Superintendent Awards Excellence in Educational Performance

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. 

Rowan-Salisbury Schools announces flexibility in hiring teachers through Renewal.

The Rowan-Salisbury School System is offering lucrative signing bonuses for teaching positions at 13 of its schools. In addition, the district will host a virtual job fair on Wednesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Zoom.

In April, Gov. Roy Cooper praised Felicia Young in his State of the State Address for her innovative teaching techniques, and today, he made a visit to KMS to celebrate her in person.

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education approved a bonus payment as a special thank you for all the staff have done to maintain extraordinary educational opportunities for students every day during such a challenging and unprecedented year.

Based on guidance from the CDC, we have added several additional symptoms to our At-Home COVID Symptoms Screening process and have modified some safety protocols.

All Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) employees will receive raises and bonuses in the coming weeks, thanks to the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education and the newly approved state budget.

Twenty years ago, Zinka Sukurica walked into Isenberg Elementary School (IES) for her daughter’s open house, and she walked out with a job. The teacher assistant still works there today, and she’s fondly referred to as “Mrs. Zinka.”

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education named three new principals and the new Executive Director of Parent Engagement & Partnerships for Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Susan Heaggans, Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Director of Induction, has gone by many names in her adult life, including teacher, principal, mom and mentor - but one you may not expect is soldier.

Nicole Sherrell, a science teacher at Jesse C. Carson High School was presented with the 2021 NCSTA (North Carolina Science Teachers Association) District 6 Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award at the annual 52nd NCSTA Awards Ceremony, on Thursday, November 4, 2021. 

Led by Bostian staff members and community volunteers, EPIC Tuesdays kicked off on September 14 with great excitement throughout Bostian's campus! With over 20 clubs available, students expanded their knowledge of many topics, including gardening, drumming, sports, interior design, cooking, fitness, sign language, and more!

C. T Overton’s very own JaLai Davis, a first-grader in Cynthia King’s class, won the Name the Stream Contest during Rowan Creek Week!  A ceremony was held to officially name the stream in front of Knox Middle and Overton Elementary schools, Heroes Creek, on Thursday, October 21, 2021.  

Kara Burnett, a teacher at Rockwell Elementary School will be presented with the 2021 NCSTA (North Carolina Science Teachers Association) District 6 Outstanding Elementary School Science Teacher Award at the annual 52nd NCSTA Awards Ceremony, on Thursday, November 4, 2021.