Located at the southern base of the Shenandoah Valley, our school system serves about 2,500 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The mission of Rockbridge County Public Schools is to prepare every student to succeed and to contribute to a better world. We strive to develop and unleash the powers of every student’s mind. We believe that every student deserves an academically-challenging education in a safe and nurturing environment which will allow him or her to become an active participant in society. We invite you to learn more about our school district and its many programs for Rockbridge County residents of all ages.
RCPS Comprehensive Plan Released!
Please click below to see the latest Rockbridge County Public Schools Comprehensive Plan that was recently approved by the RCPS School Board. This critical document will help gude our school division for the next several years. Thanks again to all who participated in the survey, as well as those who graciously served on the committee to bring this document together. We are excited about the direction we are headed and look forward to sharing it with you as we move forward!
School Board Meetings
The next regular monthly meeting of the Rockbridge County School Board will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at the County of Rockbridge Administration Building, 150 South Main St., Lexington, VA 24450. School board agendas and other ancillary documents are available through the Rockbridge County Schools BoardDocs Site three days prior to the school board meeting.
Special meeting
In correlation to "VSBA Take Your Legislator to School Month", there will be a called meeting of the Rockbridge County School Board on December 7, 2018 beginning at 11:30 AM for the purpose of a brief tour of the Rockbridge County High School facilities with Senator Creigh Deeds. The group will meet at Rockbridge County High School, 143 Greenhouse Road, Lexington, VA.
Inclement Weather Routes
Please click here for updated 2018-19 inclement weather bus route information.
Check out the RCPS Foundation!!
Take a look at the RCPS Foundation and all of the wonderful things they do for our students and staff below!!
RCPS 2018-19 Calendar
The Calendar for the 2018-19 School Year was approved at the November 7, 2017 School Board Meeting. Please click on the link below to see the approved calendar.
Employment Opportunities
Click HERE to view employment opportunities with Rockbridge County Schools for the 2018-19 school year.
Tems Parent Portal
We are pleased to introduce what we believe is an exciting new Parent Portal for TEMS. Tyler SIS Student 360 is now available. Access Tyler SIS Student 360 through the following link:
https://sis-et.tylertech.com/RockbridgeVA_TSI_Live_360/
Smartphone and tablet users may download the Tyler SIS Student 360 app through the appropriate app store. Follow the setup instructions. For assistance email: tems_support@rockbridge.k12.va.us
Records Request
Rockbridge County High School graduates from the Classes of 2010 to the present can obtain transcripts by eTranscript/Parchment at the RCHS website: http://rchs.rockbridge.k12.va.us. The contact for these requests is Lisa VanRavenswaay at the RCHS Guidance Department (540-463-6150). RCHS Alumni who graduated prior to 2010 can request transcripts from Bernadette Crews at the Rockbridge County Public Schools School Board Office by phone (540-463-7386) or in person. To obtain GED certificates, go to ged.com.
Find a College
Each public high school in the Commonwealth is required to provide annual notice of the availability of postsecondary education and employment data published by the State Council of Higher Education.
Per Pupil Expenditure Estimate
Section 22.1-92 of the Code of Virginia requires that each division superintendent prepare and distribute per pupil expenditure estimates to parents of children in the school division. These estimates include all phases of instruction, administration, transportation, operations and maintenance, and food service. Click HERE to view the per pupil expenditure estimates for the 2017-2018 school year.
Rockbridge County Schools
2893 Collierstown Rd.
Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-7386
Rockbridge County Public Schools provides instruction to meet the needs of all students in schools that are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. We provide all elementary students with balanced instruction in the core subject areas of math, English, science, and social studies, enhanced by opportunities for enrichment and exploration through music, the arts, physical education, and a variety of other areas. We provide diverse educational opportunities for middle and high school students to prepare them for higher education or skilled workforce entry.
