RCS Re-Entry Planning
Re-Engage, Re-Connect, Re-Ignite!
RCS is Proactive!
COVID-19 North Carolina Plan
Governor Cooper developed a three phase plan for North Carolina. Click Here for the three phase plan.
Effective 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020, North Carolina has moved into Phase 1 of the plan. The Stay at Home Order remains in place with some modifications.
- View a list of frequently asked questions about the governor's modified Stay at Home Order.
The Phase 1 executive order remains in effect until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. The end of the order, however, does not necessarily mean the state will move to Phase 2. According to our North Carolina leaders, Phase 2 will only start if data and indicators remain stable.
"The best time for new beginnings is now!"
SAFE@RCS! Safe to School. Safe to Home.
RCS Re-Entry Work Group Teams
Please complete this RCS Re-Entry Staff Survey by May 22, 2020!
We need your feedback! Please complete this survey by May 22, 2020 so that we can get your feedback! Please click here to complete the RCS Re-Entry Survey!
Phase 1: COVID-19 RCS Re-Entry Safety Protocol Procedures
First and foremost, Rockingham County Schools cares for the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Our goal is to ensure that we maintain safety to the greatest extent possible. This is an unprecedented time in education and we are all navigating uncharted waters. As of April 30, 2020 the State Board of Education has approved an extension of COVID-19 Leave. While we have essential employees who will be needed to report to work to take care of essential school operations, RCS wants to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees is first and foremost. Therefore, the following safety procedures have been developed by the RCS District Crisis Safety Re-Entry Planning Team for employees who are considered essential employees and any employees that need to enter the buildings during this time. This guidance document sets forth the expectation for school employees and supervisors as essential employees return to work during this time.
Please view the Phase 1: COVID-19 RCS Re-Entry Safety Protocol Procedures here! All staff will receive training during the week of May 18th from your school nurse! Thank you RCS Nurses for helping to train everyone on our Phase 1 Protocols! As we move through different phases of COVID-19 re-entry, we will be work hard to develop updated protocols!
RCS Resources
RCS Re-Entry Planning Team
Thank you for all who are serving on the RCS Re-Entry Planning Team! We also thank the many staff that will also serve on subcommittees of this team as well and will provide input as we move forward!
- Stephanie L. Ellis, Ed.D, NCPS (Chair of Re-Entry Team), Executive Director of Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, and Student Safety
- Rodney Shotwell. Ed.D., Superintendent
- Leslie Coleman, Principal, Williamsburg Elementary
- Mary Ann Mitchell, Principal at Reidsville High School
- Sonja Parks, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Logistics
- Duane Hensley, Director of Transportation
- E.C. Stophel, Director of Maintenance
- Deirdre Moyer, Ph.D., Student and Family Health Education and Engagement Coordinator
- Amanda Perkins, Lead School Nurse
- Cathy DeMason, Director of Student Health Centers
- Cindy Corcoran, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services
- Andrea Barker, RCS Head Start Assistant Director
- Clara Haynes, RCS Head Start Health/Safety/Mental Health Manager
- Casey Davis, Assistant Principal at Leaksville Spray Elementary
- Moriah Dollarhite, Principal, Rockingham County Middle School
- Josh Eanes, Principal, Bethany Elementary
- Erselle Young, Director of Child Nutrition
- Jane Frazier, Principal, Central Elementary
- Tia Scales, Assistant Principal, Morehead High School
- Annette Galloway, Head Start Education Manager
- Michele Cheek, RCS Head Start Family Service Manager
- Angela Martin, Beginning Teacher Coordinator
- Holly Williamson, Ed.D., Director of Support Programs
- Christy Bailey, Principal, Dillard Academy
- R. Felicia Jumper, Director of Head Start
- Sherry Broadnax, Head Start Lead Teacher
- Pam Watkins, Ed.D, Director of Exceptional Children
- Kasie Pruitt, Principal of Stoneville Elementary
- Ryan Moody, Principal, Morehead High School
- Gregg Slate, Ed.D., Director of Secondary Schools
- Charles Perkins, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
- Jason Hyler, Director of Testing and Accountability
- Elizabeth Covell, Director of Digital Learning and Media
- Nancy Towler, Director of Instructional Programs
- Alyssa Slater, Lead Teacher
- Laura Carter, Principal, Leaksville Spray Elementary
- Jonathan Craig, Executive Director of Human Resources
- Annie Ellis, Chief Financial Officer
- Wendy Barnes, Payroll Supervisor
- Erica Blackwell, Principal, Reidsville Middle School
- Toi Hairston, Accounting Manager
- Matthew Hunter Smothers, Principal, South End Elementary
- Gary Pyrtle, Principal, Huntsville Elementary
- Karen Hyler, Public Information Officer
Rockingham County Schools
Email: slellis@rock.k12.nc.us
Website: www.rock.k12.nc.us
Location: 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC, USA
Phone: 336-627-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockinghamCountySchools/
Twitter: @RCS_NC