Superintendent

10/25/2017

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GA Parent Survey (School Climate Star Ratings)

10/16/2017

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RCPS Graduation Rate Continues to Climb, Remains Above State

10/04/2017

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Superintendent Autry announces retirement

09/28/2017

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Nicole Smith gasps and covers her mouth and the other teachers on stage applaud as she is announced as the RCPS Teacher of the Year during the September 25, 2017 celebration held at Rockdale Career Academy.

Shoal Creek Elementary Teacher Wins RCPS Teacher of the Year

09/26/2017

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SAT Scores Released for 2017 Graduating Class

09/25/2017

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Independent Learning Day Survey

09/20/2017

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Independent Learning Day Survey September 19, 2017

09/20/2017

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RCPS open Friday (RCPS abre el viernes)

09/14/2017

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Fall Break Enrichment Camp October 2-5, 2017

09/05/2017

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Previous Enrichment Camp, Makers 101, display their soapbox derby cars

Fall Enrichment Camp 2017

09/05/2017

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Independent Learning Day Survey

09/02/2017

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Collage of the top 3 finalists for RCPS 2017 Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year Top 3 Finalists

08/29/2017

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Free ACT preparation workshops October 2017

08/28/2017

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Rockdale Youth Leadership deadline September 1, 2017

08/28/2017

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Dismissal Delayed Aug. 21, 2017 for Solar Eclipse

08/28/2017

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RCPS celebrates 2017 Teachers of the Year

08/22/2017

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119 RCPS students named 2017 AP Scholars

08/11/2017

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Parent Academy September 23, 2017

08/03/2017

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Parent Academy returns September 23, 2017

08/03/2017

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RCPS High School Football Schedule 2017

08/01/2017

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Public Notice: Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase

07/26/2017

Press Release Announcing a Proposed Property Tax Increase, , Millage Rate Hearings Aug. 10, 2017 and Aug. 17, 2017 and 5 Year Levy History

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Student Registration temporarily relocates to 1400 Parker Road July 24 - August 4

07/22/2017

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5 RCPS schools named National Beta Schools of Merit

06/21/2017

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Public Notice: Destruction of Records for Students with Disabilities, August 4, 2017

06/19/2017

Rockdale County Public Schools, Department of Learning Support, announces its intention to destroy FAPE Records of Students with Disabilities who became 22 years old prior to January 1, 1995; the records will be destroyed on Friday, August 4, 2017.

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New School Leaders for 2017-18

05/30/2017

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Middle School Orientation Programs 2017

05/26/2017

Programs for RCPS Middle School students, including Middle School Orientations for 6th Grade

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BBERR 2017 Summer Feeding Program Delivers Books and Meals

05/22/2017

Feeding the body and mind with books and nutritious meals delievered in the summer feeding program "Be Bright Eat Right Rockdale"

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Summer School 2017

05/15/2017

Summer School information for RCPS High School Credit Recovery, Middle School 8th Grade Summer School, Elementary School 3rd and 5th Grade Summer Intensive Programs

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RCPS Score Tops State for 3rd Year in CCRPI

12/10/2016

College and Career Ready Index scores released for 2015-16

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RCPS Score Tops State for Third Consecutive Year in CCRPI

12/08/2016

College and Career Ready Performance Index Scores Released for 2015-16

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2017-18 Specialty & Choice Applications Due Jan. 9, 6p

11/27/2016

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4 Out of 5 RCPS Students Graduate On Time

11/09/2016

State Releases 2016 Graduation Rate

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2016: 4 Out of 5 RCPS Students Graduate On Time

11/02/2016

State Releases 2016 Graduation Rates

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College Goal Georgia Sunday November 6th

10/28/2016

Get help filling out FAFSA for college financial aid at College Goal Georgia on Sunday, November 6, 2016,1-4 p.m. at Rockdale Career Academy

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Specialty and Choice Open House Schedule

10/09/2016

Open Houses during October and November; Application window November 28 to December 16, 2016

