Rome City Schools

Rome City Schools wants to hear from you. Please take the time to complete the Strategic Plan Feedback Survey. English and Spanish versions of the survey can be found on our website using the following link: https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/page/parents

**ATTENTION** Due to a structure fire on Redmond Road, buses may experience delays in dropping students off in the West Rome area.

Check it out, RCS is one of only two systems to receive both grants. It is a great day to be PART OF THE PACK! Go Wolves! https://madmimi.com/s/873b831?fbclid=IwAR3ot6uvnfIS9ETcNzjTF4-F2aMhqzE-Kra2ou1OHbbDOEaQPq04zo2wKlM

Teacher In-Service Day is scheduled for Monday, February 14, and Parent Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, February 15. There will be NO SCHOOL for students.

This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week (Feb 7-11)!! THANK YOU for ALL that you do to support and encourage our students. We couldn’t be more grateful for your hard work, dedication and positive impact!!

**Reminder** Rome City Schools is hosting an Employee Recruitment Fair on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the College and Career Academy! There will be opportunities for aspiring teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school cafeteria staff and janitorial service positions. Bring your resume and join the Pack! GO WOLVES!!

To kick off Heart Health Month, Healthcare Pathway students from RHS, assisted with blood pressure screenings this morning at AKD.

RCS is very fortunate to have an awesome work-based learning (WBL) program. Our students get business and industry experiences in their CTAE pathway. WBL students work in paid positions and in internship roles while earning credits for graduation. Last year our students in the WBL programing earned $226,941.00. RCS is excited about more opportunities the students have this year! CTAE Student Spotlight.... Meet Darlyn Morales Darlyn is a SkillsUSA state officer serving as the Vice President of Communications. She is the president of the Rome High Chapter of SkillsUSA. Darlyn has won various competitions for her work in AVTF, has created commercials for local businesses and has worked as a videographer for the Rome Braves. She will be with them again this coming baseball season. Darlyn is not only a member of SkillsUSA, but she is also a CTAE Ambassador representing the AVTF pathway, and plans to continue her AVTF education after high school. Way to go, Darlyn! #ProudtobePartofthePACK

Please join us in CONGRATULATING Nene Adams for scoring her 1000th point during last night's win over East Paulding High School!!! We are so proud of you, Nene! Go Wolves!!!

**Correction** Progress Reports will be sent home Thursday, February 10. Go Wolves!

Our Wolves are heading to the GHSA Swimming & Diving State Championship at Georgia Tech's Campus. For information, check out this link: https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-swimming-diving-state-championship-presented-verizon Go Wolves! #ProudtobepartofthePACK

RCS Pre-K Registration- NOW OPEN!!

The Atrium Health Care Clinic at the RCS College and Career will be open from 7:30AM-4:30PM on January 14, 2022. https://www.floyd.org/about-floyd/romecityschool/Pages/default.aspx

Friday, January 14, 2022 will be a Flexible Learning Day. https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/article/627414

The earlier stated lockdown has been lifted for RHS, RMS, PLC and Main. All activities will proceed as scheduled.

Interested in Dual Enrollment? Attend the January 27th meeting at the CCA. Doors will open at 5:30, presentation will begin at 6:00. See you there!

Hey, Wolves! Rome City Schools Pre-K program registration begins on January 24th and runs through February 4th, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 am until 1:30pm! You can pick up a registration packet beginning on January 24th in the front office of your Rome City Schools attendance zone. For more information, visit the link below! https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/page/pre-k Go Wolves!!

**Reminder** Classes resume January 4, 2022. Masks are required for all students, faculty and staff.

RCS is aware of the TikTok Challenge referencing school violence on December 17, 2021. The RCS community will see an increase in law enforcement around each school campus. Please report any additional concerns to school administrators. Safety is the top priority of RCS.

**Reminder** Rome City Schools is hosting an Employee Recruitment Fair on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the College and Career Academy! There will be opportunities for aspiring teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school cafeteria staff and janitorial service positions. Bring you resume and join the Pack! GO WOLVES!!