Rocky Mount High School

Immunizations required for Senior year: Students entering 12th grade are required to have a booster (second) dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4). The booster must be MCV4 vaccine- NOT the meningitis B vaccine. An up-to-date immunization record indicating the required immunization is required by the first day of attendance at school. See your school nurse for questions.

Attention residents of eastern Nash County: Are you wondering whether your child will be potentially reassigned to a different school next year or what their new attendance zone might be? Follow the steps below to discover more. https://ncps.mybusplanner.com/Default Step 1: Click on the Bus Planner Link Step 2: Click "Which School Do I Attend?" Step 3: Select the School Year "2024-2025" Step 4: Type Your Address Note: Please make sure your 'demographic information' is correct in PowerSchool!! Contact your school if you do not know how to access that information. Thank you!

We do apologize! There is a technical error with the live stream! This video will be going up as soon as the event concludes. In the meantime, we have turned on the landing page. Please read through this carefully. There's information on how to type your address inside Bus Planner, select the 2024-2025 school year, and see if you're potentially impacted. Additionally, please be sure to check PowerSchool to make sure your proper address is inside of PowerSchool. https://www.ncpschools.net/page/ncps-proposed-maps-and-presentation

Attention: RMHS's Spring Play is coming up this semester April 25-27 at 6:30 pm in the BlackBox! Come out and Support RMHS's Theater Program

Good morning, NCPS Families: Below is some important information regarding the upcoming Community Forum meetings. Please note that the maps will be shown at these meetings. Landing Page for the Proposed Attendance Zones: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/proposedattendancezone Q&A LINK - Please continue to submit your questions to be addressed: https://www.ncpschools.net/forms/community-forums-on-school-school-attendance-zone The Community Forums will also have a live broadcast next Monday and Wednesday, the link for the viewing is the NCPS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@PRDptment We hope to see you next week in person. Thank you!

Prom ticket sale: Prom ticket sales have been extended until Wednesday, April 10th. All guest forms must be turned in by tomorrow, April 9th at 2:30 pm.

CONGRATULATIONS to RMHS's Assistant Principal, Ms. Charis Saunders, on being named Nash County High School AP of the Year. We are so proud of you and grateful to have you as part of the team impacting lives at RMHS! Continue to shine bright and share your Gryphon Pride!

🎨Celebration of the Arts🎨 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/26 at Rocky Mount High! Join us to celebrate the brilliance of Nash County Public Schools' students at our Celebration of the Arts! This event showcases artwork from students across the district. After the celebration, the artwork will be displayed at the Braswell Memorial Library throughout the month of April. Then it will be at the NCPS District Office in the Superintendent’s Art Gallery. 🖼️🎨✏️ #ArtsMonth #CelebrateArtinEducation #NCPS #NCPSchools #NCPSProud #CelebrationoftheArts #ArtworkDisplay

ATTN - RMHS Parents/Guardians: The deadline is this Friday, March 22, 2024. If you are a parent of a student currently in grades 9th through 12th and will be a rising 10th, 11th, 12th, or 13th grader next year and LIVE in Edgecombe County, this is essential information for you. The process of transferring your child so that they can continue their education at a Nash County Public High School is now underway. This involves submitting a transfer request form for "legacy" students. It's crucial to stay informed and complete all necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition for your child. Legacy Student Transfer Documents - Deadline March 22, 2024 If your child is a rising 10th-13th grader in Nash County Public Schools and resides in Edgecombe County, please read this page thoroughly. If you would like to Opt-In Your Child to STAY at their current school, please continue to follow the instructions below: The Transfer process is now open for the legacy students! Simply visit our Scribbles website directly to begin the process. You might be prompted to create an account first. https://nashncc.scriborder.com/ Please visit the following page for more information, i.e. how-to videos: https://www.ncpschools.net/.../transfer-process-for-the... For more information about the Demerger: https://www.ncpschools.net/o/ncps/page/ncpsdemerger

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Unity Fri-Yay! Come together as a community of unity and wear green as a symbol to prevent Gun Violence and share your photos in the comments! Gun violence is preventable when you know the signs. “Say Something” upstanders have helped Sandy Hook Promise prevent 7 school shootings and 60+ acts of violence with a weapon.

