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!

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Goin's 5th Grade Class! 🎉
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year! 👏
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go, keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary! 🌟
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year! 👏
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go, keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary! 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Freeman's 2nd Grade Class! 🎉
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year! 👏
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go, keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary! 🌟
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year! 👏
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go, keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary! 🌟

THURS. December 4
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Wear green today!
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Wear green today!

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join communities across the globe in recognizing this year's theme outlined by the United Nations: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, our PTO Cookies with Santa event is being rescheduled to Friday, December 12th. Tickets can be purchased until this Friday.
Same time 4-7 pm
Make sure to send in your form and money by THIS FRIDAY, Dec 5th, to your teacher so you can receive
Your GOLDEN TICKET to the Polar Express on Thursday next week at school!
Same time 4-7 pm
Make sure to send in your form and money by THIS FRIDAY, Dec 5th, to your teacher so you can receive
Your GOLDEN TICKET to the Polar Express on Thursday next week at school!

We are working on being more active at home. If you wish to participate, print the sheet and return to Coach Fitzgerald at the end of the month. Those who do so will receive 15 minutes of extra free time in the gym!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FCb80JlMafFefjgWx12IYQddnNugD1v/view?usp=sharin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FCb80JlMafFefjgWx12IYQddnNugD1v/view?usp=sharin

WED. December 3
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!

NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law.

#SCSUpdates | Due to the forecasted potential for incoming early morning inclement weather and to allow additional time for daylight, Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

TUES. December 2
Christmas Time is Here: Wear your favorite Christmas shirt!
Christmas Time is Here: Wear your favorite Christmas shirt!

December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, encouraging individuals to embrace the advantages of language learning, facilitating cultural appreciation, cognitive enrichment and personal and professional development. As a leading interpreting and translation company, we recognize the impact of language on bridging cultural divides and fostering global connections.

Christmas countdown begins :
MONDAY, December 1
🎄 Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to start our countdown! 🎄
MONDAY, December 1
🎄 Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to start our countdown! 🎄

🎄 Join us as we kick off the 15 Days of Christmas! 🎄
Get ready for festive fun each day as we count down to Christmas!
MON. December 1
Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to start our countdown!
TUES. December 2
Christmas Time is Here: Wear your favorite Christmas shirt!
WED. December 3
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!
THURS. December 4
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Wear green today!
FRI. December 5
Dashing Through the Snow: Dress like Rudolph or wear antlers!
MON. December 8
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas: Wear white today!
TUES. December 9
Mad About Plaid: Wear your favorite flannel or plaid!
WED. December 10
Blue Christmas: Wear blue today!
THURS. December 11
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater!
FRI. December 12
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Wear a Santa hat!
MON. December 15
Jingle Bell Rock: Wear bells!
TUES. December 16
Tree Topper: Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband!
WED. December 17
The Polar Express: Wear your Christmas PJs!
THURS. December 18
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!
FRI. December 19
Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to end our countdown!
Get ready for festive fun each day as we count down to Christmas!
MON. December 1
Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to start our countdown!
TUES. December 2
Christmas Time is Here: Wear your favorite Christmas shirt!
WED. December 3
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!
THURS. December 4
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Wear green today!
FRI. December 5
Dashing Through the Snow: Dress like Rudolph or wear antlers!
MON. December 8
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas: Wear white today!
TUES. December 9
Mad About Plaid: Wear your favorite flannel or plaid!
WED. December 10
Blue Christmas: Wear blue today!
THURS. December 11
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater!
FRI. December 12
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Wear a Santa hat!
MON. December 15
Jingle Bell Rock: Wear bells!
TUES. December 16
Tree Topper: Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband!
WED. December 17
The Polar Express: Wear your Christmas PJs!
THURS. December 18
Comfort and Joy: Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with sweatpants or loungewear!
FRI. December 19
Spirit of the Season: Wear red and green to end our countdown!

Happy Thanksgiving to our Rockford School family!
We are grateful for each of you and wish everyone a wonderful holiday filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones. 🦃🍂💛
We are grateful for each of you and wish everyone a wonderful holiday filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones. 🦃🍂💛

NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law.
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law.

Thanksgiving Experience
As part of our Thanksgiving unit, we want students to experience what the first Thanksgiving may have been like. We will be preparing traditional foods in class, and we kindly ask for your support.
Please consider sending in any of the following items:
Dried fruit or fresh fruit
Nuts
Fig Newtons
Jerky
We will also be making butter and cornbread fritters together in class.
Please send in any items by Monday, November 24.
Our Thanksgiving experience is planned for Tuesday, November 25.
Thank you in advance for helping us make this a memorable holiday season!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Freeman
Ms. Hicks
Mrs. Simmons
As part of our Thanksgiving unit, we want students to experience what the first Thanksgiving may have been like. We will be preparing traditional foods in class, and we kindly ask for your support.
Please consider sending in any of the following items:
Dried fruit or fresh fruit
Nuts
Fig Newtons
Jerky
We will also be making butter and cornbread fritters together in class.
Please send in any items by Monday, November 24.
Our Thanksgiving experience is planned for Tuesday, November 25.
Thank you in advance for helping us make this a memorable holiday season!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Freeman
Ms. Hicks
Mrs. Simmons







These students were chosen by their teachers for this month to be the student leaders of the month. These students always stand up for what they believe in and always share honest and kind words. We are so proud of these shining Gators!
Hallie Johnson, Kimberly Jimenez, Lizbeth Cruz, Casen Mosley, Ivy Snow, Aliana Rocha, Deanna Hodges, Riley Martin, Regina Ruiz, Shyln McCormick, Miah Salazar, Azael Hernandez-Vega, Jenna Hawks, Ellianna Reyes, Fischer Whitt, Mirari Villedas, Brodie Norman
Hallie Johnson, Kimberly Jimenez, Lizbeth Cruz, Casen Mosley, Ivy Snow, Aliana Rocha, Deanna Hodges, Riley Martin, Regina Ruiz, Shyln McCormick, Miah Salazar, Azael Hernandez-Vega, Jenna Hawks, Ellianna Reyes, Fischer Whitt, Mirari Villedas, Brodie Norman



This month our Staff Leader of the Month showing Integrity is our SRO, Officer Richardson. Officer Richardson has been such a great asset to our school. Even though he has not been with us for long, he truly hit the ground running. He consistently goes above and beyond to help and protect our students and staff. No job is too small for him—he is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed.
What truly stands out about Officer Richardson is his integrity. He demonstrates honesty, reliability, and strong moral character in everything he does. Whether he’s ensuring our campus is safe, assisting staff with tasks like helping students off the playground, delivering packages, or greeting students each morning with a smile and a fist bump, he does it all with kindness and respect. His calm and caring presence makes our students feel safe, respected, and valued. Officer Richardson leads by example, reminding all of us what it means to act with integrity every day. We are very fortunate to have him as part of our school community, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.
What truly stands out about Officer Richardson is his integrity. He demonstrates honesty, reliability, and strong moral character in everything he does. Whether he’s ensuring our campus is safe, assisting staff with tasks like helping students off the playground, delivering packages, or greeting students each morning with a smile and a fist bump, he does it all with kindness and respect. His calm and caring presence makes our students feel safe, respected, and valued. Officer Richardson leads by example, reminding all of us what it means to act with integrity every day. We are very fortunate to have him as part of our school community, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.

This month our leadership trait of focus is Integrity. Atlas Sprinkle is a 3rd Grade student here at Rockford and he is a very strong leader amongst his peers. We can always look to Atlas to share honest and kind words. Congratulations Atlas, keep on CHOMPing!

