Summer Meals Program begins June 6
Jeanie McDowell
School News
West Rowan Middle School
West Middle
West Rowan Middle School News
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The Rowan-Salisbury Schools School Nutrition Department is providing free meals to children ages 3 to 18 throughout the summer at various locations.
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If you’ve driven past Hurley Elementary School during drop-off or dismissal, you’ve probably seen Velma Knox hard at work directing traffic and keeping students safe.
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All new and returning students for Rowan-Salisbury Schools must complete the online registration process. You can access the registration site by going to www.rssed.org/registration
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The Rowan-Salisbury Schools 2022-2023 calendar has been posted.
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Rowan-Salisbury Schools (RSS) officially revealed its new strategic plan, Renewal 2027, at a special launch event in the Moody Center for Innovation at Wallace Educational Forum
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Stacey White will serve as the Executive Director of Human Resources for Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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Rowan-Salisbury Schools is pleased to announce the Nike Speed Development Camp is back by popular demand! The 2022 Nike Sport Performance Camp will be held on July 19-20, at Salisbury High School for students 10-18 years of age.
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The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education named Dr. Lyndsey Pelusi as the new principal of Millbridge Elementary School.
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Dr. Andrew Smith Named Assistant Superintendent of Innovation at NC Department of Public Instruction
Rowan Salisbury Schools’ (RSS) Chief Administrative & Strategic Planning Officer Dr. Andrew Smith was appointed assistant superintendent of innovation at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) by NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt in early June.
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Eligible 2022 NC high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at any one of the state's "Great 58" community colleges for up to two years
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State Superintendent Catherine Truitt highlighted Morgan Elementary and their work on Competency Based Education (CBE) at the State Board of Education meeting today.
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On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Overton PTA and community members met and painted the C.T. Overton Elementary School Spirit Rock with children’s handprints to show love and support for Uvalde, Texas.
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Rowan-Salisbury Schools celebrates the Class of 2022! Click here to view a graduation album from across the district.