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Welcome Back!
We can't wait to see our students for the first day of school on August 11th. Be sure to visit our school supplies page, and scroll down to our upcoming events for important dates.
Our Mission
Roanoke City Public Schools provides an inclusive and equitable, student-centered culture that empowers lifelong learning. Through meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning opportunities, we will empower all students to dream, excel, and meet their full potential to benefit our city and its citizens.
Upcoming Events
Patriot Newsroom
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Learn about our upcoming back-to-school events!
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The program was praised for its cadets’ professionalism, strong school support, and outstanding performances.
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We have many upcoming back-to-school events to help you start the school year off right.
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RCPS Newsroom
Welcome back, students and families!
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More than 1,000 students received free school supplies and other needed resources.
![A girl dressed in a SpongeBob costume, with her hands on her hips, looks toward the audience as other students hold up yellow sponges.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786314562/rcpsinfo/xvlxv1dxkes3ob87eexm/P1064857.jpg","width":2200}])
In addition to a modified Convocation, each school held its own mini-Convocation with a unifying activity.
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The program gave students an early, engaging start on the skills they will need for Math Advanced 6.