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Parent Academy, March 23, 2019

02/28/2019

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RCPS Teacher Job Fairs March 9 & May 11, 2019

02/18/2019

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Georgia Parent Survey 2018-2019

01/08/2019

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Specialty and Choice Application Open Nov 16-Dec 21, 2018

11/05/2018

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Left to right: RCA Construction Teacher Brett Creel, RCPS CTAE Director Dionne Johnigan, RCA Manufacturing Teacher Jesse Smith, RCA CEO Bennett McCumber, Steve Dyar of Bosch

RCA awarded $10K Bosch grant for Mobile Makerspace

10/08/2018

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Teen Leadership Summit, November 10, 2018

10/01/2018

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RCPS Calendar Survey for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

09/26/2018

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2018 RCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists RCA Liz McGowan, DMS Carlos Hernandez, RCHS Amy Baxter

Teacher of the Year 2018 Finalists announced

09/14/2018

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Free SAT prep September 8, 15, 22, 2018

08/31/2018

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Parent Academy September 22, 2018

08/24/2018

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RCPS Teachers of the Year 2018 group photo

RCPS school Teachers of the Year 2018

08/24/2018

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Youth Mental Health First Aid classes Fall 2018

08/06/2018

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Youth Mental Health First Aid classes for community Fall 2018

08/03/2018

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RCPS Football Schedule 2018

08/01/2018

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PSE 60th Anniversary and New Building Dedication videos

07/30/2018

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Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year

07/19/2018

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RCPS named 2018 District of Distinction

07/11/2018

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Public Notice: Destruction of Records For Students with Disabilities, 2018

06/27/2018

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Public Notice: Proposed Property Tax Increase 2018

06/25/2018

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Katrina Young with the gavel for 2018-19 GSBA President

Katrina Young sworn in as GSBA President

06/20/2018

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Back to School (Summer Reading, Supplies, Dress Code, Open House, more)

06/04/2018

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Welcome to New Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts

05/31/2018

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Graduation Ceremonies Class of 2018

05/25/2018

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SHS 2018 salutatorian Christina Mandzyuk and valedictorian Shadaymona Jackson

Valedictorians and Salutatorians 2018

05/23/2018

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Summer School 2018

05/21/2018

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Summer Camps in the Community 2018

05/07/2018

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RCPS wins USDA Turnip the Beet Award for summer feeding programs

04/30/2018

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Group photo of RCPS high school students at the 2018 Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

41 RCPS students awarded at 2018 GA science fair

04/20/2018

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Superintendent Finalist Announced

04/19/2018

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All RCPS high schools named 2018 AP Honor Schools

04/13/2018

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Transition Fair for Seniors with Disabilities, April 14, 2018

03/22/2018

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Rockdale School Board Honored During School Board Appreciation Week 2018

03/12/2018

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Student Athletic Aide Camp meeting March 20, 2018

03/12/2018

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Headshots of the seven Rockdale County Board of Education members

School Board Appreciation Week 2018

03/12/2018

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6 RCPS Schools Named Reward Schools

03/09/2018

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Fine Arts Standards Survey 2018

02/23/2018

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2018 STAR Students and Teachers

02/15/2018

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Talking with students about violence

02/14/2018

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Parent Academy March 10, 2018, Safety Roundtables

02/12/2018

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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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Youth Mental Health First Aid classes for community Spring Summer 2018

02/05/2018

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Teacher Job Fair, March 10 and April 21, 2018

02/02/2018

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East Atlanta Tech Fair: 75 students advance to state tech fair 2018

02/02/2018

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Huong Ho, Michelle Nguyen, Tykera Moore - the three students from the 2018 Rockdale Regional Science and Engineering Fair chosen to advance to the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

STEM-strong at Regional Science Fair: 56 advance to state, national, international science fairs 2018

02/02/2018

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Black History Month Events 2018

01/29/2018

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March 12, 2018 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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Independent Learning Days Success

01/23/2018

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Free SAT Prep workshops Feb.10, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 2018

01/15/2018

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Hightower Trail Elementary exits Focus List

12/05/2017

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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 2017

11/01/2017

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Conyers Middle named finalist for STEM Education Award

11/01/2017

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T.E.A.M. Classes start Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Nov. 28, 2017

10/30/2017

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Four-Star School Climate Rating, 91.5 average

10/30/2017

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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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2017 RCPS REACH Scholars, the first RCPS cohort, and middle and high school principals, school system leaders, REACH Foundation leaders, and RCPS Foundation board members and leaders

Five RCPS students chosen for REACH $10K Scholarships 2017

10/13/2017

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RCPS Graduation Rate Continues to Climb, Remains Above State

10/04/2017

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Graduation Rate Continues to Climb, Tops State

10/02/2017

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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 at 2017 ceremony

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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Pictured (left to right): RCA students in the new German Apprenticeship program Stanley Odom of SHS, Alex Spencer of HHS, TJ Hayes of RCHS, Toby Lanier of RCHS.

RCA launches German apprenticeship program

09/14/2017

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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 2017

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 Teachers of the Year for 2017, group photo

RCPS celebrates 2017 Teachers of the Year

08/22/2017

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RCA Culinary Arts first high school program in state to earn Exemplary industry certification

08/11/2017

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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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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 2017

07/21/2017

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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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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Katrina Young, Rockdale County Board of Education member and GSBA President-Elect

Katrina Young elected GSBA President

06/12/2017

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New School Leaders for 2017-18

05/30/2017

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School Supply Lists 2017

05/29/2017

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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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Youth Mental Health First Aid class, Jan. 28, 2017

12/01/2016

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

11/27/2016

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RCHS graduates seated at commencement ceremony.

4 Out of 5 RCPS Students Graduate On Time

11/09/2016

State Releases 2016 Graduation Rate

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Free ACT and SAT prep workshops Spring 2017

11/07/2016

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

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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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East Atlanta Technology Fair 2017 Registration Now Open

10/07/2016

Registration open until January 6, 2017

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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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Deadline Extended for 2016 Fall Break Enrichment Camp Registration

09/23/2016

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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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Independent Learning/Early Release Day on Sept. 13, 2016

09/05/2016

Assignments for all students, Professional Learning for teachers

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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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HHS and RCHS recognized as 2016 AP Honor Schools

08/29/2016

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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RCPS Teachers of the Year school level winners, group photo

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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Parent Academy Returns August 27, 2016

08/01/2016

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Parent Academy returns August 27, 2016

08/01/2016

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

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

Katrina Young Elected to Statewide Post 2016-2017

07/07/2016

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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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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