Rockford Elementary

Rockford Elementary Spelling Bee

Rockford Elementary held its spelling bee today!
Participants included Jacoby Marion, Rocco Fain, Carter Hiatt, Waylon Hunter, and Johan Luddeke.

Winners:
🏆 School Champion: Johan Luddeke
🏆 5th Grade Winner: Carter Hiatt
🏆 4th Grade Winner: Jacoby Marion

Congratulations to all of our spellers for their hard work and outstanding effort! 📚🐝✨

Officer Richardson, our dedicated SRO at Rockford Elementary, works tirelessly each day to keep our school community safe. He is always present, watching over students and staff, building positive relationships, and responding quickly whenever he is needed. Beyond safety, Officer Richardson takes great pride in helping our school look its best. Whether he’s lending a hand with small repairs, picking up around campus, or supporting school events, he continually goes above and beyond. His hard work and commitment make Rockford Elementary a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming place for everyone.

🎉 Congratulations to our Science Fair participants! 🎉

Honorable Mentions: Lucy Heath and Braelyn Johnson
3rd Place: Autumn Kidd
2nd Place: Jenna Hawks
1st Place: Sam and Ellis Custodio

Our 1st and 2nd place winners will move on to represent Rockford Elementary at the County Science Fair at Meadowview Magnet Middle School in January.

We are so proud of all our young scientists! 🔬✨

Celebrating our amazing administrators at the RES Staff Christmas Social! 🎄❤️ Grateful for their leadership, kindness, and the joy they bring to our school every day.

FRI. December 12
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Wear a Santa hat!

THURS. December 11
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater!

🎄 Thank You, Loa's Evergreens – Christmas Roping & Wreaths! 🎄
We are so grateful for the beautiful evergreen wreath donated to our school. It adds such a warm and festive touch to our hallway, and everyone enjoys seeing it as they enter the building. 💚✨

🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Martin's class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days. Way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊

#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Thank you, and have a great evening.

WED. December 10
Blue Christmas: Wear blue today!

#SCSUpdates | Due to the potential for black ice across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a 3-Hour Delay with an option to close tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The district will continue to monitor road conditions into the morning with Surry County DOT and other Surry County Emergency Management Officials. Any change to this schedule will be announced by 8:30 am at the latest.

Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!

TUES. December 9
Mad About Plaid: Wear your favorite flannel or plaid!

Computer Science Education Week, or CSEd Week, is celebrated from December 6 to 12 this year. The largest learning event in history, Computer Science Education Week aims to get K-12 students interested in computer coding. During the second week in December, students are encouraged to take part in an “Hour of Code.” During this event, students are literally expected to code for an hour. Along with coding, Computer Science Education Week also highlights the importance of computer science. Computer science is an important subject because it teaches problem-solving and analytical skills, and is an essential skill in the modern job market, with many scholarships out there dedicated to this area of study. The day hopes to improve computer literacy among all.

#SCSUpdates | Due to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Monday, December 8, 2025, for students and staff.

This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.

With the uncertainty of morning conditions, the district feels this is the safest option for students, staff, and the families we serve. Thank you, and please stay safe!

#SCSUpdates | Due to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Monday, December 8, 2025, for students and staff.

This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.

With the uncertainty of morning conditions, the district feels this is the safest option for students, staff, and the families we serve. Thank you, and please stay safe!

MON. December 8
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas: Wear white today!

International Volunteers Day is a global observance that celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers worldwide. It serves as an opportunity to applaud the selfless efforts of individuals who dedicate their time and skills to make positive changes in their communities and beyond.

What is International Volunteers Day 2025?
International Volunteers Day (IVD) is an annual event that honors the invaluable work of volunteers and volunteer organizations. It aims to inspire more people to engage in volunteer activities and promote the idea that volunteering contributes to building a better and more inclusive world.

FRI. December 5
Dashing Through the Snow: Dress like Rudolph or wear antlers!

#SCSUpdates | Due to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Friday, December 5, 2025, for students and staff.
This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.
With the uncertainty of morning conditions, the district feels this is the safest option for students, staff, and the families we serve. Thank you, and please stay safe!