Rockdale County High School

Cap & Gown portraits are now available for purchase! Log in using the link below to order today. www.cady.com/capgown23

Congratulations to Coach Suddeth and out Rockdale Athletics Team on this award!

Congratulations to Rockdale County High School on winning the 2022 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award! Sponsored by Georgia's EMCs, the award honors schools that exhibit exemplary sportsmanship during competitive events. SSEMC’s Vice President of External Affairs Chris Wood recently presented the award to Athletic Director Chad Suddeth, Principal Dr. Eldridge Powell and Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts.

Our Zaxby's Hometown Challenge continues through Friday at lunchtime - please swing by for some chicken fingers and be sure to drop your receipt in the RCHS box so we can beat Salem. The box with the most receipts wins a cash donation from Zaxby's

Zaxby's Spirit Night this Tuesday 8/23 from 5:00-8:00pm at Sigman Rd. Zaxby's. Drop your receipt in the RCHS box, so we can beat Salem in the Hometown Challenge!!!

Attention Sophomores - Are you interested in expanding your leadership opportunities? If so consider applying for Rockdale Youth Leadership. See Dr. Breakfield for more information. Applications are due August 26th.

Meet our SRO Officer Smith!

– First day of school so what better day to introduce the officer who protects students and staff at Rockdale County High School!?

Everyone, meet School Resource Officer (SRO) Charlene Smith! SRO Smith has been with the police department for 12 years and is currently assigned to the high school. She enjoys coming to work and talking with the students every day. She is seen as a “Mama Bear” at the high school because of her sweet demeanor and how well she interacts with the students every day.

When not at work, SRO Smith enjoys reading books and listening to audiobooks. She also enjoys doing gardening/yard work. A fun fact about her is she loves archery! If you see SRO Smith walking the halls of the high school say hello!

IMPORTANTE: padres, asegúrese de hacer su actualización anual en el Portal para padres de Infinite Campus o su estudiante no recibirá su computadora portátil emitida por la escuela. Para obtener información sobre cómo configurar su cuenta del Portal para padres de Infinite Campus, visite www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus o comuníquese con el DLS (especialista en aprendizaje digital) de su escuela. Aquí hay una lista de directorios de personal escolar: www.rockdaleschools.org/directory.

Reminder – Families need to re-apply each year for Free & Reduced-price meals. Application online at www.rockdaleschools.org/freeandreduced. A paper application is also available in the front office of each school during normal school hours. Please call (770) 860-4223 with any questions.

Recordatorio: las familias deben volver a presentar una solicitud cada año para recibir comidas gratuitas y de precio reducido. Solicitud en línea en www.rockdaleschools.org/freeandreduced. Una solicitud en papel también está disponible en la oficina principal de cada escuela durante el horario escolar normal. Llame al (770) 860-4223 si tiene alguna pregunta.

IMPORTANT – Parents, please make sure to do your Annual Update in Infinite Campus Parent Portal or your student will not receive their school-issued laptop. For information on how to set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, go to www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus or contact the DLS (Digital Learning Specialist) at your school. Here is a list of school staff directories: www.rockdaleschools.org/directory.

Open House Parking for Tomorrow:
• 9th grade parents should park in the gym and vocational lots (enter off Pine Log Rd. near tennis courts)
• Upperclassmen parents should park in the front main parking lot & CJ Hicks (enter off Rowland Rd.)
• Do not park on fire lanes or curbs closest to the building

Congratulations to Rockdale Career Academy and Rockdale County High School Students who attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA June 29-July 3

