Parent & Student Resources
On this page you will find a number of resources to help you navigate the RCS school system as well as important forms, enrollment information, and student programs. Click on a thumbnail below for more information.
Quick Links
Handbooks
Student/Technology HandbooksChild Care/Early Learning
RCS Child Care/Early Learning OpportuntiesThe BARK
Bethany's Biweekly NewsletterRemote Learning Resources
RCS Student and Parent Remote Learning WebsiteRCS Testing
Information and LinksLunch Menus & Lunch Form
Lunch menu, lunch form link, costs and child nutrition policyAlert Now
RCS Alert SystemRCS Cares
Important LinksTeacher Web Pages
Links to Teacher PagesInclement Weather
Inclement weather & school closure infoParent Resouce Centers
Gain access to even more materials to help kids get ready for schoolParent Forms
Download popular parent formsTen Point Grading Scale
More information about the scaleUseful Links
Useful links for Parents & StudentsVolunteer Info
Process and linksApproved Absence Form
Download the Approved Absence FormLinks and Resources
Handbooks
RCS Student Handbook
RCS Student Chromebook Handbook
Bethany Elementary Student Handbook
RCS School Age Child Care and Early Learning Opportunities
RCS Parent/Guardian - Child Care Need Survey
RCS Staff - Child Care Need Survey
School Age Child Care Options Infographic
RCS Early Learning Head Start Application (English)
RCS Aprendizaje Temprana Head Start Aplicación
The BARK
Although news from your local school is likely most important to you, there are many timely topics of interest to parents district-wide. We are now offering a free Rockingham County Schools Parent/Community E-Newsletter: “RCS Connect” for anyone wishing to sign up for it, parents/guardians, grandparents and/or community members.
All email addresses used to sign up for the service will be kept confidential, and will only be used in the distribution of this newsletter, typically every 4-8 weeks.
Additionally, a link to our school's biweekly newsletter, The BARK, is available to view by clicking the button below.
Remote Learning Resources
RCS Student and Parent Remote Learning Website
Map of Free Wifi Locations in the County
RCS - Press Release - RCS Team Up for Internet
RCS Testing Information and Links
RCS Testing Newsletter
Read to Achieve
Read To Achieve is a part of the Excellent Schools Act passed into NC law in July 2012 and applies to all schools beginning 2013-2014 school year. Read To Achieve focuses on preparing students to be proficient readers by the end of 3rd grade. Click the link below to learn more about Read to Achieve as well as other elementary resources.
Alert Now
Rockingham County Schools utilizes the Alert Now: Connect 5 Phone Notification Service.
Your child’s school will be utilizing the Alert Now: Connect 5 service for:
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Back to School
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Parent Conferences
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Special Events
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End of Grade Testing Dates
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Sports Cancellations
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Report Card Distribution
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Make Up School Day Reminder
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PTO/PTA/PTSO/Booster Clubs
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Emergency Messages
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Attendance / Absence Notification
The district will be utilizing the Alert Now:Connect 5 service for:
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Weather Related Information
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Emergency Messages
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Other Important Information
To update your primary and emergency contact information, please call your child’s school.
To receive a replay of school and district messages sent to your phone, call 1-855-4-REPLAY or 1-855-473-7529.
Anyone who accidentally opted out of their RCS/school automated phone calls can easily opt back in. Call 855-502-7867 and select option 2. The call MUST be made from the opt-in phone number, which means schools cannot add a phone number for families. We don't want you to miss any important messages!
RCS Cares
RCS School Attestation Form
RCS: Our Safe Return to Learn!
RCS: Our Safe Return to Learn Video
Safety Protocols Presentation
Our Safe Return to Learn FAQ Master Document
RCS Prevention and Response Procedures for COVID-19
RCS PPE Guidance Directions Document
RCS: Our Safe Return to Learn Guidebook
Teacher Web Pages
Below are a list of teacher web pages. If you don't see your teacher listed, they may not keep a web page. Check with the teacher directly and ask them to email us their link if it is not listed below.
Useful Links
The following are links that many parents and students find useful throughout the year.
Application for approved absences/family trip
Rockingham County Schools https://www.rock.k12.nc.us
NC Wise Owl www.ncwiseowl.org
Grolier Online go.grolier.com/frameless.html
Google www.google.com/
The Best Children's Books http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org
