Back-To-School
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Your starting place for Back-to-School information for Rockdale County Public Schools in Conyers, GA.
First Day of School:
August 4, 2025
Open House Dates:
- Early Learning Center (ELC, 3yo & 4yo) at RCA - Tuesday, July 29, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
- High School (Grades 9-12) - Tuesday, July 29, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
- EPIC Center - Tuesday, July 29 (4:00-5:30 p.m. Alpha Academy & RVC Gr 6-12) (6:00- 7:30 p.m. Open Campus)
- Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Wednesday, July 30, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
- Elementary School (Grades PK-5) - Thursday, July 31, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
- Virtual Elementary (Grades 4-5) Open House and Device Pick Up - Thursday, July 31, 1:30-3:00 p.m. at FSE
Please check your school website (CLICK HERE) for grade-specific schedules and more information.
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Infinite Campus Parent Portal (Forms, Information Verification, Grades):
REQUIRED: All returning parents/guardians must verify their information and sign forms (Information Update) in the Infinite Campus Portal. Students will not receive a school-issued laptop/device until the Information Update is completed.
Forms are signed online in the Infinite Campus Portal.
New parents/guardians must register for Infinite Campus Portal on the first day of school to sign forms (Annual Update/Information Update), view grades, report cards, attendance and more. (Please note: Parents/guardians of students new to RCPS will not be able to do their Annual Update until the first day of school.) For directions on how to set up your account and more information, click here. Students will not receive a school-issued laptop/device until the Annual Update/Information Update is completed.
Your child's GTID (Georgia Testing ID) is also available in your Infinite Campus Portal.
Student Registration and Enrollment:
Registration Link and Information (CLICK HERE)
Calendars:
RCPS School Year Calendars and Important Dates
Report Card Dates and Test Dates
Bell Schedule/Student Hours:
Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5), 7:35 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8), 8:45 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
High Schools (Grades 9-12), 8:05 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Non-Traditional Schools (check with school).
CLICK HERE for school bell schedules.
School Supply Lists:
Please check the links below or your school's website for your school's school supply list.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
Barksdale Elementary
C.J. Hicks Elementary
Flat Shoals Elementary
Hightower Trail Elementary
Honey Creek Elementary
J.H. House Elementary
Lorraine Elementary
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Pine Street Elementary
Shoal Creek Elementary
Sims Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
Conyers Middle School
Davis Middle School
Edwards Middle School
Memorial Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
For high schools and non-traditional schools, check with your school and attend Open House night (see dates above) for class-specific supplies and reading assignments.
School Supply and Back-to-School Events:
Back-to-School Bash with RCPS, Rockdale County, City of Conyers
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA.
Free school supplies. To donate to this event, visit https://www.rcpspartner.com. For more information, contact rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Springfield Baptist Church Back-2-School Bash
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Springfield Baptist Church, 1877 Iris Drive SE, Conyers, GA.
Free school supplies, education and community vendors. For more information, visit www.sbcgrowth.church.
Back-to-School RCPS Parent Orientation Meeting Online
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE for meeting link.
Back-to-School Sunday
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 9 a.m., at Transforming Faith Church, 301 Honey Creek Road, Conyers, GA.
Free backpacks, school supplies, and more. Limit 3 backpacks per family; students must be present. Registration required at https://transformingfaith.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/37/responses/new
Teal Pack Experience School Supply Giveaway
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Falcons Fury Harley-Davidson in Conyers, GA.
School supply giveaway including clear backpacks with school supplies and services such as haircuts for kids, immunizations, health and wellness services, and more. Free event, registration required for backpacks and health services, at www.thetealpackexperience.com
(If you know of school supply giveaway events that can help RCPS students, please contact rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Middle School 6th Grade Orientations:
Memorial Middle School Rising 6th Grade Camp - Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost $15, Includes pizza & T-Shirt. Register and pay with this link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/SX294-100 . Contact Dr. Dudley 6th AP, for more information: vdudley@rockdale.k12.ga.us. Come out to meet your new teachers and tour your new school!
Gen. Ray Davis Middle School Rising 6th Grade Eagles Camp - Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:00-6:00 p.m. $25 fee, covers food and T-shirt.
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/eqpt4FLp7T (Registration deadline July 11, 2025).
Transitioning from elementary to middle school is an exciting time filled with lots of new changes and experiences! The GRDMS Rising 6th Grade Eagles Camp affords our students an opportunity to meet 6th grade teachers, counselors, engage in fun activities, tour the school, and meet new friends! This camp is FREE and there will also be an informational presentation for parents/guardians as well. (Parents/guardians are required to remain and attend with students.) Don’t miss out; register now! We look forward to seeing you at GRDMS, where we S.O.A.R.: Self-control, On-task behavior, Appropriate attitude, and Responsible actions.
Conyers Middle School 6th Grade Bulldog Camp - Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at CMS, for incoming 6th grade students. Cost $25, includes T-shirt. Register and pay at CMS BULLDOG CAMP
Edwards Middle School Rising 6th Grade Patriot Camp - Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at EMS. CLICK HERE to register.
Please check your school website (CLICK HERE) for information on middle school programs for incoming 6th graders.
Kindergarten Orientation:
Please check your school's website (CLICK HERE) and contact your school for information on Kindergarten Reimagined Orientation programs, which take place during the first week of school.
Clear Bookbag Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
All bookbags (backpacks) carried by students in Grades 1-12 must be clear. Clear bookbags are optional for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Students will carry their laptops in the school-issued, non-transparent laptop bag. Students participating in an extracurricular activity are permitted to carry non-transparent bags to store items pertaining to their particular activity (i.e. band, athletics, etc.). Upon entry into the school, all extracurricular activity bags must be stored in lockers or designated areas. All bags are subject to search. Additionally, the maximum size for non-transparent bags that students will be permitted to carry during the school day, such as lunch kits, pencil bags and purses, will be 6” x 9”.
CLICK HERE for more details and Frequently Asked Questions.
Personal Device Pouches (Yondr cell phone bags) Grades PK-8:
Georgia’s Distraction Free Education Act (HB 340) requires all public schools in in the state to enact a policy and procedure for the use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in kindergarten through 8th grade. RCPS will be implementing the use of personal device pouches for Pre-K through 8th grade for the 2025-26 school year.
Students will be asked to turn off their personal device upon entering the school building and place their device in a lockable pouch that they will keep with them throughout the school day. Pouches will be unlocked by staff members at the end of the school day. Pouches will remain at school. Students with medical needs or disabilities that require access to a device during the school day may be eligible for accommodations. Parents and guardians should contact their school to discuss individual needs and arrangements.
CLICK HERE for more details and Frequently Asked Questions.
Summer Reading (Grades K-12)
Summer Math Recommendations (Grades K-12)
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