In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan but failed to report it. People who hurt themselves or others often show warning signs before they carry out an act of violence. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools

I promise to be an #Upstander and ”Say Something” when I see someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools

Parents Did You Know… Your Child can ride the wave of success with healthy breakfast options at school? Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can set students up for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we’re encouraging all K-12 schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success. #NCPS #NCPSchools #NSBW24 #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast

Nash County Athletic Directors and Coaches, Please submit the attached nomination form on or before April 26, 2024. The coach who is nominated should be a coach who exemplifies Dudley Whitley’s goals, great character and sportsmanship, as well as one who serves as a positive role model for students (bio is attached). Please take the time out of your busy schedule to recognize a coach who makes a difference every day for our student-athletes!!! (Recommendations are accepted from parents and athletes as well). Please feel free to have the coaches share with the athletes and have the AD or principal sign off on this so the student-athletes have the option to nominate their coach. Please return the nomination to Mrs. Keil Dawson, Principal RMHS, kadawson@ncpschools.net

Know the Signs: Preventing Gun Violence and Other Harmful Acts This #SaySomethingWeek, NCPS is raising awareness on learning the warning signs of violence and how to get help. Here are the 3 steps: – Recognize The Signs – Act Immediately, Take It Seriously – Say Something www.sandyhookpromise.org/warning-signs

Vaccine Requirement for Senior Year WHO: All Juniors going to 12th grade next school year! WHAT: A second dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY or MCV4) WHEN: Required before entering the 12th grade or by 17 years of age, whichever comes first. This is your early reminder to get this done soon or over the summer to prevent any issues at the start of next school year. You will be excluded from school within the first 30 days of school if it is not completed. Do the following: 1. Contact your doctor/health care provider or local health department to meet this immunization requirement before the school year starts. 2. Submit your updated immunization record to your school nurse (Amber Moore). You may drop it off at the school or email me (almoore@ncpschools.net) More about the vaccine: The required vaccine is the booster dose (dose #2) of meningococcal conjugante vaccine (MenACWY or MCV4). You received the first one in middle school. Meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) is NOT the required vaccine. This is a different type of vaccine that is "recommended" for teenagers but not "required". MenB is NOT a substitute for the correct vaccine. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html

Tomorrow morning!! Tune into Spectrum News on Friday, March 1, 2024 - in a detailed interview, Jeannie Kerr, Project AWARE director at Nash County Public Schools (NCPS), shared insights into the district's efforts to enhance student safety and mental well-being. With new safety legislation effective March 1, Nash County Public Schools has updated its protocols accordingly. Nash County Public Schools, distinguished as one of six districts in North Carolina to receive the Project AWARE grant, exemplifies commitment to creating a secure educational setting. This grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed through the Department of Public Instruction, highlights the district's proactive approach to student safety.

NCPS has updated its dress code policy. If an individual believes that they have a cause to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment claim, please contact the following Title IX contacts: Sheila Wallace - Title IX Contact for Personnel Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. - Title IX Contact for Students Angela Miller - Title IX Contact for Athletics https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=nash_county&s=160494

Essential Drug Education for Parents and Staff Join Us: Essential Drug Education for Parents - Feb 29th, 2024 REGISTRATION Dear Parents/Guardians: You're invited to the "New School Drug Ed for Parents" on Feb 29th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., hosted by Nash County Public Schools. This vital session, led by Kriya Lendzion, a renowned Addiction & Prevention Specialist, aims to equip you with the latest insights and tools to navigate the challenges of youth substance use. Kriya will discuss the dangers of current drug trends and answer your questions until 7:30 PM. This event is crucial for parents of 5th graders to college-age students and is suitable for teens to attend with their parents. Highlights: - Addressing the 114% spike in youth fatal overdoses. - Conversations around marijuana and new drug trends. - Strategies for safe experimentation boundaries. - Importance of open dialogue to prevent substance abuse. - Impact of substances on young brains vs. adults. - Rising overdose rates and effective prevention talks. A Zoom link will be provided before the event, and a recording will be sent to all registrants. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge for safeguarding your children.