Rockford Elementary

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! 💛
Let’s spread kindness, one small act at a time 😊

WE'RE HIRING!
Surry County School Nutrition
Services is hiring substitutes, permanent part-time & full time!

Join our Team
Family-friendly, predictable, daytime schedule!
NO holidays, nights, or weekends!
Free employee meal during shift!
Paid holidays & time off for permanent!
Prepare nutritious meals for students in a
clean, safe environment!
Essentials
Background check & drug test
Standing, walking & lifting
Basic communication skills

Apply Online at
surryschoolmeals.com Join Our Team
Substitute Cafeteria - Assistant SN Services

For more information, contact Monica Miller or Sherri Park at 336-386-8866
Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

SAVE Promise Canned Food Drive

We will be hosting a canned food drive until February 27th. All donations will be given to the Backpack Program.

We are currently in need of breakfast items, vegetables, and canned meats.

1st Place- Pizza Party
2nd Place- Ice Cream Party
3rd Place- Chalk Party

Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents' Day 2026 will occur on February 16. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents' Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Today, we proudly recognize and thank Officer Lance Richardson for his dedication, protection, and support of our school community. We are grateful for the positive relationships he builds with our students and staff each day and for always keeping safety a top priority.

Thank you,
Officer Richardson, for all you do!

📚✨ Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚

Dates & Times:
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 20
📅 Monday, Feb. 23 & Tuesday, Feb. 24
⏰ 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 25
⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

🌟 Special Event:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Morning
📅 Friday, February 20
⏰ 7:15 AM

Come explore and shop for exciting new books while supporting our school! 📖❤️
We can’t wait to see you at the Book Fair! 🎉

Happy Valentine’s Day from Rockford Elementary! 💖💘

Episode 18 of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is LIVE! 🎙️
In this episode, we sit down with Weatherly Reeves, a North Surry High School alum whose path from student intern to Marketing & Talent Manager with the Surry County Economic Development Partnership reflects the power of creativity and community connection.

Weatherly shares how her experiences in design, entrepreneurship, and storytelling led her back home to Surry County, and how she’s now helping elevate opportunities for others while pursuing her own creative passions as an author/ illustrator and business owner.

Her story is a reminder that students' experiences today can shape the communities they serve tomorrow!

We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on March 23-25, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚌

For Information:
Contact: Jason Llewellyn 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211

Unfortunately, due to weather (ugh 😅), our yearbook flyers will be delayed and won’t arrive for about two more weeks. The good news? You can still order online right now!

We have a direct link to our online ordering site through Strawbridge Studios—please share this link with all parents and guardians:

👉 https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB33243

Yearbook pricing deadlines:

📅 Early Bird: February 28, 2026 — $30

📅 Final Deadline: April 10, 2026 — $35

Thank you for helping us spread the word, and we appreciate everyone’s patience with the weather-related delay! ❄️📘

A sweet thank-you to Lorme's Bakery for the delicious Valentine’s Day treat! 💕🍪
We truly appreciate your kindness and support—it made our day extra sweet!

🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Tilley's 1st Grade Class! 🎉
They have earned perfect attendance three times and will be celebrating with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go-keep up the great attendance! 👏

#SCSUpdates | ​The Inclement Weather Team has checked roads this morning and found areas where black ice has formed overnight. Due to black ice, Surry County Schools will transition to a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Thank you, and please stay safe this morning.

#SCSUpdates | ​The Inclement Weather Team has checked roads this morning and found areas where black ice has formed overnight. Due to black ice, Surry County Schools will transition to a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Thank you, and please stay safe this morning.

🎉🌟 Congratulations! 🌟🎉

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jennifer Simmons, and our Teaching Assistant of the Year, Mrs. Kayla Lawson!

Thank you both for your dedication, hard work, and the positive impact you make every day. We are so proud to celebrate you and all you do for our students and school community! 👏💙🍎

🚌❤️ Love the Bus Month ❤️🚌
February is officially Love the Bus Month, and we are so grateful for our amazing bus drivers! They work tirelessly each day to safely transport our students and keep our school running smoothly.
A huge thank you to Leigh Wall, Jerry Holt, and Vickie Doby for all you do. Your dedication, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed—we appreciate you more than you know! 👏✨

Yesterday SAVE Promise students from Mrs.Priddy's 4th Grade class taught our students and staff the importance of Active Listening Skills. Active Listening is our leadership trait of the month and our students and staff will be working hard to make sure that they are using their whole body to listen and understand what others are trying to say. These students also shared that SAVE Promise will be hosting a food drive for the month of February along with a kindness challenge for "Random Acts of Kindness". Thank you SAVE Promise for your leadership!

📸 Classroom Picture Day is TOMORROW! 📸

📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
🏫 Rockford Elementary School
📸 Group Class Photos

📬 Picture envelopes have been sent home.

💲 Cost: $13.00 (exact payment only — no change can be made)
📝 Checks: Make payable to Strawbridge Studios

💻 Order Online:
👉 www.strawbridge.net

👉 Click “Order Pictures.”
👉 Enter code FM477809

📲 Can’t scan the QR code? No worries—just use the website and code above!

During the month of January, our staff members work hard leading our students and each other with leadership skills. This month, Haley Newman was selected as the staff member who goes above and beyond for her peers and students by showing outstanding communication skills. Peers say, "Haley communicates effectively with her students. She not only uses verbal cues but also nonverbal. She communicates through positive body language too. She is seen smiling, making eye contact with her students as well as having open arms with not only her current students but former students as well."

During the month of January, our students have worked hard to be a good example of communication skills. The students below worked on expressing ideas clearly and effectively. This includes giving and receiving feedback. We are so proud of these Gators for being outstanding leaders in our school and community!