Roxboro Community School

A reporter from Spectrum News 1 visited Mrs. Jill Clayton's Biotech II class today to film a story for National Blood Donor Month. The class was performing a blood typing lab, which was the perfect lab for the story. We will share the official news story once it airs on Spectrum News 1!

An assembly was held this afternoon to recognize senior and Roxboro's Distinguished Young Woman (DYW), Susan Claire Bailey! Susan Claire is headed to Greensboro for the next week to represent Roxboro and RCS in the state DYW program. We are #BulldogProud of her!

We have two new job openings! RCS seeks a Middle School Counselor beginning July 1, 2025. Candidates must have a North Carolina Counselor's License from an accredited institution, and recommends three to five years' experience. RCS, a public charter school, offers students in grades 6-12 a college preparatory course of study in a small, nurturing environment. RCS participates in the North Carolina State retirement and State Health Plan, and offers the Pierce Group Flexible benefits program and a $10,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to employees. Please send resumes and/or direct questions to Darkarai Bryant, Managing Executive Director, at bryantds@roxborocs.org or call 336-597-0020. RCS seeks a High School Math Teacher beginning August 4, 2025. Candidates must have a North Carolina Teacher's License. RCS, a public charter school, offers students in grades 6-12 a college preparatory course of study in a small, nurturing environment. RCS participates in the North Carolina State retirement and State Health Plan, and offers the Pierce Group Flexible benefits program and a $10,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to employees. Please send resumes and/or direct questions to Darkarai Bryant, Managing Executive Director, at bryantds@roxborocs.org or call 336-597-0020.

Our Little Dogs Cheer Camp has been rescheduled for February 1! You've got until January 23 to register! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5RPN3e-VN-FxN0euqqU9PYFqGlpSXEf3Hm3uCyxuroID-7A/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawH2OXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcy98D6TaF8zHuzu6JvflCorc2HFBc6NnpGzF1DY_yIQuanSq8514THZRA_aem_2MpfBHUFhU84r04CQypIgQ

Good evening, We will be operating on a normal school schedule tomorrow. Drive safe and we will see you in the morning!

Good Evening, Due to low temperatures causing some roads to refreeze tonight, we will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 14. The schedule for tomorrow is as follows: Middle School Schedule 1st Period 10:00-10:35 2nd Period 10:39-11:14 3rd Period 11:18-11:53 Lunch 11:53-12:25 4th Period 12:29-1:04 5th Period 1:08-1:43 6th Period 1:47–2:22 7th Period 2:26-3:00 High School Schedule 1st Period 10:00-10:35 2nd Period 10:39-11:14 3rd Period 11:18-11:53 4th Period 11:57-12:32 Lunch 12:32-1:04 5th Period 1:08-1:43 6th Period 1:47–2:22 7th Period 2:26-3:00 Please travel safely.

Good Evening! Here are this week's announcements. Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/

With the conditions of many roads in the community, tomorrow, January 13, will be a remote learning day. Students, make sure you follow your teachers' guidelines for remote work and check your emails for updates regarding assignments. Stay safe and warm!

RCS HOSA is hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 31st in the MPR. Here is the link to schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=27573 Type in RCS as the sponsor code to find the drive and schedule an appointment. "Make the right play. Give blood."

The band is selling specialty apples to raise funds for music, supplies, and a baritone saxophone! You can order your apples from a band student from January 9 to January 20. All money and order are due Tuesday, January 21 at 3:30 p.m. You can see the brochure here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nPp-_JqZ5ewKLsc-o-Kd4U51aJReHVeh/view?usp=drive_link You can order online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqCSoXmjoC0ElfRvWe3BFsEbVc5m_7OHZa3C3U5CTBqvHKow/viewform?pli=1

​The winter weather is upon us, but we are still planning to have our Prospective Student/Parent Information Night on Tuesday, January 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about RCS, this event is a great opportunity to come and see what RCS has to offer! If you plan to attend, please make sure you RSVP at this link: https://bit.ly/RCS-PSN

With the winter storm warning now in effect for tomorrow, we will release school early tomorrow, Friday, January 10, at 12:30 p.m. This means no lunch will be served and all after-school activities are canceled. As always, the safety of our staff and students is our first concern, so we want to ensure everyone has ample time to get home safely. The schedule for tomorrow is below. 1st Period: 8:00 - 8:35 2nd Period: 8:39 - 9:14 3rd Period: 9:18 - 9:53 4th Period: 9:57 - 10:32 5th Period: 10:36 - 11:11 6th Period: 11:15 - 11:50 7th Period: 11:54 - 12:30

All sports games scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 10 have been postponed.

Don't forget, tomorrow is a $2 Jeans Day!

Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We want to give a special shoutout to our incredible School Resource Officer, Ty Whitlow. Officer Whitlow is a mentor and a protector here at RCS. From ensuring our safety to offering guidance and support, his dedication to our school community makes a real difference every single day. We are so grateful for the hard work, compassion, and commitment he brings to his role. Thank you, Officer Whitlow, for all you do!

Bulldog Designs started the new year off by making edible bird wreaths from recycled Christmas wreaths! Beautiful job, Bulldogs!

Due to winter weather and the possibility of hazardous road conditions, we will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 7. The schedule for tomorrow is as follows: Middle School Schedule 1st Period 10:00-10:35 2nd Period 10:39-11:14 3rd Period 11:18-11:53 Lunch 11:53-12:25 4th Period 12:29-1:04 5th Period 1:08-1:43 6th Period 1:47–2:22 7th Period 2:26-3:00 High School Schedule 1st Period 10:00-10:35 2nd Period 10:39-11:14 3rd Period 11:18-11:53 4th Period 11:57-12:32 Lunch 12:32-1:04 5th Period 1:08-1:43 6th Period 1:47–2:22 7th Period 2:26-3:00 ​ Please travel safely.

Good Evening! Here are this week's announcements. Middle School: https://rcsmiddle.my.canva.site/bulldogsbulletin High School: https://rcs-high-school.my.canva.site/

It is officially winter break! We want to thank everyone who made this first half of the year so great! We hope you all enjoy your break and have a Merry Christmas! We look forward to a fantastic 2025 with you all!

Our next Little Dogs Cheer Camp will be on Saturday, January 11. This is open to grades K-5! If you are interested, you can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5RPN3e-VN-FxN0euqqU9PYFqGlpSXEf3Hm3uCyxuroID-7A/viewform Registration closes on January 3rd, so don't miss out!