The Rowan‑Salisbury School System (RSS) is a public PK–12 school district serving almost all of Rowan County, North Carolina—including the city of Salisbury—with 33 schools and around 18,000 students. It stands out as North Carolina’s ONLY Renewal School System, which grants the district charter-like flexibility over curriculum, budget, hiring, scheduling, and assessments—fostering innovative, personalized learning and teacher empowerment. The district aims to inspire innovative and engaging learning experiences and continues to advance ambitious strategic initiatives, such as Renewal in Action 2028, aimed at preparing students academically, socially, and for lifelong success.