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!
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!!
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
The 2017-2018 Virginia Department of Education Parent Involvement Survey collection period is upon us. Families who have more than one child receiving special education services should take the opportunity to complete a survey for each of their children. The VDOE has renewed its goal of increasing the number of survey responses we receive.
The online survey is now open and will be available until December 14, 2018. The survey is available for completion in English and Spanish at the following websites:
English Version https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDOE2018English
Spanish Version https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDOE2018Espanol
Thank you for your ongoing commitment toward ensuring that we involve each parent in his/her child’s special education program. If you have questions or need assistance concerning this survey process, please contact Hank Millward via email at Hank.Millward@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at (804) 371-0525.
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.
School Board Meetings
The regular monthly meeting of the Rockbridge County School Board will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Rockbridge County School Board Office, 2893 Collierstown Road, 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.
Joint Meeting
There will be a joint meeting of the Rockbridge County School Board and the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of
discussion. The meeting will be held at the Rockbridge County School Board Office, 2893
Collierstown Road, Lexington, Virginia 24450.
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.
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.