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Free SAT Prep Workshops in October and November

09/30/2016

Sign up for series of three half-day workshops; one series in October and one series in November; limited space so sign up quickly

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Teen Leadership Summit, November 12th

09/28/2016

Registration deadline November 9th for free half-day teen leadership conference

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Parent Survey on Independent Learning Day

09/19/2016

Independent Learning/Early Release Day Survey posted until Sept. 23

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Calendar Survey Open Until October 9th

09/14/2016

Calendar survey for 2017-18 and 2018-19 options posted until Oct. 9

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Rockdale Youth Leadership Deadline Extended 9/16/16

09/12/2016

The Rockdale Youth Leadership (RYL) program is now accepting applications from current sophomores for the 2016-17 year program. The due date is Sept. 16

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RCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists Allison Dunlop of LES, Kim Sanderson of DMS, Shauna Roddenberry of BES

Teacher of the Year District Finalists Announced in Surprise Visits

09/05/2016

The top three finalists for RCPS 2016-17 Teacher of the Year were surprised with visits to their classrooms on Friday

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RCPS Announces 2016 Teachers of the Year

08/14/2016

All 22 school-level Teachers of the Year will be honored at the 2016 Teacher of the Year celebration on September 26, 2016, 6 p.m., at Rockdale Career Academy (RCA), 1064 Culpepper Road, Conyers.

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130 RCPS Students Named AP Scholars, 3 National AP Scholars

08/02/2016

130 students recognized for outstanding performance on 2016 AP exams, 3 nationally honored for eight or more exams with score of 4 or higher

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Letter From The Superintendent 2016-17

07/29/2016

I am excited to share with you that our work over the last four years to transform public education in Rockdale County is now a deeply rooted reality and no longer a mere vision for the future. While our work is on-going, we have built a solid foundation from which to grow and thrive.

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RCPS Milestones Scores Up, RCPS CCRPI Increases, Stays Above State

07/27/2016

RCPS students score higher on 2016 Milestones assessments. RCPS CCRPI, which includes Milestones, increases and remains above state average.

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Be Bright Eat Right Rockdale staff and some of the families they serve, smiling next to a yellow bus with the BBERR sign on it

2016 'Be Bright, Eat Right, Rockdale' Free Summer Lunch Program 2016

05/27/2016

Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS), Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER), and Bread of Life Deliverance (BOLD) Ministries have partnered for the third year with “Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale” to ensure Rockdale County’s children receive healthy, balanced and delicious meals throughout the summer.

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College and Career Ready Performance Index Released for 2014-15

05/03/2016

Rockdale County Public Schools' average is above the state's in the recently released 2014-15 College and Career Ready Performance Index

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RCPS Board of Education Achieves 2015 GSBA Exemplary School Board Status

12/11/2015

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HHS and RCHS recognized as AP Honor Schools

03/02/2015

Heritage and Rockdale County high schools were named 2016 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods, a distinction Rockdale County Public Schools high schools have achieved for more than six consecutive years.

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Parent Academy March 10, Safety Roundtables

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Black History Month Events 2018

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Science Learning Resources Review 2018

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T.E.A.M. Classes start Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Nov. 28

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Dual Enrollment Info Session Nov. 9 (college credit in high school)

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Teen Leadership Summit 2017

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Free ACT prep October 14 & 21, 2017

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School Specialty and Choice Open Houses 2017 for the 2018-19 Programs

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Independent Learning Day Survey August 22, 2017

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Student Registration Relocation July 24-August 4, 2017

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Summer Schedule 2017

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Free Summer Meals 2017 BBERR

"Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale" Summer Meals for Kids program provides free meals for children and teens delivered at neighborhoods and served in schools by RCPS, RER, and BOLD Ministries Monday-Friday during the summer

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Open House Schedule 2017

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Summer Reading Lists 2017

RCPS Summer Reading Lists for rising grades 6-12 and assignment guidelines and rubric

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School Supply Lists 2017

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2017 Georgia Science and Engineering Fair participants from Rockdale County Public Schools

RCPS Soars at State Science Fair with 60 Awards

Rockdale County Public Schools students brought home 60 awards and recognitions from the 69th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair (GSEF) held March 30 - April 1, 2017 at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.

