Back-to-School 2024

It's almost time for the new school year to begin, and we can't wait to welcome our students for another fantastic year! This helpful resource provides families with a wealth of back-to-school information.

INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN

• Important Dates (PreK/K Jumpstart, Meet the Teacher, and 8th Grade Orientation)
• Returning student registration
• School supply lists (PreK-8th)
• Bus routes
• Vaccine clinic (7th & 12th grade)
• Free meals announcement
• Meet our newest members of the RCPS faculty

RCPS Families- Returning Student Registration is now open! Please complete by Meet the Teacher Day on August 12th. To begin registration, log into your parent portal account on the app or the district website at https://rappahannock.powerschool.com/public/.

Once in the parent portal, click "forms" to get started. To view an online tutorial on how to find and complete these necessary back-to-school forms, click the video button below and scroll down to the returning student registration video at the bottom of the page.

If you need further assistance, please contact the main office of your student's school.

RCES- 540-227-0200

RCHS- 540-227-0745

RCES Families-- View the PreK- 7th grade school supplies list by clicking the button below.

RCHS Families-- View the 8th grade school supplies below. For grades 9-12th, individual teachers will share this information with families during Meet-the-Teacher Day, due to the varying needs of specialized high school classes.

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CLICK HERE to view updated routes for SY 24-25. Please note that some bus numbers and route descriptions have been altered from last year. Additionally, students are urged to be at their pickup points at least 15 minutes early the first day of school.

The Health Department will be coming to Rappahannock Elementary School to provide back-to-school vaccines for rising 7th and 12th-grade students on August 9th.

For Seniors: A dose of Meningitis vaccine is required after age 16 and before starting the first day of 12th grade by Virginia Code. In addition, the Health Department will offer parents/guardians the option to update Tdap vaccine for college and finish HPV series if not already completed. Parents/guardians can choose which specific vaccines their student will receive, and only those vaccines will be provided at the appointment.

For 7th graders: A dose of Meningitis and Tdap vaccine is required before starting the first day of 7th grade by Virginia Code. 2 Doses of HPV are also Code required, but parents/guardians may choose to vaccinate or opt out without further documentation of HPV only. Parents/guardians can choose which specific vaccines their student receives; only those vaccines will be provided at the appointment.

Please click the link to schedule your appointment today:

https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhapps/f?p=535:205::::205:P205_REG_ID,P205_CLINIC_DETAILS_ID,P205_SCHEDULE_ID,P205_CONFIRM_NUMBER,P205_OLD_CONFIRM_NUMBER,P105_APP_DATE,REGISTRATION_REQUIRED,OPEN_SEARCH,P205_CLINIC_ID,P205_BACK_PAGE,WV_CE_ID,P205_VACCINE_ID:,39772952421836693464179236000682895316,,,,,Y,Y,276796153538566257251829234980975475291,100,78092,25043213980911215909278473658305218635,,,

All RCPS students will eat breakfast and lunch for free during SY24-25. To view the media announcement, CLICK HERE.

On Thursday, August 1st, we welcomed the newest members of our faculty during the New Teacher Orientation!

Back Row (L-R)- Richard (Francis) Forde- RCHS Special Education Teacher, Kevin Alther- RCHS Math Teacher, Fulmer Burks- RCHS Physical Education Teacher (In Training), Tyler Ende- Director of Bands, Abigail Berry- 4th Grade Virginia Studies & Science Teacher, Bonnie Robson- Fulltime Substitute for RCHS Math, Alexandra (Allie) Phillips- RCHS Biology Teacher, Alison Morrison- RCHS English Teacher, Michele Carlson- 3rd Grade Teacher, Janet Huff- 3rd Grade Teacher

Middle Row (L-R)- Erin Platt- RCHS Art Teacher (In Training), Elizabeth (Liz) Monseur- RCHS DE English Adjunct Teacher, Kelby Sappington- Elementary Music Teacher/ 6th &7th Grade Bands, Gary Jenkins- 5th Grade Science Teacher, Dawn Phillips- 6th Grade Math Teacher, Krista Riggleson- RCHS Transition Coach, Bethany Cubbage- STEAM Paraprofessional

Front Row (L-R)- Sasha Clark- 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Sarah Nutt- 7th Grade English Language Arts, Rachel Smith- RCES Special Education Teacher, Amy Wensel- Kindergarten Teacher

Not Pictured: Sheila Lamb- RCHS History Teacher, Christy Sander- RCHS English Teacher, Erica Robinson-PreK Teacher

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