San Diego, CA, July 2022 – Rockdale Career Academy (RCA) and Rockdale County High School (RCHS) joined more than 7,000 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, advisers, and guests at the San Diego Convention Center, June 29-July 3 to participate in the annual National Leadership Conference (NLC).
The conference provided RCA and RCHS FCCLA members opportunities for listening to inspiring speakers, attending youth workshops, competing on the national level, and networking with other youth leaders. The theme of this year’s conference was “Make It Count,” which inspired attendees to share how they make it count while exploring career opportunities, developing leadership skills, and growing personally while making a difference in their families and communities.
“We are thrilled to have an attendance of over 7,000 members, advisers, corporate partners, and guests who are committed to discovering the unlimited possibilities available through FCCLA. The relationships and skills developed during this conference have inspired students to make a difference in their own communities and to make every moment count,” said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
The following students from Rockdale Career Academy and Rockdale County High School attended the National Leadership Conference in Sunny San Diego:
From Rockdale County High School:
Isabella Powell, Georgia FCCLA Vice President of Programs
Allanah Stanton, competed in Public Policy Advocate Level 3, placed 12th in the Nation and earned a Silver Medal
From Rockdale Career Academy:
Saylor Brawdy, competed in Fashion Design Level 3, earned a Bronze Medal
Emani Barber, Melissa Orozco, and Sierra Thomas, competed in Interior Design Level 2, placed First in the Nation, and earned a Gold Medal
Kendal Oglesby, Brianna Roach, and Natavia White, competed in Interior Design Level 3, placed sixth in the Nation, and earned a Gold Medal
Next year FCCLA will host its National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO, July 2-6, 2023. To learn more about how you can get involved as a student, sponsor, or supporter, contact DJ Youngblood, RCHS FCCLA Adviser at [email protected] or Lydia Churillo and Shannon Houk, RCA FCCLA Advisers at [email protected] or [email protected].

About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization with over 199,000 members nationwide, that helps students become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on careers that support families. Participation in national FCCLA programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.

Congratulations to Mr. DJ Youngblood, Rockdale County High School’s Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher. He was Recognized as Master Adviser at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference June 29-July 3

San Diego, CA, July 2022 – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) largest National Leadership Conference with more than 8,000 attendees was held in San Diego, California June 29-July 3. Mr. DJ Youngblood from Rockdale County High School, was recognized as a Master Adviser amongst 34 fellow 2022 Master Adviser recipients awarded nationwide.
FCCLA’s Master Adviser national award recognizes advisers who have successfully advised an affiliated chapter for a minimum of three years, continuously promote FCCLA and FCS education, operate an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work, facilitate youth-centered activities, and continue to integrate new ideas and FCCLA happenings.
Thanks to the guidance and support of FCCLA Master Advisers, members are able to excel in Competitive Events, serve in leadership roles, gain real world skills through FCS education, and positively impact families, careers, and communities. FCCLA Master Advisers are essential in motivating and mentoring members to reach their highest potential.

“Master Advisers deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments and continuing efforts to FCCLA and FCS education,” said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of FCCLA. “To honor these advisers only shows a small piece of how appreciative the Board of Directors, National Staff, FCCLA members, and supporters are to have these advisers lead FCCLA chapters.”
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 178,000 members and more than 4,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on careers that support families. Participation in national FCCLA programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
For more information on FCCLA, please contact DJ Youngblood at Rockdale County High School, [email protected] or (770) 483-8754.

Destiny Patrick's mom has created a gofundme account to raise funds to assist in paying for the funeral arrangements for her daughter and our family member Destiny Patrick on her sudden passing. If you are interested in helping the family please use the link: https://gofund.me/aee0fb92.

Help with 18-year-old Destiny's Funeral Expenses, organized by JoJuan Maxwell A few words from JoJuan Maxwell (Destiny’s mother) My dear daught… JoJuan Maxwell needs your support for Help with 18-year-old Destiny's Funeral Expenses

Mrs. Fisher's students are spreading words of encouragement around Rockdale to celebrate the national kindness challenge this week.

Families: Please help us by taking our annual Title I Parent & Family Engagement Survey (Link below).
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uF7Sv_w9XE6tq60HPyOscl3aT24yOWdKigeqEtljuUtUQVQwSktRMlBNV0RLWUhTVUU0OURORzVOVi4u&qrcode=true

Happy National Principals Month to our hard-working, amazing, wonderful Principals! Thank you for all you do!

Attention 10th Graders, Rockdale Youth Leadership is now accepting applications for their next class of leaders. If you are interested apply today at www.rockdaleschools.org/ryl.

For more information, see Mr. Youngblood in Room 604.

Rockdale Youth Leadership Application deadline is THIS Friday, August 27! Apply today at www.rockdaleschools.org/ryl
See your school contact for more information: HHS - Turney / RCA - Maddox / RCHS - Youngblood / RMSST - Harris / SHS - Anderson

Football hosting Arabia Mountain tonight at home on "Service Night". Purchase digital tickets in advance at https://gofan.co/app/events/327288?schoolId=GA5272

Football scrimmage at home this Friday night vs. Towers. Cashless ticket gate, must purchase digital tickets in advance at https://gofan.co/app/events/327287?schoolId=GA5272

Welcome Back to School Bulldogs! Today is a B Day.

We will start with home room.
Please check the signs in the hall or infinite campus to find your home room teacher.