Roane County School District

Join Roane County's Lighting of the Tree at Roane State. Admission is free!

Roane County Schools will be on Fall Break beginning next Monday, October 14, 2024, through Friday, October 18, 2024. Please take this time to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy all the things that fall in East TN has to offer. Have a great Fall Break, Roane County!

RCS Coordinated School Health will be sharing a series of "Spotlight on PE" articles across the school district. We would like to recognize our PE teachers and their dedication to making a positive impact on student outcomes. Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance, and classroom behaviors. RCS Coordinated School Health would like to recognize Mr. Scott Harvey and the PE program at Rockwood Middle School.

It’s time to show up, represent your grade, and win BIG! 🏫 We’re holding a district-wide attendance competition for Elementary, Middle, and High School grade levels in the month of October. The grade with the highest percentage present in each band will take home the victory! The attendance trophy will go to the school that has the highest percentage in the winning grade levels. Winning grades as of today: 4th grade, 7th grade, and 12th grade #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters

September Attendance Champions! We are excited to recognize the schools with the highest student attendance for the month of September! Your dedication to showing up every day is inspiring. Keep up the great work! Oliver Springs High School Oliver Springs Middle School Midway Elementary School Thank you to all our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Let’s continue to strive for excellence and make October even better!

As fall approaches, our students head back to the classroom, and it’s also time for our board members to kick off the new school year by participating in TSBA' s Fall District Meetings. These meetings cover critical topics such as legislative and legal updates, TISA funding, 3rd grade proficiency, and essential information regarding our teachers. We are truly grateful for the dedication of all our Board Members and their unwavering commitment to the students of Roane County!

Thanks to the kindness and giving hearts of Roane County another full trailer of water is on its way to Cocke County! When a community comes together for those in need it speaks volumes! Our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers! The Volunteer Fire Departments, Roane County Mayor’s Office, Roane County Sheriff’s Department, the cities of Kingston, Harriman, Rockwood, Oliver Springs, and the Roane County Office of Emergency Services. Your dedication is truly appreciated! A special thank you to Saddle Creek Logistics Services for donating a truck, trailer, and driver to deliver the water. This effort is a testament to how our region continues to work together in times of need. We are especially grateful to Mayor Terry Frank of Anderson County and Andy Wallace from the Anderson County Economic Development Association for connecting us with Saddle Creek and making this possible!

🎉Roane County Band Night Reminder!🎉 Calling all music lovers, community members, and families! 🎉 Come out and support our talented student musicians at the Roane County Band Night! It’s going to be an evening full of amazing performances, school spirit, and fun! 🎶✨ 📅 Date: October 7th 🕖 Time: 7 - 9 pm 📍 Location: Oliver Springs High School Football Field

Coordinated School Health and Family Resource has partnered to implement the "#GetYourSelfieToSchool" campaign to several schools this year. As a pilot program, we started at Harriman Middle last school year which increased their attendance rate and decreased chronic absenteeism. With the success of HMS, we have added Rockwood Middle and Midtown Elementary to begin the campaign this school year. All three schools have held #GetYourSelfieToSchool kickoffs, communicated expectations, and have taken a positive approach in creating a healthy school environment. The "Get Your Selfie to School" campaign is a creative and engaging initiative designed to boost student attendance and tackle chronic absenteeism in a fun and innovative way. The primary goal of this campaign is to encourage students to attend school and help decrease chronic absenteeism. By combining the ubiquity of selfies with a positive and rewarding approach, the "Get Your Selfie to School" campaign aims to create a culture where attending school is not only a responsibility but also a source of pride and enjoyment for students. CSH and FRC are also working with local business and the chamber of commerce to bring community and school together in order to communicate the importance of attendance and the impact of how attendance is directly correlated in the success of our student's future endeavors. #attendancematters

**We are ready to accept your water donations for the families in need that are experiencing devastation from the floods!** Without YOU this would not be possible, THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity! #roanecountystrong Together with our cities, neighboring counties, regional partners, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Roane County Schools, and the Roane County Education Foundation, we’re committed to meeting this need—but we can’t do it without you. If you’re able to donate, please bring bottled water to any of the following locations by 10 am on Monday, October 7th: Harriman Fire Station 1 Rockwood City Fire Station Oliver Springs Fire Station Kingston Fire Stations (either location) Kingston Gravel Pit, Monday from 9am-12pm only Your kindness and generosity will make a huge difference for families in need. Thank you for stepping up and being there for our neighbors when they need it most!

🌟 Happy National Principals Month! 🌟We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible principals for their leadership, dedication, and tireless work in supporting our students, staff, and school communities every day. 💙📚

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate and thank our hardworking custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly every day! Thank you for all you do to make our schools shine—inside and out! 🌟 We appreciate you today and every day! 🙌

Today, the incredible generosity of the people of Roane County was on full display. A total of 1,260 cases of water and $2,680.00 in cash donations were collected at our designated drop-off points. These contributions are already en route to help support our fellow Tennesseans in the flood-impacted areas. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in today’s efforts. Your kindness is making a real difference. Thank you for standing with us! #RoaneCountyStrong

We are set up and ready to receive donations at the "Gravel Pit" in Kingston! Donations will be accepted until 12:00PM and delivered to the victims of the catastrophic flooding this afternoon. Thank you for your generosity and support!

In collaboration with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Roane County Schools, the Roane County Education Foundation, and the cities of Harriman, Kingston, and Rockwood, the Roane County Office of Emergency Services is seeking your support to aid victims of the catastrophic flooding affecting neighboring counties. We are currently responding to an urgent request from the Cocke County School District for water. If you are able to help, please drop off bottled water at any of the following locations by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1st): • Harriman Fire Station 1 • Rockwood City Fire Station • Oliver Springs Fire Station • Kingston Gravel Pits (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) At this time, we are only collecting water. Before gathering any additional supplies, we will wait for guidance from county and city officials in the affected areas to ensure that we are meeting the specific needs of those impacted by this disaster. While we understand that many people are eager to help, it is crucial to coordinate efforts in a way that truly benefits those in need. Additionally, several local churches are working directly with congregations in the impacted communities. You may contact them for further opportunities to assist. Thank you for your generosity and support during this difficult time.

All Roane County School's BASP and Wee-Bee locations will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Important Announcement!

Roane County Schools Before and After School Programs (BASP) are located at these sites. Contact your school today to apply!

For the next three weeks, the top elementary, middle, and high schools will be recognized for their commitment to showing up. We will be looking for the highest percent present. Winners for the for this week will be announced on Monday, September 16th. Check out today's top 3!