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![Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr. Named to ElevateNC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633723848/rssk12ncus/hhekj5uxqrcitc3jbds9/Tony_Watlington_003.jpg","width":1650}])
Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) superintendent, Dr. Tony B. Watlingon, Sr., was recently named to the Hunt Institute’s 2021-22 ElevateNC Higher Education program cohort.
![RSS Career and Technical Ed Celebrates National Manufacturing Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633723155/rssk12ncus/czilsjcst7vtxp0xzev2/SHSstudentsatSnowJoe.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633723155/rssk12ncus/czilsjcst7vtxp0xzev2/SHSstudentsatSnowJoe.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633723155/rssk12ncus/czilsjcst7vtxp0xzev2/SHSstudentsatSnowJoe.jpg","width":756}])
Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ (RSS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) department celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 1, kicking off a month-long observance.
![8th Grader Mason Barnes Receives Worldwide Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633610845/rssk12ncus/p2qrujedrvtuj6wchime/MasonBarnes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633610845/rssk12ncus/p2qrujedrvtuj6wchime/MasonBarnes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633610845/rssk12ncus/p2qrujedrvtuj6wchime/MasonBarnes.jpg","width":602}])
During the week of September 20 - 24, 2021, Mason Barnes, an 8th grader at China Grove Middle School, earned more points than any other student in the world using Literacy MS on Achieve3000.
![Cris Snarsky-Leckonby Nominated for Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633118397/rssk12ncus/lwzuvix53kiaqzdpi5pz/CrisSnarsky-Leckonby.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633118397/rssk12ncus/lwzuvix53kiaqzdpi5pz/CrisSnarsky-Leckonby.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633118397/rssk12ncus/lwzuvix53kiaqzdpi5pz/CrisSnarsky-Leckonby.jpg","width":570}])
Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) is proud to announce Cris Snarsky-Leckonby was nominated for the Exceptional Children’s (EC) Educator of Excellence Award.
![Zachary Lowensten Named Beginning Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633048549/rssk12ncus/afwqgxxdxdygdv8p1sc3/ZacharyLowenstenRSSBeginningTeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":2200}])
Zachary Lowensten, a second-year math teacher at Corriher-Lipe Middle School, was named the Rowan-Salisbury Schools 2021-2022 Beginning Teacher of the Year in a surprise announcement today.
![Picture of Aniya O'Neal in front of artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632164203/rssk12ncus/wfzohyglld55amz3nfq9/AniyaONeal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632164203/rssk12ncus/wfzohyglld55amz3nfq9/AniyaONeal.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632164203/rssk12ncus/wfzohyglld55amz3nfq9/AniyaONeal.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632164203/rssk12ncus/wfzohyglld55amz3nfq9/AniyaONeal.jpg","width":1200}])
North Rowan High School junior, Aniya O’Neal gifted artwork to be displayed at the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County.
![North Rowan High School students Ella Jones (left) and Christian McRae (right) show off the school’s new space for Cavs After]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632164311/rssk12ncus/gwnqaytyrragur4zdf4n/NRHS1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632164311/rssk12ncus/gwnqaytyrragur4zdf4n/NRHS1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632164311/rssk12ncus/gwnqaytyrragur4zdf4n/NRHS1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1632164311/rssk12ncus/gwnqaytyrragur4zdf4n/NRHS1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632164311/rssk12ncus/gwnqaytyrragur4zdf4n/NRHS1.png","width":1280}])
North Rowan High School’s Cavs After Hours has a new home.
![Image of Sally Schultz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1632162965/rssk12ncus/jj1yl8b1ctzhumcek2bc/SallySchultz.jpg","width":2200}])
Knox Middle School teacher and the 2020-2021 Rowan-Salisbury Schools Teacher of the Year, Sally Schultz, was recently named to the new North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Teacher Leadership Council.
On Tuesday, September 14, the Erwin Middle School boys' and girls' tennis teams received racquets from Yonex.
![David Blatter Speaks on the Future of Virtual Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631901651/rssk12ncus/pbo8ktuejn9ybsrnjgr8/David_Blattner.jpg","width":1650}])
Dr. David Blattner, Senior Information Officer for Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) recently addressed a group of venture capitalists and education technology pioneers at the ASI+GSV Summit in San Diego.
![Graphic with headshot that says "Welcome Chanel Sidbury, new executive director of learning"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631626522/rssk12ncus/dnpy88t8axxpzvutezp1/sidbury.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631626522/rssk12ncus/dnpy88t8axxpzvutezp1/sidbury.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631626522/rssk12ncus/dnpy88t8axxpzvutezp1/sidbury.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631626522/rssk12ncus/dnpy88t8axxpzvutezp1/sidbury.png","width":1080}])
Chanel Sidbury will serve as the Executive Director of Professional Learning for Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS)
![North Carolina State Board of Education seal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630718407/rssk12ncus/eqr2eydfufnvlodmaplx/sbe.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630718407/rssk12ncus/eqr2eydfufnvlodmaplx/sbe.jpg","width":259}])
Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Sr., superintendent of Rowan-Salisbury Schools, presented the district’s Renewal plan to the North Carolina State Board of Education on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
![Eugenia Floyd and Tony Watlington cheer as they watch the Hurley House System wheel spin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630519419/rssk12ncus/bxamg3xh0sz6boktxzjk/NCTOY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630519419/rssk12ncus/bxamg3xh0sz6boktxzjk/NCTOY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630519419/rssk12ncus/bxamg3xh0sz6boktxzjk/NCTOY.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630519419/rssk12ncus/bxamg3xh0sz6boktxzjk/NCTOY.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630519419/rssk12ncus/bxamg3xh0sz6boktxzjk/NCTOY.png","width":1280}])
Eugenia Floyd, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year, spent the morning in Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) touring schools and classrooms learning about what makes RSS extraordinary.
![Bailey Webster, Dr. Watlington, Kayla Young]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1627958777/rssk12ncus/roze0rcrdsymlpmccchf/LtoR_BaileyWebster_DrWatlington_KaylaYoung1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1627958777/rssk12ncus/roze0rcrdsymlpmccchf/LtoR_BaileyWebster_DrWatlington_KaylaYoung1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1627958777/rssk12ncus/roze0rcrdsymlpmccchf/LtoR_BaileyWebster_DrWatlington_KaylaYoung1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1627958777/rssk12ncus/roze0rcrdsymlpmccchf/LtoR_BaileyWebster_DrWatlington_KaylaYoung1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1627958777/rssk12ncus/roze0rcrdsymlpmccchf/LtoR_BaileyWebster_DrWatlington_KaylaYoung1.png","width":1280}])
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Sr., presented Bailey Webster and Kayla Young with the first Superintendent’s Award of Excellence in Educational Performance for outstanding educational achievement.
![Open House Sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1627571768/rssk12ncus/a2dpf9k96czzztcj8hc5/openhouse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1627571768/rssk12ncus/a2dpf9k96czzztcj8hc5/openhouse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1627571768/rssk12ncus/a2dpf9k96czzztcj8hc5/openhouse.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1627571768/rssk12ncus/a2dpf9k96czzztcj8hc5/openhouse.png","width":1080}])
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