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SHS FBLA students Gradea Harris and Demetrious Sampson with advisor and SHS Business Education teacher Karleta Sigman with their awards from the state FBLA 2017 competition

2 SHS Business Leadership Students Head to FBLA Nationals

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Superintendent's Academic Awards Honor Student Gracie Wilson and Honor Teacher David Yancey of EMS

Superintendent's Academic Awards Celebrates Top Students and Teachers

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Strategic Planning at Parent Academy

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RCPS Teacher Job Fair April 22

Pre-register at www.rockdaleschools.org/jobfair

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Saluting Grady Jarrett Feb. 10, RCHS alum ties record for Super Bowl sacks

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Youth Mental Health First Aid class, Jan. 28

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Portraits on wall of Rockdale County Board of Education members and Superintendent Richard Autry

Board of Education Celebrates New and Returning Members

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Free ACT and SAT prep workshops

ACT prep Jan. 21-Feb. 4, March 18-April 1; SAT prep Feb. 20-22

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Schedule of Approved Local Sales Tax Projects SPLOST Schedule 4 for Fiscal Year 2016

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Pictured, left to right: Rockdale County school board members Brad Smith, Sharon Pharr, Chairman Jim McBrayer, Katrina Young (also GSBA Vice President), Vice Chairman Wales Barksdale, Mandy North, Superintendent Richard Autry, Tony Dowdy.

Rockdale County Board of Education earns Exemplary School Board 2016 recognition

BOE awarded highest GSBA status for second consecutive year

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East Atlanta Technology Fair Registration Now Open

Registration open until January 6, 2017

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Superintendent's Message: Saluting our Heroes on Veterans Day

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Independent Learning/Early Release Day on Sept. 13

Assignments for all students, Professional Learning for teachers

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Deadline Extended for Fall Break Enrichment Camp Registration

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Public Notice: 2016 Current Tax Digest and 5 Year Levy History

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Parent Academy Returns August 27

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Parent Academy returns August 27

Sharpen your skills with free classes, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. at RCA; online registration now open

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Public Notice: 2016 Millage Rate

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Public Notice: Notice of Property Tax Increase

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How to Give Permission to Receive Phone Call Notifications

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Summer Reading Lists and Resources 2016

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Public Notice: HB251 Full Capacity

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How to continue receiving important non-emergency phone calls

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Student Registration Relocation July 25-August 5, 2016

In order to accommodate increased volume, the Rockdale County Public Schools Student Registration Office will be located at 1400 Parker Road July 25-August 5, 2016.

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Public Notice: Schools Ask for CLIP Feedback

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Public Notice: Destruction of Records for Students with Disabilities

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Katrina Young, Rockdale County school board member and GSBA vice president

Katrina Young Elected to Statewide Post

Katrina Young, member of the Rockdale County Board of Education, was installed as vice president of the Georgia School Boards Association

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Barksdale Elementary School's leadership is presented a check for achieving CCRPI targets, one of the many schools highlighted for achieving CCRPI goals.

RCPS Celebrates Schoolwide Academic Achievements

Rockdale County Public Schools celebrated the 2014-15 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) school achievements June 3, 2016 at an end-of-the-school year assembly of school administrators and district personnel. As a key strategy in recruiting and retaining great teachers, one of the Superintendent’s budget priorities included a Pay for Performance ‘team’ incentive model for school-wide achievement. Schools that met the target for the CCRPI received a plaque and a monetary award.

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New Website and App for New School Year

Mobile-responsive websites and app for busy families

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RCPS Valedictorians and Salutatorians 2016

Rockdale County High, Heritage High, Salem High, Rockdale Magnet's top academic students

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